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‘Pulse’ interactive exhibit turns heartbeats into art

An interactive exhibition in Washington D.C. takes your heartbeat,and turns it into strobing light bulbs, or ripples over water.

This group offered serenades for Valentine’s Day

See how one barbershop singing group gave the gift of song to unsuspecting people in Washington D.C.

At Chicago Auto Show, manufacturers prepare for a decrease in sales in 2019

More than a million people are expected at the Chicago Auto Show and the issue of trade tariffs remains a key concern for the auto industry. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

Iconic ‘Sweethearts’ will be missing from shelves this Valentine’s Day

This year, expressing your love during Valentine’s Day may be a little bit harder—because the iconic “Sweethearts” candies won’t be an option.

See some of the breeds in the 2019 Westminster Dog Show, including two first timers

The 2019 Westminster Dog Show includes two new breeds: the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. Karina Huber reports.

Path to Miracle Hill: Understanding the legal battle between civil rights and religious liberty

1993’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act was originally intended to protect personal religious practice from government intrusion. With cases like Hobby Lobby and Miracle Hill, critics say it has become a legal backdoor for unlawful discrimination.

Pop-up museum in DC highlights the history of hip-hop

A pop-up museum in Washington, D.C. has 500 pieces of hip-hop history. It showcases Iconic albums from the genre’s 1980s heyday.

California’s Monarch butterfly migration down drastically this year

California’s Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Every year, millions migrate along the coast from November to March. But at last count they were down 86 percent.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors predicts high tech interiors for autonomous cars

Automotive interior supplier Yanfeng made a splash in Silicon Valley by offering its prediction of what the inside of Autonomous cars will look like someday.

Former member of the Sinaloa Cartel tells of his life as a gangster in Tijuana

El Ivan is a former Tijuana gangster. A member of the Sinaloa Cartel. He began at age 15. He tells about the evolution of his life of crime and how he escaped.

Kids learn about Chinese New Year traditions

Lunar New Year means the day off for kids in New York City public schools. CGTN reporter Karina Huber took her five-year-old son Jamie out to experience the holiday for the first time sampling dumpling making classes, firecrackers and more.

Oink, Groin, Heng – The global sounds of the pig

In honor of the Year of the Pig this Chinese New Year, CGTN takes you on a tour around the world of what sounds and noises the trusty swine makes, from “Oink” in English to “哼哼” (heng heng) in Mandarin

Folding paper pig masks for the Lunar New Year (time lapse)

In celebration for Chinese New Year and to assist in one of our Spring Festival videos, CGTN made a paper pig mask. Here’s a timelapsed video of how CGTN’s Xiaolu Sun and Lisa Chiu made them.

How to make Chinese steamed buns shaped like pigs

Watch this video and try to make Chinese style steamed buns shaped as pigs to celebrate Chinese new year at home.

Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns: See the latest technology in sports

With the Super bowl just around the corner and many believe technology could make the game both safer and more fun to watch. Here’s the latest innovations in sports technology.

Weezer is dead: A review of the Teal album

With “Pinkerton”, Weezer elevated themselves to the level of indie rock darlings. With the “Teal album”, they’ve turned into an embarrassing tribute band.

Super Bowl 2019 re-ignites LA-Boston sports rivalry

They say that opposites attract, and that’s certainly the case in the 2019 Super Bowl matchup where the LA Rams and the New England Patriots will go helmet to helmet at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2019.

Learn more about the LA Rams and their 2019 Super Bowl journey

The Los Angeles Rams will face off against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2019. CGTN’s May Lee takes us on a journey of how the Los Angeles Rams got to the big game. Follow May Lee on Twitter […]

See the new beach that Kilauea’s eruption created in Hawaii

After four months of spewing 250 million cubic meters of lava on Hawaii’s big island, Mt. Kilauea has created a new black sand beach, Pohoiki beach, as well as natural thermal pools. CGTN’s May Lee reports.

They adopted four children from China, and here’s their story

They may not look related, but Eric and Tara Peltier of Broomfield Colorado and their four children adopted from China are a family. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy sat down with the Peltiers recently to find out what life is like.

Wushu dreams: From sport to screen

Alex Huynh is a NYC based actor and stunt performer who draws on years of competitive Wushu experience for his career in show business. In this profile by CGTN’s Joshua Barlow, Alex speaks on the foundation and spirit guiding his journey.

Everyone’s talking about that incident on the Lincoln Memorial — But here’s what the Indigenous People’s March actually wanted the public to know

While the war over what happened at the Lincoln Memorial wages on, lost in the chatter are the very issues that indigenous people wanted to raise awareness about. CGTN spoke to some of those who attended the march, here’s what they said.

Studying asteroids could help prevent global disaster

To learn more about how life formed on earth, scientists are exploring asteroids hundreds of millions of kilometers away, on the edge of our solar system.

Protests in Sudan continue amidst failing economy

Sudan’s embattled president on Wednesday met the ruler of the tiny, energy-rich nation of Qatar, likely looking for financial support amid weeks-long protests challenging his 30-year rule in the African nation.

Company developing self charging batteries to power Argo weather floats

Argo floats measure ocean temperatures. But they have a big problem: limited battery life.

