Major Studies Find No Evidence of Brain Injury in Havana Syndrome Cases

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health examined dozens of government employees and their families who experienced “Havana Syndrome” and found no evidence of significant brain injury or other biomarkers that would explain their ailments. Despite the findings, the report authors say that the symptoms felt by these sufferers are real and often debilitating. In … Read more

Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to ‘The Nutcracker’ with new take on holiday ballet

LONDON — Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career. Now he’s giving the ballet a twist by putting the culture and music of his homeland at the heart of the holiday classic. Acosta is choreographing and directing his new show, “Nutcracker in Havana,” which reimagines the … Read more

Thousands led by Cuba’s president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

HAVANA (AP) — Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk Thursday in a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. Wearing a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, Díaz-Canel was accompanied by Cuba’s main leaders, including Prime Minister Manuel … Read more

A building collapse in Havana leaves 1 person dead and at least 2 injured

A building in the historic center of Havana that housed 13 families has collapsed, leaving one person dead and at least two injured ByThe Associated Press October 4, 2023, 12:44 PM Firefighters clear debris from a building that partially collapsed in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) The Associated Press HAVANA — … Read more