World Today

August 31, 2024

How tariffs will impact EV manufacturers and consumers

  Trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. and other Western nations on Chinese electric vehicles this year have caused industry turbulence in markets around the world. For a vital green industry, it’s a move that may have far-reaching impacts, especially on consumers. But as CGTN’s […]

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August 31, 2024

The fight for abortion access in the U.S.

  Abortion access in the U.S. changed dramatically in 2022 when the Supreme Court eliminated the right to an abortion and instead allowed each state to set its own abortion laws. Access to the procedure is now a key issue in the U.S. presidential election. […]

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August 28, 2024

Hot weather covers U.S. Midwest

The U.S. Midwest is experiencing a sweltering heatwave with some 55 million people placed under hot weather alerts. A late season high pressure system has left cities such as Chicago experiencing extreme conditions. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

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August 25, 2024

Boeing Starliner crew to remain on ISS until February 2025

  NASA announced Saturday, August 24, that two astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station won’t be back on Earth until next February. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft that transported Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore experienced a series of technical problems, prohibiting their […]

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August 24, 2024

U.S. prepares for respiratory virus season

  Health officials in the U.S. are urging Americans to roll up their sleeves and get the latest vaccinations against COVID-19, along with jabs to protect against common flu and RSV.  CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports, the guidance comes with the approach of fall and […]

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August 24, 2024

The world is on alert over mpox

  More than 500 people have reportedly died in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year as a result of the mpox outbreak. The World Health Organization has declared it a global public health emergency. Officials say the risk to the United States appears to […]

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August 18, 2024

Wind and Kite Festival held in Colombia

  Colombia is celebrating its annual Wind and Kite Festival in the historic town of Villa De Leyva this weekend. This year’s special guest is China, the country that gave rise to the ancient art of kite-making that is still enjoyed today.

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August 18, 2024

Mpox: What you need to know

  The WHO has declared mpox a Global Health Emergency. Already this year, there have been more than 17,000 confirmed and suspected cases in Africa, and more than 500 deaths, centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Will mpox spread globally? And how dangerous is […]

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August 18, 2024

Brazil holds a festival featuring Chinese culture

  A somewhat unexpected venue in Brazil is alive these days with Chinese culture. A festival staged along an artificial beach in the country’s capital is drawing its inspiration this year, from the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil. Our correspondent Paulo […]

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August 17, 2024

Would you make friends with AI?

Over the past few years, AI has gone from fact provider, to question answerer to personal assistant. Now, it’s taking another leap forward by attempting to become your friend, no matter what age you are. Mark Niu takes a look at companies like Heeyo that […]

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August 16, 2024

Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto

  Hurricane Ernesto is advancing northward toward the North Atlantic island of Bermuda after battering Puerto Rico with torrential rain and strong winds. The storm intensified into a Category 2 Hurricane on Thursday night, prompting a hurricane warning for Bermuda as the island braces for […]

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August 16, 2024

How AI technology is reshaping Brazilian life

  One of the world’s largest tech and innovation exhibitions concluded on Friday in Rio de Janeiro, setting new attendance records. The fourth edition of the event, themed “Humanization in Times of Artificial Intelligence,” focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping how Brazilians live, work, […]

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August 16, 2024

Argentine provinces deepen ties with China

  Argentina is undergoing major economic changes under President Javier Milei, who came into office eight months ago promising radical reforms. Some provinces are now increasingly talking directly with China to explore opportunities in trade and investment. Joel Richards reports from La Rioja.

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August 16, 2024

China and Brazil boost cultural exchanges

  As Brazil and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, these two nations are seeing a growing interest in cultural exchange. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral has more on how relations are impacting the study of language, and even music in Brazil.

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August 16, 2024

What to expect at the Democratic Party’s 2024 national convention

  The Democratic Party’s national convention is now just a few days away. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to formally accept her party’s nomination for president during the four-day gathering in Chicago. The presidential campaign has changed dramatically in the one month since incumbent […]

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August 16, 2024

Presidential candidates on immigration

  Immigration is a hot-button issue in this year’s U.S. presidential election. Republican Party candidate Donald Trump blames his rival for the Oval Office, Kamala Harris, for presiding over an influx of millions of undocumented migrants into the United States. But the Vice-President’s campaign insists […]

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August 15, 2024

Learn about a new ‘quasi-currency’ in Argentina

After Argentina’s economic crash in 2001, many provinces issued their own currencies as an alternative to the peso. It’s seen as a way to help Argentinians who are struggling to get by. This month, a new so-called quasi-currency has emerged in La Rioja. Joel Richards […]

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August 14, 2024

Ernesto becomes a hurricane after lashing Puerto Rico

The U.S. island territory of Puerto Rico is facing widespread power outages, flooding, and infrastructure damage following the impact of now-Hurricane Ernesto, the fifth named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez spoke with locals for the latest.

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August 14, 2024

Rio Innovation Week showcases new AI tech landscape

Considered one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive technology and innovation events, Rio Innovation Week is currently underway in Rio de Janeiro. This marks the fourth time the city has hosted the event, which brings together leading companies, startups, and investors, from around the […]

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