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More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...
Young cast brings authentic accents to ‘Kufre N’ Quay’
WBUR - Massachusetts
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At home, Levi Mngomezulu practices his accent for the performance nearly every day. He’s 11 and is making his professional debut as part of Mfoniso Udofia’s latest production, “Kufre N’ Quay.” He plays Kufre Ekpeyong, a shy boy who moves to New...
Airbnb Reports 140% Surge in Searches Due to Bad Bunny Residency in Puerto Rico
The Weekly Journal
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July 8, 2025
Bad Bunny’s musical residency, which kicks off this Friday at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Hato Rey, has triggered a more than 140% increase in Airbnb searches across the Island for the event dates compared to the same period in 2024....
Barbarella 2025 reveals diverse lineup
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The production of the electronic music show Barbarella 2025 announced its lineup at a media event held Tuesday afternoon. This year’s lineup includes internationally renowned artists such as Alesso, Alok, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso,...
jereem 5th in Prefontaine 200
Trinidad Express
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July 6, 2025
Jereem “The Dream” Richards finished fifth in the Men’s 200 metres at the Prefontaine Classic Wanda Diamond League meet in Eugene, Oregon, USA, yesterday. The Trinidad and Tobago track star crossed the line in 20.23 seconds. Botswana’s reigning...
NZ warming up well
Otago Daily Times
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June 29, 2025
The Black Sox began their preparation for the World Cup with a series of decent performances at the Peter Hallman Memorial tournament in Ontario at the weekend. The New Zealand men had wins over the Dominican Republic (6-5), Toronto (9-1) and...
VIDEO: DJ Khaled Brings Star Power to Antigua | “It’s Not An-tee-gwah, It’s An-tee-guh!”
Antigua.News
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July 8, 2025
The Grammy-winning producer shared clips from the family getaway on his social media channels, giving his millions of followers a glimpse of Antigua’s crystal-clear waters, lush hillsides, and luxury accommodations. But it was a short video,...
USMNT vs. Mexico Prediction, Betting Picks and Analysis for Gold Cup final
GiveMeSport
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July 5, 2025
After some quarterfinal shocks at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, chalk returned in the semis, meaning we'll see the United States Soccer men's national team and Mexico Football on Sunday evening in Houston, Texas, in their eighth all-time meeting in...
New US Remittance Tax for Caribbean residents
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media accompanied by players of the Juventus soccer team, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Come Dec. 31, 2025, every dollar sent by...
Covenant Names Cummings Assistant Director Of Athletics For Compliance And Operations
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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July 12, 2025
Covenant Director of Athletics, John Hirte, has announced Cordaro Cummings as Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Operations. The appointment marks a significant addition to the athletic department's leadership team as it seeks to...
USA vs. Mexico picks, prediction by proven expert
CBS Sports - Florida
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The USMNT battle Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final on Sunday. Both teams enter the match unbeaten in the competition despite the Americans missing some key pieces. The USMNT, winners of Group D, are coming off a 2-1 win over Guatemala in...
'I visited Rafael Nadal’s hotel and couldn't believe what the tennis courts were like'
The Mirror
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July 5, 2025
Exclusive: The new wellness resort opened in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Active wellbeing is a growing travel trend and there’s no better place to get involved than at lifestyle resort Zel Punta Cana, which was recently opened in Dominican...
MVC 'Bodyguard' Davidson Cruz Of Wallington Dies Days Before 24th Birthday
Daily Voice
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July 5, 2025
He was born June 30, 2001, in the Dominican Republic, the obituary says. Davidson worked for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) as a Safety Specialist at the Lodi Road Test Operations team since April 2022, according to a GoFundMe...
Why Did Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Break Up? A Timeline of Their Engagement and Split
OtakuKart
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July 8, 2025
When Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced their breakup in April 2021, it sent through Hollywood and left fans wondering what went wrong with one of entertainment’s most glamorous power couples. The duo, affectionately known as “J-Rod,” had...
Paterson is a city of immigrants. And we're proud of itAndre Sayegh
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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Paterson, NJ, a city founded by immigrant Alexander Hamilton, celebrated recent police promotions reflecting the city's diverse immigrant heritage. Ramy Amir became Paterson's first Egyptian American sergeant, Ricardo Bruce the first Barbadian...
U.S. Apparel Imports From China Fell to a 22-year Low in May Amid Trade War Escalation
WWD - New York
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July 11, 2025
Clothing imports from China fell to a 22-year low in May and were down by more than half (52 percent) from the same period in 2024 amid escalating tariff tensions between Washington and Beijing that have since resulted in a patched-up trade truce....
Adompretur denounces false accusations against Dominican hotel industry
Dominican Today
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July 4, 2025
Sosua.- The Sosúa-Cabarete branch of the Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) firmly rejected a recent social media campaign accusing hotels in the Dominican Republic of tolerating or facilitating child prostitution. The...
Leeds fighting to sign "excellent" £21.5m star with nine assists last season
Football FanCast
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July 5, 2025
Leeds United are looking to bolster the ranks ahead of their return to the Premier League and have designs on signing a full-back known for his ability to get forward, according to reports. Leeds United look to build on triple signing spree Elland...
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, RaiNao & More to Perform at This Dominican Festival
REMEZCLA
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July 3, 2025
After a six-year hiatus, the highly anticipated return of Barbarella Festival is officially set for Aug. 30, 2025. The event will once again take over Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a stacked lineup...
Gramps Morgan’s If You’re Looking for Me featured in Tyler Perry new film
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When the 13th film in the Madea franchise airs on Netflix on Friday, July 11, singer Gramps Morgan’s song If You’re Looking for Me will be among those featured in the production. The film Madea’s Destination Wedding, which...