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As a full-time writer, I know I should fear AI. Instead, I’m embracing it
My income depends on me possessing a skill that I now share with chatbots but this technological advance doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.

17-year-old Australian sprint sensation wows with sub-20s 200m
First Gout Gout proved his record-breaking 200m run last year was no fluke by doing it again. Then he broke 20 seconds for the first time.

At least 50 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
A fire broke out in a night club in Kocani town in North Macedonia.

Forget Microsoft 365—this is the cheapest way to get Office apps on your PC
TL;DR: You can get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for $30 for a limited time (reg. $229). Why are you paying for the whole Microsoft 365 suite if you only use Word and Excel? The subscription-based apps may be fancy, but if you aren’t taking full advantage of them, you’re basically paying $10 a month for, well, nothing. You should grab the lifetime version of Microsoft Office instead. This way, you can pay $30 only once instead of $10 monthly—and endlessly. While there are a few differences, the most important part is that you’ll get your favorite apps, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, for life. While Microsoft 365 gives you cloud storage and mobile app access, are you really using those features? We’ve found that only advanced users do, and everyone else is overpaying. And, if you want to work offline, you’re probably running into issues. This version gives you easy offline access, even if you can only access them from your PC. Download Microsoft Office for Windows while it’s on sale for $30 for a limited time (reg. $229). No coupon is needed to get this price. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Fire in north Macedonia night club leaves several dead, media reports say
An unspecified number of people are either dead or injured.

Formula 1: Norris wins Grand Prix, Lawson fails to finish
McLaren's Lando Norris won Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Albert Park on Sunday.

At least 51 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
A fire broke out in a night club in Kocani town in North Macedonia.

If you thought Liam Lawson had a bad weekend, spare a thought for this driver
Liam Lawson’s successor at VCARB was inconsolable after crashing out before the race started at the Australian Grand Prix.

There’s finally a reason to get a MacBook
TL;DR: PCWorld readers can get a MacBook Air on sale for $229.97 through March 30. Diehard PC lovers, there may be a reason to finally try a MacBook: the price. Instead of paying $999 for a MacBook Air, now you can get one with 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD on sale for $229.97. Take a look. This MacBook still has an Intel processor, which is actually a good thing for Windows users. The M1 chips can’t run Boot Camp, so it’s a lot harder to run Windows apps. While the 128GB local storage isn’t the largest, it still gives you you have enough space to store essential files without dragging around an external drive or paying for cloud storage. And with 8GB of RAM, you can switch between apps without frustrating slowdowns. One thing Mac excels at is battery life, and this one doesn’t disappoint. You can get up to 12 hours out of a full charge. So why the low price? This is technically a refurbished device, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at it. The grade “A” rating means it’s in near-mint condition. You have until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a MacBook Air on sale for $229.97. Apple MacBook Air 13.3? (2017) 1.8GHz i5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished) – $229.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Hundreds in Northland protest fast-tracked sand mining operation
Auckland-based sand mining company McCallum Brothers is currently in the process of applying for resource consent to extract sand.

Crash blocks State Highway 2 in Waioeka
Motorists are advised to expect delays after a truck rolled on State Highway 2 in Waioeka this evening.