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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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Toronto workers have longest commutes in Canada: StatsCan | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Toronto workers have longest commutes in Canada: StatsCan | CBC News

The average commute time in Toronto is 33.3 minutes, according…

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Top-ranked Iga Swiatek, other tennis players say mental and physical health ignored | CBC Sports
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August 28, 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek, other tennis players say mental and physical health ignored | CBC Sports

Some tennis athletes at the U.S Open this week after…

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Israel recovers body of soldier taken by militants to Gaza on Oct. 7, military says | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Israel recovers body of soldier taken by militants to Gaza on Oct. 7, military says | CBC News

There are still 108 hostages being held by militant groups…

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'Do you know how many times I had to listen to how my mother was murdered?' serial killer hearing told | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

‘Do you know how many times I had to listen to how my mother was murdered?’ serial killer hearing told | CBC News

Family members of three First Nations women targeted by a…

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Flair Airlines says it's offering flights for a loonie. Experts say it needs to get real | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Flair Airlines says it’s offering flights for a loonie. Experts say it needs to get real | CBC News

Ultra low-cost Flair Airlines says it has launched a $1…

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Uruguay players barred multiple matches after Copa America brawl with fans | CBC Sports
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August 28, 2024

Uruguay players barred multiple matches after Copa America brawl with fans | CBC Sports

South American soccer body CONMEBOL suspended on Wednesday several Uruguayan…

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High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at cheating scandal disciplinary hearing | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at cheating scandal disciplinary hearing | CBC News

Toronto police officer Stacy Clarke has been handed a two-year…

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Liberal staffers pull support for party in Montreal byelection, citing government's stance on Gaza | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Liberal staffers pull support for party in Montreal byelection, citing government’s stance on Gaza | CBC News

The Liberal Party of Canada is facing a revolt by…

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AI textbooks are here. Will they make the grade at Canadian universities? | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

AI textbooks are here. Will they make the grade at Canadian universities? | CBC News

New artificial intelligence tools will be part of the curriculum…

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