Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the current extra $600 weekly unemployment from the federal government to $200. See how this proposal will impact the unemployed.
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How would you like to get your hands on a Presidential Plane? Mexico’s president inherited a lavish one, valued at $120 million that he didn’t want. Since it unable to sell it on the open market, he’s planning to hold a raffle. And the proceeds will go toward healthcare.
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As the second highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Latin America, Peru’s president announced sweeping reforms to country’s overwhelmed health service. Find out more here:
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters its final phase trial in the U.S. Up to 30,000 healthy volunteers will receive two shots, 28 days apart. Here’s how it works.
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The U.S. is in the final steps of the 2020 Presidential Election as the economy took a major downturn, the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge and racial tensions and protests ratchet up.
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More than 6 million people enrolled for food stamps between February and May.
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Two Chinese engineering professors at Virginia Tech university hope to speed-up the COVID-19 test with a biosensing process. Watch this video to see how it works.
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The World School Debating Championships moved their annual event online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school students from 67 nations were joined. Check out the most debated topics for this year.
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Hospitals in the U.S. states of Florida, Texas and California are being stretched to capacity following a surge in COVID-19 cases. This week, Florida saw more than 12,000 new cases in a single day. But other states including Illinois, home to the city […]
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In the U.S. city or Portland, Oregon, nightly protests continue, now for more than two months. The Trump administration has sent in federal law enforcement to try and calm the situation. Will the protests slow down? Learn more.
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In another first-in-the-nation move to tackle air pollution and climate change, California will require automakers to sell more electric trucks starting in 2024. The Advanced Clean Truck regulation, approved last month by the California Air Resources Board, will gradually increase the market share for electric trucks until 2045, […]
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Protests continue in the U.S. city of Portland where residents have been clashing with U.S. federal officers. It’s part of President Trump’s Operation Legend, to crack down on violence. But many residents feel it’s out of control.
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The first attempt to unearth victims of a century-old race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has come up empty. As many as 300 people are believed to have died at the hands of a white mob back in 1921. The event was covered up for […]
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California now has the highest confirmed coronavirus infections of any state, surpassing New York. For several days, the state of California has been recording a steady increase in the number of daily deaths and hospitalizations. Governor Gavin Newsom has repeatedly criticized what he calls “young […]
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Saturday will mark two months since George Floyd’s death in police custody. Angela Harrelson is Floyd’s aunt, who was close with Floyd during his time in Minneapolis. In an exclusive interview, she says she feels a sense of guilt over what happened…that she couldn’t […]
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Industries around the world have produced billions of metric tonnes of plastic. More than 90 percent of it does not get recycled. Paper creates other problems too, accounting for 25 percent of landfill waste. That’s why a California company has found a way to take […]
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The U.S. presidential election is nearly 100 days away. See what will happen between now and Nov. 3.
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As COVID-19 cases surge, ventilators have become crucial commodities. Normally, only one can be used by a patient at a time. But that could change, thanks to a tool created by a team at Johns Hopkins University in the Washington D.C. area.
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The airline industry has been hit hard by the global pandemic. Some of biggest airlines in the U.S. are warning workers of massive layoffs without federal help. Pilots were once in short supply, now they’re facing layoffs.
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The four former U.S. police officers charged in connection with George Floyd’s death appeared in court again on Tuesday. Derek Chauvin faces a second degree murder charge while three other officers have been charged with aiding and abetting.
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There’s been another wave of gun violence this summer in the U.S.. It’s so bad in one city that President Donald Trump recently compared it to a war zone. Huge spikes in shootings are being recorded in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Learn more.
