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Citrus fruit, lettuce and strawberries top new pesticide ranking

Jan 30, 2025, 3:58 PM

A new report from the Netherlands has revealed that citrus fruits, lettuce, and strawberries have the highest levels of pesticide residues among commonly consumed produce. This ranking has raised concerns about food safety, prompting calls for stricter regulations, better monitoring, and the adoption of sustainable farming practices to protect consumers.

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PSV extend lead with first league win of 2025, Utrecht grab draw

Jan 30, 2025, 3:57 PM

PSV extends their lead with a dominant first league win of 2025, while Utrecht fights back to secure a draw....

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Number of homeless goes up for second year in a row

Jan 30, 2025, 3:48 PM

Homelessness in the Netherlands has increased for the second consecutive year, with 33,000 individuals living without stable housing in early...

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Ministers consider VAT increase to close budget shortfall

Jan 30, 2025, 3:39 PM

The Netherlands may raise its highest VAT rate from 21% to 21.4% to address a budget shortfall, but political opposition...

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A quarter of the Netherlands’ known wolves have vanished

Jan 30, 2025, 3:22 PM

A quarter of the registered wolves in the Netherlands have disappeared, with experts suspecting poaching as a key factor. Out...

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Europa League wins for AZ and Twente, but Ajax lose in Riga

Jan 30, 2025, 3:09 PM

AZ Alkmaar and FC Twente secured important wins in the Europa League, boosting their chances of progression, while Ajax suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat against Riga FS in Latvia. AZ defeated AS Roma 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Troy Parrott, and Twente edged past Malmö FF 3-2. Meanwhile, Ajax’s loss leaves them in a difficult position, facing the risk of missing out on automatic qualification for the next round.

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Gulf of America: How Google handles controversial geography

Jan 30, 2025, 3:05 PM

The U.S. government's push to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" has triggered controversy and sparked...

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Did DeepSeek-tied group improperly get OpenAI data? MS is investigating

Jan 30, 2025, 3:01 PM

Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether a group linked to the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek improperly obtained data from OpenAI’s...

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ASML Surprises Analysts with Record Sales of €28.3 Billion

Jan 30, 2025, 3:00 PM

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor giant, reported record-breaking sales of €28.3 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company’s strong performance was driven...

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US employers should focus on immigration compliance as Federal enforcement ramps up

Jan 30, 2025, 2:57 PM

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, U.S. employers must focus on compliance to avoid penalties. Increased Form I-9 audits, workplace raids,...