Santo Domingo.- Amnesty International (AI) responded this Friday to the Dominican president, Luis Abinader, that "evading criticism does not stop human rights violations" and again asked him to put an end "immediately" to his "racist and discriminatory" migration policies that, in its opinion, are applied against Haitians in this country. The organization spoke out in […]
Santiago.– The communicator Ángel Martínez denounced that the electronic shackle imposed on him as a coercive measure is seriously deteriorating his health, alleging that he suffers from severe heart problems, including two pacemakers and two stents. “This is an outrage by the Dominican justice system. How is it possible that a man with two pacemakers […]
Santo Domingo. - The body of a person was recovered this Friday after the shipwreck last night of a boat off the coast of Juanillo, in the east of the country, when it was heading with migrants towards Puerto Rico, while the authorities continue the search for several missing persons. "So far, about 17 people […]
Santo Domingo. – Citizens reported through our reporting channel that at least four Haitian workers have died from electrocution in the last few weeks at a construction site located in the Ensanche Quisqueya sector, in the National District. According to the testimony sent to this media outlet, two more workers died this Friday under the […]
Santo Domingo.- The deputy Ramón Bueno questioned this Friday the position of the business sector regarding the reform of the Labor Code and defended the legislative process of the new Penal Code, amid criticism from feminist groups for the exclusion of the three grounds and from businessmen who reject changes in labor legislation. Regarding the […]
Santo Domingo.- The exclusion of Dominican Juan Soto in the Major League All-Star Game 2025 has sparked a wave of outrage among fans and analysts, who do not understand how a player with his performance was left out of the Mid-Season Classic. Soto, gardener for the New York Mets, presents outstanding numbers this year: 21 […]
Santo Domingo.- Dominican infielder Sergio Alcántara, known as “El Chipi”, or “Sergi”, will return to the Major Leagues after being called up from Triple A by the San Francisco Giants. Alcántara, 27, was playing with the Sacramento River Cats team, AAA affiliate of the organization, where he has had a consistent performance this season. You […]
Santo Domingo.- The renowned sports analyst Víctor Vargas, known as “Boletrí”, is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life after being diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, classified as Gleason 8. Boletrí, known for his charisma and his peculiar style when commenting on baseball and other sports, faces urgent treatment that […]
Santo Domingo.- Rafael Devers, Major League star, will return to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) with the Leones del Escogido for the 2025-2026 season and will also be part of the Dominican team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This was revealed by Ángel “Aroboy” Santana, special assistant to the general manager of […]
Major League Baseball (MLB) broke its silence this Thursday after learning of the sentence issued in the Dominican Republic against Dominican baseball player Wander Franco, who was sentenced to two years of suspended prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Through an official statement, the league reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and condemnation of violence: […]
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Bogotá, July 3 (EFE).- These are the main technology news of the week in America. Facebook bets it all on "reel" Meta announced that in the coming months all videos published on Facebook will be shared as "reels", regardless of duration or format, whether short, long, vertical or horizontal. The decision, shared on Meta for […]
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Madrid, Spain. – In a joint effort to reduce the digital divide and ensure equitable access to connectivity, the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), the Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Spanish company Hispasat signed a collaboration agreement to explore the participation of the Dominican Republic in the development of a joint project […]
New York, June 18 (EFE).- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that his employees have received offers from Meta of $100 million bonuses to leave the company and join Meta, at a time of great competition for artificial intelligence strategies, but that "for now" none of them have accepted. "Meta started making huge offers to a […]
The United States government announced this Friday sanctions for the first time against Cuban dictator Miguel Díaz-Canel on the fourth anniversary of the anti-government protests of July 11, 2021, according to the State Department. The measures also affect other key officials of the regime, in the context of the repression of the historic demonstrations that […]
A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday overturned an agreement that allowed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), accused of being the mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks, to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty, according to official media reports. The ruling, issued by the Federal Court of Appeals for the District of […]
Mexican drug trafficker Ovidio Guzmán, son of Joaquín 'el Chapo', pleaded guilty on Friday to four charges related to drug trafficking before a Chicago court, thus avoiding a trial. Dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit and with shackles on his feet, Guzmán, 35 years old, appeared with a beard and glasses, an image that was […]
New York.- In an unprecedented step towards equitable access to justice, the City of New York announced this Thursday the official creation of a Pro Bono Legal Assistance Office, a new municipal entity that will connect low-income residents with free legal resources, available in the city's five boroughs. The central goal of this office is to offer […]
New York.- Less than four months before the municipal elections in New York City, Democratic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani continues to gain key support for his mayoral candidacy. This Thursday, he received a high-profile boost: the official endorsement of Dominican Congressman Adriano Espaillat , one of the most influential voices of Hispanic leadership in the Big Apple. Espaillat, who represents District […]
The night of July 11, 2025, will be etched in Dominican musical memory with a spectacle charged with emotion, nostalgia, and grandeur. "Rubby Pérez Infinito", a tribute to the 50-year career and musical legacy of "The highest voice of merengue", celebrated in the main hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater. The event began at […]
Mexico City.- Virgin Music released 'Nunca había amado así', a new single by Juan Gabriel, which includes unreleased recordings of the singer and Mexican composer before his death, with accompaniment of newly recorded mariachi music. The song was written by Alberto Aguilera Valadez, Juan Gabriel's given name, and produced by Guillermo Hernández Galicia, and is […]
