Immigration & Student Life: Dominican-born Savannah State baseball player Johan Sandoval was detained by ICE in New York over alleged F-1 visa issues, with family saying it may stem from paperwork problems; he’s reportedly held at the Buffalo Service Processing Center while supporters launch legal-cost fundraising. Caribbean Travel & Lifestyle: Sunrise Airways launches direct Antigua–Barbados flights starting July 22, with promo one-way fares from US$129 and round-trip from US$299. Sports Integrity: Santo Domingo’s National Baseball Commissioner elected members to a Government Integrity and Regulatory Compliance Commission to boost transparency and ethics in public sports management. Beauty With a Purpose: Floralba Caba, a psychologist and youth-focused social entrepreneur representing Monseñor Nouel in Miss RD Universe 2026, highlights empowerment and teen-pregnancy prevention work. Community Health: The National Blood Center pushes to grow voluntary donors from about 62,000 to 200,000, aiming to strengthen reserves for emergencies. Environment: Progressive Youth Foundation wrapped up National Coastal Cleanup Day with 1,341 volunteers collecting 56,966.5 pounds of waste across 21 coastal sites. Local Culture & Media: Dominican Week 2026 brings U.S.–DR legal and business networking to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, spotlighting innovation and cross-border investment. Politics & Daily Life: Citizens held pot-banging protests across Greater Santo Domingo, citing social and economic frustrations and alleged police abuses. Youth & Sports Development: A Naperville family plans to bring baseball gear to underserved youth in Las Terrenas, donating equipment directly to children.