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Windows 11 finally brings back features users have demanded for five years

Microsoft is preparing an update that restores familiar options stripped away at Windows 11's launch in 2021, responding to years of sustained user complaints.

  • Microsoft is restoring Windows 11 interface features removed at the 2021 launch.
  • The changes have already appeared in Windows Insider preview builds.
  • Slow Windows 11 adoption has been partly driven by interface dissatisfaction.

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Take Two CEO: GTA 6 launches November 19, no more delays

After an 18-month slip, the parent company's chief executive says the release date is locked in.

  • GTA 6 has a firm date: November 19, 2026, confirmed by Take Two's CEO.
  • The title has already slipped 18 months behind its original release plan.
  • No further delay was mentioned or hinted at in the public statement.

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Wild pigeons ravage sunflower crops in Dolj county

Farmers in southern Romania report losses of up to 80% on freshly sprouted sunflower fields, forced to resow at their own expense.

  • Silvia Stan lost 80% of a five-hectare sunflower crop in Dolj to wild pigeons.
  • Birds strike seedlings right after germination, at their most fragile stage.
  • Farmers resow at their own cost, with no state support or compensation mechanism in sight.

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Grief travel: people are booking trips to heal emotional wounds

A growing tourism trend sees travellers choosing destinations not for leisure, but to process grief, trauma and emotional loss.

  • Grief travel is an emerging tourism trend focused on processing emotional pain and loss.
  • Specialist agencies now bundle therapy, guided retreats and meditation into travel packages.
  • Psychologists warn that travel can support healing but cannot replace proper psychological therapy.

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The cancer you inherit: what you can do before it appears

Hereditary cancers follow a different logic than infectious diseases — they pass vertically through generations, but they can be anticipated and managed.

  • Hereditary cancers account for 5–10% of all cases, driven by genetic mutations passed down through families.
  • BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations and Lynch syndrome are among the most studied forms of hereditary predisposition.
  • Genetic counselling and early screening can significantly reduce mortality through timely detection.

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What anaesthesia is and how to prepare for it properly

Fear of "going to sleep" on the operating table is among the most common patient anxieties. Anaesthesiologists say that accurate information makes the biggest difference.

  • Fasting for at least six hours before surgery is the basic preparation rule.
  • The pre-anaesthetic consultation is mandatory — patients must disclose all medications and allergies.
  • Drowsiness and mild nausea after anaesthesia are normal reactions, not signs of complications.

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Bucov Zoo's ostriches and camels are moulting. There's no cause for alarm

Visitors to the Prahova wildlife park were alarmed by featherless birds and patchy camels. Specialists say it's a perfectly normal seasonal process.

  • Ostriches and camels at Bucov Zoo have temporarily lost feathers and fur.
  • Specialists confirm it is seasonal moulting, not illness or improper conditions.
  • The process occurs every spring and resolves on its own without intervention.

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Holiday vouchers vanish at Caransebeș Hospital

200,000 lei earmarked for staff holiday benefits were received by the hospital but never paid out, the manager confirms.

  • 200,000 lei in holiday vouchers never reached Caransebeș Hospital staff despite being wired to the institution.
  • Manager Octavian Dena acknowledges the missing funds but offers no explanation.
  • It is unknown whether prosecutors or auditors have been formally notified.

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Pregnant woman in critical condition after being dragged by a horse near Sibiu

The accident occurred in the village of Hamba, less than ten kilometres from Sibiu. The 21-year-old was struck and dragged approximately 300 metres.

  • A 21-year-old pregnant woman was dragged 300 metres by a horse in Hamba, Sibiu County.
  • She sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital as an emergency.
  • Her condition is critical; the exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear.

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Hail wipes out 600 hectares of vineyards in Vrancea

Growers in the Faraoanele area lost over 80% of their crop and are now demanding the reactivation of an anti-hail system they themselves had pushed to shut down over drought concerns.

  • Hail destroyed over 600 hectares of vineyards, with 80% losses reported in the Faraoanele area.
  • Growers are demanding the reactivation of an anti-hail system they had previously asked to be shut down.
  • A meeting with the prefect ended without a public decision on compensation.

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