There have always been fears of robots taking over human jobs. However, some of that anxiety dissipated during the COVID pandemic, as businesses found themselves understaffed and in need of help. How did robotic technology advance during the pandemic? CGTN’s Mark Niu went to […]
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New Hampshire’s midterms are a microcosm of a clash of ideals being seen across the U.S. Women’s access to healthcare, including the right to abortion, which is a top campaign item for some representatives and voters. Since the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew the constitutional […]
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The New Hampshire midterm elections are upcoming and for many voters, their main concern is curbing the rampant inflation that has made the cost of living soar in this northeastern state. CGTN’s Caroline Malone reports from Concord.
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Long known for its nightlife and casinos, the state of Nevada has sought to diversify its economy following the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused a significant rise in unemployment that it is still recovering from. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports from Las Vegas.
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The midterm elections are approaching for the densely populated state of Florida and among the key topics for the governor race is the absence of affordable housing, which has left many homeless. With inflation running rampant across the U.S., the housing rental market has caused […]
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The United Nations is celebrating the 77th anniversary of its founding and while this is supposed to be a jubilant day, several issues still challenge the existential nature of this international body. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs reports.
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The Covid-19 pandemic caused significant damage to the U.S. economy, but it also had a major impact on the educational sector, the U.S. Department of Education revealed. According to a Department of Education survey of how 4th and 8th grade students in the US are faring, reading […]
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Mexico’s President Andreas Manuel-Obrador is seeking approval from the country’s congressional bodies to extend the use of the nation’s military as a public security force until 2028, which he believes will help in the fight against organized crime groups. While the Mexican President believes this […]
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October 24 is recognized as World Polio Day across the globe and while a vaccine has been produced to combat this virus, it has yet to be fully eradicated. In the United States, there has been a resurgence of polio cases, especially in the state […]
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Video game competitions are big business around the world, and many countries including Venezuela are eager to tap into the lucrative industry. One university in Caracas has now launched a first-of-its-kind E-Sports Academy to train the next generation of professional players. The Andres Bello […]
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CGTN America presents a special program “New Journey: China and the World” to discuss with several China experts about China’s economy, modernization, battling climate change, sustainability, Chinese global initiatives, and China’s role in an ever-changing world as the country moves forward with the next […]
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It’s been a little over three weeks (Sept. 28) since Hurricane Ian struck the U.S. state of Florida, causing death and widespread destruction. It’s the kind of intense weather event experts say is becoming more common with climate change, and the type of weather […]
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The TechCrunch Disrupt conference returned to an in-person conference in San Francisco for the first time since the COVID pandemic hit. This year’s event featured some technological innovations in areas not traditionally thought of as being tech.
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Sixty years ago, the world was on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Today, when humanity is threatened by the stockpile of nuclear warheads and the threat of armed conflicts, the unforgettable events in 1962 and its outcome come to […]
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The city council in Los Angeles is in turmoil after the release of a secret recording that exposed crude and racist remarks among the council’s president and some members. The city council president resigned but but other members refuse to step down, despite calls […]
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A unanimous vote by the U.N. Security Council Friday – demanding an end to the chaos in Haiti and targeting a notorious gang leader for sanctions. Still unresolved is whether the international community will respond to Haiti’s appeal for military intervention.
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U.S. sanctions in place against Cuba have long made travel to the island nation difficult for Americans.
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U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting university students in his home state this Friday after facing down a host of legal challenges to his debt forgiveness program for tens of millions of people.
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World mayors have announced a record investment of more than a billion dollars to tackle the climate emergency around the globe, particularly in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
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1.2 million women living in Bogota are considered caregivers, working an average of 10 hours at home without receiving any wages.
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When former “Today” show anchor Katie Couric revealed she has breast cancer late last month, the news highlighted a lingering side effect of the pandemic. Breast cancer screenings and diagnoses remain significantly below 2019 figures after plummeting during the pandemic. Couric says her mammogram was […]
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While Brazil recycles a mere 4 percent of its solid waste, the South American giant is leading the way when it comes to aluminum recycling. Last year, it surpassed its own record by collecting and reprocessing nearly 99 percent of its aluminum cans.
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It has been well over a year since the Jerusalem District Court ruled that at least a half dozen Palestinian families were to be evicted from the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem and it appears a new wave of violence has left a […]
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For years, Saudi Arabia and the United States were close allies in the Middle East, with the latter serving as the premier arms dealer to the Gulf Kingdom. But since the Kingdom’s surprise announcement detailing how OPEC+ members, including Russia, agreed to cut oil production […]
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Long COVID has even impacted the family of CGTN Anchor Mike Walter.