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COVID-19 is eating away at the backbone of the U.S. economy. Big business is fighting to hang on – and many “mom and pop” industries have failed or are in danger of going under. One family in the northern Georgia has been making clay pottery and folk art […]
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Summer sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many American children. Getting into the outdoors and away from their families to develop more independence and bond with peers is a cherished experience for many. But this summer many sleepaway camps have closed amid the pandemic, causing an uncertain future for some camps […]
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Home to startup entrepreneurs, wealthy venture capitalists and tech tycoons, Northern California is often thought of one of the wealthiest places in America. But long before the pandemic struck, a growing segment of the population there was struggling to make ends meet. Take a look […]
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The recent racial justice protests in the U.S. have included calls for, if not fully defunding police departments, at least diverting some of their resources to social services. One concept involves sending alternative types of emergency responders to answer some 911 calls for help. One city in the U.S. state of Oregon has been doing […]
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Voters in the southern state of Georgia went to the polls last month in a primary election. It was a fiasco. This is the 150th anniversary year of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guaranteed African Americans the right to vote. Blacks in […]
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As the second worst-hit country in the world, Brazil is approaching 2 million COVID-19 infections. The mayor of Sao Paul sat down with CGTN in an exclusive interview to talk about the pandemic and reopening plans.
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As the second largest school district in the U.S., Los Angeles announced this week that schools will not reopen campuses for class on Aug. 18 and will continue keep lessons online until further notice.
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California is closing down again, as the number of COVID-19 cases tops 346,000.
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COVID-19 is creating a big challenge to people who is looking for a job right now. With many companies implemented hiring freezes, it’s very important than ever to stand out to hiring managers. Here are some tips for job hunt during the pandemic.
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U.S. native tribes have been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, with the Navajo Nation, which resides in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona has one of the highest virus infection rates in the country.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism despite Covid-19 continuing to cut a devastating path across America.
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Venezuelan migrants ran out their savings and came to the Venezuelan embassy in Lima to seek help. They’ve spent the last two months there and waited for their turn to go home.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world’s economies. It’s especially bad timing for Mexico, a country that was already in a recession. Watch the video and see how the pandemic threatens Mexico’s economy.
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U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, or ICE, recently announced new guidelines that could deny visas to thousands of international students if they only take online courses. How will the students and universities respond to this change?
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In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors in New York City have the authority to subpoena financial records including tax returns from Donald Trump’s private accounting firm. What are U.S. lawmakers and legal analysts saying about this ruling?
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Amid all the talk of COVID-19 comes a new symptom of the virus known as “Covid-15.” That’s the amount of extra weight put on during lockdown. Take a look at how to stay safe and stylish amid the pandemic.
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With COVID-19 testing very inconsistent across the U.S., health officials are looking at other methods to measure the spread of the coronavirus. Among those being drafted into this effort: wastewater treatment facilities. It seems the virus is very much present in raw sewage.
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When it comes to COVID-19 cases across the United States, Latinos appear to be among the most vulnerable. That’s because millions of Latino workers in the United States continue to work in essential businesses to keep the economy running during the pandemic. Many are afraid the reopening process is happening […]
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The world’s homeless population is among the most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19. One non-profit group in New York City says it’s seen demand for help quadruple since the start of the pandemic. ‘Backpacks for the Street’ is stepping up its efforts to support this community — estimated to number 60-thousand in New York alone… But […]
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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The American Hospital Association estimates the industry is facing more than $300 billion in losses due to the coronavirus this year.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have surpassed 3 million. Florida has recorded another spike in coronavirus cases recently. Watch this video and see how Florida has become a new coronavirus epicenter.
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Many fishermen in the U.S. are suffering major losses in their business, as the coronavirus has led to a dramatic drop in exports to China and other Asian countries.
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An analysis of sewage water samples from last November in Brazil was found to contain traces of the coronavirus. This finding is two months earlier than the first confirmed case in the U.S. on January.
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Former Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is calling for the impeachment of current president Jair Bolsonaro.
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CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco discusses Brazil’s relationship with China in an exclusive interview with former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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The President of Mexico plans to meet with President Trump, who has frequently attacked Mexico, in Washington this week.
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The wave of protests over police brutality has been followed by another reckoning with divisive historic monuments. The destruction of statues of Confederate leaders who went to war to defend slavery has prompted a much wider reappraisal. And while it isn’t clear where this might end, some […]
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It’s the most visible symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic – the face mask. But it’s polarizing the U.S. even further. And health leaders are being targeted by people incensed that masks and other measures aimed at stopping the pandemic’s spread are compromising their civil liberties.
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