World Today

October 13, 2024

How the affirmative action ban affects U.S. college admissions

  Millions of college students starting the new academic year in the United States may be noticing slight changes on their campuses. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year banning affirmative action — which for years provided preferential treatment to disadvantaged students of color […]

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October 12, 2024

Boeing to cut 10% of workforce

  Turbulent times continue for Boeing, as the plane manufacturer announced it’s cutting 10 percent of its workforce. This comes as striking workers have put pressure on the company’s bottom line over the last month. Poppie Mphuthing has details.

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October 12, 2024

Florida residents face tough decisions after Hurricane Milton

  Residents throughout Florida are confronting the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The storm claimed at least 16 lives. Nearly 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters. As communities look to recover, they face the daunting task of sifting through the remnants of their homes, and must […]

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October 11, 2024

Traditional Chinese medicine thrives in Peru

  Traditional Chinese medicine is popular and accepted in Peru. In fact, it has been practiced for more than 150 years in the country, since the first Chinese immigrants arrived. In the Peruvian capital Lima, CGTN’s Dan Collyns takes a closer look.

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October 11, 2024

One dead and 23 rescued from former Colorado gold mine

  One person died Thursday, Oct. 10, while 23 others were rescued after they were trapped underground at a Colorado mine. All were tourists, getting a below-ground look at a long-defunct gold mining operation. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

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October 11, 2024

Impact of abortion ban in Texas on healthcare providers

  A new study has found that Texas’ extreme abortion ban is having a staggering impact on healthcare providers in the state. The research finds that the vast majority of them feel that they are not giving their patients the quality care they deserve – […]

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October 11, 2024

Chinese companies help drive 5G technology growth in Mexico

  5G technology has been in use for over five years now, and while some in the developed world may take it for granted, 5G’s rollout has been slower elsewhere – leaving some countries further behind when it comes to the technology’s enormous potential. That’s […]

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October 11, 2024

Hurricanes leave widespread destruction in Florida

  Hurricane Milton has made a significant mark on Florida, unleashing fierce winds on the barrier islands and causing extensive flooding and a series of tornadoes inland, resulting in at least a dozen fatalities. Residents are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene just […]

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October 10, 2024

Peru’s new megaport expected to transform trade

A new mega port is nearing completion on Peru’s Pacific coast. It’s being billed as the gateway to Asia. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, the multi-purpose port just north of the Peruvian capital Lima in Chancay is expected to open at the […]

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October 10, 2024

Biodiversity targets endangered as wildlife populations decline

Monitored wildlife populations have suffered a catastrophic decline in the last 50 years, according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund. And conservationists are warning that not enough is being done to implement a landmark biodiversity treaty as leaders prepare to assess its […]

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October 10, 2024

What’s social media’s role in election misinformation?

With just weeks to go until the U.S. elections, politicians are stepping up their advertising and campaign messaging on social media. At the same time, there is concern about fake news and misinformation. What are social media companies doing to clamp down on such content? […]

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October 9, 2024

Meet Mexico’s Mandarin prodigy

  As China’s role on the global stage grows, so does interest in the country’s culture and language. That’s a trend that has led to the Chinese Bridge – a competition for international students of Mandarin Chinese. This year, Mexico is sending a prodigy, as […]

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October 6, 2024

Trump returns to Pennsylvania after assassination attempt

  The United States will head to the polls one month from Saturday for the U.S. Presidential election. Both Presidential candidates are continuing the campaign trail with Democrat Kamala Harris in the swing state Michigan on Friday. Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, continued his […]

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October 6, 2024

Pop culture fans attend Los Angeles Comic Con

  Thousands are attending the Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend, a three-day convention that brings together creators, directors, and writers of some of the most popular U.S. comic books and animations. The event is also a major platform for artists and creators of all […]

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October 4, 2024

G20 concludes climate talks in Brazil, consensus reached on sustainability priorities

The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group concluded a three-day meeting this week, reaching consensus on Brazil’s climate and sustainability priorities. The agreed-upon guidelines will be presented to heads of state and government at the leaders’ summit in November. Discussions emphasized the urgent need for action to address the ongoing environmental crises.

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October 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s toll rises as Biden and Harris tour hard-hit states

U.S. President Joe Biden continued his tour of states hit by Hurricane Helene on Thursday, Oct. 3. A day after visiting hard-hit areas of North Carolina, Biden toured Florida and Georgia, promising more federal aid and a commitment to rebuilding. The storm has claimed over 200 lives and caused tens of billions of dollars of damage, with the full cost in lives and destruction still to be counted. Nathan King has the latest.

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Haitian American community mobilizes against racism
October 3, 2024

Haitian American community mobilizes against racism

The Haitian American community across the U.S. is mobilizing after Haitians living legally in Springfield, Ohio were falsely accused of eating dogs, cats and geese by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. They condemn the attacks against their community […]

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50,000 dockworkers on strike
October 2, 2024

50,000 dockworkers on strike

Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers remained on strike for a second day on Wednesday, Sept. 2, amid deadlock over a pay deal. With container ships loaded with food and medicine unable to unload at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports, there are conflicting views over […]

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California sues ExxonMobil for misleading plastic recycling
October 2, 2024

California sues ExxonMobil for misleading plastic recycling

In a first of its kind lawsuit, the U.S. State of California is taking ExxonMobil to court over its recycling practices. The lawsuit alleges that the world’s largest producer of raw materials has been deceiving the public over its capacity and capability of plastic recycling. […]

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October 1, 2024

Cui Yongxi: Chinese basketball player joins Brooklyn Nets

The 2024-25 NBA season is about to get underway, with the first regular season games tipping off later in October. Among those hoping to play in the world’s top basketball league this campaign is China’s 21-year-old Cui Yongxi who has signed with the Brooklyn Nets. […]

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