93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14-year period, CDC says

93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14-year period, CDC says

Dozens of U.S. citizens died after receiving cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic over a 14-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency found that 93 Americans died after undergoing such procedures in the Caribbean country between 2009 and 2022. Autopsy reports were available for 20 of the cases, and … Read more

Judge orders conditional release of Rays’ Wander Franco amid probe

Judge orders conditional release of Rays’ Wander Franco amid probe

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and thousands of dollars in exchange for her consent, according to court documents obtained … Read more

Guyana, French Guiana confirm promotion to League A with handsome victories in League B action

Guyana, French Guiana confirm promotion to League A with handsome victories in League B action

French Guiana and Guyana will contest League A in the next Concacaf Nations League edition, as both secured promotion at the end of League B action on Tuesday. French Guiana vs. Bermuda French Guiana defeated Bermuda 3-0, at the Pierre-Aliker Stadium in Fort-de-France, Martinique, to secure top spot in Group C. Marvin Golitin, in goal for French … Read more