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Why Che Guevara’s Legacy Must Lie in His Achievements Beyond the Cuban Revolution
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Che Guevara’s Legacy Must Lie in His Achievements Beyond the Cuban Revolution

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 10:00 IST - 6 MINS READ Amidst what Richard Gott describes as the ‘selective nationalist nostalgia’ and embrace of ‘heritage culture’ that is there for all to see in Cuba, there is one figure who towers above all others. Dr Helen Yaffe refers to two Cuban academics, Fernando Hernandez Heredia and Carlos Tablada, who provide …

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Congratulations, controversies, Castro rumours: Trudeau-Trump saga 2.0 now in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congratulations, controversies, Castro rumours: Trudeau-Trump saga 2.0 now in

India Today  

Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump for his victory in the US presidential election and spoke about the friendship between Canada and the US, which he termed as “envy of the world”. A report by the Associated Report mentioned that “the Canadian government denied it, Cuba has never claimed it and Trudeau’s parents never visited Cuba until several years after Justin …

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The Cloak and Dagger Game: How Washington Tried to Kill Fidel Castro
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Cloak and Dagger Game: How Washington Tried to Kill Fidel Castro

Times of India  

The article explores the history of assassination attempts on Fidel Castro by the US government, highlighting the cloak-and-dagger tactics employed by the CIA. Washington's history of engaging in similar clandestine operations is presented as a justification for demanding full disclosure about the alleged 'murder for hire' case involving New Delhi.

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Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs: The host takes us behind the scenes to share what she learned reporting the series.
7 months ago

Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs: The host takes us behind the scenes to share what she learned reporting the series.

Slate  

This is an essay on Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. On any given night in San Francisco, you could visit one or more of the dozens of lesbian and gay bars, women’s cafés, and bathhouses in the city. The urgency of the threat forced thousands of gay people who’d never previously considered themselves political to get angry and get active …

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Rebecca Grossman trial goes to jury with central question: Murderer or scapegoat?
10 months ago

Rebecca Grossman trial goes to jury with central question: Murderer or scapegoat?

LA Times  

The trial of Rebecca Grossman in the killing of two young brothers went to the jury Thursday. “This was murder.” But Grossman’s lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, launched into his closing statement with words he’d repeated throughout the six-week trial: “Where is Scott Erickson?” Prosecutors allege Grossman, 60, had cocktails with Erickson, a former Dodgers pitcher, and then raced with him …

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Red flags, missed clues: How accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy avoided scrutiny for decades
10 months, 1 week ago

Red flags, missed clues: How accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy avoided scrutiny for decades

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Manuel Rocha was well known in Miami’s elite circles for an aristocratic, almost regal, bearing that seemed fitting for an Ivy League-educated career U.S. diplomat who held top posts in Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba and the White House. Rocha was secretly recorded by an undercover FBI agent praising Fidel Castro as “El Comandante” and bragging about his work for …

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He was sentenced to 162 years in prison. Now he’s free and working at the California Capitol
1 year, 1 month ago

He was sentenced to 162 years in prison. Now he’s free and working at the California Capitol

LA Times  

In his tan suit and gold tie, Jarad Nava blends in easily at the California Capitol, as though he’s always belonged to its mahogany and rose-hued halls. At a time when “so much in life felt so powerless,” Nava said, the Pomona Don’t Care Krew, or DCK, felt like a real family. “It does recognize the work he has done …

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Mildred García, champion of college access, is named CSU chancellor amid system crisis
1 year, 5 months ago

Mildred García, champion of college access, is named CSU chancellor amid system crisis

LA Times  

Mildred García, a longtime higher education leader who previously served as president of Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Fullerton, was named chancellor of the California State University on Wednesday, trustees announced, stepping into the top position at a fraught time for the nation’s largest public four-year university system. García’s predecessor, Joseph I. Castro, was forced to resign last …

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Flight Attendants Share Their Best Tips For Flying With Little Kids
1 year, 7 months ago

Flight Attendants Share Their Best Tips For Flying With Little Kids

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Flying can be a hassle for people of any age, with long security lines, flight delays, uncomfortable seats and rude passengers all playing a role. If traveling on a non-U.S. airline on a long-haul flight, there is a good chance the airline will have seats reserved with bassinet access, but you need to book early to get …

