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 This file describes changes in recent versions of Slurm. It primarily
 documents those changes that are of interest to users and administrators.
 
+* Changes in Slurm 24.05.6
+==========================
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 * Changes in Slurm 24.05.5
 ==========================
  -- Fix issue signaling cron jobs resulting in unintended requeues.