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Hurricane Otis struck Acapulco as a category 5 storm, causing unprecedented destruction and leaving the region without essential services.

Residents of Manaus will see an increase in their water bills due to a 5.52% tariff adjustment implemented by the Águas de Manaus water company, affecting various consumer categories except for the Tarifa 10 category.

Nicolò Filippucci won the Leone d'Argento in the Nuove Proposte category at the Sanremo Festival, receiving over 75% of the votes.

Nicolò Filippucci and Angelica Bove are the finalists in the New Proposals category of Sanremo 2026, competing in a lively festival atmosphere.

The deadline for the submission of ship tax declarations and payment of the first installment of the first category ship tax has been extended to April 30, 2026, according to a joint decision by Greek officials.

Adelle Ader set a new Estonian record in the women's 19 to 29 age category for the 1000-meter distance at the Virtual Indoor Rowing World Championships.

The Sanremo Festival is preparing for its third evening featuring performances from 15 artists and the final for the New Proposals category.

Lithuanian fencer Dominikas Juras reached the top 12 in the men's category at the European Youth Fencing Championships.

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'The Secret Agent' is a contender for the Best International Film Oscar, potentially marking Brazil's second consecutive win in this category.

Estonian athletes excelled at the WISSA 2026 World Championships in Sweden, with Ranno Rumm winning the kite class world title and Cerly Aulik achieving second place in the women's wing racing category.

New regulations in Poland will lower the minimum age for obtaining a category B driver's license to 17, subjecting young drivers to new restrictions.

The singer Angelica Bove is competing in the finals of the New Proposals category at the Sanremo Festival.

Nicolò Filippucci has emerged as the first finalist in the New Proposals category at Sanremo 2026, showcasing his talent with the song 'Laguna'.

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 features performances by 15 established artists and the announcement of Nicolò Filippucci as the first finalist of the New Proposals category.

The 'Oppo Reno 15 F 5G' smartphone introduces a balanced approach to mid-range devices, prioritizing everyday usability over competing in every technical specification.

The Coastal El Niño phenomenon is already present in Peru and could intensify, reaching a moderate category by July according to Senamhi projections.

Evelyn Araluen has won a total of $125,000 at the Victorian premier's literary awards for her poetry collection "The Rot," taking home both the major literature prize and the Indigenous writing category.

Ahead of the 2025 Large Music Awards ceremony, jazz musicians nominated for the category of outstanding achievement in jazz are being highlighted.

Elena Malõgina has qualified for the main draw of the W75 category ITF tournament in Trnava, Slovakia, and progressed to the second round of doubles competition.

Cattle prices exhibited stability this week following significant fluctuations, with variations based on category and payment terms.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been voted the best airport in Europe for passenger experience in the 15-25 million passenger category for the seventh consecutive time.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been chosen as Europe's best airport in the 15-25 million passengers category for the seventh time based on passenger assessments.

Cyclone Horacio has become the first cyclone of the year to reach the highest category five status.

The Manipuri film 'Boong' has made history by winning a BAFTA award in the Best Children's and Family Film category, marking the first Indian film to receive this accolade.

This article discusses a cartoon by Riki Blanco that falls under the category of editorial content due to its opinion-based nature.

Estonian long-distance runner Tiidrek Nurme achieved remarkable results at the Naples half-marathon, finishing 15th overall and first in his age category.

The five most-played songs in Latvia, nominated for the 'Golden Microphone 2026' award in the radio hits category, have been announced based on radio station data.

The Manipuri film 'Boong' has made history by becoming the first Indian film to win an award in the Best Children and Family Film category at the BAFTA 2026.

Tiidrek Nurme opened his competitive season with a 14th place finish at the Naples Half Marathon, marking a new record for Estonia in the M40 age category.

Inkosi Brou has made history as the first Nigerian to break into the top 10 junior fencers worldwide, ranking 10th in the Men's Sabre category.

Julia Rakitina won the women's open category at a 24-hour ultramarathon in Espoo, Finland, covering 188.278 kilometers.

A highly anticipated duel in the semi-heavyweight category will take place in April between fighters S. Maslobojevas and I. Pauliukevičius.

Kristo Siimer won the men's category in his first ski marathon at the 28th Tallinn Ski Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:32.08.

The article discusses the ambiguous definition of high-performance laptops and questions the current necessity for a distinct category given that most laptops are efficient.

The Viradouro samba school has achieved remarkable success in Brazil's Carnival, winning multiple championships and establishing a strong presence since its return to the Special Group.

Ecuadorian singer Brenda is set to compete at the Viña del Mar Festival starting February 22, showcasing her song 'Capullito' in the folkloric category.

NASA has classified the prolonged incident of two astronauts trapped for nine months on the International Space Station as a 'Category A accident,' the most serious failure rating, comparable to Challenger and Columbia disasters.

Spain's Oriol Cardona Col secured the gold medal in mountain skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the country's first Olympic gold in this category after 54 years.

Maricá Union won the Golden Series of the Rio Carnival in 2026, marking their first title in this category and securing a spot in the Special Group for 2027.

The state of Piauí in Brazil has removed the parking maneuver requirement for candidates seeking a category B driver's license effective Thursday, allowing more leniency in the evaluation process.

The Detran in Pernambuco has removed the parking and ramp tests from the practical exam for obtaining a CNH in category B, following new national guidelines.

Navemazônia has been awarded the 2025 ANTAQ Award for its exceptional services covering the largest number of municipalities in Brazil in the new Waterway Connection category.

A court ruled on a dispute regarding a practical driving test, specifically examining the failure of a candidate to properly perform a maneuver required for obtaining a category B driver's license.

Ecuadorian singer Brenda has arrived in Chile to participate in the 2026 Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where she will compete in the folklore category.

Beija-Flor finished as vice-champion in the Rio Carnival 2026, losing the title by a narrow margin due to low scores in the critical category of allegories and props.

Grande Rio received a score of 29.9 in the category of costumes, as Virginia Fonseca faced issues with her outfit during the performance.

The Rio de Janeiro carnival results for 2026 began with the announcement of scores for the front commission category, with schools like Beija-Flor and Grande Rio leading the initial scores.

The livestock market in Cañuelas, Argentina, has shown a strong upward trend, resulting in significant price increases for livestock, which are expected to impact consumer meat prices.

France won the women's 4 x 6 km biathlon relay at the Milano Cortina Olympics, securing their first gold medal in this category in 34 years.

A judge awarded a score of 10 to all samba schools in the harmony category during the São Paulo carnival evaluation, a decision that sparked discussions among participants.