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Breaking could soon be an Olympic sport

Snapchat tries to retain younger audience in social media battlefield

Snapchat’s got a problem. Users are disappearing, just like its messages, from 191 million a day down to 188 million.

Michael Phelps takes on new goals after Olympic glory

Michael Phelps may be the most decorated Olympian of all time, but now the swimmer is chasing new goals to combat wasting water and depression.

Historic Phoenix Bakery in Los Angeles famous for its mooncake

It’s mid-autumn festival season, which means Phoenix Bakery in LA’s Chinatown is pounding out mooncakes by the hundreds all by hand.

5 things you need to know about the Mid-Autumn Festival

Falling on September 24, this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. But what exactly is this festival and how do people celebrate it? Here are the 5 things you need to know.

Study: Baby turtles at increased risk of dying from ingested plastic

Ingesting plastic can clog canals and cause lethal internal injuries.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ introduces world to VAVA, China’s ‘Queen of Rap’

Chinese musician VAVA is making a name for herself in the international, hip hop scene, from performing on “The Rap of China” to being featured on the soundtrack to “Crazy Rich Asians”. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz takes a look at how this talented artist quickly shot to stardom.

Classes offer a small way to save an endangered language in Okinawa

In Okinawa, people are working to preserve the native language. Only about 400,000 people speak Uchinaaguchi, a language UNESCO has deemed endangered.

To be rich is noxious: A review of Crazy Rich Asians

On the surface, “Crazy Rich Asians” is a great romantic comedy. But dig a little deeper and it’s a scathing indictment of the rich and their lifestyle. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

Reporter’s Notebook: Solitary confinement set me free

CGTN’s Shane Hahm isolated himself from the outside world, voluntarily, for 24 hours. In “prison” he set his mind free.

Protests in Basra continue over poor public services, corruption

The oil-rich southern province of Basra, Iraq has been embroiled in continuing protests over poor public services, unemployment and corruption.

A victory for LGBTQ rights in India

Supporters of Indian LGBTQ rights celebrated as the nation’s supreme court defied religious conservatives and struck down Section 377 – a colonial era law that had made gay sex illegal.

Scientists predicting more severe hurricanes at the end of this century

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) recently estimated how 22 Atlantic hurricanes from 2000-2013 would change in the warmer oceans and climates predicted for the end of the 21st century.

Bobi Wine: The musician that Uganda’s government fears most

His ability to rally the youth in one of the world’s youngest countries is a threat to President Yoweri Museveni’s long rule.

New exhibit highlights hip hop’s influence on Asian Americans

The Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles is featuring a new exhibit called: ‘Don’t Believe the Hype: LA Asian Americans in Hip Hop’. It examines hip hop’s influence of resistance, refuge and reinvention for Asian Americans. CGTN’s May Lee reports. The exhibition examines hip hop’s […]

Vigilante militias are taking over towns in southern Mexico

Communities in Mexico are forming self-defense forces in response to narco-terrorism. But some wonder if it’s adding more fuel to the problem.

Violence grips Los Cabos, Mexico – but tourism industry unaffected

Two million tourists visit Los Cabos, Mexico every year, but many are unaware that it’s also the murder capital of the world. CGTN’s Al Baverstock explains why.

This masked man patrols the streets of La Paz, Mexico – to fight traffic accidents

Who is this masked man? We find out.

Tariffs present challenges to US LED lighting company business in China

Three years ago, CGTN interviewed the owners of ZLight USA, a commercial LED lighting products company with 7 plants in China. We talked with ZLight’s president to learn more about the challenges American firms face when doing business in China.

US consumers face “Mandarin Tax” from threatened tariffs, but with hopes of a fruitful harvest

Business owners have ended a fifth day lobbying the U.S. government, mainly appealing for exemptions from the tariffs, but occasionally supporting them.

One year on, Rohingya refugees still face dismal living conditions

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, is now hosting nearly 1 million people, making it the largest refugee camp in the world.

Surgeons refine operating techniques with VR simulator

A virtual operating theater with a virtual patient is letting doctors make mistakes over and over again as they learn…realistically.

US company addressing homelessness using recycled shipping containers

Homelessness in many cities across the U.S. is reaching crisis proportions, and it’s getting worse because of housing shortages and sky-high costs. But in Los Angeles, a new project, based on the concept of social impact equity, hopes to curb the growing problem of homelessness.

