Wikipedia's founder explains social media's trust problem

0:00 spk_0 All right, welcome to a new episode of the opening bid unfiltered podcast. I'm Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Zazi. Like I always say, this podcast will make you a smarter investor, period. And we're gonna have a little fun here,...

Russell Simmons Owed Millions to His Accusers. Have They Finally Found Justice? 

S ince 2018, Russell Simmons has been living the life of a well-heeled holy man primarily in Bali, cultivating an aesthetic that falls somewhere between Eat, Pray, Love and alternative-medicine practitioner. Calling himself a yogi and professing...

Dominican Republic returns to normal as Abinader lifts Hurricane Melissa restrictions

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced the lifting of preventive measures across most of the Dominican Republic after Hurricane Melissa moved away from the country, allowing conditions to gradually return to normal. Only four provinces...

‘We’re still here’| Kin of the disappeared endure the agony of waiting  

By Shannia Cabuello Bulatlat.com MANILA – Unlike most Filipino households on All Soul’s Day, the families of the disappeared have no cemeteries, graves, and tombstones to visit and honor their missing loved ones. Every November 2, they would...

Religious brothers support disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Melissa

The director of apostolates for a Jamaica-based religious community serving the poor in Kingston said Oct. 28 that the Category-5 Hurricane Melissa seems to be sparing Kingston the worst of its wrath. But he added that the storm was not yet...

Japan, Serbia and Dominican Republic appoint new ambassador to Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan has welcomed new diplomatic representatives from Japan, the Dominican Republic, and Serbia, strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, received the...

Policy, Tax Incentives, and Investment Advantages Driving Real Estate in the Dominican Republic

Bonita Residences The Dominican Republic has become one of the Caribbean’s most appealing real estate markets, offering investors a rare combination of stability, growth, and incentives. Its robust economy and record tourism provide a strong...

Latvia Enhances Diplomatic Dialogue With The Dominican Republic And Bangladesh

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. On October 27, Ivars Lasis, Deputy State Secretary and Political Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the...

Club Med discount codes for November 2025

From sun-soaked beaches to snowy mountains, Club Med offers luxury all-inclusive holidays in more than 80 destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Mauritius and the French Alps. With flights, transfers and accommodation all included, it...

The Dominican Republic is cholera free, for now

In the Epidemiological Report #41, the Ministry of Public Health has reported that there has not been a single case of cholera in the Dominican Republic so far this year. In 2024, the ministry reported 15 cases over the same time frame....

GIMPA Law School Signs Prison Reform Agreement with Dominican Republic

Three-year partnership aims to reduce pretrial detention through Ghana's justice expertise The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Law School has signed an international cooperation agreement with the Dominican Republic...

Immigration Forum Sparks Tension: Martinez Accuses Officials of ‘Setup’ as Immigration Chief Fires Back | VIDEO STORY

A fiery dispute has erupted following the Immigration Department’s first bilingual community forum, with Hispanic community leader Alex Martinez accusing officials of staging “a setup” and Chief Immigration Officer Katrina Yearwood dismissing his...

Christians call for prayers as Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica

Christian leaders and communities are urging prayers as Hurricane Melissa, a devastating category five storm, approaches Jamaica. Many residents have been evacuated, with authorities warning of catastrophic flooding, high winds, and widespread...

10 Children from the Same Town Among Those Dead as Hurricane Melissa's Death Toll Continues to Grow By Gabrielle Rockson

NEED TO KNOW Hurricane Melissa's death toll is increasing as the storm continues across the Atlantic Ocean after devastating countries like Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba The storm hit Jamaica as a Category 5, weakening to a Category 3 before impacting...

Pope Leo prays for victims of Hurricane Melissa; discusses Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions

Pope Leo XIV said in his Oct. 29 General Audience that he is praying for those who have died from Hurricane Melissa, which, according to reports, made landfall in Jamaica Oct. 28 as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Pope Leo...

Trump cuts China fentanyl tariffs and a church's 50-year history of sex abuse and cover-ups: Morning Rundown

Trump's long-awaited meeting with the Chinese president. A 50-year pattern of sex abuse, silence and cover-up in the world's largest Pentecostal denomination. And, Hurricane Melissa's death toll rises as it causes more destruction in the...

Dominican author Edna Pepén launches introspective new novel at Librería Cuesta

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican literary scene celebrated a significant release last Friday, October 31st, as author Edna Pepén unveiled her newest novel, Lorem Ipsum. The book launch, held to a packed audience in the Pedro Mir Room at Librería...

UMass embraces the portal, Harvard regroups, and other women’s college basketball storylines

While the UMass roster remained largely unchanged, the schedule underwent major renovations with the university’s move to the Mid-American Conference over the summer. It doesn’t change much for Leflar, who said he’s focused on the day in front of...

Dominican Republic raises US$1.6 Billion through sovereign bonds

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government, via the Ministry of Finance and Economy, successfully issued US$1.6 billion in sovereign bonds on international markets with a 10-year maturity and a yield of 5.875%, fully covering its external financing...

Costa Rica Celebrates Cultural Roots with Masquerade Day Parade

Streets across Costa Rica fill with color and music each October 31 as the nation marks Traditional Masquerade Day, a celebration that honors local heritage and sparks community spirit. This year, on Friday, parades, performances, and workshops...