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Concacaf W Gold Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Dominican Republic match tonight
It's time for the Concacaf W Gold Cup: kicking off tonight with the USWNT vs. Dominican Republic match.
'You only get one body': Mexico attack, recent deaths highlight risks of medical tourism
Experts say the March attack on four Americans in Mexico, one of whom reportedly traveled there for cosmetic surgery, highlights the risks of medical tourism as more Americans travel abroad for medical care. In recent years, Black women have been particularly vulnerable.
I've been on more than 10 cruises and have never done organized excursions. Here's what changed my mind — and why I think they're worth the price tag.
Are cruise ship excursions worth the cost? After exploring ports with and without the organized tours, here's why I'll book them again and again.
JetBlue plane goes over Hurricane Fiona on its flight from the Dominican Republic
On Monday, a JetBlue flight reportedly traveled above Hurricane Fiona in an unusual flight path. The plane flew at 30,000 to 34,000 feet, as storm clouds reached 45,000 feet.
Volunteers help Puerto Rico as Hurricane Fiona leaves people without water, food or power
Hurricane Fiona’s destructive path has curved eastward as it heads toward Bermuda and poses life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for the U.S. East Coast and Atlantic Canada. But it has already left behind devastation in Puerto Rico, where much of the island is still without power or access to clean water.
10 must-read books by Caribbean authors to add to your bookshelf
Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! The likes of Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and more and represented on this list.
MLB expansion, Vlad Jr.‘s breakout and Shane Bieber’s Humble Proposal | The Bandwagon
This week, Hannah Keyser is bandwagoning MLB teams that should exist, but don’t yet. Forget relocating the Oakland A’s, and add new teams in Portland and Nashville so everybody wins! Hannah is also joined by Cleveland ace and 2020 AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who gives her his ‘Humble Proposal to Fix Baseball.’
Ambar Lucid makes dreamy bilingual alt-pop with Latin and psychedelic influences
Ambar Lucid is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who injects psychedelic rock and Latin influences into her music. “When I was younger, I was not the best singer,” Lucid told In The Know. Lucid, born Ambar Cruz, grew up listening to Latin music like reggaeton, merengue and bachata with her family.
R&B singer María Isabel wants more artists who look like her on the music charts
María Isabel is a Dominican-American singer-songwriter from Queens, N.Y. The 23-year-old R&B singer, with influences ranging from Selena to Mariah Carey, wrapped up her debut EP “Stuck in the Sky” while in quarantine.
Nationals fire employee who allegedly threw hot coffee in woman's face
The Nationals have fired Jazhiel Morel for throwing coffee at a female convenience-store employee in the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Isaias Barrels Toward Bahamas, Florida As Storm Gathers Strength
The storm grew into a Category 1 hurricane early Friday as the Bahamian government urged citizens to prepare for the worst.
Diamondbacks scout Johan Maya dies of COVID-19
Veteran MLB scout Johan Maya died of COVID-19 at 40 years old.
New Jersey woman provides book bags, mental health classes and ‘light’ to kids in the Dominican Republic
Dando luz translates to giving light in English and that’s exactly what Nicole Reyes aims to provide underserved children in the Dominican Republic. Reyes founded Dando Luz in 2016 to donate book bags with school supplies to kids in need. Dando Luz has since donated 1,000 book bags to these kids.
Report: Albert Pujols paying salaries of furloughed Angels employees in Dominican Republic
Angels star Albert Pujols will donate $180K to cover salaries of furloughed team employees in the Dominican Republic.
New York restaurant puts a delicious Dominican twist on pizza
Few Dominican meals are complete without a little fried cheese and salami. But this isn’t any old fried cheese. To make queso frito you need queso de freír or queso blanco. Next, it’s Dominican salami, a pre-cooked, cured meat that’s also fried for extra crispiness.
International MLB stars awaiting word on return to US, would not have to quarantine for 2 weeks
Major League Baseball's many international players would not be forced to quarantine for 14 days upon returning for the season, but do not yet have specific guidance.
Jose Bautista is trying to make a comeback ... as a two-way player
Jose Bautista can reportedly hit 94 mph with his fastball.
Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint and nearly shot
Miguel Castro said robbers attempted to shoot him, but the gun jammed.
FBI Rules Out Poisoned Alcohol In Deaths Of American Tourists
The FBI is conducting toxicology tests on three of the deceased Americans. So far, they have ruled out methanol poisoning as a cause of death.
David Ortiz reprising studio role with Fox for MLB playoffs months after being shot
Just four months ago, David Ortiz was in a Dominican hospital with a gunshot wound.
Woman who was allegedly assaulted at DR resort says witness can corroborate account
A woman who claimed that she was brutally assaulted at a Dominican Republic resort earlier this year said recently that a witness can confirm her account.
NYFW: Irina Shayk closes the Oscar de la Renta runway in a show-stopping gown
The Oscar de la Renta runway transported us to the Dominican Republic by way of gorgeous gowns and pops of color.
David Ortiz Throws First Pitch At Fenway In Appearance After Shooting
Big Papi threw the pitch during a game against his former rivals, the Yankees.
Yankees put rivalry aside, pay visit to recovering Red Sox legend David Ortiz
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and teammate Edwin Encarnacion visited a recovering David Ortiz at his home this week.
Former MLB players cleared after being arrested and linked to drug kingpin
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Luis Castillo have been cleared on charges of being connected to drug kingpin César Emilio Peralta.
David Ortiz hires former police commissioner to look into his shooting
David Ortiz has hired a security firm to investigate the nightclub shooting that left him critically injured.