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Bernie Sanders’ Praise of Fidel Castro Scrutinized After ’60 Minutes’ Interview: ‘Disgusting’
The hashtag FidelCastro trended over the weekend into Monday after Bernie Sanders said during a “60 Minutes” interview that “it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad” about the late Cuban president.“We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but, you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad, you know? When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing, even though Fidel Castro did it?” the Democratic frontrunne
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Rihanna and Shirtless Donald Glover Pose Together in Mysterious Photo -- And Fans Are Wondering Why!
The twosome were photographed together, but have yet to explain what they're doing.
- NewsLauren Tuck
Chanel Models Cha-Chaed Down the Runway in Cuba
Stars including Gisele Bündchen and Tilda Swinton were in Havana for the Chanel show, the first major fashion production here since the end of the trade embargo.
- NewsNoël Duan
Apothecaries and Perfumeries: Yahoo Beauty’s Journey Through Cuba
Perfume bottles from Habana 1791. (Photo: Alexandra Perron)
- NewsLauren Tuck
Sasha Obama Is the Next Big Style Star
For spring break, President Obama had his daughters accompany him on a historic trip to Cuba — all signs say Sasha will become the first daughter of fashion.
- NewsGregory Wakeman
Fast & Furious 8 Wants To Be First Major US Film To Shoot In Cuba
According to Variety, a Universal Studios spokesperson has confirmed that they are going through official channels to make ‘Furious 8′ the first major motion picture to ever shoot in the country. USA had previously embargoed any trade with Cuba for several decades. John Kavulich, a senior policy adviser to the U.S. Cuba Trade and Economic Council, has backed the deal too.
- NewsNoël Duan
How Cuba Produces Some of the Best Ballet Dancers in the World
Recent graduates of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba School performing at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana in February 2015. (Photo: Getty Images)