Women's March in DC one of many taking place in US, and around the world

Women’s March in DC one of many in US, and around the world

Thousands of people jammed Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Saturday for the Women’s March. Other Women’s Marches took place in U.S. cities and around the globe.

This is why Native Americans are marching on Washington

Thousands of Native Americans marched in the first Indigenous People’s March in Washington D.C. on January 18, 2019. Here’s why they did it.

Partial US government shutdown taking a toll on TSA and US airport travel

They are not getting paid due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, but are deemed “essential employees,” so they must report to work.

Love in the margins: A film review of “Shoplifters”

With the emotionally complex and brilliant “Shoplifters”, Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda has become one of this generation’s most gifted directors. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of probably one of the best films of the last decade.

When culture is appropriated, stuff like this happens

rom comedians, game publishers and many more have been accused of the practice of cultural appropriation.

Reporter’s Notebook: Remembering the 2010 Haiti earthquake

It’s been nine years since my deployment to cover the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake in January of 2010. At that time, I was a correspondent for a Latin American Spanish news network.

What could the US withdrawal from Syria mean for its allies on the ground?

The exact wording, timeline and strategy of the withdrawal has shifted since the plan was first announced. Also unclear is the potential impact on U.S. allies, who are fighting against ISIL in Syria.

Mars is next, and this is how we can go there

A manned trip to Mars isn’t as far off as many people think, space experts say. Any mission would lie heavily on an astronaut’s ability to live in space for three years — that’s the esteemed length of a round trip journey to the Red […]

Instagram brand influencers part of a $10 billion industry

Instagram is full of influencers. They’re social media stars who endorse brands and get paid for it. This industry is expected to be worth up to $10 billion by next year.

Disney to start streaming service to complete with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu

2019 is a big year for Walt Disney Studios. It’s launching a streaming service called Disney+.

Chinese fusion stop: Cuban fried rice

In Cuba CGTN’s Michael Voss visits a typical fried rice stall in Havana. Alberto Alfonso shows us how he makes this national dish that marks the Chinese influence on Cuba.

Chinese fusion stop: Blood sausage spring rolls in Bogota

Chinese food has fused with many cuisines around the world. In Bogota, Colombia, CGTN’s Michelle Begue visited the Roxanne Gin Bar and Food where she learned how they make a spring roll using blood sausage.

GM workers in Canada say plant closure would be devastating

CGTN’s Dan Williams talks to GM employees in about the planned closure of their plant in Oshawa, Canada. The company is expected to meet with the union today to discuss the future of the plant that currently employs 2,600 workers.

Photos: First day of the 116th Congress

View images from the first day of the 116th House of Representatives. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was elected speaker ushering in Democratic control of the House for the first time in eight years. (Click on image to enlarge) Record number of women enter US Congress as […]

Ilhan Omar sworn in to Congress, becomes first Somali-American representative

Her election to office comes at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken out against allowing refugees into the U.S.

What to expect from China’s mission to the FAR side of the Moon

China’s CHANG’E 4 Moon mission will add another first to the history of lunar exploration: The FAR side. Here’s an explanation of the history and goals for this unique mission.

Photo gallery: New Year’s celebrations around the world

Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world’s most basic institutions, including politics, trade, alliances and religion. Fireworks, concerts, spiritual services and political addresses abounded to mark the transition.

Cannabis industry grows in Canada after legalization of recreational marijuana

Canada’s cannabis industry sees new growth for its businesses after federal legalization of recreational pot. May serve as a helpful test case for other nation’s that might do the same.

See how this guy made a home out of an airplane

Joe Axline’s love affair with airplanes began at an early age. He grew up outside Dallas, and his childhood dream was to convert a jetliner into a home. After a divorce in 2011, he purchased property in a community of runway homes west of Houston. […]

CGTN anchors try DNA tests to learn more about their heritage

DNA kits have become a huge holiday gift. CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo recruits Frances Kuo and Mike Walter to try out MyHeritage DNA kits to see what they might be able to learn about where they come from.

Ancient family mole recipes are valuable holiday gifts in Mexico

Mole is an ancient and varied dish in Mexico, and it’s a holiday tradition whose recipes are highly prized. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock follows one family that’s sharing their old recipe with the next generation.

Theater review: “Indecent” finds salvation in art

‘Indecent’ is about the persistence of art and memory, especially in the darkest of times. CGTN’s Culture Curmudgeon reviews Paula Vogel’s masterpiece.

Chinese lives have improved dramatically in the last 40 years, data shows

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up. We looked at data on per capita GDP, income, meat consumption, household consumption, and education that shows the extent of the changes China has seen since 1978.

Photo Gallery: 40 years across China

As China remembers the past 40 years of its reform and opening up, here’s a look at what China looked like from the 1970s-1990s. Click any image to view photo in full screen and read the caption.

Chinese internet users remember China’s last 40 years of reform and opening up

People on Chinese social media are sharing posts and photographs marking the 40th anniversary of China’s opening up. Beijing’s Chaoyangmen neighborhood asked residents to share old photos of themselves to WeChat: Hao Shufen and her husband shared a photo of their young family in 1978 […]

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