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It comes as reports said the four men who left the cave on Saturday managed to free themselves without the help of rescuers after the water level lowered.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

According to the United Nations, 2.2 billion people still do not have access to safely managed drinking water.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Thomas Frank’s Spurs lost to PSG in the Champions League earlier this season but managed to score three goals, one coming from a corner.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Finales are always a crap shoot and I appreciated how this season managed to show growth and cosmic justice while never tipping into treacle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Marlene had to be enticed away from her hay—and that was not easy—but Karli managed it with a few tempting potatoes.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo