Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The victims alleged that the bank facilitated the financier's sexual exploitation activities.
The fire department has raised the wildfire warning to the highest level, Phase 2, in several Dutch regions due to persistent drought. New areas under alert include Flevoland and Twente, joining regions like Kennemerland that have been at risk since early April.
Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home when the crime occurred. The incident and the subsequent investigation are featured in a new Netflix documentary about the high-profile case.
Dutch households with solar panels are facing energy bill increases of up to 500 euros as the favorable netting scheme is set to conclude at the end of the year. New energy contracts are becoming significantly more expensive, impacting the financial return for consumers with solar installations.
Starting in 2028, real estate investors and vacation home owners in the Netherlands will face a new Box 3 tax addition even for properties that are vacant or used for personal purposes. Critics argue the new tax basis is based on unrealistic assumptions and feels fundamentally unfair to many property owners.
More than fifty countries are meeting in Colombia this week to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. This "coalition of the willing" aims to reach ambitious climate agreements during a period of increasing global support for environmental action.