Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk unveils “Neuralink”
And it takes on one of the most complex systems known: the human brain.
Read More...And it takes on one of the most complex systems known: the human brain.
Read More...Hundreds of small colleges across the United States rely on students paying tens of thousands of dollars a year in exchange for an in-person college experience.
Read More...More than a-thousand people marched against police violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday. There have been days of protests since an officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times. The moment was caught on cell-phone video. But the police union claims Blake fought […]
Read More...The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in the U.S. including income inequality. At a time when the U.S. unemployment rate hovers above ten percent, the country’s wealthiest have reaped tremendous financial gains causing increasing calls for a so-called billionaire tax.
Read More...It’s been twenty years since the infamous Florida recount dispute during the 2000 U.S. presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. The outcome of the election was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. This year, there are fears the coronavirus pandemic […]
Read More...Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington to demand racial justice and police reform. They rallied at the spot where Martin Luther King Junior gave a historic civil rights speech exactly 57 years ago. Families of people killed or wounded by police made […]
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump promised to put American farmers first and he says his renegotiated NAFTA trade deal – known as the USMCA – does exactly that. However, as we head into the final weeks of his re-election campaign, some farmers in the U.S. […]
Read More...The Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday with President Donald Trump speaking from the South Lawn of the White House. Trump attacked his Democratic opponent Joe Biden portraying him as weak and a radical leftist while claiming Biden accomplished little in his nearly 50 years in Washington. […]
Read More...Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson visited Wisconsin Thursday to pay his respects to the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man shot by a police officer this week. His message… African Americans ‘deserve better.’ He also raised questions to what he calls the ‘double standards’ in the treatment of […]
Read More...Florida has four “pivot” counties where support for Trump and Biden are neck and neck. We visited one of them, Pinellas County, during the Republican National Convention to hear what folks had to say.
Read More...The U.S Republican National Convention is due to hear from Vice President Mike Pence on its third day. He’ll speak from a fort in the city of Baltimore whose role in defeating the British in 1812 inspired the U.S national anthem. But as CGTN’s Owen […]
Read More...There have been lots of family discussions in the U.S. this summer, centering around one question: Is it safe to send children back to school?” A university in the state of Colorado reopened last week, see what students and school employees have to say about reopening.
Read More...Mexico City has the country’s highest concentration of cases, with paramedics reporting that nine out of ten emergency calls these days involve COVID-19 patients. A company designs inflatable protective suit to protect medical workers from the virus. See how it works.
Read More...As Democrats ride the momentum of their first online national convention, hear from Michael Butler, a politician in St. Louis, Missouri who reflects on Biden’s speech and the upcoming Republican National Convention next week.
Read More...Protests erupt in the U.S. state of Wisconsin after police shoot Jacob Blake, a black man, in the back seven times.
Read More...A bloc of voters that U.S. President Trump will be relying on heavily in November is rural voters. They were critical to his win in 2016. But after being buffeted by trade disputes and now the coronavirus pandemic, there are signs that some of that support has eroded.
Read More...In previous U.S. presidential elections, Democratic delegates would be heading home from their party’s convention after nominating their candidate to run for president. But with the coronavirus pandemic forcing party leaders to make this year’s event “virtual,” delegates had to find creative ways to get […]
Read More...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a range of industries from theater and live music to conferences and sport. That point was underlined again recently after one of the major college football conferences was postponed until at least the spring. The decision has ramifications far […]
Read More...Some U.S. states are facing shortages of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients. Recently, emergency management officials in Florida reached out to a company in Mexico for a solution.
Read More...An unusual lightning storm has sparked nearly 400 fires across Northern California in recent days, as several states in the U.S. are grappling with one of the worst heatwaves in a century. Scientists attribute the increasing number and magnitude of California’s wildfires to a many factors, including climate […]
Read More...The Black Lives Matter movement is sweeping the United States, and the world. And while the movement has come into the spotlight now, it actually began several years ago. It was founded by three extraordinary women of color, determined to fight for racial justice. […]
Read More...On the fourth night and final night of the Democratic National Convention Presidential nominee Joe Biden gave his acceptance speech from his home town in the state of Delaware.
