Rob Schmitz appears in the following:
The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.
Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.
After Dutch government's collapse, voters will choose a new parliament
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Dutch voters will head to the polls this fall as Mark Rutte, the Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister, prepares to leave politics following the collapse of his coalition government.
As tensions mount, Poland plans to deploy troops to its border with Belarus
Friday, August 11, 2023
Poland is planning to send ten thousand troops to its border with Belarus to counter what the government sees as a security threat from Russia's ally, and host to Wagner militia fighters.
Spain's special tennis pipeline keeps producing great players
Monday, July 17, 2023
One of the all-time greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?
Homelessness is compounded by more people losing housing because its unaffordable
Friday, July 07, 2023
Despite more attention and money to reduce homelessness, the numbers in many U.S. cities keep going up. Experts say a key reason is the persistent lack of affordable housing.
Labor Department reports employers added 209,000 jobs in June
Friday, July 07, 2023
The report marks another solid month of job growth. But the growth was slower than in previous months — an indication that a hot labor market could be cooling.
Morning news brief
Friday, July 07, 2023
The Biden administration is set to announce plans to give cluster munitions to Ukraine. A drug shown to slow Alzheimer's gets approval. Progressive Democrats urge President Biden to move faster.
Meta has unveiled an app called Threads to rival Twitter
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Meta hopes to become the go-to platform for public discourse. Its app comes as Elon Musk's chaotic rule at Twitter has many looking for a new place to go.
In Beijing, Yellen set to meet with China's premier and economic officials
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen opens a visit to China Thursday. Will her trip help thaw a frosty bilateral relationship?
Major sticking point to buying an electric vehicle is the lack of public chargers
Thursday, July 06, 2023
The No. 1 concern of prospective electric vehicle owners is the availability of charging stations.
Morning news brief
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China to try to ease tensions and open communications. On-the-go charging is a barrier to EV sales. Facebook's parent launches Threads to compete with Twitter.
Secret Service probes how a small bag of cocaine got into the White House
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Someone dropped a small bag of cocaine in the West Wing. The incident, which happened when the president and his family were away, has Washington talking.
A new documentary on the band Wham! shows the 'temporal nature of youth'
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
The pop duo Wham! was only around for four years, but its songs have lasted decades. Chris Smith's Netflix documentary tells its history from the viewpoints of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Profound effects of gun violence extends to entire communities. President Biden meets Sweden's leader to talk about NATO. A judge rules in a GOP lawsuit to limit government contact with tech firms.
Israel's operation against militants in a refugee camp is in its 2nd day
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank. What does Israel hope to accomplish as its military targets a refugee camp?
Morning news brief
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Israel presses its offensive in the occupied West Bank. Russia says it repelled a drone attack on a Moscow airport. A Chicago suburb remembers victims of a mass shooting at a July Fourth parade.
Russia says it has repelled a drone attack on a Moscow airport
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Ukraine's big offensive against entrenched Russian forces is nearly a month old and is moving slowly. Ukraine says it's too early to reach any conclusions about how it will end.
Morning news brief
Monday, July 03, 2023
How will candidates use Supreme Court rulings to attract voters? French authorities say they're calming protests that began after the police killing of a 17-year-old. Twitter is limiting tweet views.
Germany's far-right mounts a comeback
Saturday, July 01, 2023
The victory of a far-right candidate in a local election in Germany is a sign of shifting political winds.