diff --git a/var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available b/var/lib/update-notifier/updates-available
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-
-Expanded Security Maintenance for Applications is not enabled.
-
-0 updates can be applied immediately.
-
-13 additional security updates can be applied with ESM Apps.
-Learn more about enabling ESM Apps service at https://ubuntu.com/esm
-