The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University to determine if the institution is practicing affirmative action. This follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that prohibited the use of race-conscious admission policies to benefit underrepresented groups.
The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential protective equipment like suits, gloves, and chlorine.
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least three deaths and four injuries. Authorities report that several buildings on the island have collapsed, though further details remain scarce as investigations continue.
Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirming the illegal activities and finding hard drugs on the premises, the housing corporation Eigen Haard has not yet evicted the tenant, leaving the community feeling abandoned and unsafe.
The new aldermen of Beverwijk have divided their administrative portfolios, with Adam Elzakalai (VVD) managing economy and finance while Carolina van der Aa (PRO) oversees the social domain and youth care. Other responsibilities include environment and labor for Suzanne Klaassen (D66), and housing and parking for Vincent Kellenaar (Vrij! Beverwijk).