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Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet

Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the city's waste management councilor praised the initiative and invited the group to city hall, the municipality is already planning to test its own similar model. The invention gained significant attention on social media, racking up over 2.7 million views within 24 hours.

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54 percent of the Dutch would not date a trans person: Tammie Schoots (31) investigates if this explains her own love life

Singer Madison Beer and American football player Justin Herbert are engaged

American singer Madison Beer and football player Justin Herbert announced their engagement on Tuesday via Instagram. The couple shared a series of photos documenting the marriage proposal.

Why going on vacation together is good for your relationship: Eight hours in the car leads to conversation

Going on vacation can serve as a form of relationship therapy by allowing couples to disconnect from daily routines and engage in meaningful conversations. Expert Moji Shahvali suggests that shared travel experiences can help strengthen relationships despite potential minor conflicts during the trip.

Amsterdam underworld and conviviality with Elisabeth Grijzenhout and Roy Dames in De Zwoele Stad

The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' features conversations about Amsterdam's culture, heat, and local life at the Bijlmerplein. Featured guests include documentary filmmaker Roy Dames, who discusses the city's criminal history, and café owner Elisabeth Grijzenhout, who shares insights on her popular Jordaan establishment.

Man with gunshot wound found in taxi at Hoofddorp gas station

A man was found with a gunshot wound in a taxi at a gas station along the A4 motorway near Hoofddorp around 3:00 PM. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though details regarding the circumstances and the victim's condition remain unknown.