A desire to live a healthier lifestyle has prompted many people in the U.S. to cut back on their alcohol intake. Bars and restaurants are increasingly catering to this demographic by offering a larger number of alcohol-free beverages. And a slew of new products on […]
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The city of San Francisco is not only making an effort to clean up its streets, but also its trash cans too. It’s rolled out new some models that are raising eyebrows for both their hi-tech look and also their cost. Mark Niu spoke to […]
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Tourists are increasingly skipping Times Square and other Manhattan landmarks and heading straight to the neighboring borough of Brooklyn.By contrast, Brooklyn’s popularity appears to be surging and many businesses are looking to take advantage. William Denselow got the scoop for CGTN in New York.
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The biggest cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 30 years has been heat. A recent study suggested that up to 20,000 deaths per year may be linked to high temperatures.
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Violence against women is a staggering program worldwide. One-third of all women in the world have been the victim of violence. Sexual Assault Justice When it comes to sexual violence in the U.S., 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of […]
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Many of Venezuela’s children, especially in remote areas, lack the 10 recommended vaccines for their first year. See how a vaccine shortage is affecting children’s health.
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Experts recently said there’s a link between the more frequent and prolonged heat waves and the historic wildfires in the American southwest. Find out more.
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Environmental rights activist Leonor Zalabata Torres makes history as the first Indigenous woman to represent Colombia at the UN. Find out more.
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Thousands of people gathered at the University of Sao Paulo’s Law School to protest against the Brazil’s incumbent president and candidate for reelection, Jair Bolsonaro.
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Even with the pace of inflation slowing, many Americans remain anxious about their finances and their retirement savings. Find out more.
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Four men convicted in connection with a deadly nightclub fire that killed more than 200 people in Brazil are out of jail. They were freed after a court overturned their sentences.
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U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law to boost domestic chip manufacturing, will it work?
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The U.S. is planning to split supplies of the monkeypox vaccine in order to inoculate more people against the virus. The Biden administration announced a new strategy on Tuesday, in order to protect as many people as possible. The monkeypox outbreak has now infected nearly […]
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New details are emerging one day after federal agents issued a search warrant at the Florida home of former U.S. President Trump. It’s part of an investigation into the handling of potentially classified material.
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A plaque deemed historically inaccurate and culturally offensive was removed in Denver. Find out more.
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In Northern California, huge segments of the population are regularly priced out of the housing market. That’s driving a trend for housing that’s not only a lot smaller, but far greener too.
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Cuban firefighters are still trying to control a massive blaze started by a lightning strike on Friday at an oil storage facility in the city of Matanzas. One person is confirmed dead, 125 injured and 17 firefighters are missing. Other countries in the region […]
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This Sunday Colombians inaugurated their first leftist president Gustavo Petro. In the ceremony, Petro promised a shift for the polarized country, one that focuses on social programs and implementing peace. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the CPAC stage on Saturday night, and once again hinted at a Presidential run in 2024. See the latest.
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Rising seas threaten to consume the coastal areas of major cities around the world. Now, those risks are compounded by an accelerating danger: Most of those cities are also sinking. Southern Florida is one of the most vulnerable places. “My city is a barrier island, […]
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Peru’s Prime Minister Anibal Torres resigned on Wednesday due to “personal reasons”. On Friday, Peru’s president Pedro Castillo refused to accept the resignation. Find out more.
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The Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off in Dallas, Texas this week. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak Saturday evening. Find out more.
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Cubans have been facing food and medicine shortages over the last several years, along with electricity blackouts and other economic hardships. In an effort to find possible solutions and manage the problems, the Cuban government has adopted a new package of measures. CGTN’s Luis Chirino […]
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The United States added more than half a million jobs in July, a much better figure than expected. The unemployment rate also dipped to 3.5% last month, a number not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, and a figure that represents a half-century low. It’s […]
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U.S. President Biden’s Administration has declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, amid more than seven thousand confirmed cases in the U.S. since May. CGTN’s Jim Spellman shows us how U.S. public health officials are trying to limit spread of the virus. Take a […]
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Colombia and Venezuela are set to restart diplomatic and commercial relations as Colombia’s new President Gustavo Petro prepares to take office on August 7. This comes after years of hostility between the two countries. Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas on how Colombians and Venezuelans […]
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In Los Angeles, California residents are allowed to water their lawns only twice a week, or they could be fined by water agents patrolling the streets. Nearly six million Californians have been on a mandatory water conservation order since June, amid a mega-drought that has […]
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Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, but slowing inflation is just one of the challenges facing the new Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who took office on Wednesday and immediately announced a series of measures to restore fiscal order.
