Energy & Daily Life: Havana’s Malecón is drawing more people for swimming and cooling off despite the ban as blackouts stretch past 20 hours a day and heat worsens daily hardship. Food Subsidy Shift: A new debate is heating up around Cuba’s “ration book” as the government moves from the regulated family basket toward controlled sales without subsidy for some foods, raising fears of what happens next for households. Local Power Repairs: In Cienfuegos, residents mocked a state electric company’s celebration of linemen after transformer work, pointing to ongoing long outages and warning that some areas still lack power. Agriculture & Prices: A viral question about why there’s no oil on the island—amid reports of oil prices reaching up to 7,000 pesos per bottle—has reignited blame arguments over shortages and the regulated basket’s failures. Industry/Manufacturing: With school uniforms no longer reliably supplied by the State, private businesses in Havana are producing and selling made-to-order garments at prices many families struggle to afford. Mining/Finance: Sherritt International faces a control fight as a Glencore-led consortium proposes new equity tied to restarting or reshaping its nickel-cobalt operations linked to Cuba. Policy/International: Cuba’s economic opening and sanctions pressure remain in focus, with renewed calls for changes and international support amid tightening U.S. pressure.