A bill to legalize abortion in the United States failed in the Senate. President Joe Biden’s Democratic bill failed to get the 60 votes it needed to pass, as expected. Opposition from the Republican opposition in the 100-person Senate was too strong. In addition to the 50 Republican senators, Joe Manchin, the most conservative Democratic senator, also voted against. With …

The new operating rooms are larger and more efficient. The oxygen supply and monitors are suspended from the ceiling and the computers are integrated into the side wall. It gives OR staff more room to move around. “It’s really important that you have enough space to do your job well,” says operations assistant Jaschenka Ottik. She is very happy with …

US Supreme Court plans to strike down national abortion rights after nearly 50 years, leak start this month from. It sparked a wave of consternation across the country among many opponents. Demonstrations have also taken place in the Netherlands, among other places, in solidarity with American women. It soon became clear what consequences this decision could have. The Conservative State …

Photo Municipality HW Ms Hordijk-Ruisch from Nieuw-Beijerland was unable to attend the Lintjesregen on April 26, as she was on vacation. Mayor Aptroot called her that day to tell her that she had been made a Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau by the King. Today, he surprised her at Halte Zomervilla, to personally present the royal prize and …

The FIFA World Cup draw will take place on Saturday, October 22 in the New Zealand city of Auckland. New Zealand will host the world final with Australia next year. Dutch soccer players have World Cup qualification in their hands. National coach Mark Parsons’ side are second in the group with 14 points, 1 point less than Iceland. The two …

The US House of Inquiry Committee investigating the violent storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, summoned five Republican lawmakers to appear on Thursday. Among them is Kevin McCarthy, Leader of the Opposition in the United States House of Representatives. Several American media report it, including The New York Timeswho speak of an “exceptional approach” by the committee. In …

Dutch chipmaker NXP is negotiating tax breaks with local governments in the US state of Texas in return for expanding its production capacity in Austin. According to Financial newspaper the chipmaker wants to further expand its existing factories in Austin. For this desire NXP approximately 2.6 billion dollars (approximately 2.5 billion euros). This should provide the big city in the …

Global technology company EasyPark Group, which helps motorists find and manage parking spaces and charge their electric vehicle, is today launching the EasyPark app in Slovakia. With coverage in more than 25 countries, EasyPark now makes it even easier for holidaymakers to get around and park with their own (electric) or rental car. EasyPark Group has expanded in recent years …

As expected, opposition from the Republican opposition proved too strong. In addition to the 50 Republican senators, the most conservative Democratic senator also voted against. With the bill, the Democrats wanted to enshrine the right to abortion. They fear a decision from the US Supreme Court in the coming weeks. A leaked draft ruling revealed that the majority of conservative …

Yesterday Electronic Arts announced that its Fifa games will no longer be called Fifa from July 2023, but EA Sports FC. The agreement between football organization Fifa and EA will expire. In terms of game modes and content, nothing will change according to the publisher. “Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta Football will all be there.” The names …