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California Powerball winner buys 2nd multimillion-dollar home — this one in Altadena
1 year, 8 months ago

California Powerball winner buys 2nd multimillion-dollar home — this one in Altadena

LA Times  

The winner of the $2-billion Powerball jackpot bought his second multimillion-dollar home in recent weeks, dropping $3.98 million on an Altadena house not far from where he purchased his life-changing lottery ticket. Edwin Castro, who came forward last month as California Lottery’s first billionaire winner, closed on the Altadena home not long after purchasing a $25.5-million home in Hollywood Hills. …

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LA sheriff’s deputy charged with murder over high speed crash that killed boy, 12
1 year, 10 months ago

LA sheriff’s deputy charged with murder over high speed crash that killed boy, 12

The Independent  

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Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders
1 year, 11 months ago

Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders

Al Jazeera  

President Xiomara Castro’s government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say. Tocoa, Honduras – The killing of two Honduran water defenders this month has sparked international outrage, with the United Nations calling for an investigation and locals questioning the government’s commitment to protecting environmental activists. Aly Dominguez, 38, and Jairo Bonilla, 28, were members of …

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The minor European royals who live VERY glamorous lives
2 years, 4 months ago

The minor European royals who live VERY glamorous lives

Daily Mail  

These socialites arguably have it better than even a princess in line to the throne - receiving all the glittering benefits of being closely connected to a royal family, without much of the responsibilities. VICTORIA DE MARICHALAR Y BORBON King Felipe of Spain's niece, pictured at a dinner for Off White, was this year dubbed the latest 'It girl' by …

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'Historic' Cuban official, José Ramón Balaguer, dies at 90
2 years, 5 months ago

'Historic' Cuban official, José Ramón Balaguer, dies at 90

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy José Ramón Balaguer, a longtime …

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Ricardo Alarcón, Castro confidant and top Cuban envoy, dies
2 years, 7 months ago

Ricardo Alarcón, Castro confidant and top Cuban envoy, dies

Associated Press  

HAVANA — Ricardo Alarcón, who was for years the head of Cuba’s parliament and one of the country’s most prominent diplomats, has died in Havana, authorities in Cuba said Sunday. Alarcón was the trusted adviser to Fidel Castro, and his brother and successor Raúl, for decades and was a key negotiator in difficult talks with the United States in issues …

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How to be a sustainable fashion lover – and why it matters
2 years, 8 months ago

How to be a sustainable fashion lover – and why it matters

BBC  

How to be a sustainable fashion lover – and why it matters Katrina Hassan, Spark Joy London Upcycling, visible mending and organising are among the ways fashionistas are giving their wardrobes a longer life. Tessa the Dresser Visible mending, such as this stitching by Tessa Solomons, is an increasingly popular way to repair much-loved garments "We’ve all put things away …

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Harris will travel to Honduras for president’s inauguration
2 years, 11 months ago

Harris will travel to Honduras for president’s inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Honduras next week to attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro, the Central American country’s first female president. U.S. border officials stopped migrants more than 1.7 million times during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, nearly quadruple the number from 458,088 in the previous fiscal year, when the coronavirus first …

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‘We can dream’: Inside Cuba’s new Fidel Castro museum
3 years ago

‘We can dream’: Inside Cuba’s new Fidel Castro museum

Al Jazeera  

New centre in Havana celebrates the life of the late Cuban leader as the island faces a growing economic crisis. At a ceremony attended by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on November 25, Fidel’s brother Raul, 90, welcomed the new museum, calling it “the most exciting thing I’ve seen in my life”. There is a section for plants gifted by “paises …

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Many CSU students see big upsides to online learning. Now, there is a push to expand it
3 years, 6 months ago

Many CSU students see big upsides to online learning. Now, there is a push to expand it

LA Times  

In early December, California State University leaders made a bold announcement: All 23 campuses would reopen for in-person classes in fall 2021. “What we learned during the pandemic is that virtual learning provides the opportunity for students to get an education while they’re trying to balance a number of different things in their lives, whether they’re parents or taking care …

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