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More than 5000 migrants who arrived in the United States via southern borders have been transported up to Washington, D.C. in buses since April.
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Many parts of the United States are coping with intense heat waves.
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The Chinese Women’s National Soccer team is in California for a month of matches against U.S. teams.
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A wildfire in Northern California exploded in size over the weekend, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to evacuate. The McKinney Fire has grown into the state’s largest wildfire this year, burning through more than 220 square kilometers. And the forecast calls […]
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New York’s famous Empire State Building has managed to cut its greenhouse gas output by about 40% after a ten-year refit. Buildings are currently responsible for more than two-thirds of carbon emissions in the city. Other skyscrapers are now being urged to undergo environmentally-friendly […]
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A troubling trend in the red-hot housing market. According to the National Association of Realtors, the gap between white and black homeownership is widening – with fewer African Americans owning their own home now than a decade ago and there are concerns that rising mortgage rates […]
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New York has declared a public health emergency as Monkeypox cases continue to surge. The U.S. has now reported roughly 5,000 cases which is more than any other nation. And for many, the rollout of vaccines has been painfully slow. CGTN’s William Denselow reports […]
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With the summer travel season in full-swing, many passengers are running into flight delays or cancellations as staffing issues plague airports around the world. In the U.S., the staff shortage includes pilots, which is forcing airlines to cut services to smaller cities.
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Argentina is suffering increasing economic and political instability. Inflation is running at well over 60 percent annually and in late July, President Alberto Fernandez named his third economy minister. With capital controls in place, many Argentines are looking for opportunities to earn a living […]
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Venezuela’s clothing industry is struggling to survive, decimated by years of economic decline and policies which have favored imported products. The Chamber of the Clothing Industry says the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the situation and the industry is working at limited capacity. But some companies are now changing their products to survive or turning […]
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Shark sightings and attacks are on the rise in the U.S. Seven people were attacked by sharks in the past few weeks, including five in New York and two in Florida. And once again, human induced climate change, might be the reason behind it.
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Firefighters in California are making progress in the state’s largest blaze but the peak fire season has not even begun. And given the extreme temperatures and drought conditions, authorities remain vigilant. For local residents, that means taking precautions now.
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It’s been a little over a month since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, the law upholding a woman’s right to an abortion. Today, many abortion clinics in states where the procedure remains legal report a surge of patients. One telemedicine clinic […]
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A year since taking office, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is in the throes of a political crisis. The former school teacher from rural Peru faces corruption allegations and a disapproval rating of 70 percent.
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One of the earliest examples of people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S. can be found in Guling – a resort area in suburbs of Fuzhou – a city in southeast China’s Fujian province. More than a century ago, a community of American expatriates […]
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Fire crews have made progress against California’s largest wildfire. The Oak Fire is now more than a third contained but officials say it could take another couple of weeks to fully contain it. Take a look at the frontlines with the firefighters. CGTN correspondent Ediz […]
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Extreme weather continues to ravage the United States. Some parts in Texas are on the verge of running out of water while in Kentucky, some parts are facing excessive rain and destructive flooding. CGTN correspondent Toni Waterman has more.
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CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports from Afghanistan, with a special series on how the lives of local people have changed over the past year.
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A key part of the Mexican president’s strategy is to construct new gasoline and diesel fuel refinery. That new plant was inaugurated in early July, but it’s still not operating.
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Tens of thousands of migrants arrive at U.S. southern border every month. Many make it into the U.S. despite risking treacherous crossings, and a continuing policy that allows borders to turn people away. Now some southern states are sending groups of arrivals on buses up […]
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More than 2,000 fire crews are trying to contain California’s largest active wildfire. The Oak Fire has come dangerously close to the iconic Yosemite National Park, which officials say is out of harm’s way for now, but several communities are still under threat. In just […]
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