Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has reached a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve numerous lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other products cause ovarian cancer. This agreement aims to conclude years of legal disputes surrounding the safety of these products.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch Enterprise Chamber has dismissed a request for an inquiry into Philips concerning the company's communication about a major sleep apnea device recall in 2021. The court ruled that there were no sufficient grounds to justify an investigation into the firm's disclosures to investors.
Haarlem is assuming significant financial risk by providing a 100 million euro guarantee and committing to purchase the current hospital site for 25 million euros to keep the Spaarne Gasthuis in the city. The initiative ensures 24-hour emergency care remains in Haarlem, though the city has deferred requirements for building staff housing.
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been restored, the municipality is demanding better coordination among providers and has initiated an independent financial audit of Levvel to ensure future stability.
Absenteeism due to mental health issues rose by 7.1 percent between 2024 and 2025, even as overall sick leave declined. These long-term absences, particularly prevalent among women, are expected to worsen labor market shortages in the coming years.
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit alleging that eight drinks labeled as sugar-free actually contain significant amounts of sugar. While the plaintiffs claim the marketing is misleading, Starbucks argues the sugar is naturally present in the protein-enriched milk used and not an added ingredient.
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