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Sports plane makes emergency landing on Marken, occupants uninjured

Sports plane makes successful emergency landing on Marken with two occupants uninjured, medical team and KNRM deployed.

Jan. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

In smoldering ruins, Sabrina nevertheless praises herself lucky: 'Fire department saved photos'

The devastating fire in Pacific Palisades leaves Sabrina's parents without their dream retirement home and marks the potential for the most expensive disaster for insurance companies in the area. As more natural disasters occur due to climate change, insurance companies are beginning to pull out of high-risk areas like this.

Jan. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Alcohol-free specialty beer booming: 'We're even getting fan mail'

Alcohol-free specialty beer is increasingly popular in the Netherlands and is becoming the main source of income for brewers, such as at Van de Streek Bier in Utrecht. More and more supermarkets are offering different variants, and students are also beginning to see the value of alcohol-free beer.

Jan. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

World's largest investor steps out of climate club

BlackRock, large and influential asset manager, is changing course and moving away from fossil fuels. Experts believe this is due to political and legal pressure and are calling for more responsible investing.

Jan. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Internet organizations call on government to stop social media

Dutch internet organizations urge government to stop using Instagram, Facebook, and X due to concerns over political power, though the government has no plans to comply.

Jan. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

No jail or fine in hush money case for Trump, does enter White House with criminal record

Trump was sentenced to unconditional release in the hush money case against him, which means he will not receive a prison sentence or fine but will retain a criminal record. This is the first time a U.S. president has been convicted in a criminal case and Trump plans to appeal.