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What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in and buy property and businesses at bargain prices.

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Who can call themselves a chocolate master? Lindt trademark case shows it's complicated
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December 25, 2024

Who can call themselves a chocolate master? Lindt trademark case shows it’s complicated

Swiss chocolate giant Lindt is in a sticky trademark dispute…

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Why Gen Z is sparking a digital camera renaissance
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December 25, 2024

Why Gen Z is sparking a digital camera renaissance

Digital cameras have become trendy among Gen Z photographers. Some…

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Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack
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December 25, 2024

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s…

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Different prayers for different faiths may get 'everyone on board' with changing legislature prayer, says Manitoba's Kinew
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December 25, 2024

Different prayers for different faiths may get ‘everyone on board’ with changing legislature prayer, says Manitoba’s Kinew

Manitoba’s premier is open to the legislative chamber hearing a…

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9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie
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December 25, 2024

9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie

Every year, CBC Hamilton reporters meet some of the most…

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Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place
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December 25, 2024

Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place

Imax, the Canadian-founded theatre company, is slowly taking over the…

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The Christmas hamper I got as a kid taught me some valuable life lessons
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December 25, 2024

The Christmas hamper I got as a kid taught me some valuable life lessons

Linda Trinh knows what it’s like to live through hard…

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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians
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December 25, 2024

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians

Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of…

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Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6
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December 25, 2024

Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6

A 41-year-old man from Quebec died following a boat explosion…

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