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Mobilizing and helping victims of long COVID in the U.S.

September 12, 2022

Colombia and Venezuela hope to improve diplomatic ties

Will relations between Colombia and Venezuela improve? That’s what newly elected President Gustavo Petro is hoping for.

September 12, 2022

Dignitaries, diplomats prepare for UN General Assembly

The 77th UN General Assembly officially opens on Tuesday.

September 12, 2022

Controversial Trump-era policy exacerbates U.S.-China tensions in academia

U.S.-China tensions may be bleeding into the academic sector, and specifically scientific collaboration, as Chinese American scientists feel the ugly legacy of the Trump-era China tensions.

September 12, 2022

Yellowstone rebuilds after devastating summer floods

Heavy flooding in June washed out several key roads at Yellowstone National Park, severely limiting access to the northern end of the federal land.

September 12, 2022

Atlantic coast experiencing quiet hurricane season

These weather extremes are clear breaks from what’s historically ‘normal’ for these areas. ‘Normal’ for this time of the year in the Atlantic is tropical formations, but this year, it’s been eerily quiet.

September 11, 2022

U.S. marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

On Sunday, ceremonies marking the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks were held across theU.S. These anniversaries evoke painful memories, but they can also offer an opportunity to mourn, to heal and to pay tribute to mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters.

September 11, 2022

NYC considers making temporary street-side dining permanent

As NYC recovers from the pandemic, outdoor dining at restaurants is becoming more contentious. Some sidewalk set ups were credited with keeping the restaurant industry alive during the worst days of the pandemic. But some residents say noisy nightlife is ruining their communities.

September 11, 2022

55th anniversary of Cohiba cigar creation

This week, Cuba celebrated the 55th anniversary of Cohiba cigars, one of the 27 premium brands in Havana with a festival. Find out more.

September 10, 2022

The costs of America’s war on terror

What are the costs of the war on terror to American taxpayers?

September 10, 2022

Native groups meet to defend Amazon from climate change

Indigenous leaders from nine Amazon countries gathered in Lima this week.
They made proposals to combat climate change by saving the world’s largest tropical rainforest from the brink of destruction.

September 10, 2022

D.C. outreach programs focuses on violence prevention

Washington, D.C. has launched outreach programs to help children heal after gun-crime trauma. Find out more.

September 10, 2022

The legacy of American tennis player Frances Tiafoe

At the U.S. Open in New York, 24-year-old American tennis player, Frances Tiafoe has drawn attention for his play on the court, and his unlikely personal journey. See the latest.

September 9, 2022

E-commerce giant Pinduoduo competes for American business

E-commerce giant Pinduoduo competes for American businessThere’s now a new e-Commerce site competing for American business with the likes of Amazon. It’s the site Temu, which is owned by the successful Chinese company Pinduoduo. But as Mark Niu reports, it’s still the early days for […]

September 9, 2022

Iowa’s Farm Progress Show

America’s largest agricultural event that took place this year in the U.S. state of Iowa.Agricultural manufacturers have been severely impacted by supply chain issues. And although companies are optimistic things will eventually get better, there are other pressures on the market. CGTN’s Dan Williams shared […]

September 9, 2022

El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment one year in

It’s been one year since El Salvador become the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, with the country’s president Nayib Bukele placing his full faith in the volatile cryptocurrency. Twelve months along, however, that faith is hard to come by […]

September 9, 2022

Homegrown coffee for Venezuela’s slums

A sustainable project is aiming to once again grow Venezuelan coffee in the country’s capital, and in doing so change the face of one of its largest slums. The community is joining forces to grow a special variety of Venezuelan coffee beans, bringing to the […]

September 9, 2022

Brazil’s least sustainable city

This summer Brazil became the first country in the world to publish a ranking of its cities based on UN goals for sustainable development. Many cities showed significant progress toward reaching those goals, while others are still clearly struggling. Dead last on the list of […]

September 9, 2022

Sustainable development in Brazilian cities

Brazil is showing the world it takes ‘sustainability’ seriously… This summer, a research institute there released an index ranking more than five thousand Brazilian cities according to their success in reaching United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It’s the first of any country to do so. […]

September 9, 2022

World leaders pay tribute to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. During her 70-year reign she met hundreds of world leaders, many of whom have been sharing the fond memories of their meetings. Nick Harper brought this report.

September 8, 2022

Seven victims following Memphis shooting spree

A man in the U.S. state of Tennessee faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly going on a shooting spree across the city of Memphis Wednesday. Four people were killed and three injured. The attacks come just days after the high-profile killing of a Memphis […]

September 8, 2022

Arizona water cutbacks

Another round of water cuts is coming to the U.S. Southwest, already forced to cut usage amid a 20+ year megadrought. Arizona will see the largest cuts, and as a state with a heavy interest in agriculture, farmers’ livelihoods are at stake as they […]

September 8, 2022

Apple’s latest products and features

In the increasingly competitive smartphone market, Apple has unveiled its latest iPhones and other devices. Will they stand out from the competition? CGTN’S Mark Niu has the details from the big event.

September 8, 2022

Brazil’s Independence Day

For weeks, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been calling on his supporters to take to the streets on September 7, Brazil’s Independence Day. This year, the holiday coincides with the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence from Portugal, a meaningful date for Latin America’s […]

September 8, 2022

U.S. extreme weather

Extreme weather conditions have been observed across the United States in recent days. Heavy rains have led to flooding in multiple states in the east, and south, while extreme heat waves have affected 50 million residents in six western states. Record temperatures and dry […]

September 8, 2022

Public school enrollment drops in many big U.S. cities

As U.S. students head back to class, some school districts are finding far fewer students returning than they’d hoped for. Declining enrollment is hitting public school across the country while also leading to budget cuts.

