The Dominican nightclub where a roof loaded with equipment collapsed, killing 232 people, had repeatedly violated excessive noise rules. Now some wonder if sound vibrations played a role.
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A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy
Haina, a city just outside the Dominican capital, lost 25 people in the Jet Set disaster, including community leaders and cultural icons.
Search Ends for Victims in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse That Killed 221
The collapse of the roof at Jet Set, one of Santo Domingo’s most popular nightclubs, killed many prominent Dominicans, including baseball players and politicians.
A Dominican Club That Drew Bold-Face Names Became a Graveyard in a Flash
The scene at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where the roof collapsed early Tuesday killing at least 218, was increasingly grim as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: At Least 184 Killed
Heavy machinery and drones were part of a large search and rescue operation at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital.
In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire
At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.
Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 59 in North Macedonia
The tragedy occurred after fireworks set the club’s roof on fire during a pop concert, the country’s interior minister said.
At Least 12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting
The pub, Piper Arms, was hosting its opening night on Friday when three men walked in and “opened fire indiscriminately” before escaping by car, the police said.
It’s 3,500 Miles From Philadelphia. But for Eagles Fans, It Feels Like Home.
At Passyunk Avenue, a London bar founded by a Philadelphia transplant, the authentic touches go beyond cheesesteaks (but there are cheesesteaks).
Greeks Are Defying an Indoor Smoking Ban
The country, which has one of Europe’s highest smoking rates, is also resisting a wider push for outdoor bans.