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Mini-Oosterscheldekering tested for bar weather, 'climate change costs are not too bad'

Hundreds of millions of euros are estimated as the cost of renovating the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, which is due for renewal after nearly 40 years of protection against high water to continue to meet safety requirements. Research institute Deltares is currently testing on a scale model to determine how best to approach the renovations, seeing no cause for concern yet in the short term but the question remains what climate change will do in the longer term.

Addiction experts want minimum age for vaping from 18 to 21

Experts call for raising minimum vaping age to 21 to protect young people from addiction and switching to other substances. Despite measures, number of young vapers continues to rise.

Why are fires at LA so difficult to fight?

Five dead, thousands of homes destroyed and more than a hundred thousand evacuees as a result of the unprecedented wildfires in and around Los Angeles, where the infamous and strong Santa Ana winds play a major role. Firefighters face chaotic winds and high wind speeds of 130 kilometers per hour, making fighting the fires nearly impossible.

Spanish sports court: Olmo and Victor still eligible to play for now

FC Barcelona secures Dani Olmo and Pau Victor's registration extension from CSD, allowing them to potentially play in upcoming matches including tonight's Spanish Supercup semi-final against Athletic Club.

Real estate entrepreneur Paarlberg busted over outstanding debt

Jailed for 15 Million Euro Debt: Dutch Real Estate Tycoon Jan-Dirk Paarlberg arrested and taken into 'custody' by Public Prosecutor's Office for unpaid debt. This is not his first brush with the law as he previously served four years for money laundering.

Snow on the way in southeast, chance of 10-centimeter pack

Starting tonight, it will snow in the southeast of the Netherlands with possibly 4 to 10 centimeters of snow in Limburg and 2 to 5 centimeters in Gelderland and North Brabant, which could cause delays on the road and railroads. Two accidents in Overijssel and Groningen show the effects of the slipperiness.