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Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 days ago

At least one Blue Jays player could lift a trophy in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays improved their roster after a narrow 2025 World Series loss and remain among the 2026 World Series favorites while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joins a strong Dominican Republic WBC team.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Experience: My friend turned out to be my long-lost sister

An adoptee from the Dominican Republic found her biological family through 23andMe, reconnecting with her father and multiple siblings in an emotional reunion.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Family of Wexford mother killed in hit and run abroad set up fundraiser to 'seek justice'

"I am fundraising to help cover legal fees in the Dominican Republic in an effort to seek justice for my sister-in-law, Claire Cullen. Claire was tragically killed in a hit and run incident while on holiday to attend her brothers wedding. She died instantly, and the driver fled the scene without offering any help to Claire or her family," she wrote.
World news
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Caribbean Destination Is One of the Best Places in the World to See Humpback Whales in Crystal-clear Waters

The Dominican Republic's Samaná Bay hosts thousands of migrating North Atlantic humpback whales each January–April, offering near-guaranteed whale watching under strict protections.
World news
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Blue Jays' Vladdy Guerrero Jr. joins an absolutely stacked team in the WBC

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will represent the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining an exceptionally stacked Dominican roster.
#sports-betting
fromFast Company
1 month ago
World news

The MLB betting scandal is putting a spotlight on a multimillion-dollar industry in the Dominican Republic

fromFast Company
1 month ago
World news

The MLB betting scandal is putting a spotlight on a multimillion-dollar industry in the Dominican Republic

more#sports-betting
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Lush Peninsula Is One of the Dominican Republic's Best-kept Secrets, and It Just Got a New Beachfront Resort With 3 Pools

Donoma Las Terrenas Beach & Spa opens November 12 on the Samaná Peninsula with 94 rooms and villas, wellness spa, dining, pools, and beach access.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Blackout-hit Dominican Republic begins restoring power DW 11/12/2025

A countrywide power outage in the Dominican Republic shut down generation units, disrupted transit and institutions, and began partial restoration with about 15% capacity restored.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Deadly Tropical Storm Melissa pummels Caribbean DW 10/25/2025

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens to strengthen into a hurricane, causing catastrophic rainfall, flooding, landslides, fatalities, and widespread damage across Hispaniola, Jamaica, southeast Cuba.
#nightclub-collapse
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
World news

The orphans of Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub: The pain will never go away'

A nightclub ceiling collapse in the Dominican Republic killed Nercida Anabel Melo Arias, leaving six children without their primary provider and causing profound family trauma.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago
Miami Marlins

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 arrested along with his sister

The owner of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested following a fatal roof collapse that resulted in 236 deaths and over 180 injuries.
Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 arrested along with his sister

The owner of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested following a fatal roof collapse that resulted in 236 deaths and over 180 injuries.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Dominican Republic says it seized 1,000kg of cocaine from boat US bombed

Dominican Republic forces have seized hundreds of cocaine packages from a speedboat that was targeted and destroyed by the United States Navy, officials said, amid escalating anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. In a post on X on Sunday, the Dominican Republic's National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), the country's drug enforcement agency, said it carried out a joint Dominican-US operation in which they said they recovered 1,000kg (2,200lb) of cocaine in 377 packages.
World news
fromNew York Daily News
3 months ago

In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident

In a sad case of tragic irony, a 34-year-old filmmaker struck and killed by a driver who blew a red light in Brooklyn last Sunday was the son of a famous Dominican documentarian - who was also killed in a car accident seven years ago.
US news
#haitian-migrants
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Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

How I Travel: Zoe Saldana Vows to Actually Read Her Book This Vacation

Zoe Saldaña values a sophisticated lobby bar, warm attentive hotel staff, overpacks for comfort, and treasures personal travel experiences and connections to the Dominican Republic.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Underrated Caribbean Beach Town Is a Celebrity-favorite-and It Has Stunning Beaches, Boutique Hotels, and Crystal-clear Lagoons

Rio San Juan is becoming a luxury travel destination in the Dominican Republic, featuring exclusive properties and untouched natural beauty.
fromSportingnews
5 months ago

Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico Showdown tickets: Prices, rosters, dates for 2025 All-Star baseball game in NYC | Sporting News

The All-Star Game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is set for November 15 at Citi Field, featuring top-tier athletes and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean Baseball.
Major League Baseball
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Beach in the Dominican Republic Is One of the Caribbean's Best-kept Secrets-and It Just Got 2 New All-inclusive Resorts

Playa Costa Esmeralda features two new all-inclusive hotels, Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda, providing unique experiences in a secluded location.
Music
fromPitchfork
5 months ago

Boundary: Epicenter Imager

Dominican producer Boundary combines nature and technology themes in the Epicenter Imager EP, promoting resilience and optimism against environmental degradation.
#wander-franco
fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse and received a two-year suspended sentence.
more#wander-franco
San Jose Sharks
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

5.7 magnitude quake strikes near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and causes minor damage

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of the Dominican Republic, impacting areas in Puerto Rico.
#gold-cup
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fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

This Popular Caribbean Getaway Just Got an Updated Travel Advisory-What Travelers Should Know

"Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists."
US news
Miami Marlins
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 is arrested

The owner of a collapsed nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested for negligence leading to 236 deaths.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

US Marshals capture Dominican fugitive wanted for murdering upstate NY family of four - including young kids, 2 and 4

Luis Francisco Soriano, accused of murdering a family of four in New York, was arrested in the Dominican Republic after being tracked by US Marshals.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?

The Dominican Republic's crackdown on Haitian migrants highlights deep-seated racial tensions and historical animosities between the two nations.
Miami food
The Dominican Republic's mass deportations of Haitians are causing family separations and exacerbated humanitarian crises.
Human rights violations persist during deportation, particularly affecting women and children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in inhumane' migrant crackdown

Haitian pregnant women and new mothers are being deported from the Dominican Republic as part of a discriminatory government policy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?

"God warned us, but the music and the party didn't let people hear it... When the first piece fell with the water, I looked up and saw what looked like repairs."
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 months ago

The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time

"To the families of the victims, I want to say I'm sorry. I'm very sorry. I am completely destroyed."
Miami Marlins
fromBronx Times
8 months ago

Hundreds mourn at Bronx vigil for victims of Dominican nightclub collapse - Bronx Times

These names are not just headlines. ... They're our family. To all of our families who are grieving, we lift you up in prayer.
NYC LGBT
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

Mayor Adams visits the Dominican Republic after deadly nightclub roof collapse

Mayor Eric Adams visited the Dominican Republic, mourning victims of a nightclub collapse and discussing the need for better construction safety.
The nightclub tragedy highlights the necessity for improved regulations and compliance in construction oversight.
Boston Red Sox
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy

The nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of 226 people, deeply grieving the local community.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Adams to visit Dominican Republic Sunday following nightclub roof collapse | amNewYork

Mayor Adams is traveling to the Dominican Republic to offer condolences after a tragic nightclub incident.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Pedro Martinez says family members missing after Santo Domingo roof collapse

Pedro Martinez shares his family's struggle following a tragic nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Dominican Republic club collapse survivor recounts being buried under dead bodies for hours: 'So many people calling for help'

Survivors of a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic faced harrowing moments buried alive, with many calling for help.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Mayor Eric Adams flying to Dominican Republic after nightclub roof collapse

The victims included Manuel Diaz, a 31-year old father from the Bronx, retired NYPD Det. Emmanuel Gomez, and former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.
NYC LGBT
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