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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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'I could hear bones shatter': P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg
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December 18, 2024

‘I could hear bones shatter’: P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg

After a shark attack took his right leg, professional kiteboarder…

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First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency
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December 17, 2024

First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency

A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario that has been…

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Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter
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December 17, 2024

Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of…

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Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL
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December 17, 2024

Women’s sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Record numbers of fans filled U.S. arenas to watch WNBA…

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35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido
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December 17, 2024

35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido

At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido…

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Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year
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December 17, 2024

Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year

Canada plans to impose tariffs on a slew of Chinese…

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Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer
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December 17, 2024

Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer

A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about…

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Canadian dollar dips below 70 cents US for first time since March 2020
Star

December 17, 2024

Canadian dollar dips below 70 cents US for first time since March 2020

The Canadian dollar dipped below $0.70 US on Tuesday, the…

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Manitoba aims recruitment efforts at U.S. doctors distressed by American politics
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December 17, 2024

Manitoba aims recruitment efforts at U.S. doctors distressed by American politics

A recruitment drive to deal with Manitoba’s doctor shortage is…

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