Santo Domingo. – Urban merengue singer Antonio Peter de la Rosa, known as Omega “El Fuerte”, defended himself this Thursday against the accusations of one of his daughters, who publicly accused him of having abandoned her during the delicate health process that has led her to undergo multiple surgeries. During an exclusive interview on the […]
Santo Domingo. – The iconic “Queen of Merengue,” Milly Quezada shared her impressions after participating in the rehearsals for the tribute that will be paid to Rubby Pérez, “Rubby Pérez Infinito,” and other victims of the tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub, scheduled to be held this Friday, July 11, in the Eduardo Brito Hall […]
San Juan.- The company LUMA Energy announced this Thursday that it developed a preventive work plan to reinforce the fragile electrical system of Puerto Rico and increase the reliability of the service during the series of Bad Bunny concerts, which begin tomorrow. The island suffers from numerous problems in its electrical grid and a shortage […]
The recent case of the Jet Set tragedy has brought to the table a legal and moral concern that deserves to be addressed seriously: can one of the victim's daughters reach an economic agreement and, even so, the others continue to demand justice?The answer is yes. Not only is it acceptable, it is legally correct […]
The Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) has begun to show clear signs of recovery. According to the survey published by RC Noticias and Quantum Analytics in May 2025, the PLD reaches 24.7% in party sympathy, surpassing the Fuerza del Pueblo (18%) and positioning itself as the second force in the country, behind the ruling PRM (42.6%). […]
Traffic in the Dominican Republic is not a problem. It's a national trauma. One that accompanies us from the moment we leave home until we manage to return alive. It doesn't matter if you drive, walk, or use public transport, here we are all victims (and, many times, accomplices) of a sick road culture, in […]
The Fuerza del Pueblo is in the midst of a debate about its political future for 2028, between those who bet on the experience of former President Leonel Fernández in difficult times or the emerging projection of Senator Omar Fernández as a presidential candidate. It is not an easy decision, as it is, at heart, […]
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Washington, USA. – Former President Donald Trump announced the sending of an official letter to the government of Canada to notify the imposition of a new 35% tariff on products exported from that country to the United States, a measure that deepens the diplomatic and commercial gap between both historically allied nations. This new levy […]
Santo Domingo.- The prices of gasoline, diesel, and gas will remain stable for the next seven days, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) reported this Friday, while the other fuels will experience increases of between 4 and 5 pesos. According to the MICM, to avoid increases in fuel prices, the Government allocated a […]
Santo Domingo.- This Friday, July 11th of 2025, the euro maintains its stable trend above RD$72.00 for sale in most banking entities of Dominican Republic, while the purchase is around RD$68.64, according to the official rates published by the main banks of the country. The quotation of the European currency has remained relatively firm compared […]
Santo Domingo.- This Friday, July 11 of 2025, the dollar in Dominican Republic maintains an official quotation of RD$60.11 for buying and RD$60.52 for selling, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD). This value establishes the reference of the national exchange market, although the rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house. The following is a comprehensive overview of […]
Santo Domingo. – Following a preliminary report released yesterday by the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP), the National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE) announced that it is willing to continue actively collaborating with all investigations related to the bidding processes for the acquisition of school supplies initiated in 2024. The institution explained that it […]
"Until death do us part" is a common phrase when getting married, a promise that seals the union of two people with life as the limit. However, in France, this boundary can blur. For more than two centuries, the country allows a person to marry even after the death of their partner. This unique practice, known as posthumous […]
Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a 10% higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, a 31% higher risk of suffering from arrhythmias, and a 27% higher risk of suffering from strokes caused by blood clots. This has been discovered by a new study from the Karolinska Institute of Sweden, the details of which were published […]
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Santo Domingo. – In the framework of the International Plastic Bag Free Day, Grupo SID held an awareness campaign in nine partner branches, motivating a change in habits in favor of the environment and sustainability. As a symbolic act, the initiative consisted of the delivery of more than 10,000 reusable bags to customers who made […]
Without a doubt, the tourism sector represents one of the greatest successes of the governments of President Luis Abinader, an area that he already knew well before his arrival at the Presidency of the Republic, due to his experience as a local businessman. Since his swearing-in in August 2020, the Tourism Cabinet was implemented, coordinated […]
This July 4th, the United States commemorates the 249th anniversary of its independence, a date that marks the beginning of a nation forged in the fight for freedom, civil rights, and self-determination. Since then, this feat has been celebrated in multiple cultural expressions that exalt patriotic pride and the sense of national belonging. However, on […]
Today we proudly and gratefully celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, a project that was born with the firm conviction of transforming the way information is reported in the Dominican Republic. In these four years, we have witnessed —and been protagonists— of a revolution in digital journalism, marked by immediacy, technological innovation, and […]
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Yesterday, June 8th, marked two months since the Jet Set tragedy, an event that claimed the lives of over 235 people and left at least 170 injured. Today, sixty-two days later, there are children without parents, husbands and boyfriends without their partners, parents without their children, and an entire people —along with the eyes of […]
LOS ANGELES. The baseball "unicorn" shone again. After almost two years of absence as a pitcher in the Major Leagues, Shohei Ohtani returned this Monday to the mound with the Los Angeles Dodgers, unleashing the euphoria of the public at Dodger Stadium and reaffirming his status as one of the most amazing players of all time.
