November 30, 2024

Venezuela’s last glacier

Venezuela has become the first country in Latin America to lose all its glaciers. The final one was downgraded to an icefield earlier this year. The change, blamed on global warming, has altered the landscape markedly. CGTN’s Stephen Gibbs reports from the city of Merida.

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Black Friday changes as in-store shopping adapts to e-commerce
November 28, 2024

Black Friday changes as in-store shopping adapts to e-commerce

Black Friday changes as in-store shopping adapts to e-commerce Web: In the U.S., Black Friday remains a crucial time to attract shoppers to retail stores. But the annual sales event has changed in recent years, moving away from the midnight doorbusters chaos to a more […]

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November 27, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

In a dire new warning, the United Nations says Palestinians are facing “diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of Northern Gaza, adding that its attempts to help the Palestinians have been denied or impeded, forcing bakeries and kitchens to shut down. Meanwhile, access to the […]

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November 26, 2024

The Heat: Haiti Crisis

Haiti remains engulfed in violence and instability as its humanitarian crisis deepens. The country has been in turmoil since the assassination of its president in 2021, and today, armed gangs control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. According to the United Nations, more than 4,500 people […]

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November 25, 2024

The Heat: Global Migration

In a policy reversal, Canada has tightened rules against immigration with hundreds of thousands of people now expected to depart when their visas expire. Europe, which struggled for years to limit the number of unauthorized migrants, has begun instituting increasingly tough policies.  Meanwhile, in the […]

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November 24, 2024

U.S. West Coast recovering from devastating storms

In the United States, the West Coast is in recovery mode having been hit by a powerful storm system last week. A deluge of rain swept across California and Washington state, and the intensity is only beginning to wind down. Tens of thousands of people […]

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November 22, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

The transition towards a new administration continues in the United States as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.   Joining the discussion:  Eric Bolling is a best-selling author and host of The Eric Bolling Podcast.  Imani Cheers is Associate Professor of Digital Storytelling at […]

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November 21, 2024

The Heat: UN Climate Change Conference

The COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan is marked by deep divisions over how much wealthy nations should contribute to help developing countries combat climate change and mitigate its impacts. Industrialized nations are offering a few hundred billion dollars, but the developing world says […]

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November 21, 2024

U.S. Department of Justice orders Google to sell Chrome

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Google condemned a U.S. government order to sell one of its most important assets, the Chrome search engine. The Department of Justice says Chrome has helped Google extend an unlawful monopoly that stifles competition. But Google claims Chrome is good for […]

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November 21, 2024

One million Angelenos have experienced homelessness

At least one million Los Angeles residents have experienced homelessness at one point in their lives, according to the latest findings by the annual L.A. Barometer survey released by the University of Southern California. The survey also shows that 29% of L.A. County residents who […]

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November 21, 2024

China and Brazil collaborate on major radio telescope project

China is one of Brazil’s key partners in the construction of a major radio telescope in the country’s northeast. It’s just the latest result of a long-standing partnership between the two nations when it comes to space research. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral went to Brazil’s […]

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November 20, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

The United States has once again blocked a resolution towards ending the conflict in Gaza, saying it could not support a measure that did not include release of the hostages held by Hamas. The move was applauded by Israel, but criticized by other members. Joining […]

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November 19, 2024

The Heat: G20 Summit 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and outlined actions for global development. The leaders issued a declaration calling for action to address major geopolitical, socioeconomic and climate challenges. They also affirmed their commitment to multilateralism and support for reform […]

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November 18, 2024

The Heat: China-Brazil Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit and a state visit to Brazil. President Xi said relations between China and Brazil “stand at an important historical juncture of building on past achievements and forging ahead.” This year marks the […]

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November 18, 2024

BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.

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November 17, 2024

Rio prepares for world leaders coming to G20 Leaders meeting

Rio de Janeiro will host this year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit this week. Famous for its geographical beauty and cultural vibrance, Rio is also known for its stark social and economic contrasts. This has been a focal point of year-long, Brazil-led meetings that are researching ways […]

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