Lava erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano on Dec. 23, causing concern for residents downwind as officials warn of health risks from volcanic smog. See more. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

American Airlines grounded all U.S. flights for an hour the day before Christmas due to a technical issue, disrupting travel plans for thousands. Flights have resumed, but the glitch raises concerns for the busy holiday season. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

A powerful storm caused part of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to collapse into the ocean on Dec. 23, sending three people into the water, though no serious injuries were reported. The area remains evacuated and closed for safety. #SantaCruz Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Karina Michell spoke to Anthony Moretti, an Associate Professor at Robert Morris University, about China's role at the UN in 2024. #WorldToday Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Elaine Reyes took a look ahead at what a second Trump administration will hold with Joseph Williams, Former Senior Editor, U.S. News & World Report. In a recent speech U.S. President-elect Trump threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal. #biz #bizshow #globalbiz #Trump #PanamaCanal #Musk #WhiteHouse Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Elaine Reyes spoke with William Lee, Chief Economist at the Milken Institute, about why Amazon and Starbucks workers are striking, with a particular focus on Amazon and the Teamsters union in the U.S.. #strikes #US #starbucks #amazon #unions #globalbiz #bizshow #biz Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there’s new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. CGTN’S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

2024 was a complex year between the world’s two largest economies. CGTN’s Nathan King looks back on China-U.S. relations over the past year. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

A Christmas light show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, Dec. 21, ended in tragedy when several drones collided mid-air and crashed at high speed into the audience. The incident occurred during the first performance of the show, leaving multiple people injured. The video capture by X user @MosquitoCoFL shows drones spiraling out of control and falling into Eloa Lake and onto areas where spectators were sitting on picnic blankets and lawn chairs. “Are they supposed to be falling?” a child is heard asking in the recording. Local authorities and the FAA have launched investigations, while the event organizers, Sky Elements Drones, are facing scrutiny over the safety of the show. The city of Austin has already canceled a similar drone performance planned for its New Year’s Eve celebration. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Santa made a special arrival on boat in the Brazilian Amazon to bring holiday cheer to indigenous children. The Friends of Santa Claus organization, founded in 1998, continues this touching tradition of spreading joy. Take a look! #HolidayCheer #ChristmasTradition #FriendsOfSantaClaus Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. should reclaim control over the Panama Canal, a vital waterway transferred to Panama in 1999, during a speech to supporters on Sunday, Dec. 22. This proposal has sparked strong reactions from Panamanian officials, emphasizing their sovereignty over the canal. This comes after Trump posted a message saying the U.S. should take ownership of Greenland, a sovereign nation that gained independence from Denmark in 1979. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Scientists have uncovered 27 new species in the Peruvian Amazon, including a rare amphibious mouse and a fascinating “blob-headed fish.” Take a look! #PeruvianAmazon #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Karina Mitchell took a deep dive on all things toys and holiday trends with James Zahn, the Editor-In-Chief of The Toy Book, and a Senior Editor at the Toy Insider. #biz #bizshow #toys #toytrends #holidaytoys #xmas2024 #toygifts #kidstoys #beyblade #nintendo #bluey #pawpatrol #booksy #teenagemutantninjaturtles #tmnt Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Karina Mitchell spoke with Joseph Williams, Former Senior Editor at  U.S. News & World Report on the fight in Congress to keep the U.S. government from shutting down and the reasons behind the crisis.  #globalbusiness #bizshow #US #shutdown #economy #Trump #Musk #Congress Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Karina Mitchell spoke to Anthony Chan, former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co, about the business of holiday entertainment, and the staying power of The Nutcracker ballet. #biz #bizshow #thenutcracker #holidayentertainment #holidayclassics #happyholidays #holidaymarket #holidaylightdisplay #xmas Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

A video invitation to global audiences for China Media Group's 2025 Spring Festival Gala was issued on Tuesday at the 12th Global Video Media Forum (VMF). Themed "Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake," the VMF invites global Chinese communities to join the New Year's Eve celebration. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

2024 was an influential year in global politics, current events, and pop culture. Watch here to see the most defining news stories from around the globe. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Multilateralism and cooperation remain key to China’s vision at the United Nations. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs looks at China’s role at the United Nations this year. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.