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Barbados leads with world’s first debt swap for climate change initiatives

April 7, 2020

Drive-in movie theaters see comeback amid COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the clubs and theaters shut down over coronavirus, one American tradition is seeing something of a comeback, the drive-in movie theater.

April 7, 2020

Journalists adjust to unprecedented conditions during COVID-19

In times of crisis, journalism thrives.

April 6, 2020

Fighting COVID-19 without water

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.

April 4, 2020

U.S. embargo thwarts Chinese medical aid to Cuba

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.

April 4, 2020

Interest in bunker industry is up during pandemic

April 4, 2020

Expats in Mexico choose to stay amid COVID-19

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.

April 3, 2020

Billions are on this COVID-19 site, we talked to the guy who built it

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 […]

April 3, 2020

Penguins at Chicago Aquarium welcome distraction from COVID-19

The adventures of a penguin named Wellington is causing a stir at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

April 2, 2020

COVID-19: Caterers feed first responders on frontline of outbreak

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.

April 2, 2020

New York hospital builds temporary morgue as deaths from COVID-19 surge

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.

April 2, 2020

Seabirds reclaim Peruvian beaches during COVID-19

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.

April 2, 2020

Poll: Americans rate governors higher than Trump amid COVID-19

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 […]

April 2, 2020

Nurses battle COVID-19 without enough protection

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.

April 1, 2020

What the U.S. can learn from China in fighting COVID-19

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.

April 1, 2020

Watch Indian police beating lockdown violators

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 […]

March 30, 2020

NBA stars recovering from COVID-19

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 […]

March 20, 2020

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March 19, 2020

This is what coronavirus numbers look like in the United States

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.

March 16, 2020

Uncontained: the sound of a crisis

Owen Fairclough is unnerved by the timing of a post-punk masterpiece.

January 27, 2020

Breaking could soon be an Olympic sport

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.

January 8, 2020

Riding in a self-driving car at CES 2020

Self-driving cars are a highlight at CES 2020.

January 8, 2020

The world’s smallest electric bike

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.

January 7, 2020

Soleimani’s burial delayed after hometown stampede

The burial for Iranian general Soleimani was delayed after a stampede killed dozens.

January 7, 2020

Second earthquake in Puerto Rico turns deadly

The strongest earthquake in Puerto Rico woke the island up on Tuesday morning.

January 6, 2020

Sensor monitors your baby’s diaper for more than just changing

CGTN’s Mark Niu shows a diaper sensor that includes a camera for monitoring your baby’s activity.

January 6, 2020

AI mirror can show how to help your skin

Let’s try the new AI beauty mirror and mask with CGTN correspondent Mark Niu.

January 6, 2020

What to expect from CES 2020?

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan brings you the preview at CES.

January 6, 2020

Smart balance device helps stroke survivors

CGTN’s Mark Niu plays an airplane game that is actually a new smart balance device.

January 5, 2020

CES 2020 expectations

What are people looking forward to at CES 2020?

January 4, 2020

Saving ocean animals from the Red Tide

Researchers in Florida have been busy looking for solutions to defend the ecosystem from this threat, especially against sea turtles.

January 4, 2020

Iran debate breeds fury on CGTN

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.

January 4, 2020

What will happen between U.S. and Iran?

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar and Sean Callebs discuss the latest tensions between the United States and Iran.

December 23, 2019

Learning sign language at the UN

CGTN’s Liling Tan tackles learning sign language in her final installment of her U.N. language series.

December 15, 2019

The Future of Travel

Tourism expert Ian Yeoman discusses how technology is changing the Future of Travel as part of our series: The Future of X.

December 15, 2019

The Future of Shopping

Commerce expert Blake Morgan discusses how technology is changing the Future of Shopping as part of our series: The Future of X.

December 15, 2019

The Future of Food

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.

November 22, 2019

Cheetahs, baboons, and conservation: A Namibian adventure

A first hand look at traveling to Namibia to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.

November 1, 2019

Film review: ‘Parasite’ holds a mirror to us all

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.

August 16, 2019

“The Farewell”: A film review

“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.

August 15, 2019

Drab Majesty: the band we need right now

Owen Fairclough thinks Drab Majesty can save us from disinformation overload

June 1, 2019

Why is the U.S. so concerned about Huawei?

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.

May 20, 2019

Morehouse 2019 graduates get student loans paid off by billionaire philanthropist

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.

April 26, 2019

Reporter’s Notebook: Iran’s foreign minister says country has ‘Ph.D in sanctions busting’

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar recently attended a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Here’s what he said.

April 23, 2019

Reporter’s Notebook: Celebrating Cambodian New Year

CGTN’s Chanlee Saray-Yim describes Cambodian New Year celebrations in Silver Spring, Maryland.

April 21, 2019

The history of Earth Day

Earth Day began in the United States in 1970 as a national day to unite on causes affecting the health of the planet – and those who live on it.

April 17, 2019

Former pilot and aviation expert Mark Weiss explains the Boeing 737 crashes

Retired airline pilot and aviation expert Mark Weiss explains the recent crashes of two 737 Boeing airplanes including what the pilots likely experienced moment by moment and whether the FAA is responsible.

April 10, 2019

The rise and fall of a petro state: the story of Venezuela’s economy

The story of Venezuela’s economic rise and fall is one that is all too familiar for petro states.

April 9, 2019

Flooding hits Rio de Janeiro, several people killed

Flash flooding in Rio de Janeiro have led to eight deaths as a state of emergency was declared. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has more.

April 5, 2019

It’s the devil, you know: A book review of “The Recovering”

“The Recovering” further cements the belief that redemption that leads to a life worth living is always possible. Even in the darkest of one’s days, life can still be a series of second chances that all of us have a right to.

April 3, 2019

4 American losers in the U.S.-China trade war

For some time now, the U.S-CHINA trade war has been dominating headlines. We took a look at some of the American industries – and companies – hardest hit by this economic crisis.

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