The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Oscar de la Renta holds a blowout 60th-anniversary bash. Everyone dressed to the nines.
Category: Dominican Republic
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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Want Bachata to Share in Latin Music’s Boom
The New York Times – Music:
Despite huge collaborations, top-selling albums and sellout tours, the leading stars of the Dominican genre still feel like they haven’t received their due.
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Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.
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Swimming in the Rivers and Springs of the Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Travel:
A world away from the country’s luxury all-inclusive beach resorts, cool, aquamarine natural pools tempt travelers to jump in and feel the tingle.
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Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
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Why Do 50 Percent of Steroid Suspensions Come From Dominican Republic?
The New York Times – Sports:
Around 50 percent of baseball’s positive drug tests come from Dominican players. From Jenrry Mejia and Fernando Tatis Jr. to minor leaguers and teenagers, the problems permeate all levels.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Reasons for Positive Drug Test a Stretch
The New York Times – Sports:
The Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. said he tested positive for a banned steroid after innocently using a cream to treat a skin problem. There are several reasons to question his story.
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MLB’s International Draft Would Affect Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Sports:
No country would be more affected by an international draft than the Dominican Republic. The players, coaches and trainers there remain divided as the issue comes to a head.
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Larimar, the Dominican Republic’s Unique Stone
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Dominican Republic wants jewelers to love larimar, the national stone. But authorities shut the mine temporarily after two fatal accidents.