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FDA to consider whether COVID booster shots are needed

September 16, 2021

Apple unveils new products

Apple has unveiled its latest bevy of products, including four new iPhones, Apple Watch and iPads, at this year’s annual launch. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

September 16, 2021

Misinformation to blame for most remaining vaccine hesitancy

A new report finds that just a dozen people are responsible for the majority of the COVID-19 misinformation on social media. Some are profiting from selling alternative treatments to COVID-19 – none of which have been scientifically proven to work. Karina Huber reports.

September 16, 2021

Groups help Asian-Americans stand up to racism

Hate crimes and harassment, particularly targeting Asian Americans, are on the rise in the United States. So are movements to help harassment victims – including Bystander Intervention training. Caroline Malone reports.

September 16, 2021

Latest census data reveal the state of poverty in the U.S.

Poverty levels reached 11.4 percent in 2020, the first increase in 5 years. But see how it could have been much worse without stimulus programs and unemployment aid.

September 15, 2021

Reparations for slavery in Louisiana exposes the racist past

Plantations in Louisiana are trying to navigate the issue of reparations, the idea of compensating ancestors of enslaved people. Find out more.

September 15, 2021

California governor wins recall election

With more than 60% of the votes tallied, the governor of California has survived an attempt to remove him from office early. The recall election was expected to cost the state about $276 million. See the latest.

September 14, 2021

Canada’s “Residential schools” for Indigenous peoples

Starting in the 1880s, the Canadian government created a network of boarding schools for Indigenous children forcibly separated from their parents. Many never returned.

September 14, 2021

New York City schools reopen

The United States’ largest public school system has returned to full in-person learning.

September 14, 2021

What to expect from Biden at UNGA

While the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to keep attendance numbers down at this year’s United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Joe Biden is among leaders planning to be there in person.

September 14, 2021

The 2021 Met Gala

Dubbed the Oscars of the East, an invitation to the Met Gala in New York City is on the wish list of many fashionistas.

September 13, 2021

Apple and Epic Games both took wins and losses

On Friday, a judge reached a verdict on the case of multi-trillion dollar technology company, Apple, facing off against multi-billion dollar game Fortnite – owned by Epic Games. But the ruling did not deliver a clear cut victor as both sides took wins and […]

September 13, 2021

Largest school district in the U.S. fully reopens

The largest school district in the United States is back to in-person learning. That’s despite some concerned parents urging New York City’s Education Department to expand remote learning options. City officials maintain that schools will be safe.

September 13, 2021

New York City enforces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for indoor dining

New York was the first city in the United States to require proof of vaccination to access indoor dining, bars, gyms, museums and other entertainment venues. Other cities soon followed suit. As of this week, the new mandate is being enforced in New York […]

September 13, 2021

UN General Assembly opens on Tuesday

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly officially opens in New York on Tuesday. It kicks off nearly three weeks of meetings and conferences, including the high-level General Debate, attracting political leaders from across the world. This year COVID-19, climate change and recent […]

September 13, 2021

Brazil: Protesters call for impeachment of president

Protesters took to the streets in Brazil on Sunday calling for the impeachment of the country’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Demonstrators say they’re tired of a polarized nation, mismanagement and corruption. General elections won’t be held until late next year.

September 13, 2021

Colombia: Coastal town faces influx of migrants hoping to get to U.S.

Colombia continues to be at the center of what experts call a migratory crisis. The number of migrants in a beach town continues to rise as more people arrive to make their way to the United States.

September 13, 2021

Mexico overwhelmed with border crossings

Mexico is confronting an increasingly complex immigration crisis. It’s coming from both its borders. Migrants from around the world are entering from the south. And the United States is deporting scores of migrants from the north.

September 10, 2021

See how technology has changed since 9/11

It’s been 20 years since the 9/11. Despite an estimated 46 billion connected devices worldwide, but some experts believe today’s technology leaves us more susceptible to terrorism.

