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Donald Trump 2016-2020: Words versus actions

September 1, 2020

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk unveils “Neuralink”

And it takes on one of the most complex systems known: the human brain.

September 1, 2020

COVID-19 threatening U.S. college towns

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.

August 30, 2020

Marches nearly a week since police fired on Jacob Blake

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 […]

August 29, 2020

Protesters gather to demand wealth tax in the U.S.

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.

August 29, 2020

Concerns mount if the pandemic could cause delay in election results

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 […]

August 29, 2020

Thousands protest injustice on Martin Luther King speech anniversary

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 […]

August 28, 2020

What are farmers in Florida saying about the USMCA?

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. […]

August 28, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump attacks Biden in his acceptance speech

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. […]

August 28, 2020

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson addresses Jacob Blake shooting

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 […]

August 28, 2020

Florida Republicans on Trump, party convention

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.

August 26, 2020

VP Mike Pence to headline RNC’s third night

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 […]

August 26, 2020

Reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado

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.

August 26, 2020

COVID-19 sparks medical innovation in Mexico

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.

August 25, 2020

American Democratic politician reflects on Biden and the 2020 election

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.

August 24, 2020

Unrest after Black man shot multiple times by police in Wisconsin

Protests erupt in the U.S. state of Wisconsin after police shoot Jacob Blake, a black man, in the back seven times.

August 22, 2020

U.S. farmers on the upcoming presidential election

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.

August 22, 2020

How Democrats react to this year’s virtual convention

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 […]

August 22, 2020

The U.S. football season has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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 […]

August 22, 2020

COVID-19: Florida turns to Mexico mobile rooms for relief

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.

August 22, 2020

Unusual lightning storm sparked California wildfires

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 […]

August 21, 2020

The women behind the Black Lives Matter movement

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. […]

August 21, 2020

Joe Biden accepts presidential nomination at DNC

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.

August 21, 2020

Uber and Lyft threaten to shut down operations in California

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 […]

August 21, 2020

Epic Games’ battle with the tech giants continues

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 […]

August 21, 2020

Muslim DNC delegate on life before and after Trump

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.

August 20, 2020

Steve Bannon accused of defrauding donors for U.S.-Mexico border wall

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 […]

August 20, 2020

Rio de Janeiro reopens tourist attractions – as COVID-19 cases surge

For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rio de Janeiro’s top tourist attractions are open to visitors.

August 20, 2020

2020 Election: How voting by mail works

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 […]

August 20, 2020

States in Mexico implement ban of junk food sales to minors

One Mexican state just this month has banned the sale of junk food to minors.

August 20, 2020

Teacher that supports Biden prepares for school and election

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.

August 18, 2020

DNC delegate attends first online convention

As Democrats hold their first ever convention this week, CGTN visits with a Bernie Sanders delegate in the toss-up state of Pennsylvania.

August 18, 2020

Finding a golden opportunity – despite the pandemic

The COVID pandemic dampened the Olympic dreams for thousands of athletes this summer.

August 18, 2020

Trade battle ramps up after U.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum

A new trade battle between the U.S and Canada is underway after tariffs imposed by Washington took effect on Sunday.

August 18, 2020

Coffee industry still struggling from COVID-19 pandemic

Mark Niu explains how the coffee industry is still trying to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak.

August 17, 2020

U.S. 2020 Election

People across the United States will decide in November’s election whether incumbent President Trump or Democrat challenger Joe Biden will lead the country.

August 17, 2020

Gun ownership increases in Brazil under President Bolsonaro

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.

August 17, 2020

Blast leaves hundred of children traumatized in Beirut

Beirut‘s young children deal with post-traumatic stress may not be getting the support they need.

August 15, 2020

What’s behind the banning of TikTok in the U.S.?

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?

August 15, 2020

Tourism in California hits historic low amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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 […]

August 15, 2020

New York City prepares to reopen schools to partial in-person instruction in September

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 […]

August 15, 2020

Kamala Harris’s selection expects to energize women and Black voters

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 […]

August 15, 2020

The Heat: U.S. presidential politics

The U.S. presidential race heats up as Democrats prepare to formally anoint Joe Biden in the race for the White House.

August 14, 2020

How the COVID-19 pandemic affects the Hispanic community in the U.S.

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 […]

August 13, 2020

Kamala Harris: From state attorney general to vice presidential nominee

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his campaign had picked Kamala Harris as his running mate.

August 13, 2020

COVID-19 shutdowns transform Latin America’s banking system

See how banking has rapidly changed in Latin American during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 13, 2020

China-U.S. trade deal trudges forward as COVID-19 takes toll

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.

August 13, 2020

COVID-19: Artists look for new ways to work around pandemic limitations

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.

August 12, 2020

Engineers build Peru’s first domestically-made ventilator

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.

August 12, 2020

Oil spill in Venezuela causes damage to pristine coastline

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.

August 12, 2020

‘Pooled testing’ could help check multiple samples at once in the U.S.

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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