A billionaire drug kingpin escaped justice by paying a bond set at just $53K and then running away

aol.com None A billionaire cartel boss was arrested for his involvement in drug trafficking, reports say. • None Karim Bouyakhrichan was released on bail by a Spanish court after…

Meta’s $360 Billion Rally to Collide With Lofty AI Expectations

finance.yahoo.com When it comes to social-media stocks, there’s Meta Platforms Inc., and then there’s everyone else. • None Taylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is Broken • None…

How Europe’s fear of migrants came to dominate its foreign policy

economist.com Asked whether their past imperial behaviour might entitle former colonies to compensation, Europeans like to change the subject by pointing to their generous…

REMBRANDT - Etchings from the Boijmans Van Beuningen

benzinga.com QUÉBEC CITY, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The indispensable, timeless work of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), the great master of 17th century European art, will be presented at…

ASML CEO says US restricts servicing some China equipment, won't hurt earnings

aol.com The outgoing chief executive of top semiconductor equipment supplier ASML said on Wednesday that the U.S. government will prevent the company from servicing some machines it…

Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat forecasts

euronews.com The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well. Heineken, the world's second-largest…

A pro-Kremlin oligarch's impounded yacht is being auctioned off

businessinsider.com The Barcolana yacht owned by Russian Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, seized by Italian police in October 2022. For illustration purposes only. Reuters/ALESSANDRO GAROFALO A…

EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market

theglobeandmail.com The European Commission launched a probe into China’s public procurement of medical devices on Wednesday, the latest in a series of moves that ratchet up trade tensions…

Netherlands split on WFH for sex workers

theweek.com A proposed law which would allow sex workers to operate from their homes has met with a mixed reception from Dutch councils. Sex work has been legal in licensed premises in…

Billed as New ‘The Crown,’ ’Maxima’ Sells for Beta Film to Spain’s Atresmedia TV

variety.com A much talked-about title at the London TV Screenings and Canneseries, sparking inevitable comparisons with “The Crown,” Beta Film Dutch royal family love story “Maxima,”…

"Let's Debunk The Myth That Mass-Migration Brings An Economic Benefit", Says Former UK Immigration Minister

zerohedge.com "Let's Debunk The Myth That Mass-Migration Brings An Economic Benefit", Says Former UK Immigration Minister Authored by Thomas Brooke via ReMix News, The notion that mass…

Plant apocalypse: how new diseases are destroying EU trees and crops

theguardian.com The plants slowly choke to death, wither and dry out. They die en masse, leaves dropping and bark turning grey, creating a sea of monochrome. Since scientists first…

Fjord Foundry raises $15m for its FJO token, unlocking access to over $28m in platform fees

dlnews.com DeFi platform Fjord Foundry conducted its largest-ever token sale on April 19, raising $15.3 million through the sale of its own token, FJO. The sale brought the total funds…

Elon Musk's Diverse Investments: The Billionaire's Secret Weapon

benzinga.com Elon Musk’s financial success has been nothing short of extraordinary, especially as he thrives while other sectors of the economy struggle. What’s his secret weapon? Musk…

Le Creuset Is Going All Out for Mother’s Day: Here’s How You Can Get Free Cookware

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

Geert Wilders makes a show of respecting the law

economist.com Muslims, and other politicians, worry that it will last only until the Dutch populist enters government

Europe’s new plan to safeguard its economy

economist.com As the Chinese proverb almost says, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single white paper. That, at least, is how a lot of EU policy is made. On January 24th the…

Europe faces a painful adjustment to higher defence spending

economist.com With vladimir putin issuing threats and Donald Trump musing about withdrawing support, everyone agrees that Europe needs to spend more on its armed forces. What is less…

Why sweet treats are increasingly expensive

economist.com When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the arrival of war in one of the world’s breadbaskets sent the price of foodstuffs soaring—with one exception, sugar. But last year was…

With elections looming worldwide, here’s how to identify and investigate AI audio deepfakes

niemanlab.org In October 2023, an AI-synthesized impersonation of the voice of an opposition leader helped swing the election in Slovakia to a pro-Russia candidate. Another AI audio fake…

What is Bitcoin's Hottest NFT Project? on Bankless

bankless.com A new force is reshaping the NFT landscape on Bitcoin. Over the past month, this Ordinals collection has surged to prominence, quickly becoming a flagship collection for…

MEPs support exit from treaty allowing big oil to sue governments over climate action

euronews.com In a decisive committee vote, MEPs have supported the European Union's exit from the Energy Charter Treaty over concerns its global investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS)…

There Is No Good Version Of A Central Bank Digital Currency

forbes.com My colleague Nick Anthony and I have written extensively about central bank digital currencies. We’ve carefully documented how the benefits are few and far between, as well…

Move Over ‘Squid Game’, Belgium’s Musical Chairs-Inspired Format ’99 To Beat’ Is Where The Real Challenges Began

deadline.com Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films making noise in their local territories. The industry is…

Legrand to buy Dutch health-tech Enovation amid assisted living push

siliconrepublic.com In a deal reportedly worth half a billion, Legrand will acquire Enovation from private equity firm Main Capital Partners to expand into the European healthcare space.…

A once-unthinkable revolution is quietly sweeping France's corporate landscape: Foreign-born CEOs

fortune.com For a little while now, a quiet revolution has been under way in France Inc.: Foreign-born CEOs are running some of the country’s most-strategic companies, something that…

Pursuing Policies To Make America Poor Again?

