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

December 3, 2022

Flu hospitalizations rise in the U.S.

The strain is being felt across the U.S. with 44 states reporting high flu activity over the last week, according to the CDC. Find out more.

December 2, 2022

Saving a historic African America cemetery from climate change

Historic sites in the United States have long fought for preservation funding and recognition. But now, many of them are facing a new challenge: climate change.

December 2, 2022

HIV/AIDS progress in Brazil

December 1 is World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness and show support for those living with AIDS or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

December 1, 2022

Promoting plant-based diet in Mexico

It’s been well documented that eating a meat-based diet contributes to global warming, with livestock farming tied to significant CO2, methane and nitrous oxide emissions. And while plant-based alternatives may be common options in the U.S. and across Europe, the vegan movement remains small in many […]

December 1, 2022

World AIDS Day: U.S. fight against the HIV/AIDS

December 1st marks World AIDS Day, a day to focus on the toll HIV/AIDS has taken and to look towards better ways to prevent and treat the disease. See how the day is being observed in the U.S.

November 30, 2022

Global economic year-end review

Inflation engulfed much of the global economy in 2022. See what the summary of the global economy is this year.

November 30, 2022

U.S. House votes to block potential rail strike

U.S. House votes 290-137 and passed legislation Wednesday to block potential rail strike. See the latest.

November 30, 2022

Hurricane season in Florida

See how hurricane season hits Florida this year.

November 30, 2022

Sustainability in the U.S. food industry

CGTN’s Gerald Tan sat down with two industry professionals in Denver to discuss what sustainability means for the U.S. food industry.

November 30, 2022

How one small business creates sustainable jewelry

Sara Patino has made a name for her company by using only sustainable materials.

November 29, 2022

A look at the stadium for the World Cup final

The final will be played at the Lusail Stadium on December 18. It is an eye-catching arena that has already played host to some memorable games.

November 29, 2022

Brazilian theatre company put on Black cast for “The Little Prince”

“The Little Prince” is a much-loved fictional character for reasons that have nothing to do with his physical appearance. Anybody can carry the book’s message to the world. Take a look at how this Brazilian theatre company looks to reimagine the story.

November 29, 2022

Craft brewery makes sustainability production a priority

As new independent breweries enter the market, they’re doing so with sustainability in mind.

November 29, 2022

Latin America explores improving cyber security after attack on Mexican ministry

In a world where life without technology seems unimaginable, how individuals and organizations protect their data is more important than ever. And in Mexico, one recent cyber-attack is leading to serious real-world consequences, and Latin America to look more closely at how it protects itself […]

November 27, 2022

Hurricane season in Central America

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season may nearly be at an end, but torrential rains in Central America remain a serious concern. See how hurricane season hits Central America.

November 27, 2022

Venezuelan government resumes talks with opposition in Mexico

After more than a year of political deadlock, the Venezuelan government and opposition met this weekend to resume crisis talks in Mexico City for the oil-rich nation. Find out more.

November 26, 2022

‘Bitcoin Lake’ in Guatemala

Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, a popular tourist destination, and a region that visitors can pay for most services in the cryptocurrency. But not everyone has swallowed the ‘orange pill’, a Bitcoiner community term for those who adopt the cryptocurrency.

November 26, 2022

Victims of gender-based crimes fight for prevention in Colombia

Colombia and other Latin American nations have been fighting for greater protections to end violence against women. But the rate of gender-based hate crimes in this region remains high. Find out more.

November 26, 2022

See how Peru’s recent political crises have hit the economy

Politics in Peru have long been fractious but never as unstable as the last seven years, which has seen five presidents. Add to the mix, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, rocketing global inflation, and the foundations of the economy look less and less firm.

November 25, 2022

Las Vegas SANDS CEO on long history with China

Las Vegas Sands is one of the biggest entertainment, retail and hospitality companies in the world. But just like any other multi-billion dollar conglomerate, the past two years have been a challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview with Leaders magazine President […]

November 24, 2022

Justice in America: Prisons

Cooks, nurses and teachers guarding inmates, while those that can’t be guarded are simply kept in their cells around the clock, while scores of homicides and suicides are often unreported. The U.S. federal prison system had already been suffering from a legacy of mismanagement before […]

November 24, 2022

Bitcoin mining project helps save the environment

The future of cryptocurrency may be uncertain, but the movement around it is linked to the energy sector – since the mining of Bitcoin requires a tremendous amount of electricity. Now, many Bitcoin backers are driving a new push toward renewable forms of energy. CGTN’s […]

November 24, 2022

Who is dying from Covid?

Despite the decrease in Covid-19 infections, the illness still remains the third highest cause of death in the United States. So this begs the question: who is dying from Covid-19? CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

November 24, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court rules Donald Trump must handover tax records

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week that he was running for the 2024 presidency, but before he tries to convince Americans to vote for him again, the Supreme Court has ruled that he will have to handover his tax records to House Democrats. […]

November 24, 2022

Chesapeake Police investigate latest U.S. mass shooting

Chesapeake Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place at a Walmart on Tuesday, November 22nd, which killed a half dozen people. The shooter, who was identified as a Walmart employee, was found dead by Chesapeake Police after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This latest […]

November 23, 2022

Latinos – the most sought after voters for elections to come?

