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Memphis residents mourn Tyre Nichols
February 1, 2023

Memphis residents mourn Tyre Nichols

Flowers and messages continue to be left at the intersection where Tyre Nichols was subdued and continuously struck by police officers. Nichols’ funeral service will be held here on Wednesday. Civil rights leader, the Reverend Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy.

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January 31, 2023

Chinese TV hoping to woo Western audiences

  China wants to become a global powerhouse on Western television and streaming platforms. Twenty Chinese companies showcased the best of their catalogs at one of the largest content trade shows in the Americas in Miami recently. See how was it was received. CGTN’s Nitza […]

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January 31, 2023

Is the end of the COVID emergency near?

  COVID-19 remains a global health emergency but is reaching an inflection point. That’s the World Health Organization’s latest coronavirus assessment. The WHO thinks it will be ready to declare that health emergency over by the end of year as the world moves to treat […]

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January 31, 2023

Cubans fired up for Jazz Plaza Festival

  The Cuban cities of Havana and Santiago de Cuba turned into Meccas of Jazz for a week as renowned musicians from across the island and abroad brought the best of their repertoires to the International Jazz Plaza Festival. The annual event is a highlight […]

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January 31, 2023

College students face food insecurity

  Food insecurity on college campuses has been called a silent epidemic. Estimates are that close to one-third of students attending U.S. colleges and universities lack consistent access to healthy food. Some steps are being taken to address the problem. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

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January 31, 2023

The next-generation of eco-materials

  Over the past few years, some of the biggest trends in tech have been AI, cryptocurrency and augmented reality. But there’s a new sector gaining traction that has more to do with building the physical world around us. CGTN’s Mark Niu takes us to […]

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January 31, 2023

Check out Venezuela’s flying restaurant

  After years of recession, some parts of the Venezuelan economy are witnessing a mini-boom with entrepreneurs seeing new opportunities. For example, in the capital Caracas, new restaurants are using some unusual marketing tactics. CGTN’s Stephen Gibbs reports.

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January 30, 2023

Nearly 40 mass shootings recorded in the U.S. in 2023

We’re still in the first month of 2023 and yet, there have been 39 mass shootings recorded in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The non-profit research database shows that there have been more than 600 mass shootings each year for the […]

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January 30, 2023

Meet the lucky restaurant born in the unluckiest of times

The Covid-19 pandemic created a turbulent economic climate that saw many U.S. businesses struggle to make ends meet, including those in the restaurant industry. So it must have come as a surprise to some in Washington D.C. to see the opening of a new Vietnamese […]

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January 30, 2023

Los Angeles hosts annual Golden Dragon Parade

The city of Los Angeles hosted its annual Golden Dragon Parade, which is hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The annual event, which is attended by Los Angeles’ large Asian-American community, celebrates the lunar new year. In honor of the year of the rabbit, […]

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Carnival celebration back in Brazil
January 29, 2023

Carnival celebration back in Brazil

Though the pandemic is not yet over, Carnival celebration marks a turning point for Rio de Janeiro. Most residents seem determined to dance their troubles away once again and enjoy life.

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Rio opens first center to help refugees
January 27, 2023

Rio opens first center to help refugees

The city of Rio de Janeiro has opened its first center to support vulnerable immigrants and refugees, providing refugees with all the legal assistance they needed to start a new life in the city.

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Florida home insurance market in crisis
January 27, 2023

Florida home insurance market in crisis

Florida’s home insurance market is in crisis. Nine insurance companies left the state and at least six others were declared insolvent over the past year. There are now fewer companies and higher premiums, and some of them are sky-high.

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January 27, 2023

What will the Year of the Rabbit bring for China’s economy?

  China’s economic prospects in 2023 look promising according to Anthony Chan, former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co., as the country reopens to the world. “Assuming the number of COVID infections during the new year is manageable,” 4.4% growth as the IMF projects […]

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Southwest Airlines reports $220M net loss in Q4 2022
January 26, 2023

Southwest Airlines reports $220M net loss in Q4 2022

Southwest Airlines reported a net loss of $220 million in the 4th quarter of last year, following that holiday stretch of chaotic travel disruptions. The company has admitted some fault in the travel chaos, and is cooperating with the government investigation.

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Inside Florida’s Hurricane Ian recovery
January 26, 2023

Inside Florida’s Hurricane Ian recovery

Hurricane Ian now ranks as the third costliest hurricane ever to hit the U.S. with damage estimated near $113 billion. The federal government has so far paid out more than $4.5 billion in disaster aid, but recovery remains slow. See more.

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January 25, 2023

Highlights from U.S. Senate hearing on Ticketmaster

  The U.S. Senate is looking into accusations there is a lack of competition within the ticketing industry which unfairly hurts customers.  Critics say one company in particular has an outsize role, allowing it to charge exorbitant fees and push out competition, leaving fans and […]

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January 25, 2023

Rabbits become popular pets in the U.S.

  The Chinese New Year of course marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit. Rabbits are interesting animals who’ve become very popular pets in recent years. Pets with plenty of quirks. 

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January 25, 2023

Peruvian president responds to protests

  Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is defending the country’s police force as protests and blockades continue to grip the country after more than six weeks of unrest which has claimed at least 55 lives.

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January 23, 2023

Police seek motive behind Monterey Park mass shooting

  The motive for a weekend mass shooting in California that ended with at least ten people dead and another ten injured remains unclear. Police say a 72-year-old man committed the act, before fatally turning the gun on himself a day later. 

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January 23, 2023

Cuba welcomes Chinese New Year

  Havana’s Chinatown and its Chinese community are welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit with cultural celebrations this weekend. The festivities are part of the close relationship between the two countries.

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January 23, 2023

Border wall made of shipping containers in Texas

  With the migration crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico reaching new extremes in 2022, with record numbers of undocumented crossings stopped by immigration authorities, the politics around the issue are leading to new infrastructure, almost all of which makes migration more dangerous for […]

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January 23, 2023

Aftermath of Jan. 8 Brasilia storming

  Two weeks after the attack on Brazil’s key government buildings in Brasilia, the atmosphere in the country has quieted down. But it’s an uneasy calm, as there’s great pressure on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to respond to the attack and hold organizers […]

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January 23, 2023

Peruvian police raid university in Lima

  Peruvian police raided a university in Lima on Saturday as the political crisis across the country shows no end. According to the Associated Press, the university said the raid took place after protesters “assaulted” security personnel.  More than 50 have died over the past […]

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First U.S. COVID-19 case reported three years ago
January 22, 2023

First U.S. COVID-19 case reported three years ago

Three long years ago, the U.S. CDC announced the first confirmed case of what would soon be called COVID-19. Three years on, more than a million people in the U.S. have died from the virus, and the pandemic is far from over.

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Lion dance troupe celebrates Chinese New Year in California
January 22, 2023

Lion dance troupe celebrates Chinese New Year in California

With the Chinese New Year holiday season upon us, scenes of Chinese culture are popping up across the United States, especially in the state of California. It’s home to some highly skilled lion dance troupes that are entertaining new audiences. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

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