washingtonexaminer.com The United States is most economically prosperous when politicians and policy elites fully embrace free market capitalism, which includes free trade on a level playing…

Charting the Global Musical Map in Morocco: Dystinct’s Quest for Love and Arabic Music

billboard.com Dystinct arrives at the shoot location, enveloped in the soft glow of the early morning light. Seated quietly and somewhat aloof, he patiently awaits the completion of…

Dutch watchdog says government should stop using Facebook if there are privacy concerns

euronews.com The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the government must be able to guarantee that data processing complies with the law. The Netherlands' data watchdog recommended that…

People in China are so spooked about the economy that even the weak yuan isn't stopping them from buying more gold

businessinsider.com Gold prices have hit record highs, thanks to global uncertainties and expectations of central bank rate cuts. • China's consumers and its central bank are snapping up gold,…

Watchdog tells Dutch govt: 'Do not use Facebook if there is uncertainty about privacy'

theregister.com The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has warned that government organizations should not use Facebook to communicate with the country's citizens unless they can…

Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem

wired.com When Christophe Fouquet takes over as CEO of Europe’s most valuable tech company on April 24, he will inherit not only a single firm, but also the leadership of an entire…

ASML takes step toward major expansion in Eindhoven, Netherlands

aol.com ASML, the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, is considering a major expansion in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, an important step toward resolving doubts…

Prince Harry's charity hit with new torture allegations

newsweek.com Prince Harry's African conservation charity faces fresh torture allegations after a ranger admitted tying up suspects and beating them, using a horrific torture technique…

Traffic resumes near Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange after a fire ruined the 400-year-old landmark

apnews.com Traffic began to flow Monday near Copenhagen’s historic Old Stock Exchange which was half-destroyed by fire last week. A busy bridge reopened and police were allowed to…

Will ASML Be a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2025?

fool.com ASML (ASML -3.32%) is one of the most important semiconductor equipment suppliers in the world. The Dutch company is the largest producer of lithography systems, which are…

Stock market today: Asian shares shrug off Wall St blues as China leaves lending rate unchanged

finance.yahoo.com Markets in Asia apart from Shanghai's were broadly higher Monday, shrugging off the blues on Wall Street after big technology stocks logged their worst week since the COVID…

Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field

euronews.com A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s. The Netherlands has…

Brussels, my love? The EU single market is not sexy enough for voters

euronews.com In this edition, panellists reflect on the woes of the EU single market in the context of a shrinking European economy. They also zoom in on Europe's drinking culture and…

Zelensky throws down gauntlet to West over "immobile" Patriot systems

newsweek.com Kyiv has further doubled down on its calls for currently unused Patriot air-defense systems after NATO committed to stepping up its provisions to Ukraine to protect the…

Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel

aol.com None Many people intentionally book flights with long connections so they can explore the layover city. • None Airlines capitalize on this trend with "stopover" programs,…

Unilever forced to retain a multibillion-pound slice of its ice cream empire

finance.yahoo.com Unilever could be forced to hold onto a multi-billion pound slice of its ice cream empire, according to senior City sources, as the sheer size of the operations make it…

‘Ban them until we know they’re safe’: Dutch flower growers urged to stop using pesticides

theguardian.com Flower farmer John Huiberts stands next to a flamingo made of thousands of organic pink hyacinths. At the annual BloemenCorso, or flower parade, where decorated floats…

We travel a lot, and our son attends local classrooms along the way. We noticed primary schools in Europe let kids be kids

businessinsider.com Lana Katsaros and her husband homeschool their son. Courtesy Lana Katsaros My husband and I homeschool our son, which allows us to travel. In addition to his homeschooling…

Unilever to scale back environmental and social pledges

theguardian.com Unilever is to scale back its environmental and social aims, in what is likely to be seen as a huge setback for corporate sustainability. The consumer goods company behind…

Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

cnbc.com The Dutch government said Friday that it may be forced to stop using Facebook after a warning from the Netherlands' privacy regulator about the Meta -owned social media…

Eating light: Finnish startup begins making food ‘from air and solar power’

theguardian.com Nothing appears remarkable about a dish of freshly made ravioli made with solein at first glance. It looks the same as normal pasta. It . But the origins of the proteins…

Gold Prices are on Fire

tftc.io In case you've been living under a rock, Gold prices have been on fire, jumping 20% in just the past 2 months. That takes gold to a near-doubling since pre-pandemic, when it…

Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ Album: All 10 Songs Ranked

billboard.com Today marks the 30th anniversary of the consensus best album in rap history. Illmatic, meaning “the science of everything ill,” was a pivotal moment in hip-hop, especially…

AI Bubble Stumbles: First ASML, Now TSMC Downgrades 2024 Global Chip Outlook

zerohedge.com AI Bubble Stumbles: First ASML, Now TSMC Downgrades 2024 Global Chip Outlook According to a first-quarter update on Wednesday from Dutch chip giant ASML - the world's sole…

International Insider: Faith In ‘The Traitors’; Breaking Baz At The Oliviers; Spotlight On Superprod

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Operator of ‘Bitcoin Invested’ Pirate Site Movie2K Charged After More Than a Decade

torrentfreak.com More than a decade ago, Movie2K was one of the largest pirate sites on the Internet. Serving a German audience, the streaming portal shut down in 2013, but that wasn't the…

Dutch minister confident ‘crown jewel’ chip firm ASML will stay in Netherlands after threat to leave

cnbc.com A top Dutch government minister said he's confident the country's coveted chip-equipment maker ASML will remain in the Netherlands following threats from the company to move…