Comic strip exhibition celebrates icons and heroes time forgot
A new exhibition celebrating 120 years of comic strip heroes has resurrected those who became victims of prejudice.
Read More...A new exhibition celebrating 120 years of comic strip heroes has resurrected those who became victims of prejudice.
Read More...Los Angeles uses an innovative material to cool its streets and prepare for climate change.
Read More...High-tech team is harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence to predict, monitor and respond to emergencies.
Read More...The UN says nearly 150 years of international cooperation for sending and receiving mail has been saved – but only after agreeing to U.S. demands for reform.
Read More...For many, after the wedding comes children. But, in South Korea it’s stopping a growing number of women from getting married in the first place. And that’s putting increasing pressure on the economy.
Read More...With the world’s population growing older at a dramatic rate, one big challenge for policymakers is how to help people stay healthy and active – both physically and mentally.
Read More...Workers want better pay, improved conditions for temporary workers, stronger healthcare benefits and job security.
Read More...Colorado-based Otter makes a variety of outdoor gear, like coolers, along with things like water bottles. It’s primarily known for its protective smartphone cases. A lot of these products are made in China.
Read More...In our Inside and Out Segment, we focus on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Read More...The hearing comes after two mass shootings earlier this year- in New Zealand and the U.S. state of Texas.
Read More...President Trump once again attacked the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve after a second interest rate cut.
Read More...Silio Sanchez wakes up every morning to the simple sounds of rural life. Three years ago, he decided to put aside his coat, tie and law books several days a week.
Read More...Officials with the World Health Organization say cancer is one of the major killer diseases in Cuba. Every year, thousands of people die of cancer on the island. In response, Cuba put in place a comprehensive plan more than a decade ago.
Read More...Fashion experts said China’s manufacturing infrastructure and know-how makes it an ideal place to make women’s apparel that needs to be delivered quickly and is often more detailed than men’s.
Read More...Steven Sashen sells running shoes and sandals from his home state of Colorado that are designed to be very easy on the feet, which helps explain his company’s name, Xero.
Read More...At Amazon, the focus is on getting exactly the right goods to people’s doorsteps at lightning speed.
Read More...While at first glance the fashion industry favors women, behind the smiling cover-girls, are major gender diversity issues.
Read More...U.S. farmers have lobbied lawmakers in Washington DC to ratify new trade deal with Canada and Mexico
Read More...The trade dispute between the U.S. and China has impacted a range of industries not least a large portion of U.S. farming. Among the commodities to be affected is ginseng, a product that is predominantly exported to China.
Read More...Apple unveiled new iPhones, Apple Watches and an iPad at its annual launch event on Tuesday.
Read More...Four Chinese dynasties were represented at the ICY show at New York Fashion Week.
Read More...Hemp is a type of cannabis. It’s similar to marijuana but hemp has only a tiny fraction of THC- the compound that creates marijuana’s mood-altering effects.
Read More...San Francisco International has become the first major airport in the world to ban the sale of plastic bottles. It’s part of lofty goal to make it the first zero waste airport.
Read More...Chef Ron Freeman’s time in prison led to to recovery and entrepreneurship in the instant noodle business.
Read More...U.S. football fans are mobilizing against new rules banning them from bringing politics to the game.
Read More...Car sales were down every month for the first six months of 2019 compared to the same months in 2018.
Read More...Electric vehicles have grown in popularity thanks in part to companies like Tesla, Nissan and Chevrolet. But EV’s can be quite pricey, something Kaiyun Motors from China is steering clear of by with its simpler and more affordable vehicle.
Read More...CGTN’s John Terrett explains the growing men’s grooming industry.
Read More...The ongoing U.S.-China trade war is impacting a wide range of industries. U.S. agriculture is taking an especially hard hit. That, in turn, is putting the breaks on America’s trucking industry.
Read More...About 1.3 million Venezuelans fled political and economic crisis at home for work in neighboring Colombia. In a country with its own unemployment troubles, digital platforms offering freelance work are quickly becoming the best option for migrants.
Read More...The massive fire that destroyed Brazil’s National Museum one year ago has been repeatedly called a tragedy that could have been avoided. Housing 20 million artifacts, it was one of the most important natural history and anthropological museums in the Americas.
Read More...Washington has slapped a new 15% tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. The taxes will be imposed in two stages. The first batch of affected imports include smart watches, TVs, and footwear.
Read More...There is still little awareness about the impact of flight travel on the environment, but that is rapidly changing as Greta Thunberg’s influence is growing among younger populations. It’s a generation the airline industry can’t afford to ignore.
Read More...Economists are warning that climate change isn’t just an environmental emergency, it could put a dent in global GDP.
Read More...With second-hand goods becoming extremely popular, more people are turning thrifting into a living.
Read More...The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s plans to impose an additional 5% tariff on a list of $300 billion of Chinese imports, with some starting September 1st. Many farmers who are attending a farm show, say they’re deeply concerned.
Read More...Just as weather often forces farmers to improvise, growers, who tout the quality and sustainability of U.S. soybeans and America’s transportation networks, are now trying to attract new customers in places like Mexico.
Read More...Members of the deaf community often struggle in buildings and spaces designed for hearing people, unaware of fire alarms or people knocking on doors. However, architects at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. are creating spaces that break down those barriers.
Read More...Diabetes is a growing problem worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that it affects more than 420 million people and is on the rise.
Read More...Apple has partnered with MasterCard and Goldman Sachs to introduce the sleek Titanium, laser-etched Apple Card.
Read More...Representatives from Amazon, Google and Facebook plus several industry associations testified before the U.S. Trade Representative Monday about France’s new digital tax.
Read More...Countries across the world are increasingly looking to renewable energy sources to limit the impact of environmental damage to the planet. Mexico, for example, recently installed Latin America’s largest windfarm, but it has caused problems within the local community. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
Read More...Recent heat waves across America and Europe are also taking a toll on other ecosystems such as sea life.
Read More...Owen Fairclough paid no attention when Pokémon became a global craze in 1996, so who better to send to the Pokémon World Championships?
Read More...Small colleges across the United States are closing at an unprecedented pace as they struggle to attract students and face revenue shortages.
Read More...Motor racing has historically skewed males, but more women are now getting behind the wheel to make history on the race track.
Read More...The first-ever all-female motor-racing championship has crowned its winner. The W series uses Formula Three cars to give a platform to top female drivers from around the world.
Read More...As school shootings and deaths resulting from them have climbed in recent years in the U.S., school safety has become a bigger priority than ever.
Read More...President Mauricio Macri was trounced in what was predicted to be a close presidential primary race, has announced a series of emergency measures aimed at appeasing voters, who are frustrated with inflation running at more than 50 percent. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports
Read More...Every year there are roughly 30,000 new reported cases of Lyme Disease in the United States.
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