September 10, 2021

Many American University of Afghanistan students were left behind

President Biden said more than 120,000 people were safely evacuated from Afghanistan by the end of August. Others made it out this week to Qatar. But many students from the American University of Afghanistan remain. It’s unclear what the future holds, especially for the women of Afghanistan.

September 10, 2021

20 years after 9/11: UNSC calls for unity

The U.S. set to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. As the attacks unfolded, the world looked on in horror and sympathy. Even traditional adversaries sent condolences. A sense of unity was felt deeply at the United Nations Headquarters, and the international community sprung into action. But, as CGTN’s Nathan King reports, that sense of collective grief and purpose to combat terrorism was short-lived.

September 10, 2021

The Pentagon 9/11 memorial visitor center will open in 2025

The Pentagon was one of three crash sites on 9/11. But there is no museum surrounding the events at the Pentagon. Several victim family members have taken up the cause and soon this site will have its own learning center like the New York and Shanksville. Find out more.

September 9, 2021

Millions in the U.S. converted to Islam after 9/11, meet one of them

In the years following the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States, millions of Americans converted to Islam. We sat down with Cynthia Cox Ubaldo, an activist in Ohio about her experience converting to Islam.

September 9, 2021

Mexico recovers from major earthquake

Mexico is still recovering from the shock of a major earthquake that struck the southern coast Tuesday night and was felt strongly in Mexico City. No serious damage was done to the capital, but closer to the epicenter, by the town of Acapulco, lives have […]

September 9, 2021

The Gist: The legacy of the September 11 terror attack

September 11th marked the deadliest terror attack on American soil. And the response was massive, with wars waged in a new era of U.S. foreign policy. But it’s also the cascading effects that have changed the way people live. CGTN’s Gerald Tan reports.

September 9, 2021

Daughter recounts loss, honors father who died on 9/11

Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among them, three teachers and three students from Washington, DC public schools. The daughter of one of those teachers is sharing memories of her father and the impact that terrible day has had […]

September 9, 2021

9/11 survivor reflects on 20 years after terror attack

Lt. Col. Phil Beaver, an Army operations research analyst, was at his desk in the “C” ring of the Pentagon when the fuselage of American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into his second-floor office. A fireball erupted on the floor below him, killing many people instantly. […]

September 9, 2021

Arab and Muslim Americans reflect on backlash two decades after 9/11 attacks

Just across the river from Ground Zero is Atlantic Avenue here a lovely street, with a lot of Arab American businesses and one of the untold stories in the wake of 9/11 was the persecution many of them suffered- graffiti, taunts, even some destruction of […]

September 9, 2021

How NYC’s financial district changed 20 years after terror attack

In the twenty years since 9/11, the skyline and much of the infrastructure of the city of New York have changed, and in some cases, beyond all recognition. From Midtown to Downtown the city is different now than it was before the attacks. CGTN’s John […]

September 8, 2021

From invasion to aftermath: America’s longest war

In a matter of days, the United States will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the worst terror attack on American soil. It was this assault that led to the country’s longest war. Take a look back on why the U.S. got involved in Afghanistan […]

September 8, 2021

Hawaii reinstates restrictions as Delta variant arrives

The island state of Hawaii began a gradual reopening this spring. But now it’s imposed new restrictions following a surge of the Delta coronavirus variant. Several of its hospitals set up field hospitals after they began to run out of beds in their Intensive […]

September 8, 2021

Delta variant postpones plans to return to work in U.S.

It’s been almost 18 months since the coronavirus pandemic forced many people to shift to remote work. With vaccinations rising and infection rates dropping in the U.S. this spring, hopes were mounting that a return to the office was imminent this September. But then, the […]

September 8, 2021

Venezuela’s informal economy grows

Venezuela’s informal economy is growing. A deep economic crisis in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of many stores and a dramatic rise in unemployment. The country is pivoting away from brick and mortar retail, towards informal, unregulated commerce.

