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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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B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation
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December 15, 2024

B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation

The Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) has reopened between…

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Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait
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December 15, 2024

Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil…

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ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
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December 15, 2024

ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million US toward…

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Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service
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December 15, 2024

Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service

A provincial memorial service for former B.C. premier John HorganÂ…

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Canada's McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds
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December 15, 2024

Canada’s McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh wrapped up her incredible performance at the World…

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Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas
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December 15, 2024

Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas

What started as a few purchases here and there in…

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Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser
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December 15, 2024

Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser

When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two…

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'Hardest thing I've ever done': Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
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December 15, 2024

‘Hardest thing I’ve ever done’: Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Reg Willick, 62, from Spiritwood, Sask., finished the Great World…

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The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here's why
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December 15, 2024

The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here’s why

At Lewisporte Collegiate, there are 250 students and 120 play…

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