In Santo Domingo, rescue operations persist following the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub's roof, with the death toll reaching 218 and 189 individuals rescued. Emergency teams have nearly completed their search, but hopes of finding more survivors are fading. The tragedy has sparked community concern over safety standards, as families anxiously await news of missing loved ones and authorities investigate the incident's cause.
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A tragic incident occurred in the Dominican Republic when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed, resulting in at least 113 deaths and over 150 injuries during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Rescue operations led by the Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center involved the navy and fire service, with 155 individuals transported for medical treatment. Among the deceased were notable figures like MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, casting a shadow over the nation as investigations into the collapse continue.
Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees has pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history, joining Don Larsen, David Wells, and David Cone as the only Yankees pitchers to do so. This was the first perfect game since Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez pitched one in 2012 and the first time Germán pitched an entire game in his Yankee career. The Yankees celebrated the historic feat with a standing ovation for Germán, who was visibly emotional after the final out.
Phoebe D. Copas, a 48-year-old woman from Kentucky, has been charged with murder after shooting her Uber driver out of fear that he was kidnapping her and driving to Mexico. She allegedly took a handgun from her purse and shot the driver, Daniel Piedra Garcia, in the head, causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier. Garcia was taken off life support this week and Copas remains in jail while the investigation continues.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has issued a travel advisory warning immigrants and their families to avoid traveling to Florida due to the potential threat posed by the state's immigration crackdown. LULAC has vowed legal action against the state in response, and the warning comes after a Salvadoran worker shared her story of considering leaving the state. The travel advisory serves as a reminder to immigrants and their families to be aware of the potential risks of traveling to Florida.