Both of these statements are true: An overwhelmingly majority – nearly two-thirds — of Latino voters supported Democratic candidates in the 2022 midterms, exit polls showed. Latino support for Democrats in 2022 fell 9 points overall compared to the 2018 midterms, and specifically fell 21 […]

November 23, 2022

Airbnb works with Mexico City to lure more digital nomads

Airbnb recently struck a deal with Mexico City to make the city one of twenty global destinations for so-called digital nomads. But residents worry are being priced out of certain neighborhoods.

November 23, 2022

Brazilian football tries to reclaim jersey from politics

For many decades the yellow shirt symbolized Brazilian football unity, particularly during the World Cup period. But this, this color came to be part of the deep polarization seen in Brazilian politics. Find out more.

November 23, 2022

CGTN on the floor of the LA Auto Show

It’s one of America’s biggest auto markets and car makers are introducing new models, technology, and more at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

November 22, 2022

Inside World Cup fan village

Large numbers of football fans are still arriving in Qatar for the World Cup. And thousands are booked to stay at a newly built fan village. The cabins there offer budget-minded travelers an alternative to Doha’s high-priced traditional hotels.

November 22, 2022

Fans react to Argentina’s shocking loss to Saudi Arabia at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has witnessed one of the competition’s greatest all-time shocks. One of the main pre-tournament favorites, Argentina, slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia, a team ranked 51 in the world rankings.

November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving 2022 amid inflation in the U.S.

For some, this Thanksgiving in the U.S. will be leaner than in year’s past. With inflation hovering close to eight percent, the highest in years, many are being forced to rethink their menu. One recent survey found one in four Americans plan to skip Thanksgiving entirely to save money.

November 22, 2022

Collecting Panini stickers in Brazil during World Cup season

Back in 1970, four brothers in Italy began distributing collectible stickers featuring all the players of the World Cup that year. Their family name was Panini and over the years, the popularity of those stickers grew by epic proportions. Today, Panini stickers are coveted […]

November 21, 2022

Justice in America

Join our correspondents, on-air and online, as they cover all angles of the U.S. 2022 Midterm elections.

November 21, 2022

Doctors warn of alarming surge of RSV illnesses

According to the Children’s Hospital Association, more than three-quarters of pediatric hospital beds in America are now full and, in some places, space is even scarcer.

November 21, 2022

Five dead in shooting at Colorado Springs gay nightclub

Five people were killed, and another two dozen were injured in the attack which many in Colorado Springs’ LGBTQ community suspect specifically targeted them.

November 21, 2022

FIFA 2022 World Cup kicks off

The FIFA World Cup has kicked off in Qatar.

November 21, 2022

Communities call for major reforms to U.S. justice system

The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. are in jail or prison on a given day.

November 21, 2022

Social program provides football training for Brazilian youth

This easy accessibility of the game may be one of the reasons behind the country’s success as a breeding ground for great players.

November 21, 2022

Messi prepares what could be his last World Cup

Argentina is considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar. It is captain Lionel Messi’s fifth World Cup tournament and perhaps his last chance.

November 20, 2022

Electric vehicles take center stage at 2022 LA Auto Show

“Electric” is the buzz word in this week’s LA Auto Show, as the world’s top carmakers showcase their new designs and technology. The U.S. is the world’s second largest car market, behind China, making this show is one of the industry’s most influential. This […]

November 20, 2022

Youth activists try to make their voices heard at COP27

Among those with arguably the greatest stakes in the fight against global warming are young people. Students and young climate activists turned up in large numbers over the past two weeks in Sharm el-Sheikh for COP27.

November 20, 2022

Massive snowfall pummels western New York

The city of Buffalo in New York state remains under a winter weather advisory as its residents begin to dig their way out of record snowfall, close to two meters (as much as 6 feet) in some areas. The storm, which first hit the […]

November 19, 2022

FIFA’s president defends Qatar ahead of the World Cup

The 2022 World Cup is about to get underway as host Qatar faces Ecuador in the opening game. Organizers hope the focus will be on sports and not criticisms of human rights in the country.

November 19, 2022

Musk starts Twitter poll on whether to reinstate Trump’s account

Twitter is buzzing with people saying goodbye this weekend, as users flock to other social media sites, and employees confirm they’re leaving the company. With as many as 75 percent of his workforce gone, Elon Musk was pictured with some remaining staff at Twitter […]

November 17, 2022

Mycoturism sprouts in Mexico

With the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (Nov. 18 & 19) coming to an end in Thailand, participating countries will be leaving the event with modern agreements, and perhaps discovering they have more in common than they thought.

November 17, 2022

Tech companies layoff thousands of workers

As the economy struggles, even the once-booming tech industry is proving it’s far from immune.

November 16, 2022

NASA launches Artemis I moon mission

America is heading back to the moon. Overnight, the most powerful rocket yet built with a crew-less capsule sitting on top, blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Artemis 1 mission represents the first step toward putting humans back on the moon […]

November 16, 2022

Americans react to Trump’s 2024 White House bid

Donald Trump wants back inside the White House oval office. The former U.S. president announced his candidacy to re-take the post in 2024 Tuesday night from his Florida Mar-a-Lago estate.

November 16, 2022

Brazilian football fan makes replicas of World Cup trophies

Brazil, the only country to have won the World Cup five times, is looking to end a 20-year drought in Qatar this year. Brazilian fans are anxious and one of them perhaps even more than others. Meet Jarbas Menghini, a Rio de Janeiro resident […]

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