In response to severe storms that have left more than 500,000 customers without power, the city of Houston opened new distribution centers to provide water to affected residents. The storms, which struck on Thursday with tornadoes and 100 mph straight-line winds, have...
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Houston Distributes Water as Over 500,000 Remain Without Power Following Devastating Storms
Possible Claims Against Ronald Plasterk After U.S. Patent Approval
Former microbiologist and minister Ronald Plasterk is facing potential claims due to errors in his U.S. patent application. Patent specialist Koos Rasser suggests that these errors could render the patent invalid and worthless, enabling affected parties to pursue...
Usyk Defeats Fury to Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in a dramatic match in Saudi Arabia, making Usyk boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. The fight, staged at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, saw Fury initially dominate. However, Usyk turned the...
Breaking News: Iranian President’s Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Mountains – Rescue Efforts Underway
Tehran, Iran - May 19, 2024 - In a tense turn of events, Iranian state media reports that a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a hard landing during a return trip from the country's northwestern border with Azerbaijan. Early reports suggest...
ICJ Ruling Clarified in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has resumed hearings on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and seeking an immediate halt to its military actions in Rafah. Israel has dismissed the case as "wholly unfounded" and "morally repugnant."...
Teen Dies After Spicy Tortilla Chip Challenge
A Massachusetts teenager, Harris Wolobah, tragically died of a heart attack last September after participating in Paqui’s "One Chip Challenge." The challenge involves eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers....
Surveillance Video Surfaces Alleging Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulted Ex-Girlfriend Cassie Ventura
A 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, corroborating allegations made in a now-settled federal lawsuit filed by Ventura in November. The footage, compiled from multiple camera angles...
Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages from Gaza
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip. The hostages, identified as Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila, and Itshak Gelernter, were taken captive on October 7 while escaping the Nova music festival and...
Prime Minister Visits Rapidly Progressing Hotel Secrets Construction Site in San Nicolas Amidst Local Concerns
San Nicolas, May 15, 2024 – Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works (DOW), visited the construction site of Hotel Secrets in San Nicolas this morning. The visit aimed to observe the significant progress of...
Russia and China Display United Front Amid Ukraine Conflict
May 16, 2024 - As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia and China have displayed a solidified alliance, characterized by both military and economic support. This partnership, however, reveals deeper complexities within their relationship and significant geopolitical...
Aruba’s Excitement Grows as Euro 2024 Approaches
As the UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as the Euro Cup, prepares to kick off in June 2024, a wave of excitement is sweeping across the globe, and the island of Aruba is no exception. Despite being thousands of miles away from the host country,...
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries Fined EUR 4,000 Following Post-Match Incident with Juventus Staff
Milan, May 16, 2024 – Inter Milan’s wing-back, Denzel Dumfries, has been fined EUR 4,000 for his involvement in a scuffle with match officials following a heated Serie A encounter against Juventus on May 14. The disciplinary action came after Dumfries displayed...
Summary of Day 18 of the Trump Hush Money Trial
Dramatic Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen In a heated cross-examination, Donald Trump's attorney Todd Blanche raised his voice and gestured animatedly at Michael Cohen, accusing him of fabricating a phone conversation with Trump just before Cohen sent $130,000 to...
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico in Critical Condition After Assassination Attempt
Update 8.52pm: Slovakian deputy prime minister believes Fico will survive the assassination attempt as the operation went well and is not in a life-threatening situation at this moment. “Fortunately, as far as I know, the operation went well and I guess in the end he...
Dutch Voters Exhibit Greater Trust in EU Than National Parliament, Survey Reveals.
In a recent survey conducted by the statistics agency CBS, Dutch citizens have demonstrated a notable preference for the European Union over their own national parliament, although overall confidence in both institutions appears to be on the decline. According to the...
Manhunt Underway After Ambush on French Prison Van Leaves Two Officers Dead.
A targeted ambush on a prison van near Rouen in Normandy has resulted in the deaths of two French prison officers, sparking a massive manhunt in the region. The incident occurred as prisoner Mohamed Amra, also known as "The Fly," was being transported from court to a...
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Gen Z Calls Out Older Generations in Aruba for Political Inaction
In Aruba, Generation Z is emerging as a powerful force for change, demanding more action on key issues like environmental protection, economic inequality, and social justice. Young Arubans are increasingly criticizing older generations for not doing enough to address...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Federal Criminal Case Assigned to New Judge
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal case, which includes serious allegations of sex trafficking, has been reassigned to a new judge, according to a notice filed in the court docket on Thursday. The case will now be overseen by Judge Arun Subramanian, who...
Lebanese Citizens Flee as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Escalating Conflict
Lebanon is facing its worst crisis since the 2006 war, as thousands of civilians are fleeing the country following intensified Israeli airstrikes and ground operations targeting Hezbollah. The situation has grown dire in recent weeks, with Israeli forces conducting...
Will Global Warming Bring Hurricanes to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire?
The islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire (commonly known as the ABC islands) have historically enjoyed relative safety from hurricanes due to their location just outside the traditional Hurricane Belt. However, with the effects of global warming becoming...
Why Hurricanes in 2023 and 2024 Are Shifting Towards the Atlantic: A Warning for the Caribbean
In the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, meteorologists have observed a noticeable shift in the tracks of hurricanes. Instead of moving westward into the Caribbean, many storms have taken a more northerly route, heading into the open Atlantic. While this shift may seem...