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The owner of Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic admitted the building had serious structural problems for over a decade before the roof collapsed earlier this month, killing 232 people. He revealed that plasterboard patch jobs were common, and no one ever properly inspected the roof or the water systems. The owner, Antonio Espaillat, said he’s heartbroken and apologized to the victims’ families, insisting he never saw any warning signs. Lawsuits are now piling up, and the disaster has sparked a bigger conversation about unsafe buildings in the country, with new safety laws in the works.
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, BMO Field is getting a massive upgrade — but not everyone is sold on how it looks. The stadium is expanding from about 28,000 to 45,000 seats, thanks to temporary structures and renovations totaling $146 million. From...
Igor Thiago is having a moment — and it just keeps getting bigger. Fresh off his first call-up to the Brazil national football team, the Brentford striker delivered again, scoring in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League....
Tensions are rising between Colombia and Ecuador after Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of dropping a bomb near their shared border. Petro shared images of an unexploded device that reportedly landed just 100 metres from a family home, calling for an...
Tensions are rising between Colombia and Ecuador after Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of dropping a bomb near their shared border. Petro shared images of an unexploded device that...
Venezuela national baseball team delivered one of the biggest moments of the World Baseball Classic, defeating reigning champion Japan national baseball team 8–5 in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup...
For Catalina Mendoza, age is no barrier to learning. At 91 years old, she has enrolled in school for the very first time, beginning first grade in El Salvador as part of a national education...
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