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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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U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval
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December 20, 2024

U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday…

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'Shocking' strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender 'lenient' sentence
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December 20, 2024

‘Shocking’ strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender ‘lenient’ sentence

An Ontario man with a lengthy and violent criminal record,…

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Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue
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December 20, 2024

Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue

The federal government will hold a national forum on combatting…

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Mastodon teeth found in couple's backyard may shed light on New York's Ice Age
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December 20, 2024

Mastodon teeth found in couple’s backyard may shed light on New York’s Ice Age

The New York State Museum is hailing it as a…

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Scientists warn that 'mirror life' could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic
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December 20, 2024

Scientists warn that ‘mirror life’ could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic

Thirty-eight scientists wrote a paper arguing that researchers should abandon…

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Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support
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December 20, 2024

Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support

Firefighters in Saskatchewan have been lobbying for decades to receive…

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At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany
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December 20, 2024

At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in…

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Serial nurse impersonator sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 7 years in prison
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December 20, 2024

Serial nurse impersonator sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 7 years in prison

Brigitte Cleroux is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in…

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Superman is back in new trailer, and this time he brought his dog
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December 20, 2024

Superman is back in new trailer, and this time he brought his dog

Superman is back, and he brought his dog. Fans of…

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