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

December 15, 2022

Colombian tourism with a Chinese twist

The trip from China to South America is a long one, but Colombia hopes to draw Chinese tourists back after easing travel restrictions earlier this year.

December 15, 2022

Chinese ice sculptors build Christmas display

A big December storm has covered several U.S. states in a sheet of snow and ice. Meanwhile, ice has also piled up indoors at one Colorado venue. It’s part of an extravagant Christmas display. In fact, for some ice sculptors from China, this is their specialty.

December 15, 2022

Chinese company helps build Mexico’s Maya Train

Mexico’s Maya Train, scheduled for unveiling in late 2023, is one of the most ambitious large-scale infrastructure projects in the Americas.

December 15, 2022

Are wildfires contributing to climate change?

The U.S. State of California has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change; however, it continues to battle increasingly devastating wildfires year in, year out.

December 14, 2022

See how vote by mail has led to record voter turnout

See how voting has changed looking at data from the 2022 midterm election.

December 14, 2022

Economic struggles during the holiday season

When it comes to holiday hiring this season there are two sides to the story: workers hankering for extra income and employers fearful of a ho-hum holiday.

December 14, 2022

New government in Peru faces continued unrest

Peru’s new Government declares a 30-day national emergency amid continuing protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo. The death toll from growing protests against the new government of Dina Boluarte has risen to at least seven. Dan Collyns reports.

December 14, 2022

China’s presence on full display inside COP15 pavilion

From the Presidency of COP15 to the halls of the conference China’s presence is on full display at this year’s event. Take a look.

December 14, 2022

Businesses look to incorporate biodiversity preservation into strategies

Business is often seen as being at odds with preserving biodiversity, but Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature and Biodiversity at the World Economic Forum says businesses must embrace biodiversity to thrive.

December 14, 2022

Global Action Initiative 2022

Global Action Initiative, now in its third year is dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing issues through mutual understanding, showcasing positive outcomes, and offering possible solutions to help all people achieve sustainable global change.

December 13, 2022

COP15 focuses on protecting wildlife

At this year’s COP15, negotiators committed to protecting the future of wildlife. Find out more.

December 13, 2022

Peru’s impeached president asks for political asylum in Mexico

After the impeachment and arrest of Peru President Pedro Castillo, Mexico is considering granting him political asylum. See the latest.

December 13, 2022

GMO corn debate between Mexico and the U.S.

Mexico plans to ban U.S. imports of genetically modified maize starting in 2024. However, while the idea of a return to all-natural corn is welcome by local food supplier, Mexico’s own agricultural sector will need a boost to balance the deficit.

December 13, 2022

Rising sea levels destroy a local fishing village in Mexico

The rising sea in Mexico’s Gulf coast is destroying this fishing village called El Bosque. Find out more.

December 13, 2022

Venezuelan bakery helps people with free bread

See how a traditional bakery is helping people in Caracas with free bread.

December 13, 2022

Santa shortage in the U.S.

The U.S. is facing a shortage of holiday Santas. Find out more.

December 12, 2022

COP15: Challenges to secure a ‘Paris’-style agreement for nature

Delegates from around 200 countries were continuing their discussions on Thursday to find a new deal on protecting biodiversity after a stark warning from the head of the United Nations. The COP15 conference in Canada, led by China, is trying to forge a deal […]

December 12, 2022

Colorado’s Sand Creek Massacre National Historic site expanded

It’s known as the Sand Creek Massacre. 158 years ago, 230 Native Americans were killed by U.S. troops in the U.S. state of Colorado. Now the National Historic site where the tragedy took place has been expanded.

December 12, 2022

Holiday hiring in the U.S. amid high inflation

When it comes to holiday hiring this season there are two sides to the story, workers hankering for extra income and employers fearful of a ho-hum holiday.

December 12, 2022

The International Havana Film Festival returns in full

Cubans are going to movie theaters this week in large numbers to enjoy a large sampling of films at the International Havana Film Festival. The event returns in full after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Short and full-length feature films, documentaries, poster exhibits and theoretical […]

December 12, 2022

COP15: Delegates working to slow biodiversity crisis

At the UN Biodiversity Convention, COP15, in Montreal, delegates are under pressure to draft a global agreement to slow the loss of the Earth’s biodiversity. By some estimates, around a million animal and plant species could disappear, many within decades.

December 12, 2022

Chinese automaker Chirey eyes business growth in Mexico

China is playing an increasingly larger role in the global auto market, and as a result, unfamiliar brands are becoming more common in many countries. In Mexico, automaker Chirey, one of Asia’s largest vehicle manufacturers, is having success.

December 12, 2022

Spartan Kids Championship sees massive participation from China’s youth

The 2022 Spartan Kids World Championship was held in Sebring, Florida on December 10th, as more than 300 participants from over ten countries and region participated in this challenging competition. Among the athletes was the Chinese girl Wang Zijin, who was able to push through […]

December 12, 2022

Brazilian fans pack festival to support team at World Cup

Brazil’s national team suffered a tough loss to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals, but that did not stop its faithful fans from cheering them on till the end. The five-time FIFA World Cup champions are one of the most well-known soccer teams in the […]

December 12, 2022

Protecting the environment and Indigenous Peoples go hand-in-hand

The COP15 has seen several important topics raised by delegates, including the protection of the world’s ecosystems and its biodiversity.At the UN Biodiversity conference, delegates continue to work on a framework that could help shape how the world’s land and water are protected. In the […]

