Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything; from how we work, to how we search. But behind the scenes, it’s also consuming massive amounts of power, pushing U.S. utilities and tech giants into a race for new energy solutions. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports on the growing tension […]
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The U.S. is already facing $93 billion in weather disaster damage just halfway through 2025, making it one of the most expensive disaster years in history. From record-breaking wildfires in California to devastating tornadoes in Missouri, the impacts are mounting, and peak hurricane season is […]
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The U.S. federal government is pulling the plug on 22 vaccine research projects, cutting nearly $500 million in funding. Health experts warn this could leave the nation more exposed to future pandemics, including COVID-19 variants and seasonal flu outbreaks. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has the […]
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New U.S. tariffs on Brazil took effect Wednesday August 6, with duties previously set at 10 percent surging to 50 percent. Many imports, however, are exempt from the tariffs. Brazil’s vice president says the new rates apply to just over a third of its U.S. […]
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Mexico and Canada ended two days of high-level diplomatic and trade talks on Wednesday, August 6, in Mexico City. Both sides say the meetings were an effort to shore-up bilateral relations among the two North American trade partners. The talks follow intense negotiations over trade – especially […]
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Agricultural goods from Canada are largely exempt from tariffs as most produce is covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. But in Canada’s Ontario province, vegetable growers are still battling with tariff-related higher costs and an uncertain future, as CGTN’S Dan Williams reports.
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Wildfires across North America are creating hazardous conditions from the Pacific to the Atlantic. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The latest inflation data suggests tariffs are contributing to the cost of living rising again in the U.S., but some lawmakers appear to have profited handsomely from the impact of duties on stocks. And that’s driving a renewed and rare bipartisan push to stop it. […]
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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been placed under house arrest — reigniting the country’s deep political divisions. The move has also drawn international attention, as CGTN correspondent Paulo Cabral reports from São Paulo.
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U.S. President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order that imposed further tariffs on Canadian goods. While talks between the two countries are expected to continue, the tariffs are causing impacts on both sides of the border, as CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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It comes as other U.S. universities have reached settlements with the government to restore federal funding.
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A legal showdown is underway over a part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law. The legislation blocks abortion clinics that provide services, even if paid for privately, from receiving federal Medicaid funds for a year. But a federal judge has ruled the […]
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Almost four months after U.S. President Donald Trump disrupted global trade around the world, he’s unveiled his latest tariff policy. The new tax plans on countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe are leaving nations either relieved, anxious or just plain perplexed. Karina Mitchell navigates us through […]
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As Latin America prepares to launch LatAm-GPT in September, Cuba is stepping into the AI spotlight with two homegrown tools: SocIA, the island’s first artificial intelligence platform now being used by local companies, and CECILIA, a language model built around Cuban culture and values. […]
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Global stock markets fell sharply on Friday as new U.S. tariffs on major trading partners came into force. President Donald Trump has launched a trade war aimed at protecting American manufacturing and fixing trade imbalances he believes hurt the U.S. economy. However, the new […]
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Trade tensions remain high between Canada and the United States. Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January, a growing number of Canadians tourists are choosing Mexico over the United States for their vacations. Canadian visitors to popular destinations in Mexico have increased […]
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Sweeping U.S. tariffs, tough talks on immigration and mass deportations, and stricter visa rules are discouraging many foreign visitors from coming to the United States. The U.S. tourism industry is working to shift perceptions and reassure travelers. Learn more.
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The recently signed tax law, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by U.S. President Donald Trump, is raising alarm over its implications for the education system. The legislation redirects public funding toward private school vouchers and imposes stricter limits on student loan access. Critics argue […]
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Food insecurity is rising across the United States, and experts warn that a new tax cut and spending law signed by President Donald Trump could worsen the situation. Critics say the legislation threatens funding for key programs, potentially reducing benefits for millions of vulnerable […]
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Black Friday in the U.S. is typically a discount sales bonanza after the Thanksgiving holiday. But the term could take on new meaning this Friday, Aug. 1., for some major U.S. trade partners. They’re facing hefty tariffs on the goods they sell the U.S. […]
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One key sector that has been significantly impacted by the various tariff disputes is the auto industry. And although the Trump administration says the tariffs are focused in large part on bringing manufacturing back to the United States, U.S. automakers are among those being impacted. […]
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Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe was found guilty on Monday, July 28, of witness tampering and filing fraudulent charges. The case was historic as it’s the first time Colombia put a former head of state on trial. CGTN’s Michelle Begue has this story.
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See what tech companies are thinking in Silicon Valley as they watch the latest in US-China trade talks.
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Artists at San Diego Comic-Con worry about their future as AI continues booming.
