A second suspect has been arrested in the Dominican Republic for the Sunday night shooting of former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Ortiz was shot in the back at close range as he sat at a streetside bar and lounge in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo. Doctors …
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California Man Also Died In The Dominican Republic After Drinking From Hotel Minibar
Another American died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic after grabbing a drink at a minibar. Robert Bell Wallace, 67, is the fourth U.S. citizen that has died in the Dominican Republic, reportedly a month before three other Americans died in their hotel rooms on the island. Wallace, a …
Read More »Former Baseball Player David Ortiz Shot In The Dominican Republic
Former Boston Red Sox Player, David Ortiz, was wounded during an attempted robbery at an amusement park in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz was “shot in the back in an incident that took place at Dial Discotheque in Santo Domingo,” Felix Durán Mejia, spokesperson for the Dominican National Police, told CNN …
Read More »Colorado Couple Says They Got Sick At The Same Dominican Republic Resort As Three Americans That Died
In the midst of an investigation into the mysterious deaths of three Americans, one other couple who vacationed on the island says they also became violently ill after being exposed to what they say were insecticides sent through the air conditioning system. Earlier this year Kaylynn Knull, 29, and her …
Read More »American Couple Found Dead In Dominican Republic Hotel Room After Respiratory Failure
An American couple was found dead in their hotel room while on vacation in the Dominican Republic; officials say the cause of death was a respiratory failure and pulmonary edema. On Thursday, authorities found the bodies of Edward Nathael Holmes, 63, and Cynthia Ann Day, 49, in their hotel room …
Read More »Dominicans Trend Again After Video Shows Dominicans Terrorizing Young Haitian Boy And Trying To Kidnap Him
Dominicans have started trending again on #Twitter after a viral video showed Dominicans bullying a young Haitian boy, putting him in the trunk of a car and attempting to kidnap him. In June, Dominicans began trending with a hashtag after recorded videos and images of Dominicans attacking Haitians during peaceful …
Read More »“Dominicans” Trends On Twitter After Video Shows New York Dominicans Harassing Black Protestors
Dominicans have become the talk of Twitter after several Dominicans on Dyckman street began running off Black protestors. The hashtag #Dominicans has begun trending after a video on Twitter showed Dominican residents harassing a group of Black male protestors for being in their neighborhood. The video was shot in the …
Read More »Pennsylvania Woman Died At Same Dominican Hotel Five Days Before Maryland Couple
A Pennsylvania woman died in the same Dominican hotel five days before another couple. Just five days before a Maryland couple was found dead in their hotel room in the Dominican Republic, a 41-year-old Pennsylvania woman named Miranda Schaup-Werner collapsed on after she had a drink from the mini-bar at …
Read More »Are Passport Bros & Sisters Winning?
Social media has been buzzing in recent years about whether or not becoming a passport bro is the way to go. For those who are unfamiliar, “passport bro” is a term often used online to describe individuals, typically men, who avidly and oftentimes exclusively pursue women during international travel experiences. …
Read More »Bronx Man Arrested with $3 Million and Cocaine Hidden in Furniture
Authorities have uncovered a seemingly ordinary apartment transformed into a multi-million-dollar drug den. Juan Rondon, a 60-year-old man originally from the Dominican Republic, was arrested after investigators found an elaborate setup within his Norwood home. The DEA, along with the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for New York City, announced that hidden …
Read More »Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry Steps Down As Conditions Worsen In The Country
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation as the crisis in the country escalates. On Monday, Henry announced his resignation in a video, stating that he would exit office once his administration can establish a transitional council and their inauguration is completed, per CNN. Henry has been stuck …
Read More »Terrell Owens Says He Took “One For The Team” By Sleeping With Plus Size Woman [Video]
Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson and Terrell Owens are a pair of freaky friends. On Tuesday, the former NFL ballers were on an Instagram Live session reminiscing about the good old days. During their chat, the men brought up a past vacation in the Dominican Republic that got a bit carried …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: From the U.S. to Tanzania, These Adults-Only Resorts Should be on Your Radar This Summer
Many travelers are opting for tranquility and convenience sans kids when it comes to vacationing, which makes adults-only, resorts the go-to. One of the main benefits of adults-only resorts is the opportunity to enjoy peace and quiet in a romantic setting. Whether you’re seeking a serene escape or looking for …
Read More »Miss USA Crowned Miss Universe 2022 [Video]
Miss USA crowned Miss Universe 2022 at the at the 71st Miss Universe Competition. On Saturday, R’Bonney Gabriel won the international beauty pageant that took place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Gabriel secured the crown after beating 83 contestants including, runner-up Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel and second runner-up …
Read More »Bad Bunny Explains He Threw Fan’s Phone into Water Due to ‘Lack of Respect’ [Video]
Bad Bunny went viral after a video showed him throwing a fan’s phone into a body of water, and he isn’t backing down on why he did it. On Monday, Bunny responded to the incident, saying it’s all about respect for him. “The person who comes up to me to …
Read More »Christmas On The Beach: When Mother Nature Doesn’t Like Traditions
In every Christmas story, every Christmas movie, every Christmas video, there’s always a beautiful, white, snowy setting with children making snowmen, couples ice skating, snow-covered mountains and families snuggled in front of fireplaces…the typical Christmas-y vibe. But some parts of the country (and world), can’t relate to any of the …
Read More »Dancehall Queen Spice Breaks Silence, Clears the Air About Recent Health Scare: “Thank You Jesus for Saving My Life”
Queen of Dancehall Spice has broken her silence, clearing the air about a recent health scare. “The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star broke her Instagram hiatus Wednesday to reveal that she was hospitalized last week and had to undergo emergency surgery after contracting sepsis. “Thank you Jesus for saving …
Read More »Spice’s Booking Agent Says Dancehall Queen is Not in a Coma, Did Not Suffer Heart Attack Following Cosmetic Surgery
Spice’s booking agent is addressing rumors that the Dancehall queen was in a coma after cosmetic surgery. “She didn’t suffer a heart attack, and she is not in a coma,” said Ray Alexander on Wednesday. Alexander denied the rumors, which began circulating following reports that the singer had undergone a …
Read More »Top All-Inclusive Resorts In And Near The U.S.
All-inclusive stays are tempting, considering meals, drinks, and activities are typically included in your room rate. With travel cost up, booking an all-inclusive resort is an even more ideal thing to do. All-inclusive stays help alleviate the stress of planning certain parts of a vacation. It’s a trend that an …
Read More »Hurricane Fiona Hits Southwestern Coast Of Puerto Rico, Causing Total Blackout
Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Fiona made landfall along the extreme southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, near Punta Tocon, with winds reaching 85 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported. The US territory lost power as Fiona made landfall in the islands, already bracing with the threat of flooding and mudslides due to …
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