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The U.S. government estimates between 7 and 23 million Americans currently suffer long-term effects of COVID-19. One million people of them can no longer work. The reality is the extent of the condition is as elusive as its cause. How do people recover from a COVID infection and how has long covid changed over time?
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The two Brazilian presidential candidates, former President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, had their first one-on-one debate on Sunday. It was a tense debate, and the two candidates made few proposals for the future and exchanged many insults about the past.
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See how Curitiba became the most sustainable city in Brazil.
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It has the smallest coastline in South America, but Suriname is losing its battle with the Atlantic. Around 50 meters, or 160 feet, of shoreline is disappearing every year to rising sea levels. Despite its small size, the fate of Suriname has global significance. […]
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Shanghai is set to host the fifth China International Import Expo next month. A number of promotional events are being held around the world including in Los Angeles, the largest manufacturing hub in the United States. It’s organized by the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development […]
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With housing suppliers around the world continually having trouble meeting demand, some companies are looking for more efficient and cost-effective ways to build and sell homes. CGTN’s Mark Niu visited one Las Vegas home builder that believes the solution should come wrapped in a box.
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Juan Pablo Dimitri is breaking barriers and cultural misperceptions by becoming the first public official in Bogota, Colombia living with Down Syndrome. CGTN’s Michelle Begue took a look at Dimitri’s rise to a career in public service.
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The Embassy Chef Challenge returned to Washington, D.C. Thursday night after a two-year COVID hiatus. Chinese chefs won the top prize in the Judges’ Choice Award. They featured fish flavored shrimp balls and mapo tofu with Chinese tea and baijiu. Over 40 embassy chefs participated […]
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Would you eat another human to survive? It’s been 50 years since 16 young men survived a plane crash in the Andes and suffered freezing temperatures for over 70 days as they waited for help. The ordeal was brought to wider audiences by the […]
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Just weeks ahead of the second and final round of its presidential election, Brazil is facing an uphill battle against disinformation. In a deeply divisive campaign, fake news has become a powerful weapon in a country where most voters rely on social media to […]
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Sustainable development is impossible without protections for an area’s ecosystem and its native plants and animals. And few creatures are as crucial to the planet’s health as bees since most food crops depend on their work as pollinators. All this week, CGTN has been […]
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Mexico’s capital is among global cities deemed at high risk of running out of water in the not-too-distant future. Several factors are at play in Mexico City including climate change and poorly maintained infrastructure. New strategies are needed in the city and CGTN’s Alasdair […]
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Facebook’s parent company Meta released a new hi-end headset, offering virtual and augmented reality capabilities on Tuesday, Oct 11. Meta is just one of many companies carving out space in the virtual worlds known as the Metaverse. Mark Niu introduces us to another company […]
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A redesigned COVID-19 booster shot that protects against Omicron and its contagious sub-variants was approved in August, but the latest survey conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found half of the American adults have heard little to nothing about it. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan […]
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled its latest Virtual Reality product the Meta Quest Pro headset. The company also underscored its mission to expand the reach of the metaverse. Learn more.
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Yet another Great American Beer Festival is in the books. The biggest, most prestigious beer fest in the U.S. was cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic. It returned with a flourish this past weekend in Denver. This is a time of major […]
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy on Tuesday pleaded for more financial aid from international partners, following escalating Russia missile attacks. Mr. Zelenskyy joined the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The two institutions estimate the cost of rebuilding Ukraine far outstrips its annual […]
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Little red shoes: Family reflects on people-to-people friendship with China The relationship between China and U.S. experienced ups and downs, which make people-to-people efforts more precious and important. Here is the story of the MacInnis family, whose three-generation friendship with China is laced by a […]
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Among those being remembered on this Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States are the hundreds of thousands of Native American children who once attended federally-run boarding schools.
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Colombia has its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro – a man who has been blunt in his criticisms of the United States. Colombia has long been the strongest U.S. ally in the region.
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It was once a taboo subject, but it’s now increasingly being discussed in the workplace – mental health.
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Among Brazil’s state capitals, Curitiba is considered a pioneer in sustainable urban planning.
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Ecuador’s prisons continue to be plagued by deadly violence as rival gangs vie for control of drug trafficking routes.
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It’s a “perfect storm” of crises affecting the mental health of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders community in the U.S., according to a public health professional.
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The 22nd Zocalo International Book Fair takes place from October 7 to 16 in Mexico City. More than 460 guests, including writers, musicians, and “visual” artists will focus on this year’s theme: “Latin America at the forefront.”
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