September 8, 2021

Global leaders cautious as Taliban unveil new government

China on Wednesday said it was ready to maintain communication with the new Taliban government announced in Afghanistan, as Western countries coordinated their response. The new Kabul administration was formed following the U.S withdrawal 20 years after it invaded to topple the previous Taliban […]

September 8, 2021

CGTN reporter remembers the attack on the World Trade Center

The Taliban 20 years ago harbored Osama bin Laden. He master-minded the worst-ever terror attack from Afghanistan – using planes as missiles that struck three targets in the United States. It changed the landscape in New York, at the Pentagon, and in a field […]

September 8, 2021

Brazilians talk about Independence Day protests

The large Independence Day turnout for pro-government demonstrations is an important display of force for Jair Bolsonaro at a moment when the president is facing record low popularity ratings and growing political isolation. The opposition also called for protests against Bolsonaro on this Independence Day but their turnout was smaller. […]

September 7, 2021

Searching for oxygen in Mexico City

Mexico City officials say the number of hospitalizations during a third wave of the coronavirus is starting to decrease. That’s partly because life-saving oxygen is more readily available.

September 7, 2021

Bitcoin becomes legal currency in El Salvador

El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender.

September 7, 2021

Fleeing Afghanistan after Kabul’s fall

On August 15th Dr. Wais Aria was in Kabul, attending a meeting at an NGO he founded. By sundown the Afghan capital fell to the Taliban, and Dr. Aria had begun a difficult journey to get his family out of the country.

September 7, 2021

Afghan Americans remember 9/11

As the 20th anniversary of 9-11 approaches, Afghan Americans are reflecting on what’s happened over the past two decades, especially as Afghanistan goes through turbulent changes.

September 6, 2021

Venezuela government and opposition resume talks in Mexico

After four failed attempts at negotiations, officials from the Venezuelan government and opposition met over the weekend in Mexico City aimed at resolving the country’s long-standing political crisis have yielded “partial agreements.” See the latest.

September 6, 2021

Afghans in Brazil seek to save family members

There are not many Afghan refugees in Brazil, about 100 in total. How’s their life in Brazil? CGTN spoke to Riahana Ibrahimi, who came to the country six years ago. Find out more.

September 3, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court leaves strict Texas abortion ban in place

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down an emergency request to block the law on Wednesday that banned most abortions. U.S. President Biden has come out strongly against the Supreme Court’s decision. See the latest.

September 3, 2021

Farmers turn to technology to tackle labor shortage in the U.S.

A key issue for farmers all over the world, has been labor shortages, and they say it’s getting worse. Many major agricultural manufacturers are making moves into the autonomous market. Find out more.

September 3, 2021

Latest drug treatments and clinical trials to fight COVID-19

From vaccines to treatments, as health experts acknowledge that managing the virus will require a multi-pronged approach. See the latest research on COVID-19 treatments.

September 3, 2021

Colombia launches digital COVID-19 vaccine cards

In South America – cases and deaths are falling in Colombia. But the World Health Organization is warning the Mu variant could reverse that trend. Especially since only about a-third of the population is vaccinated. As health officials try to speed-up that effort, the government is offering a digital vaccination card.

September 3, 2021

Colorado teens encourage hesitant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Kate Seneshen and Lily Lemme are two local Colorado teens who recently started a nonprofit organization called Colorado Teens for Vaccines whose mission is to get more COVID-19 shots into teenagers’ arms. Find out more.

September 3, 2021

Parts of Latin America struggle to obtain COVID vaccines

As more nations push for COVID-19 booster shots, even more are struggling to secure doses. Less than 20% of Latin America is fully vaccinated. Many younger Venezuelans are still waiting for their first shot.

September 2, 2021

Ecuador president Lasso’s approval high thanks to vaccine campaign

Marking 100 days in office this week, Ecuador’s new president Guillermo Lasso has one of the highest approval ratings of any leader in Latin America. Key to his popularity has been a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Dan Collyns reports.

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