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There have been recent improvements in the US-China relationship as trade talks continue in Stockholm. Learn more.
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Food insecurity is on the rise across the United States… and critics warn the recent sweeping tax cut and spending law signed by President Donald Trump could make things worse. Observers say changes in funding threaten benefits for millions of vulnerable Americans. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan […]
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In California, one of the largest pop culture conferences in the world continues in San Diego. It’s filled, with color, costumes and big-time business whether it’s studio productions or local and international artists.
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A dangerous heat dome is roasting the eastern half of the United States, with cities from Washington, DC to Boston facing extreme temperatures well into the weekend. Over 80 million people are under heat advisories, with “feels like” temperatures soaring past 100°F.
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In rural Ubaté, Colombia, students at ICAM are tackling climate change with science. From purifying water to studying solar radiation, these young changemakers are transforming their community through hands-on environmental research.
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America’s toy industry is taking a hit. With nearly 80% of toys sold in the U.S. made in China, new tariffs have driven prices up at a record pace.
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One of the world’s largest events in pop culture, Comic-Con International, has kicked off in San Diego, California. But the comic book convention is facing a number of economic challenges, especially for studios, publishers and small vendors. CGTN’s Mark Niu has details.
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In cities across the world, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around. One option is the electric scooter and motorcycle. A sales boom for these small electric vehicles is taking place in many countries, all thanks to one Chinese brand, Yadea. CGTN’s […]
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza, including a warehouse used by the World Health Organization. Calling the attacks “appalling,” Guterres voiced his outrage during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council in New York on […]
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Tens of millions of people are sweltering under a powerful ‘heat dome’ that is driving dangerously high temperatures across much of the United States. The extreme heat has already scorched large parts of the U.S. South and is now making its way through the Great […]
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The president of the Philippines is in Washington and hoping to leave with a trade deal with the United States. The two sides also reaffirmed a security agreement, which prompted a warning from Beijing. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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In Silicon Valley, AI is fueling an entire industry that is also starving for top talent. And that’s fueling an intense competition to seek out the world’s best AI experts and reward them handsomely. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares the details.
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The UN Secretary-General delivered a key message about how the world is meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The speech, given in New York on Monday, July 21, was directed at leaders who met for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The forum, which […]
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A convicted drug kingpin from Ecuador is now in the United States, facing federal charges. Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito”, was transferred to New York on Sunday, July 20, after agreeing to extradition. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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Nearly half of the 4,000 California National Guard troops that were deployed in Los Angeles last month are leaving. The Pentagon also announced Monday that 700 Marines are being pulled out of Los Angeles.
Read More...One of the deadliest floods to ever hit the U.S. state of Texas earlier this month has led to a public outcry for better preparedness. Meanwhile Texas governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly deflected criticism over the emergency teams’ response time. But the federal government’s ability […]
Read More...Brazil is seeing a rise in deforestation across the Amazon, and now environmentalists are warning that a new bill passed by Congress could accelerate the damage at an even more alarming rate. Reporter Paulo Cabral has more from Rio de Janeiro.
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Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil are ratcheting up with another U.S. move to intervene in Brazil’s justice system. Washington has now stripped U.S. visas from Brazil’s Supreme Court judge leading the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and several others on the high […]
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is calling for a shift in weapons acquisition strategy. Colombia celebrated this month it’s International Aeronautic and Space Fair in Medellin. The president welcomed the acquisition of fighter jets from Sweden showing a departure from past purchases from the U.S. and […]
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The 2025 Aspen Security Forum has come to a close. Over the week, more than 100 speakers and moderators from 17 nations convened in Colorado’s mountain setting to address critical issues in national security and foreign policy. On the final day, discussions centered on artificial […]
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The Aspen Security Forum resumed Thursday in the scenic Colorado mountains. Widely recognized as a leading U.S. conference on national security and foreign policy, the event brings together top voices each year to address pressing global challenges. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy shares highlights from the most […]
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A new Chinese-funded megaport just north of the Peruvian capital Lima is transforming the coastal town of Chancay into a hub for wholesale imports, particularly from China. Local retail businesses are seeing first-hand how the $1.3 billion project is making a difference. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]
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The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the country 25 years ago. Public health experts say the infections are driven by unvaccinated individuals. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The Caribbean region is known for blue waters, white sands, and its laid-back culture, but now it is facing the double threat of an above-normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season and record levels of sargassum seaweed. CGTN’s Jermine Abel reports.
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The Aspen Security Forum is underway in the mountains of Colorado. Every July, experts in areas like business, foreign policy and technology debate some of the pressing issues of the day. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Aspen on Day 2 of the forum.
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