Cuba-US Tensions: Cuba’s ambassador to the UK warned the island could be “destroyed,” but Cubans would defend it “even if that makes the Cuban population zero,” as Washington ramps up military signals and pressure. Sanctions & Health: Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said the U.S. blockade is a “collective punishment” hitting children hardest, citing a jump in infant mortality and worse outcomes for kids with cancer. Energy Crisis, Up Close: A viral post shows a Cuban woman turning daily blackouts into dark humor—“neither water nor electricity”—while another father describes 20+ hours without power, malnourished children, and food spoiling in the dark. Everyday Survival: A Bayamo man’s bicitaxi tires were stolen—his only way to earn for his blind mother—while in Ciego de Ávila, outrage erupted after a driver allegedly charged 500 pesos per person. Migration & Courts: A U.S. judge struck down Trump-era immigration pauses, reopening asylum and other applications for people from Cuba and dozens of other countries. Culture & Faith: The U.S. Embassy in Havana highlighted Cuban icons like Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan in its #Freedom250 cultural push, while Pope Leo XIV in Spain visited a Caritas 24-hour center and heard stories from a Cuban mother who arrived pregnant with twins.