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Built on Broken Lives: The Economic Foundation of a Nation

Potret: https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/origins/#slavery-in-the-americas When we speak of the Dutch Golden Age, the narrative often highlights innovation, trade, and maritime dominance that transformed the Netherlands into a global power. The image is...

What Comes After the Papal Election? Big Issues Await the New Pontiff

While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...

High Prices and Global Trends Challenge Disney’s Theme Park Attendance

Disney's world-renowned theme parks are beginning to feel the effects of global economic headwinds and shifting travel patterns, as attendance figures continue to decline. Long considered magical escapes for families, Disney’s U.S. parks are now navigating a...
Jeju Air Black Boxes Ceased Recording Before Deadly Crash

Jeju Air Black Boxes Ceased Recording Before Deadly Crash

In a troubling development following South Korea’s worst aviation disaster, the country’s transport ministry has confirmed that the black boxes from the ill-fated Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 stopped recording crucial data minutes before the crash. Both the flight data...

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California Wildfires: Unprecedented Scale and Rapid Spread

California Wildfires: Unprecedented Scale and Rapid Spread

The first major wildfire crisis of 2025 has engulfed parts of Los Angeles, California, with devastating consequences. The fires, fueled by record-breaking winds and prolonged drought, have killed at least 10 people, destroyed approximately 10,000 structures, and...

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CNN Faces Defamation Trial Over Afghanistan Rescue Coverage

CNN Faces Defamation Trial Over Afghanistan Rescue Coverage

CNN finds itself at the center of a high-profile defamation trial in Florida, accused of damaging the reputation of former U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young. The case revolves around CNN's 2021 coverage of the Afghanistan withdrawal, which Young claims misrepresented...

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New Tax Rules: A Forward-Looking Fiscal System for Aruba

New Tax Rules: A Forward-Looking Fiscal System for Aruba

Between September 2024 and March 2025, Aruba is actively modernizing its tax system. These reforms are essential to stimulate economic growth, achieve international compliance, and ensure fair taxation. The reform program includes a new corporate tax rate, revisions...

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Honduras Pushes Back: US Military Presence Under Scrutiny

Honduras Pushes Back: US Military Presence Under Scrutiny

Honduras has issued a stark warning to the United States, threatening to expel US troops in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The move, announced by Honduran President Xiomara Castro in her New Year’s...

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Good Governance Code in Aruba: End to Political Influence?

Good Governance Code in Aruba: End to Political Influence?

With the implementation of the Good Governance Code in Aruba, the island is on the verge of an important change in how governance is carried out. These new guidelines are designed to minimize political influence in crucial positions such as boards of directors (RvB)...

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Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Comeback Under New Ownership

Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Comeback Under New Ownership

Hooters, the iconic restaurant chain known for its wings and waitresses in bright orange shorts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—but insists the brand isn’t folding. The company announced the move on Monday, March 31, 2025, revealing plans to sell all 100 of its...

McIlroy Joins Elite Company with $100M PGA Tour Earnings

McIlroy Joins Elite Company with $100M PGA Tour Earnings

Rory McIlroy has officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in professional golf. The Northern Irishman became just the second player in PGA Tour history to earn over $100 million in career prize money, following in the footsteps of golf legend Tiger Woods....

Drugmakers Tumble After Top FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down

Drugmakers Tumble After Top FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down

The sudden resignation of Dr. Peter Marks, the head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Dr. Marks, a central figure in the U.S. vaccine rollout during the COVID-19 pandemic,...