Improve C++ standard wording in generated NEWS.md via notes2news.pl

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* C++ standard is std17

  * Using this standard, all supported toolchains across our CI matrix will work.
  * The code is not yet modified to use std17:

    * If needed: ``-DCMAKE_CXX_STANDARD=14`` to lower the standard.

* C++ standard: C++17.
  * All supported CI toolchains are covered.
  * To temporarily lower the standard use: ``-DCMAKE_CXX_STANDARD=14``.

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