This is not going to be a typical 4th of July holiday in the United States. The long weekend is traditionally celebrated with barbecue celebrations and fireworks displays. But many states are cutting down on this year’s activities in light of the recent surges in […]
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The Minneapolis City Council last week voted to abolish the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it with a ‘Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention.’ City voters will have the final say on the matter, but what would that new agency look like?
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Many Americans still resist wearing face masks. They have been getting mixed messages from federal government on face masks use. Still confused about masks? Watch this video and learn more.
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Hospitals in the U.S. have reported the shortage of testing supplies, protective gear equipment and the increasing financial distress. See how these challenges affect hospitals.
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Many Brazilian delivery workers went on strike and organized rallies to demand better pay and working conditions. See how the virus has impacted these people. How are they staying safe during the pandemic?
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Big Story: See how Latin American is preparing itself as COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing.
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New bills are being introduced to tackle the issue of police brutality but many are questioning whether new legislation can really get to the core of the issue?
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A traffic police officer broke a car window to rescue a woman stranded in flood in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province, on Saturday.
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In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, fitness centers in the U.S. were some of the first places to shut down, and it seems that they are among the slowest to re-open,especially in the state of California. With some of the most stringent guidelines, […]
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Manhattan’s rental vacancy rate hit a 14-year high in May. After realizing remote working was here to stay for a while, large numbers of New Yorkers fled the city. At the same time, agents have been forbidden from showing apartments until very recently. What tenants want to […]
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On Thursday, U.S. President Trump visited the state of Wisconsin. The state is expected to be a key battleground for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Although poll numbers have Joe Biden comfortably ahead, Trump’s supporters don’t see that as being a major issue. Learn more.
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With more than 71-hundred new infections announced Wednesday, the number of COVID-19 cases in California has surpassed 190-thousand. According to the governor, the record daily spike is caused by people failing to engage in safe practices when gathering with friends and family, or visiting newly reopened businesses. Now some […]
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In the wake of widespread discussions on race and inherent racism, companies and institutions have responded by making pledges to change long-standing logos and mascots that many have criticized as offensive to people of color. Take a look at what has changed and what has […]
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Public schools in the U.S. are facing a tough challenge: how to upgrade their hygiene procedures so they can reopen in the COVID-era, as funding cuts loom on the horizon.
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One of the biggest beauty complaints during the pandemic has been the state of one’s hair. With hair salons shut down for months, grey has become the new blond. DIY hair kits have grown in popularity but for many it didn’t do the trick. New York’s hair salons are gearing up to reopen […]
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With the restaurant industry battered by the COVID 19 pandemic, one leading establishment has come up with innovative, yet prudent ways to re-open. In Northern California, many cities have strategized to take advantage of the pleasant weather to expand dining into the streets.
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June 19th, holds special significance for African Americans. It was on this day in 1865 that black slaves in the state of Texas received word that they were free. That news led to the creation of Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery in the […]
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Is it possible to do away with a police force and start again? Seven years ago authorities in one of America’s most violent cities did just that … and the result appears to be encouraging. Learn more.
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A new daily high for the state of Florida – adding another 3,207 coronavirus cases to its tally – a record figure. The state now counts nearly 86-thousand cases in all — and more than three thousand deaths due to COVID-19. Florida is leading a surge of new cases being seen in nearly half […]
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that it is blocking President Donald Trump’s attempt to end DACA – or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. An Obama-era program that provided protections and benefits for undocumented children brought to this country. Trump lashed out against the ruling, but […]
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U.S. President Trump’s rally on Saturday will be held in a city that’s seen its share of police protests lately. In addition, Tulsa, Oklahoma is still trying to come to terms with an ugly episode of racial violence that took place nearly a century ago. Learn more.
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With the recent death of George Floyd and the protests it has triggered, police brutality and social justice are top of mind for many. Americans are now seeking reform in all kinds of areas like policing, housing, education and more. Many families are also grappling with howto speak to their […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests have had a significant negative impact on many businesses across the U.S. But that’s not the case for owners of gun shops and shooting ranges. Gun retailers across the country say they have experienced a surge in business since the pandemic began. Learn more.
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Among police reforms being adopted by more and more U.S. cities is a concept called ‘Duty to Intervene.’ It requires officers to step in when a fellow officer is using excessive force. Three police officers failed to intervene during the recent George Floyd killing in Minneapolis.
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Teachers say one of the best ways for children to learn about race is through stories.
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As the COVID-19 crisis deepens in Peru, it is being compounded by a lack of oxygen for patients with respiratory problems.
