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Stormy days ahead, possibly a 'twin storm'

Twice in the next few days we can expect up to storms in the Netherlands due to strong wind gusts and rainy weather. Friday night and morning's storm has already been given a potential name, but it remains to be seen if it will actually have enough impact to be officially named.

Dec. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Top US health insurer shot dead in New York

Top executive of major U.S. health insurer shot dead in New York, mayor calls it targeted attack. Suspect fugitive, police looking for man with gray backpack.

Dec. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Deeper look at disappearing F1 from Zandvoort: 'Future Verstappen was risk'

Formula 1 organization decides to stop GP of the Netherlands in Zandvoort after 2026, due to economic and sporting reasons. Max Verstappen plays a major role in the popularity of the event and the future of the Dutch Grand Prix is uncertain without him.

Dec. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Daycare prosecuted for drowning toddler

Huizen daycare prosecuted for toddler drowning in ditch due to inadequate safety measures and understaffing in group, employees not prosecuted individually due to lack of evidence. Extra fences placed around shelter after tragic incident.

Dec. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

We're enjoying life song more and more: 'The shame is off'

Dutch music dominates Spotify's year-end lists, with artists like Yves Berendse and Marco Schuitmaker topping the charts. The rise in popularity of the 'levenslied' genre is attributed to the new generation of artists, radio's growing acceptance, and the genre's evolution to incorporate pop influences.

Dec. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet: prisons full, inmates released three days early

Struggling with overcrowded prisons, Dutch state secretary Coenradie of Justice (PVV) will now release detainees 3 days earlier to create space. This extreme measure may include pardoning sentences and affects all but the most serious offenders.