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Afro-Latine theater in Waterbury keeps moving Pa'lante, despite federal funding cuts
Connecticut Public Radio
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July 9, 2025
Growing up, Fior Rodriguez spent her summers with aunts, uncles and cousins putting on a show that her grandmother, a playwright in the Dominican Republic, would write for the whole family to enjoy. When Rodriguez decided to pick up acting after...
Flesh-eating pests are coming. US plans to counter them by releasing millions of flies from planes
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Picture this: Hundreds of millions of flies being dropped from planes. It sounds incredulous — almost like something from a horror movie. But, in fact, the US government actually plans on breeding flies and then dropping them from aircraft in...
Rays’ Junior Caminero joins Home Run Derby field
Sportsnet
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July 9, 2025
The 2025 Home Run Derby officially has six of its eight participants. Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero became the sixth player to enter the event when he announced his commitment on Instagram on Wednesday. He joins Atlanta's Ronald...
ABA announces expanded second edition of exclusive Golf Cup in Cap Cana
Dominican Today
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Cap Cana.- The Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) has announced the second edition of its prestigious ABA Golf Cup, set to take place on September 12 and 13 at the renowned Punta Espada Golf Course in Cap Cana, La...
The Hotel Oloffson Was a ‘Safe Haven’ in Haiti. Gang Wars Have Turned It to Ashes
Rolling Stone
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July 13, 2025
T ucked away in a hillside garden a short walk from the restive heart of Port-au-Prince, the Hotel Oloffson was a strange kind of refuge. Through good years and a lot of bad ones, it stayed open to all comers, welcoming despite its dark undertones...
U.S. warns travelers to ‘exercise increased caution’ when traveling to popular Caribbean nation
Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
If you’re planning a trip to the Dominican Republic anytime soon, you might want to take some extra precautions before you go. The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory to the Dominican Republic, advising travelers to take extra...
Bad Bunny's record smashing moments before his Puerto Rico residency
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Bad Bunny, Benito, El Conejo Malo – no matter what you call him, the Puerto Rican musician is an undeniable force. Since his 2018 debut album, he’s used his singular songs, bold fashion and social activism to amass a worldwide fandom and set...
Hannah Hidalgo keeps up with Flau'jae Johnson and shows what she's capable of
Irish Star
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July 4, 2025
17:57 ET, 04 Jul 2025 Hannah Hidalgo rediscovered her best form for Team USA on Thursday, helping the Americans into the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup with a dominant display against the Dominican Republic. The Fighting Irish star...
Sinaloa operating in the DR? DEA and DR government says the members left the country
DR1
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Interpol, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Attorney General Office (PGR) and the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) are investigating the operation of Mexican criminals in the Dominican Republic. Local media has been following...
Celebrities unite for humanitarian mission at Alay Kapwa’s benefit concert
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
Music, faith, and compassion came together on one stage as some of the country’s well-loved celebrities headlined a benefit concert in support of Alay Kapwa, the long-running Lenten solidarity program of the Catholic Church dedicated to helping...
Vibrant expressionism in the face of adversity on the Costa del Sol
SUR in English
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July 11, 2025
Friday, 11 July 2025, 11:04 Compartir The visitors centre in Calle Cuesta del Tajo in Torremolinos is currently hosting the second exhibition of abstract expressionism art by German artist Peter Eichstetter, which can be viewed free of charge...
Emely Rodriguez ready to bring versatility to Iowa women's basketball
Hawk Central - Iowa
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Iowa women's basketball sophomore guard Emely Rodriguez spoke with the media following summer practice on Tuesday, discussing her experience as a member of the Hawkeyes so far and how she sees herself fitting into the roster. The 6-foot guard from...
BYU Roundup: Hunter honored with Big 12 Bob Bowlsby Award
Daily Herald - Utah
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Courtesy BYU Athletics BYU's Meghan Hunter will compete in the 800 meters at the NCAA Track and Field Meet in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday, June 12, 2025. FRISCO, Texas — BYU women’s track and field distance runner Meghan Hunter has earned the female...
ITV Coronation Street's Cait Fitton declares love for co-star in 'gorgeous' holiday snaps
Liverpool Echo
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July 8, 2025
Coronation Street's Cait Fitton took to social media to share several gorgeous photos from a recent holiday to the Dominican Republic with her boyfriend. The soap star is renowned for her role as Lauren Bolton on the cobbles, after first arriving...
Cuba looks to turn around result at Little League Baseball Regional Tournament
Cuban News Agency
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July 8, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 8 (ACN) After a loss in their debut, Cuban national team will face Aruba today in the second round of the Little League Caribbean qualifying tournament, held in Willemstad, Curaçao, on the road to the World Series. Committed to...
‘Feel the Stress’—Pochettino on Why the Gold Cup Final is Crucial World Cup Prep for the USMNT
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 5, 2025
All the U.S. men’s national team might need on Sunday night in the Gold Cup Final can come from another legendary American athlete. “Pressure is a privilege.” The famous phrase comes from one of the greatest tennis players, Billie Jean King, who...
Alongside Gudmundsson: Leeds set to sign £500k defender with deal now agreed
Football FanCast
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July 8, 2025
Leeds United are now set to sign another defender and this time for a fee of under £500,000, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed. Leeds closing in on Gudmundsson With Junior Firpo exiting Elland Road, Leeds will need to bring in a new...
Letter: Some veterans waited decades for parade
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 8, 2025
Veterans of WWII and conflicts in Korea, the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Panama, Grenada, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and others greatly appreciated the June 14 military parade in Washington. There was once a time when a military parade...
Love Island Watch Parties Are Redefining Community
Glamour
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July 10, 2025
Creating a communal, and safe, space for all people, but especially women was one of the goals Schwartz had in mind when she opened the bar. “I know firsthand as a female social media influencer how hard it can be to make friends and feel...
Daley, Dawkins crowned champions in Nicaragua
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
JAMAICA’S JENOI Daley and Dequan Dawkins were respectively crowned under-13 female and under-15 male champions at the NACAC Age Group Championships over the weekend in Nicaragua. The multiple-event championships saw Daley, the St Patrick Primary...