The Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning,” hosted by Jane Pauley, airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET, with streaming available on the CBS News app starting at 11:00 a.m. ET. This week’s cover story focuses on the historical tensions between the United States and Cuba, exacerbated by recent U.S. sanctions that block oil shipments to the island, worsening its humanitarian crisis. Correspondent Mo Rocca interviews history professor Jorge Malagon-Marquez about the long-standing conflict and U.S. interventions that have shaped relations with Cuba. Additionally, the program features artist Jenny Saville discussing her unique approach to figurative painting, a segment on the revival of Wrexham AFC by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and explores a new tool for assessing dementia risk called the Brain Care Score. Lastly, it highlights efforts to save the endangered Venus flytrap and remembers notable figures who have passed away recently.
Why It Matters
The U.S.-Cuba relationship has been fraught with conflict since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which led to the establishment of a communist government under Fidel Castro. The embargo imposed by the U.S. in the 1960s has long hindered Cuba’s economic development and contributed to humanitarian issues faced by its citizens. The recent tightening of sanctions under the Trump administration has intensified the crisis, impacting essential supplies such as food and medicine. On the cultural front, the success of Wrexham AFC illustrates the power of sports to rejuvenate communities, while the struggles of the Venus flytrap highlight the importance of biodiversity and conservation efforts in maintaining ecological balance.
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