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What does police reform look like? We look at several recommendations that people have proposed in the #blm movement.
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A tradition dating back 400 years has people in Spain searching for wild horses in order to shear their manes. See what this complex festival has going on.
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Tensions on the Korean peninsula are mounting after the DPRK blew up the inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong, stepping up its actions against ROK. Seoul’s Unification Ministry said the building was destroyed at 2:49 p.m. This came hours after the DPRK military warned of plans to refortify disarmed areas along the inter-Korean border.
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See what the ancient Chinese city of Qingzhou looks like as it accepts tourists after being closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brazil is facing a COVID-19 crisis with 44,000 dead and more than 888,000 people who have tested positive. The country’s infection rates and daily death tolls make it the world’s second COVID-19 hotspot. Data shows that the true impact of the virus may be even greater due to lack of widespread testing.
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New cases of COVID-19 are down in New York City but officials warn that infection rates remain high in certain neighborhoods. Many of these hot spots are in low income communities of color. The city has vowed to address this disparity.
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Stores across the U.S. are slowly starting to open. But with social distancing that limits the amount of people who can enter. And for clothing retailers, it’s especially difficult when people are hoping to get the right fit. Here are some tech solutions looking to […]
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The calendar may not yet read “summer” – but the weather is warm, and people are eager to get outside. Only problem – COVID-19 still has its grip on the United States. The number of people infected, and dying, continues to climb –but there are […]
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Mass protests over police misconduct have sparked concerns that they could be breeding grounds for the coronavirus and potentially trigger new outbreaks. So some U.S. cities are offering protesters free COVID-19 tests to determine if they’ve become infected.
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According to the Federal Reserve in 2016, the average black American family in the United States had (total median wealth of $17,600) about one-tenth the median wealth of the average white American family ($171,000) . A gap that leaves many black families at a significant economic disadvantage, with […]
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In the U.S., discussion and furor over the state of race relations has pushed concern about COVID-19, off the front page. But numbers are spiking in many states, and leading health officials are worried a secondary outbreak. Many store owners in Cincinnati are struggling to […]
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Miami beaches and hotels just reopened, but several threats remain in the air: the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest and the beginning of hurricane season. Florida’s main tourist attraction, South Beach, attempts to come back to life under a phased reopening and a new normal. Learn more.
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The death of George Floyd has prompted calls for America to come to terms with its Confederate past and the Civil War over slavery. Many protestors aren’t waiting any longer, toppling monuments to Confederate leaders. The removal of a statue to the President of the […]
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An intense search is underway for a coronavirus vaccine. It’s estimated there are more than 100 of them in development right now worldwide. Four different vaccine projects are currently underway at one university in the U.S. state of Colorado. Learn more
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Very few things have the power to stop the juggernaut that is elite European football in its tracks, but COVID-19 has rendered stadiums across the continent eerily silent. Yet even with the beautiful game to return to four of Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues by […]
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What’s the problem? A crucial unanswered question on the COVID-19 pandemic is whether or not those who have been infected can catch it again? The fight against COVID-19 could be made far easier if those infected develop an adequate level of immunity, through the development […]
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Calls to defund the police, isn’t what you think. Learn more about what people mean when they say they want to dismantle the police.
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More than two weeks after George Floyd’s death, and subsequent protests around the country, correspondent Dan Williams reflects on what it was like to talk to people coping with the tragedy and report on the events happening.
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U.S. lawmakers have begun crafting their legislative response to the issue of police brutality. Wednesday, George Floyd’s brother testifies at a congressional hearing on law-enforcement reform. This comes as families that have been affected by police violence are calling for reform across the country. CGTN’s […]
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It’s been a tumultuous time over the past week across the United States following the death of an unarmed African American man by a white police officer. Many residents in Los Angeles had flashbacks to the beating of Rodney King by police officers, which was […]
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Boarded up storefronts have become a common sight across America as businesses endure the devastating effects of novel coronavirus and looters. But one San Francisco group called Paint The Void is using its talents to help brighten the landscape. They find an artist to turn […]
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As companies and businesses begin reopening across the U.S., the question those who rely on physical workplaces are asking is “how?” How we do keep our employees and customers safe in this new pandemic environment? One thing is pretty clear: stores and offices will look different […]
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado is known for, among other things, the length of its season. Its base elevation, 3200 meters, higher than most other ski resorts, allows it to run in June. “Spring is some of the best days at A-Basin,” said one snowboarder. “Don’t even need […]
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See what it was like for journalists covering Trump’s crackdown on protestors outside the White House.
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