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Inside the Wild ‘Palm Royale’ Havana Nights Extravaganza

SHOW-STOPPER

You’ve got Kristen Wiig dressed like the Chiquita Banana lady, Ricky Martin doing the rumba, and dozens of dancing extras dressed like showgirls. Here’s how they pulled it off.

Sophie Brookover | Published Apr 03, 2024

‘60 Minutes’ Uncovers New Havana Syndrome Evidence

GETTING WARMER

An FBI agent who spent 80 hours interviewing the Russian national later began experiencing symptoms, according to the TV newsmagazine.

AJ McDougall | Published Mar 31, 2024

U.S. Military Trying to Give Ferrets Havana Syndrome: Report

CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG

Defense officials granted a Michigan university $750,000 to test the effects of radio frequency waves on the animals, reportedly to see if it will induce similar symptoms.

AJ McDougall | Published Mar 09, 2023

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Havana Syndrome Might Be Real and It’s Scary as Hell

FEVER DREAMS

America already has weapons that can cause Havana Syndrome-like symptoms—and we’ve used them before, journalist Nicky Woolf says on this week’s episode of Fever Dreams.

The Daily Beast | Published Feb 01, 2023

Death Toll Rises to 26 After Explosion Rocks Hotel in Havana

‘LOSS OF LIFE’

Investigators report that a gas leak caused the explosion and damaged 23 surrounding buildings, including an apartment facility where 15 homes were destroyed.

Anna Venarchik | Published May 07, 2022

Death and Destruction After Huge Blast at Iconic Cuba Hotel

HORROR

At least 18 people are dead after the explosion in downtown Havana on Friday, according to Cuban authorities.

Shannon Vavra | Published May 06, 2022

Ex-Trump Officials Report Havana Syndrome Symptoms in D.C.

‘PARALYZING PANIC ATTACK’

The former chief of staff of Homeland Security said that he woke up one night to a digital “chirping” sound outside his D.C. home. The next day, he felt sick.

AJ McDougall | Published Feb 20, 2022

Havana Syndrome Hits U.S. Officials in Geneva and Paris: WSJ

NOWHERE’S SAFE

Hundreds of U.S. diplomats have reported the strange neurological symptoms over the past six years.

Jamie Ross | Published Jan 13, 2022

Havana Syndrome Victims Break Silence on Mysterious Symptoms

COMING FORWARD

Russia is a leading suspect behind the phenomenon, which can cause brain damage similar to that seen in soldiers injured by bombs.

AJ McDougall | Published Oct 13, 2021

Biden Signs Bill Supporting ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims

‘FULL RESOURCES’

The law permits the CIA and State Department to direct resources to those affected by the illness.

Corbin Bolies | Published Oct 08, 2021

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