September 7, 2022

Jackson water crisis reveals aging infrastructure issue in US

Aging infrastructure is challenging communities across the United States and the problems are made worse by climate change. The Biden administration and Congress have committed a trillion dollars toward U.S. infrastructure investment, but will it be enough? CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports. For more, check out […]

September 7, 2022

Canadian police expand search for last stabbing spree suspect

A manhunt in Canada is expanding — following Sunday’s deadly knife attacks in the western province of Saskatchewan. Ten people were killed in the stabbing spree across an Indigenous community and nearby village. Another 18 were injured. One suspect is dead… while the other remains […]

September 7, 2022

Grassroots organization strives to end gun violence in Chicago

Last year was the deadliest for the U.S. city of Chicago in a quarter of a century. But one group, Chicago Cred, is working towards changing that at a grassroots level. As CGTN’s Dan Williams now reports. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN […]

September 7, 2022

Mexico’s Maya Train

CGTN presents a 3-part series examining the costs and possible benefits of one of Latin America’s largest infrastructure projects– Mexico’s Maya Train. Mexico’s Maya Train project to create big economic boost Construction continues on one of Latin America’s largest rail systems—called the Maya Train. The Mexican […]

September 6, 2022

Students in Uvalde return to classes for new school year

On Tuesday, students in Uvalde, Texas returned to the classroom for the first time since the May 24th school shooting that left 21 people dead.

September 6, 2022

Cuba looks to boost tourism with Chinese visitors

This year, Cuba and China signed an agreement to boost tourism between the two countries.

September 6, 2022

Drone soccer picks up popularity with students, academics

A sport called drone soccer is starting to catch on in certain parts of the world.

September 6, 2022

Chileans reject proposed new constitution

Chile voted with an emphatic ‘no’ to a new constitution which was backed by the country’s new president Gabriel Boric.

September 5, 2022

Rivers in Brazil’s Amazon region facing environmental challenges

The major rivers of the Amazon region are essential to maintaining the complex ecosystem of the forest. But some of the big rivers themselves are facing environmental challenges.

September 5, 2022

Chicago gun violence

CGTN presents a new series looking at the issue of gun violence in Chicago. Preventing gun violence in Chicago The year 2021 was the deadliest for the U.S. city of Chicago in 25 years with nearly 800 homicides recorded. Here’s what you need to know […]

September 5, 2022

Mill Fire tears through Northern California town

A wildfire in California continues to spread, destroying at least one hundred homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The blaze, which started on Friday at a lumber mill, has torn through neighborhoods in Northern California, near the Oregon border.

September 5, 2022

Venezuela’s vinyl comeback

Over the last decade, the vinyl record industry has made a huge comeback across the globe. And Latin America is no exception. In Venezuela in particular the revival of vinyl sales is keeping a tradition alive and helping young music lovers to enjoy old tunes […]

September 4, 2022

Over 15 million Chileans vote on proposed constitution

Over 15 million Chileans voted on Sunday to approve or reject a new constitution. The proposed constitution focuses more on social rights and the environment. See the latest.

September 4, 2022

California meat processing plant finding success by sourcing local

Inflation has caused the U.S. meat prices to skyrocket. Processing plants are looking for ways to stay competitive. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansen spoke to one California company that is looking for solutions close to home.

September 3, 2022

Alternatives to Venezuela’s troubled public school system

Alternative educational centers are becoming more common in Venezuela during the COVID pandemic. Some of the kitchens and living rooms are now serving as classrooms in the country. Find out more.

September 3, 2022

Ohio police release video of officer fatality shooting a Black man in bed

An unarmed Black man was shot and killed while in bed by a police officer, body camera video shows. The video has been released by the Columbus Police Department.

September 2, 2022

The latest on COVID-19 in the U.S.

Most COVID-19 restrictions in the United States have been lifted. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been declining in recent weeks and new vaccine boosters will soon be available. But the pandemic isn’t over and public health officials warn that new challenges may emerge at […]

September 2, 2022

Mexico’s president state of the union speech

Mexico’s president gave his country’s traditional annual ‘informe de gobierno’ on Thursday, his country’s equivalent of the state of the union speech. And while he was optimistic about his country’s progress, there was a lot left unsaid, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

September 2, 2022

Four-day school weeks

As students head back to school, districts across the U.S. are facing a daunting task: finding enough teachers to adequately staff their classrooms. Government data show that nearly 300,000 public school educators and other staff have quit since January 2020, many worn down by the COVID-pandemic, low pay, and […]

September 2, 2022

Flying Tigers

September 2nd marks 77 years since the end of World War II. And a special part of the history is being remembered in Las Vegas among both Americans and Chinese. Mark Niu takes us to that ceremony honoring the Flying Tigers.

September 2, 2022

Farm Progress: Pulse of Farmers

Farmers from across the United States have been gathering in Iowa for America’s largest agricultural event, the Farm Progress Show. And after years of turbulence in the industry, it would appear there is a much greater sense of optimism among many of the attendees. CGTN’s […]

September 2, 2022

Times Square declared a gun free zone

Carrying a gun is now illegal in one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. Times Square is one of many places, including parks, churches, and theaters, that will be off limits for guns under a new state law. It was passed in […]

September 1, 2022

See how the meaning of “woke” has evolved in American culture

Language has become another front in the U.S. culture wars, especially as the word ‘woke’ divides the left and right. Find out more.

September 1, 2022

Rugby program gives prisoners a second chance in Venezuela

See how a rugby program is helping prisoners to find a second chance in Venezuela.

September 1, 2022

Over 100,000 people have gone missing in Mexico since 2007

The Mexican government estimates that since around 2007, more than 100,000 people have gone missing. This week, the UN top human rights official sent a special message to Mexico’s government, urging it to bring cases of forced disappearances to light.

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