In the 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, Ohtani not only opened the game as a pitcher, but also batted first in the order. He reached 100.2 miles per hour with his fastball, allowed one run in one inning of work, and went 2-for-4 with the bat, driving in two runs.
“I am very grateful… beyond the results, I was able to enjoy and appreciate this moment,” expressed Ohtani, visibly moved, through his interpreter Will Ireton.
Movie Return
It was a moment filled with symbolism and emotion. The stadium was packed before the first pitch. Jerseys with the number 17 flooded the stands. When Ohtani trotted from the bullpen to the rhythm of “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé, the ovation was thunderous.
Even manager Dave Roberts acknowledged:
“I was like another fan, excited for half an inning.”
The Japanese faced Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arráez in his return, giving up consecutive singles, but limited the damage to a single run after a sacrifice fly by Manny Machado. His first out came on his 18th pitch, and of his 28 pitches, 14 exceeded 98 mph.
"My goal was to stay between 95 and 96, but the intensity of the game led me to throw harder," he explained.
Historical and multifaceted
With this performance, Ohtani became the first pitcher in Dodgers history with at least one start and more than 79 home runs with the team, surpassing Don Drysdale's record (29 HR). He is also the fourth pitcher since 1900 to start a game and bat first in the order, along with César Tovar (1968), Al Dark (1953), and Jim Jones (1901).
In the offensive, Ohtani responded after striking out in his first at-bat with a "double-RBI" that tied the score. Then he scored a run and helped the Dodgers stay on top of the National League West.
What's next?
If everything goes as planned, Ohtani will pitch once a week, as he himself confirmed:
“I want to see how my body reacts, but I hope I can go a little further each time so as not to overload the bullpen.”
Santo Domingo. Dominican pitcher Carlos Estévez, closer for the Kansas City Royals, was called up this Friday to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, replacing the star Jacob deGrom, who will not be available to pitch on Tuesday in Atlanta. You may be interested in:r:Fedom announces the “V National Championship U-6” With this call-up, Estevez […]
Santo Domingo. Dominican Juan Soto, star outfielder for the New York Mets, holds the sixth position among the best-selling jerseys in Major League Baseball in the first half of the 2025 season, just before the All-Star Game. You may be interested in:Judge decides in the 10th with a sacrifice fly and Volpe's golden slide gives […]
NEW YORK — The wait has been worth it. After years of expectations and a complicated recovery, Dominican Jasson Domínguez has finally established himself as a starter for the New York Yankees, sparking a shared feeling in the organization: enthusiasm. You may be interested in: Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez will be inducted into the Latin Baseball […]
Punta Cana- The Latin Baseball Hall of Fame announced the induction of Venezuelan pitcher Francisco “K-Rod” Rodríguez as a member of the Class of 2025, in recognition of an exemplary career that established him as one of the best closers in baseball history. You may be interested in:Judge decides in the 10th with a sacrifice […]
Boston, MA. — The Boston Red Sox continue to be on fire. This Wednesday, they overcame a deficit in the final innings to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3, extending their winning streak to seven, the longest of the season. You may be interested in: Defined the eight sluggers of the 2025 Derby: Cruz and […]
London (EFE).- American Amanda Anisimova will play her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon by surprising the favorite, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, who once again falls at the gates of success at the All England Club (6-4, 4-6 and 6-4). You may be interested in: Sinner keeps elbow protection in training before playing Djokovic Anisimova, five […]
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