World Today

August 26, 2023

Lahaina finds strength through indigenous culture

The devastation on Hawaii, following the wildfire that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina, will impact the area for years to come.  But as the town begins its healing process, the community is finding strength through the island’s indigenous traditions, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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August 26, 2023

Humpback whales make a comeback in Brazil

After nearly being hunted to extinction for their oil, blubber, and fins, humpback whales are back off Brazil’s coast.  Their recovery is the result of legal protection and conservation efforts, which combined may serve as an example of how to heal the oceans.  CGTN’s Lucrecia […]

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August 24, 2023

Cuba’s economic downturn

Cuba’s economy is struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. With skyrocketing inflation and a depreciating currency, many are struggling to get by.

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August 24, 2023

Activists oppose Fukushima nuclear water release

Japan has started releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Regional nations have criticized the choice. It’s also angered environmentalists worldwide, including a group of activists in California.

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August 24, 2023

Wildfires impact Maui’s economy

While the search for victims continues after the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui, other parts of the island are feeling the fallout. With tourists gone, shops and restaurants are seeing a significant drop in business.

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Miami’s population on the decline
August 22, 2023

Miami’s population on the decline

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami-Dade County had a net decrease of almost 30,000 people from 2020 to 2022. Most of them stayed in the state, moving to northern counties.

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August 20, 2023

Challenges are marring the semiconductor boom in the U.S.

While rebooting the U.S. semiconductor industry is a top priority, the U.S. needs foreign help to do that.  The Taiwanese company TSMC makes over 90 percent of the world’s most sophisticated chips, the kind that provide speed and muscle for AI.  TSMC says it plans to invest around $40 billion […]

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August 20, 2023

Why Biden’s new executive order may cause supply chain disruptions

The semi-conductor industry has gone through up and down cycles with the coronavirus pandemic hitting supply chains and increasing demand.   It’s also become enveloped in the U.S.-China trade war.   And the latest Biden Administration move indicates that’s unlikely to change.    CGTN’s Mark Niu reports. 

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August 20, 2023

Brazil: The only country outside Russia to house the Bolshoi Ballet

Russia’s famed Bolshoi Theater lends its name to only one ballet school abroad.  It’s an institution in Joinville, Brazil, a city of about 600,000 people in the southern state of Santa Catarina.  Our correspondent Paulo Cabral traveled there to talk to students and teachers and see their work.

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August 18, 2023

Trump’s Georgia indictment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and 18 other defenders indicted this week in Georgia, have one week to turn themselves in to authorities. They’re accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. CGTN’s Sean Callebs explains what this trial could be like.

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August 18, 2023

Using AI to help fight wildfires

The deadly wildfire in Hawaii has raised questions about detecting fires and alerting people in a timely manner. A new pilot program in California is using AI to try and help. The program aims to identify wildfires and reduce emergency response times.

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August 18, 2023

U.S.-Mexico trade tensions

The U.S. has escalated a trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn, imports of which Mexico banned in June over health concerns. What does this mean for diplomatic relations in the region?

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August 18, 2023

Training Colombia’s military dogs

Meet the dogs behind some of Colombia’s toughest military operations. CGTN’s Michelle Begue visited the Colombian military school where these dogs are trained to see how these dogs are prepared for the field.

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August 17, 2023

Canada’s Northwest Territories ravaged by wildfires

Authorities in Yellowknife have warned residents those who stay beyond Friday do so at their own risk. Canada’s Northwest Territories declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after wildfires ravaged several areas near the territorial capital of Yellowknife. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest.

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August 17, 2023

Retired dancer makes ballet affordable in Peru

Ballet is not accessible to everyone in Peru. However, in the Peruvian capital, Lima, one retired dancer has set out to change that. She has made it her goal to bring the revered art form to girls from families who could not afford the classes […]

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August 17, 2023

Large numbers of Chinese tourists heading back to Mexico

Chinese tourism to Mexico is expected to increase dramatically after China added Mexico back to the list of Latin American countries open to group tours following the Covid-19 pandemic.Mexican officials say a massive influx of Chinese visitors to Mexico is a plus for the country but also […]

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August 16, 2023

Huawei invests in Latin American startups

Although many might associate the tech industry with company giants like Google and Apple, most startups fail. But one program, led by a Chinese tech giant, aims to improve the odds of startup success in Latin America.

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August 16, 2023

Donald Trump’s Georgia indictment

As former U.S. President Donald Trump faces his fourth criminal indictment, CGTN White House correspondent Nathan King share what’s next in the trial. Trump and his 18 co-defendant have all been issued arrest warrants. They are accused of interfering in the 2020 presidential election.

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August 8, 2023

Extreme weather wreaks havoc on U.S.

Across the U.S. extreme weather is putting lives at risk, as a brutal summer of heat, storms, floods and fires continue to plague the country. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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