Only three states in US prohibit cannabis for any reason and fully criminalize use

Idaho, Kansas, and South Dakota are the only three states left in the U.S. that have made cannabis completely illegal and criminalized. California, the largest state in the U.S., legalized recreational marijuana in January, and dispensaries have never been busier.

“Dark tourism” of prison attracts millions from around the world

With at least 60 museums in the United States, the rise of “dark tourism” has taken on a life of its own, attracting millions of people from around the world.

esports video gaming to become event in Asian Games, possibly Olympics

When athletes travel to Jakarta this August to complete in this year’s Asian Games, they will be joined by the top eSports competitors in the world.

Film review: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” harkens back to a kinder America where everyone was willing to welcome the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses regardless of where they’re from. The Culture Curmudgeon looks back fondly on Fred Rogers’ legacy.

Mexico’s Independence Day national dish Chile en Nogada is a cultural icon

Mexico’s Independence Day dish chile en nogada is a cultural icon

Chile en Nogada is a famous dish linked to the Mexico’s Independence Day that falls on September 16th.

Prehispanic restaurants in Mexico reconnect people with their ancient ancestors

Restaurants in Mexico specialize in indigenous cuisine eaten by people long before Spanish colonialism.

Why some people are picking “slow fashion” when they shop

Learn more about the rise in “slow fashion”.

Immigrants bring tastes of the world to US in food trucks

In the bustling, urban melting-pot of Washington D.C., immigrant food truck drivers use their cuisines to pursue the American Dream.

Southern US barbecue was likely born in Mexico

Traditional barbacoa draws crowds on a Sunday across Mexico City, and it’s likely the precursor to Southern U.S. barbecue.

Learn more about mezcal, the other agave spirit from Mexico

It’s tequila’s older, more dignified brother, and mezcal is making a comeback. Find out why.

For newborns, breastfeeding in the first hour of life is critical

Find out why colostrum is vital to a newborn’s health. Also, find out what colostrum is.

Through steps and emotions, tango creates a special bond among dancers

Tango Mercurio is a nonprofit organization for tango and outreach in Washington D.C.

If you ever wondered how acupuncture works, watch this

Acupuncture plays an essential role in Chinese traditional medicine. Learn more about this ancient practice and why more Americans are trying it out.

PHOTOS: 2018 California wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage in California, with 16 active sites that have both destroyed property and taken lives. Here is a collection of photos from various locations in the state.

In the Land of the Morning Calm: A look at South Korea’s stress-ridden workforce

People in South Korea work some of the longest hours of any country in the world, and job stress in the nation is at an all-time high. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz explains the role culture plays in the busy lifestyle of the “Land of the Morning Calm.”

Cosplayers in full force at Comic-Con International 2018

At Comic-Con International 2018 in San Diego, cosplayers came out in full force. Here are some of the costumes that really stood out.

Competitive eaters chow down on chili peppers in China’s Hunan Province

The winner ate 50 peppers in just 68 seconds, while sitting in a pool filled to the brim with peppers.

Who’s winning the US-China Trade War?

So who’s winning the U.S.-China trade war? A short answer is…it depends.

When the sun goes down in Austin, Texas, the bats come out

Learn more about famous bats of Austin, Texas.

US Supreme Court’s most controversial rulings

From the Dred Scott case to Japanese internment, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on a number of controversial cases.

Liling Tan learns Russian to report on effectiveness of sports diplomacy

For part four of our web series on U.N. languages, Liling Tan learns Russian.

Mr. James goes to Hollywood

Learn more about basketball great LeBron James.

Campaign in China urges people to adopt, not buy pets

A growing number of Chinese people own, or hope to own, household pets. But with the boom, also comes cases of pet mill abuse and abandonment. That’s why some pet advocacy groups have started a campaign pushing for “Adoption, Instead of Buying”.

There’s a shortage of coders in tech, and these coding camps hope to fill the gap

There’s jobs galore in Silicon Valley, but not enough coders to fill them. See how coding camps are training future technologists of America.

DC police learn black history to better serve communities

One police department is hoping to bridge the divide between officers and the communities they serve by learning about African American history.

He lives in a shipping container, and he wants others to do it too

Find out how one guy is making a living living in a box.

Chinese joins global team to save trapped Thai soccer players

A team of Chinese emergency responders, jointly working with a global rescue team, are working around-the-clock to rescue the trapped 12 boys and their coach.

Photos: Nation’s capital celebrates Independence Day 2018

View the sights and sounds of this year’s July 4th Independence Day celebration in Washington D.C.

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