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How sanctions and policy choices pushed Cuba’s tourism industry to the brink
Cuba’s tourism, long called an economic locomotive, has lost more than half its visitors since 2018; sanctions on fuel, pandemic shocks and centralized investments have left the sector—and the national economy—at severe risk.
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canadian Courtney Sarault claims 1,000m silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Courtney Sarault of Moncton captured silver in the women’s 1,000m short track at Milano Cortina 2026, her third medal of the Games after a 500m bronze and a mixed relay silver.
how figure skating is shaping up at the 2026 winter olympics
a forward-looking guide to the contenders, subplots and technical milestones defining figure skating at the 2026 winter olympics
canada cruises past france 10-2 with crosby, mcdavid and celebrini starring
sidney crosby, connor mcdavid and rookie macklin celebrini powered canada to a 10-2 victory over france, finishing the preliminary round undefeated and earning the No. 1 seed for the knockout phase
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obituaries: laMonte mclemore, James van der Beek and Federico Frusciante remembered
summaries of three notable passings, reflecting on artistic contributions, personal challenges and the impact each left on audiences and communities




















