California is granting early release to 3,500 inmates in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus infections in the state prison system. The decision follows an emergency order filed by lawyers, requesting an intervention by judges to prevent illness and death.
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Yoga is usually done in groups, but during the coronavirus pandemic, practitioners are adapting and using technology to continue their practice. CGTN spoke with LeeAnn King, a Washington, D.C. -based health and wellness guide who has gone from teaching free courses at her local library, […]
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As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the United States, schools have closed and many international students have nowhere to stay. CGTN spoke to one Chinese overseas student who made the long trip home. She says it took more than 30 hours for her and other […]
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With commerce and regular life virtually shut down amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the city that never sleeps is uncharacteristically quiet. Listen.
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Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, voters are going to the polls in Wisconsin.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, the issue of accessible medical equipment is paramount.
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As COVID-19 spreads, different regions and countries are seeing different measures taken to prevent bigger problems.
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Amid the clubs and theaters shut down over coronavirus, one American tradition is seeing something of a comeback, the drive-in movie theater.
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In times of crisis, journalism thrives.
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Access to clean water is vital to fight the spread of COVID-19, but fewer than half the households in Venezuela have running water every day.
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As coronavirus cases rise in Cuba, the island is finding its efforts to contain the disease complicated by global politics, as a critical aid shipment from China was recently blocked by the U.S. trade embargo.
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Interest in bunker industry is up during pandemic
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As COVID-19 puts an end to travel plans around the world, many were left stranded as they were forced to return to their home countries.
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The Johns Hopkins University coronavirus map tracks new COVID-19 cases around the world in real time, and 15 billion people have viewed it as of Wednesday. The idea began in January when Ph.D. candidate Ensheng Dong and his advisor, Associate Professor Lauren Gardner at the […]
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The adventures of a penguin named Wellington is causing a stir at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
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A catering company, instead of completely shutting down because of the COVID-19 outbreak, is helping feed first responders during the crisis. CGTN’s Dan Williams takes a look at what the restaurant, Soul and Smoke, is doing to help essential workers.
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As New York City prepares for a worsening death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are forced to build temporary morgues to house the bodies of the dead. CGTN’s Sarah Walton has the latest.
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Weeks after a state of emergency was declared in Peru in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the usually packed beaches of the seaside capital Lima have been reclaimed by seabirds.
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If you’re from California, New Jersey, New York or Washington state, you likely feel more confident in your governor than you do in President Donald Trump in battling the coronavirus pandemic. A poll by Monmouth University found that 74% of people in these states said […]
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As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, the U.S. healthcare system finds itself short on equipment and staff. Nurses are in high demand, but as CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, they’re also feeling those in charge are failing to protect them on the job.
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As the U.S. scrambles to contain COVID-19, parts of China are getting back to work. Here’s what the U.S. could learn from China’s COVID-19 response.
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Police in India have been filmed beating alleged violators of the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Muslim and Hindu worshipers were hit with sticks at their places of worship. And Police used violence to disperse crowds at major bus depots. Migrants have also been filmed being hosed […]
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The fourth NBA player to recover from COVID-19 is Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics. He announced on Twitter on Sunday that he has fully recovered from the disease. “Corona Free as of two days ago. Cleared by Mass Dept of Health. Thanks for everyone’s […]
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See what COVID-19 numbers look like in the United States. As of Thursday there were 10,442 cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. and 150 deaths, according to the CDC. View the charts to see which states are most impacted.
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Owen Fairclough is unnerved by the timing of a post-punk masterpiece.
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Breaking (don’t call it breakdancing!) is being considered for the Paris games in 2024. “B-boys” like Antonio Castillo want the world to see their moves.
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Self-driving cars are a highlight at CES 2020.
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Come along for a ride on what’s being called the world’s smallest and lightest electric bike, the Smacircle S1, with CGTN’s Mark Niu at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
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The burial for Iranian general Soleimani was delayed after a stampede killed dozens.
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The strongest earthquake in Puerto Rico woke the island up on Tuesday morning.
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CGTN’s Mark Niu shows a diaper sensor that includes a camera for monitoring your baby’s activity.
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Let’s try the new AI beauty mirror and mask with CGTN correspondent Mark Niu.
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CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan brings you the preview at CES.
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CGTN’s Mark Niu plays an airplane game that is actually a new smart balance device.
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Researchers in Florida have been busy looking for solutions to defend the ecosystem from this threat, especially against sea turtles.
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Qasem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, was killed by a U.S. military drone strike near Baghdad airport on Thursday.
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CGTN’s Asieh Namdar and Sean Callebs discuss the latest tensions between the United States and Iran.
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CGTN’s Liling Tan tackles learning sign language in her final installment of her U.N. language series.
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Tourism expert Ian Yeoman discusses how technology is changing the Future of Travel as part of our series: The Future of X.
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Commerce expert Blake Morgan discusses how technology is changing the Future of Shopping as part of our series: The Future of X.
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Food and Climate Change Expert, Amanda Griscom Little dives in, discussing why now, what’s next, and more on The Future of Food as part of our series: The Future of X.
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A first hand look at traveling to Namibia to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.
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Bong Joon-ho’s magnificent film “Parasite” is a mirror of our modern society- one that’s fracturing, twisted and ablaze. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
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“The Farewell” highlights the cultural divide between east and west, but it also emphasizes the commonalities between the two in terms of love of family and the difficulty of coming to terms with death. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
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Owen Fairclough thinks Drab Majesty can save us from disinformation overload
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From security concerns to fears of 5G dominance, CGTN’s Mark Niu explains why the United States is worried about Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s presence in the U.S.
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Robert F. Smith is the richest African-American man in the United States and is valued at over $4 billion. This weekend, the known philanthropist promised to relieve the student loan debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class.
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CGTN’s Asieh Namdar recently attended a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Here’s what he said.
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