Read More...For rideshare drivers in California, recent years have been like riding a roller coaster. The home state for multi-billion dollar giants like Uber and Lyft was the first in the U.S. to introduce a labor law that recognizes gig workers as employees, granting them […]
Read More...A major battle is going on between a gaming company and two Silicon Valley tech giants. In one corner is the 17-billion dollar company EPIC games—the creator of the hugely popular game Fortnite. In the other corner, the two-trillion dollar company, Apple, and the one trillion dollar company, Google. What’s […]
Read More...As a Muslim American, Cynthia Cox Ubaldo says that Donald Trump’s presidency has emboldened greater anti-Muslim sentiment, and she’s felt it personally.
Read More...The man credited with helping Donald Trump become U.S. president is due to appear in court this Thursday charged with embezzling donations for a private border wall. Steve Bannon is one of four defendants accused of defrauding donors to a wall along the U.S. border […]
Read More...For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rio de Janeiro’s top tourist attractions are open to visitors.
Read More...At a time when many of life’s rituals have been turned inside out, literally when it comes to things like restaurant dining, voting in America is likely to change too. “I think everything’s very different than what we’ve had in the past and I don’t […]
Read More...One Mexican state just this month has banned the sale of junk food to minors.
Read More...See how this teacher/Biden supporter is prepping parents and students while also working to garner Biden votes in the toss-up state of Pennsylvania.
Read More...As Democrats hold their first ever convention this week, CGTN visits with a Bernie Sanders delegate in the toss-up state of Pennsylvania.
Read More...The COVID pandemic dampened the Olympic dreams for thousands of athletes this summer.
Read More...A new trade battle between the U.S and Canada is underway after tariffs imposed by Washington took effect on Sunday.
Read More...Mark Niu explains how the coffee industry is still trying to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read More...People across the United States will decide in November’s election whether incumbent President Trump or Democrat challenger Joe Biden will lead the country.
Read More...Brazil has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Gun ownership has soared in Brazil since President Jair Bolsonaro came to office a couple of years ago. See how Brazilian feel about gun control.
Read More...Beirut‘s young children deal with post-traumatic stress may not be getting the support they need.
Read More...In about a month, one of the world’s most popular apps – especially among youth – may no longer be available in the United States. The Trump administration is banning TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. What’s behind the decision and what lies ahead?
Read More...With its vibrant cities, amusement parks, beaches and natural wonders, California is considered the most visited state in the country. But the travel restrictions and shutdown measures during the pandemic have shrunk this year’s tourism economy, which appears to have already lost tens of […]
Read More...New York City, the largest school district in the U.S., is preparing to reopen schools to partial in-person instruction in September. The city now has one of the lowest coronavirus infection rates in the country, which gives government officials the confidence schools can reopen safely. Unions representing principals and […]
Read More...The selection of Senator Kamala Harris to be the vice presidential candidate for the Democratic Party in the U.S. November elections has the potential to energize women and Black voters. Both are key constituencies in the party, they have often been overlooked for high office and mobilizing the Black and female vote […]
Read More...The U.S. presidential race heats up as Democrats prepare to formally anoint Joe Biden in the race for the White House.
Read More...Latinos in the state of Texas are being disproportionately hurt by the ills of COVID-19. These adverse affects go beyond health issues. According to lawyers, the coronavirus has virtually shut down legal immigration to the U.S. The Trump administration is not only accused of preventing tens of thousands […]
Read More...Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his campaign had picked Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Read More...See how banking has rapidly changed in Latin American during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More...Trade representatives from China and the United States are expected to hold a video conference call this weekend to discuss the Phase One trade deal signed in January.
Read More...The global arts industry has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States, galleries and museums remain closed as coronavirus cases keep climbing.
Read More...Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortage of medical supplies, Peruvian engineers have designed and built their own mechanical ventilator. See what inspired these young engineers to work against the virus.
Read More...A massive oil spill has washed up on Venezuela’s Northern coast. The source of the spill remains unclear, but it is believed to be leaked fuel from a cargo ship. Does oil spill damage last forever? Learn more.
Read More...Medical workers across the U.S. are looking for ways to increase coronavirus testing. One option is something called ‘pooled testing’ that’s the process of checking multiple samples at once. See how it works.
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