World Today

July 26, 2023

Florida to teach ‘benefits’ of slavery

Civil rights organizations and educators are railing against controversial new changes in Florida’s public education standards.  When students return to class next month in Florida, they will face a new social studies curriculum on Black history, one that asserts that enslaved people may have benefited […]

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July 26, 2023

Cuba celebrates National Rebellion Day

The Cuban people celebrate National Rebellion Day on Wednesday, July 26, recalling the armed attacks of 70 years ago against army strongholds in eastern Cuba.  The rebellion by a group of revolutionaries was led by Fidel Castro to overthrow the government of then-President Fulgencio Batista. […]

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July 26, 2023

Mexico City welcomes Chinese wholesale market

Cross-Pacific trade is growing between China and Mexico, with exports from China to Mexico growing by 28 percent last year.  China is now Mexico’s second largest import partner after the U.S. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock shows us how some Chinese businesses are seeking cooperation with Mexico […]

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July 24, 2023

Brazil’s women’s team ignites World Cup fever

Brazil’s men’s team has won several World Cups, but after falling short in their 2022 bid, it is now up to the women’s team to bring home the coveted championship. The Brazilian women’s team is already off to a fast start at the World Cup […]

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July 24, 2023

One year anniversary of eastern Kentucky’s devastating floods

Monday, July 24, marks the one year anniversary of the deadly floods that devastated the eastern region of Kentucky. The floods killed dozens of people in eastern Kentucky, while destroying entire neighborhoods in places like Knott County.  Despite efforts to restore the damaged areas, there […]

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July 24, 2023

Chinese automakers find enormous market potential in Mexico

China recently attained the position of the world’s top passenger car exporter – with over one million vehicles manufactured and exported in the first three months of this year. That’s a trend which is having an impact in Mexico, where Chinese automakers are finding enormous […]

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July 24, 2023

Electric vehicle expo shows off latest automotive technology

Thousands of Americans braved the sweltering heat this weekend in Washington, D.C. to look under the hood of the latest electric vehicles.  The Electrify Showoff Expo paraded the latest cars, bikes and trucks to hit the U.S. market which has been slower than most nations […]

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July 24, 2023

Extreme heat spreads across southwest U.S.

The southwestern region of the United States has come under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings in recent days, as a blistering temperatures force millions of Americans to seek cooler pastures. The sweltering conditions are expected to build throughout the weekend in central and southern […]

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July 21, 2023

Mexico’s plastic problem

While plastic has been a revolutionary invention, it’s also contributing to pollution worldwide. As communities work on solutions, efforts are underway in Mexico to incentivize action by making it profitable.

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July 19, 2023

Generative AI lawsuits pile up

The lawsuits are stacking up against Artificial Intelligence. Over the past year, numerous cases, some involving celebrities, have involved claims that tech companies inappropriately used unauthorized data to train their AI systems. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares more.

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July 19, 2023

Trump faces new legal challenges, possible third indictment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been facing mounting legal challenges, and a third indictment could be coming. Trump is fuming after receiving a letter from the U.S. Special Counsel indicating he is being criminally investigated for his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 […]

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July 19, 2023

UN Security Council weighs in on AI and global security

Artificial Intelligence could hold the key to the solutions that mankind needs but also potentially contains the seed of humanity’s destruction. That was the message from the United Nations Security Council Wednesday as the world body held its first ever meeting on the challenges of […]

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Cuba hosts second Local Development Fair
July 15, 2023

Cuba hosts second Local Development Fair

The 2023 Local Development Fair in Havana has attracted over 600 state and private companies and international firms that are offering products and services. It’s aimed at encouraging economic improvement for businesses on the island. See more.

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July 14, 2023

Extreme weather plagues U.S.

Many in the U.S. are living under extreme weather conditions. As some parts see heavy rain and flooding, others are waking up to intense heat.

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July 14, 2023

Wildfires impact U.S. solar energy industry

Many in the U.S. this summer have seen days of poor air quality from wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada. While the smoke is hazard to breathe, one study indicates it’s also having an impact on the solar industry.

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July 14, 2023

Venezuela’s abandoned oil industry

Once one of the wealthiest oil nations in the world, Venezuela’s oil industry is now broken. But the government is initiating efforts to fix it. CGTN correspondent Mary Triny Mena traveled to Zulia state, where Venezuela’s oil industry first started, to see how that plan could work.

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July 14, 2023

Team develops new fertility technique in Argentina

A new fertility technique is having success in Argentina after the first baby was born using the new method and two more women are in their third trimester. CGTN’s Joel Richards went to meet the team in Buenos Aires and learn how the project could increase the success rate of Assisted Reproductive Treatment.

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July 11, 2023

Caring for an aging population

July 11th marks World Population Day, a day to focus on the world’s ever-changing demographics. Here in the U.S., the population is aging fast, while becoming more diverse.

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July 11, 2023

Behind D.C.’s first Ukrainian restaurant

During a time of conflict in his home country, one chef is bringing his passion for cooking and Ukrainian culture to Washington, D.C.
CGTN’s Frances Kuo meets the executive chef of the city’s first Ukrainian restaurant.

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