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The Latest Breaking News from the Dominican Republic

Google is building three huge new subsea cables to connect North, Central and South America

Google looks to better connect the Americas with a host of new subsea cables.

TechRadar

31-year-old NYPD officer and mother of 3 dies in Dominican Republic after reported breast implant removal surgery, family seeks answers

In a heartbreaking incident, 31-year-old NYPD officer Rebecca DePaula lost her life after undergoing cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. The mother of three, who proudly served for eighteen months, encountered complications post-surgery. Recognized as 'officer of the month,' her sudden departure has led her family to demand accountability and…

The Economic Times

Rebecca DePaula was an NYPD officer, pastor and mother of three; her family is demanding an investigation after she died following surgery in the Dominican Republic

Rebecca DePaula, a 31-year-old NYPD officer, wife, mother of three and pastor, has died in the Dominican Republic after complications following cosmetic surgery. Her family is now asking for an investigation into whether negligence or improper medical procedures played a role in her death, as per reports.

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Who Is Rebecca De Paula? NYPD Cop Whose Breast Implant Removal Abroad Ended in a Deadly Bacterial Infection

Rebecca De Paula, a NYPD officer, died in the Dominican Republic after a bacterial infection post-breast implant removal. Her family demands an investigation into the surgery and subsequent care.

International Business Times UK

Latest IMF and Trade.gov Updates Highlight Dominican Republic's Economic Outlook Under President Luis Abinader

According to Trade.gov's latest Country Commercial Guide, the Dominican Republic continues to stand out as the largest economy in the region, supported by an increasingly diversified market spanning tourism, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, logistics, financial services, and real estate.

International Business Times

U.S. Police Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Dominican Republic, Renewing Scrutiny of Medical Tourism

A 31-year-old U.S. police officer has died after traveling to the Dominican Republic for cosmetic surgery, marking the second recent death involving an American law enforcement officer and raising fresh questions about the risks associated with medical tourism in the Caribbean.

Latin Times

Dominican Republic's zoo offers home for confiscated animals as seizures of exotic species soar

Confiscated illegal and smuggled animals are finding a new life in the Dominican Republic

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Why David Ortiz Says Saving Lives Matters More Than Home Runs

David Ortiz has hit some of the biggest home runs in baseball history. He won three World Series titles, became one of the most beloved players in Boston sports history, and eventually earned a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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My holiday from hell: my dad used Teletext to book us a cruise. Big mistake

We supposedly stopped at some lovely places – Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica – but all I can remember is lying next to my dad on the bed, willing the ceaseless motion to stop

The Guardian - UK

Deadly fire tears through luxury Dominican Republic hotel resort in dramatic drone video

A huge fire tore through a luxury hotel resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, 19 June, killing at least one person and forcing nearly 1,700 guests to flee.

The Independent UK

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

The Independent UK

Mother hopes to get justice for murdered daughter in retrial in Dominican Republic

Shirley Firth is hoping those responsible for Lindsay de Feliz’s death in 2019 will finally be convicted

The Guardian - UK

Private jet crashes on runway during emergency landing at Dominican Republic airport

A private jet crashed on a runway during an emergency landing at an airport in the Dominican Republic.

The Independent UK

Watch: Pilot, co-pilot killed as private aircraft crashes in Dominican Republic

The pilot and co-pilot of a private aircraft were killed when it crashed on the runway at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean nation’s national aviation authority said.

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Former Rays Star Wander Franco Found Guilty in Minor Exploitation Case But Escapes Jail Time

Wander Franco, former MLB star, found guilty of exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, avoids jail due to a judicial pardon, sparking widespread debate.

The Times of India

Not teeth, but nests: Discovery in Caribbean rodent fossils surprises archaeologists

A fascinating study uncovered a unique behaviour in ancient insects. Dating back to the Late Pleistocene, solitary bees used the bones of extinct mammals to create homes for their young. Researchers from the Florida Museum of Natural History were digging in late Quaternary cave deposits in the Dominican Republic, expecting…

International Business Times UK

US Court Released Immigrant With a Murder Warrant Overseas After ICE Fails to Disclose Information

A US court released Bryan Rafael Gómez, an undocumented immigrant, without knowing he was wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic, raising questions about ICE's information-sharing practices.

The Guardian - US

The daughters of Dominican immigrants achieved the American dream. They’re bringing sweet chocolate success back to the homeland

Janett and Erika Liriano built a chocolate factory in their parents’ homeland – and gave farmers a stake in the company

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‘That’s why we wear USA’: US players embrace military ties before WBC final against Venezuela

The US will play Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, a meeting that comes after recent tensions between the two countries

Sports Illustrated

Team USA vs. Venezuela: Three Bold Predictions for World Baseball Classic Final

Team USA and Venezuela will battle at loanDepot Park on Tuesday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic title.

Sports Illustrated

Three Crucial Decisions That Led to Team USA's 2-1 Win Over the Dominican Republic

The WBC semifinal swung on so many 50-50 moments.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Shuts Down Loaded Dominican Lineup to Advance to WBC Final

The U.S. held on to beat the Dominican Republic, 2–1, thanks to a heroic performance from its pitching staff.

Sports Illustrated

Awful Strike Three Call Ends Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC Clash in Controversial Fashion

Mason Miller struck out Geraldo Perdomo on an awful call to end Team USA’s World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic.

Sports Illustrated

USA 2, Dominican Republic 1: How U.S. Advanced to WBC Championship in Thrilling Nail-biter

Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic final with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic.

Sports Illustrated

Why Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman Are Out of Team USA Lineup vs. Dominican Republic

Cal Raleigh and Alex Bregman won’t start for Team USA in the semifinals against the Dominican Republic on Sunday evening.

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