LEGO has gained significant market share over the past six months due to popular new themes, including a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy and various pop culture sets. This growth has allowed the company to surpass Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie, in market performance.
The Dutch Fraud Helpdesk has issued a warning regarding a new phishing campaign targeting users during the transition from iDeal to the new European payment system, Wero. Scammers are sending fraudulent emails claiming to offer refunds to deceive unsuspecting victims.
A Dutch couple, Sander and Maartje, struggle to build savings despite having a steady income and no debts. Although they set aside 400 euros each month, they consistently transfer the money back to their checking account before their next paycheck arrives.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May, with only two vessels passing through on Monday. This decline occurs amid threats from Iran to take measures against ships that violate maritime transit regulations.
Starting January 1, the United States will increase import tariffs on all Canadian cars and steel from 25 percent to 50 percent. This policy change represents a significant doubling of the existing tax rates on these goods.