December 12, 2022

Delegates from 200 nations strive to save world’s ecosystems

Delegates from 200 nations strive to save world’s ecosystemsSocial: Delegates from some 200 nations are in Montreal to try and forge a legally binding global deal to save the world’s ecosystems from irreversible climate change. Much of their work hinges on complex percentages and numbers […]

December 12, 2022

NASA’S historical Artemis 1 mission concludes

The Artemis 1 mission ended on Sunday, December 11th after it began its journey to space on the 50th anniversary of the historical Apollo 17 mission. The Artemis 1 mission came to a successful conclusion Sunday when the unmanned Orion crew capsule splashed down in […]

December 12, 2022

Ten year anniversary of Sandy Hook mass shooting

Mass shootings have become a common occurrence in the U.S., as the topic of gun control continues to remain at the forefront of political discourse in Washington. These mass shootings will also be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, December 14th, as this date marks […]

December 10, 2022

COP15 delegates gather in Montreal

Representatives from nearly 200 governments have descended on Montreal for the UN Biodiversity COP 15 conference. As Mark Niu reports, the delegates are getting a push from environmentalists to come up with solutions to save the planet.

December 10, 2022

Colorado legalizes “magic mushrooms”

Colorado is now the second U.S. state to legalize “magic mushrooms”. A month ago, residents voted to legalize psilocybin mushrooms as a way to treat anxiety, PTSD and depression. Now, the lengthy process of setting up so-called healing centers begins.

December 10, 2022

Chinese tech companies increase investments in Mexico

It’s been more than two years since the United States, Mexico and Canada entered into the USMCA trade agreement. International investment on the continent has soared, especially in Mexico, where the southernmost of the three countries has seen large interest from tech companies from […]

December 10, 2022

Key U.S. states move to eliminate wage discrimination

The wage transparency law passed in New York city in November. It came after a six-month delay due to initial pushback from some members of the local business community. According to the New York city Commission on Human Rights, the mandate requires New York […]

December 10, 2022

Droughts and wildfires threaten forests in Sierra Nevada

The once-sprawling green forest ranges in California’s famous Sierra Nevada mountain range are dying out at a much larger scale than previously thought. A recent study found nearly a third of southern Sierra Nevada conifer forests have disappeared in the last decade. And the trend is […]

December 9, 2022

Peru’s new president sworn in

Peruvians have a new president today after hours of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested and removed from office following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress.

December 8, 2022

Long COVID Americans struggle with disability benefits

Many Americans with long-term COVID don’t have the financial resources to hire a lawyer or even have access to a doctor to get government help. Advocacy organizations are pushing for a more efficient application process.

December 8, 2022

TikTok launches SoundOn to help musical artists

TikTok is helping musical artists reach new fans with new platform SoundOn, it is transforming the industry in the process. See more.

December 8, 2022

COP15 kicks off in Canada’s Montreal

Delegates from nearly 200 governments gathered in Canada on Tuesday for the two-week UN Biodiversity COP 15 conference. As Mark Niu reports, the delegates are getting a push from environmentalists to come up with solutions to save the planet.

December 8, 2022

Art Basel marks 20 years in Miami

The 2022 Art Basel show returns to Miami Beach in December with its biggest exhibition in 20 years, featuring nearly 300 galleries. Find out more.

December 8, 2022

New York jury finds Trump Organization guilty on tax fraud

A jury in New York City found on former President Donald Trump’s namesake real estate company guilty of criminal tax fraud on Tuesday. Find out more.

December 7, 2022

Biodiversity at risk in Brazil

See how biologist and documentarist Ricardo Gomes is protecting Rio de Janeiro’s marine life, currently at serious risk.

December 7, 2022

New York City rents rise as inflation surges

Many New York renters are seeing rent-stabilized prices increase up to 3.25% on one-year leases signed between October 2022 and September 2023. See how some city dwellers are willing to endure to call NYC home.

December 6, 2022

Climate change forces migration

As climate change becomes an increasingly obvious phenomenon around the world, it is contributing to other crises; one of which is migration.

December 6, 2022

Mercosur leaders meet in Uruguay

The presidents of the South American trade bloc Mercosur met in Uruguay on Tuesday.

December 6, 2022

U.S. chipmakers see layoffs

In recent months, major U.S. tech companies like Twitter, Meta and Microsoft have begun making cuts that have left thousands of workers without a job.

December 6, 2022

FBI investigates North Carolina power outage

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined a probe into power outages in the state of North Carolina that investigators believe was caused by intentional and targeted attacks on power substations over the weekend.

December 6, 2022

Colorado hosts global climate change summit

As 2022 draws to a close, the fight against climate change remains uppermost in many people’s minds.

December 6, 2022

Climate change threatens California town

California state officials predict that because of climate change, up to 10 billion dollars worth of its infrastructure could be under water by 2050, and much more threatened by high tides.

December 5, 2022

Colorful murals transform Mexico City suburb

In the heart of Mexico City, a once crime-ridden suburban area has been transformed into a lively and welcoming place for its residents and visitors. A collaboration between artists and government officials has turned the urban space into an area filled with colorful murals. CGTN’s […]

December 5, 2022

New Colombian government seeks to end educational deficits

Colombia’s new left-wing government under Gustavo Petro, has promised to tackle long-standing issues of inequality and poverty; however, the country has a long way to go to reverse decades of educational deficits while tackling new issues. CGTN’s correspondent Michelle Begue has this story from Bogota.

December 5, 2022

Japan stuns perennial World Cup powers

The World Cup has gotten off to a crazy start, with some of the globe’s top teams suffering shocking defeats at the hands of lower ranked opponents. However, it wouldn’t be a World Cup without an underdog story and this year, it is Japan.Japan sent […]

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