US-born figure skater Zhu Yi, who was picked to represent China at the 2022 Winter Olympics, is facing a firestorm on Chinese social media after she fell flat on the ice and finished last in the women's short program team event.
Claire Atkinson assesses the latest scandal surrounding Joe Rogan and says "it's hard to believe Spotify didn't listen to every single episode before they did this hundred million dollar deal."
Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the bipartisan effort to level the playing field with Big Tech, saying "we must push for competition."
"I think the Biden administration thought that just because they weren't Trump, they were going to get some sort of free ride, and it's outrageous," David Zurawik says. Claire Atkinson also comments on media news of the week.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says President Biden's "Build Back Better" bill is dead, but parts of it could come back and be considered.
Fareed gives his take on why, unlike the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2022 Winter Games are unlikely to raise China's standing in the world.
On CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield responds to a show of unity between China and Russia amid tensions with the United States.
Londoners are divided over Queen Elizabeth II's announcement that she wants Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort. The announcement comes as the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, becoming the first British monarch to reign for seven decades.
Mananjary (Madagascar) (AFP) – The town of Mananjary, on the east coast of Madagascar, was heavily affected by tropical cyclone Batsirai, which hit the island with gusts of up to 235 km/h. Many homes were destroyed and flooded, and residents are imploring the state to help them.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "when one Congressman and one Senator can bring a state's authentic count to a halt, it's wrong."
CNN's Jake Tapper looks into the history of Olympic host countries using minorities that they are oppressing to look good on the global stage. Tapper also calls out American corporations for continuing to fight for Chinese money when ignoring their human rights violations.
Yeroham (Israel) (AFP) – In Israel's Negev desert, far from the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv, the town of Yeruham hopes to cultivate an international reputation as the country's medical cannabis technology powerhouse. Dozens of start-ups are already working on medical cannabis in Israel, where new legislation is expected to lead to further market growth in the fast-expanding sector.
