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September 9, 2024

Brazil’s used EV surge reshapes auto market

  As electric vehicles gain traction globally, a parallel market is booming: used EVs.This trend is evident in Brazil, where Chinese brands are becoming more of a common sight on the streets. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral looked into the pros and cons of the growing second-hand EV […]

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September 7, 2024

Brazil releases preliminary report on Voepass plane crash

Cockpit recordings indicate that there was an issue with ice buildup on the Voepass flight that crashed and killed all 62 people on board last month in Brazil, according to an initial investigation performed by the Brazilian Air Force agency tasked with investigating aviation incidents, […]

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September 7, 2024

Hottest summer on record

It’s now official. The summer of 2024 marked the hottest on record, with average global temperatures in June, July and August reaching their highest in recorded history. The data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service also shows 2024 on track to become the hottest […]

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September 7, 2024

Full Frame: Gangs of Haiti

The History Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. High unemployment rates, poverty, and lack of opportunities drive many young people towards gangs as a means of survival. Mike speaks to Robert Fatton, professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of […]

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September 7, 2024

Brazilian rideshare driver benefits from switching to EV

In Brazil, Chinese auto giant BYD has already taken a huge market share of electric vehicles even before it rolls out the first models from its Salvador, Bahia plant later this year. In Rio de Janeiro, CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has the story of one happy […]

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September 6, 2024

Oropouche virus growing in Cuba

Cuba has registered over 500 cases of Oropouche fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and midges, which is affecting several Latin American and Caribbean countries. Luis Chirino reports from Havana, Cuba.

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September 6, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State visits Haiti

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says America is committed to supporting Haiti and its interim government. Blinken visited the Caribbean nation on Thursday, September 5, and held talks with key officials, including the head of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince, […]

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September 6, 2024

Trade talks continue between EU and South America

Another round of trade talks between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is taking place in Brazil. While no breakthroughs are expected, it could pave the way for both sides to make progress toward a treaty. Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.

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September 6, 2024

Chinese automaker BYD big in Brazil market

In Brazil, Chinese auto giant BYD has already taken a huge market share of electric vehicles even before it rolls out the first models from its Salvador, Bahia plant later this year. In Rio de Janeiro, Lucrecia Franco has the story of one happy app-driver […]

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September 5, 2024

Renewable energy shines at Mexico City’s Intersolar Expo

Latin America is a leading global region when it comes to renewable energy. Sixty percent of the region’s power comes from renewable sources, and solar power plays an important part. Solar technology is currently on display as an exhibition in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]

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September 5, 2024

Four killed in Georgia high school shooting

Two teachers and two students are dead and nine wounded in the latest school shooting in the United States. The 14-year-old alleged gunman was in police custody after the incident at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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September 5, 2024

Extreme heat in Southern California

A broiling heat wave is once again blanketing Southern California. The National Weather Service predicts the region could experience dangerous temperatures. It comes as a series of landslides in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes triggered the declaration of a state of emergency, while […]

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September 5, 2024

Robotaxis a growing presence in U.S. cities

At least half of U.S. states have autonomous delivery robots supplying customers with products. Self-driving robotaxis are also expanding to major cities and picking up passengers in San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin. Industry experts acknowledge these vehicles make mistakes, as CGTN’s Mark Niu explains, they’re […]

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September 4, 2024

Georgia State Elections board approves controversial rules

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is defending his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite pleading ‘not guilty’ in two criminal cases in which he faces charges of election interference, the former president said in an interview last weekend that he had, quote […]

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August 31, 2024

How tariffs will impact EV manufacturers and consumers

  Trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. and other Western nations on Chinese electric vehicles this year have caused industry turbulence in markets around the world. For a vital green industry, it’s a move that may have far-reaching impacts, especially on consumers. But as CGTN’s […]

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August 31, 2024

The fight for abortion access in the U.S.

  Abortion access in the U.S. changed dramatically in 2022 when the Supreme Court eliminated the right to an abortion and instead allowed each state to set its own abortion laws. Access to the procedure is now a key issue in the U.S. presidential election. […]

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August 28, 2024

Hot weather covers U.S. Midwest

The U.S. Midwest is experiencing a sweltering heatwave with some 55 million people placed under hot weather alerts. A late season high pressure system has left cities such as Chicago experiencing extreme conditions. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

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August 25, 2024

Boeing Starliner crew to remain on ISS until February 2025

  NASA announced Saturday, August 24, that two astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station won’t be back on Earth until next February. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft that transported Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore experienced a series of technical problems, prohibiting their […]

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August 24, 2024

U.S. prepares for respiratory virus season

  Health officials in the U.S. are urging Americans to roll up their sleeves and get the latest vaccinations against COVID-19, along with jabs to protect against common flu and RSV.  CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports, the guidance comes with the approach of fall and […]

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August 24, 2024

The world is on alert over mpox

  More than 500 people have reportedly died in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year as a result of the mpox outbreak. The World Health Organization has declared it a global public health emergency. Officials say the risk to the United States appears to […]

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