Digital Originals

This is what Chinese people are watching online

Midterms: Three states will consider ballot measures to expand Medicaid, but Texas isn’t one of them

There are currently 17 states that have not approved Medicaid expansion to their poorest residents, and most of those states have the highest percentage of uninsured in the country.

Supporters attend the "Rally for the American Dream - Equal Education Rights for All" in Boston

Is Harvard bias against Asian Americans?

The case claims that Harvard has, for decades, unfairly discriminated against Asians applying to the Ivy League school. But some critics, including civil rights groups AND members of the Asian community, believe the lawsuit is dangerous and may threaten the future of affirmative action.

See what the ultimate smart home looks like

The ultimate home of the future offers pollutant destroying purifiers, digital leak detection, and it can tell when you’ve fallen and can’t get up.

The cathedral that survived volcanic eruption in Mexico’s San Juan Parangaricutiro

Once abandoned after years of volcanic eruption, San Juan Parangaricutiro is a growing tourist attraction.

Arab-Americans running for office in record numbers amidst Trump divisiveness

Arab Americans are running for office in record numbers in this midterm election season.

Vaping is not a risk-free alternative to smoking, and here’s why

If you think electronic cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking, think again. Recent studies on the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, have found that it can cause severe health problems in the long term.

California exhausts wildfire budget for fiscal year in only three months

Some reports are even predicting that California may have a fire “season” year-round due to global warming.

Netflix experiments with viewer-led interactive storytelling

Interactive television content is on the rise, making it work seamlessly is a multi-layered challenge. CGTN’s May Lee talks to Sandeep Parikh, the creator of the new show “That Moment When.”