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World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days 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.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks 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
4 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
4 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 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.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Nowhere to Belong

Mass deportations of Haitians, targeting vulnerable families, are a response to a deteriorating situation in Haiti, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and causing a continuous wave of fear.
Miami food
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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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