A leaked memo indicates that Meta plans to equip its smart camera glasses with facial recognition technology to allow users to identify individuals in public. Privacy advocates have condemned the potential move as a "doomsday scenario," warning that such technology poses significant risks regarding stalking and kidnapping.
New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.
A fire broke out at the Euroshop store on Italiëlaan in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday. The building sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.
Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.
A 29-year-old man from Uitgeest appeared in court in Haarlem on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a serious assault on a parking lot in Heemskerk in April 2023. The suspect and victim provided conflicting accounts of the incident, which left the victim with severe injuries, including the loss of several toes.
The Wijkertunnel will close for four weeks this summer for essential maintenance to replace aging ventilation fans. These fans are critical for safety during fires and have reached the end of their operational lifespan, necessitating immediate replacement alongside upgrades to the escape tunnel's ventilation.