What is the Debt Ceiling, and Why Should I Care?
The government needs money to run. It’s coming close to its limit on borrowing money, and needs to give itself permission to borrow more – otherwise, we hit the debt ceiling and the govern...
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A Therapist Explains Why You Might Want to Unfollow ‘Fitspo' Accounts
Many people try to use social media as a source of “fitspiration,” but obsessing over how others look can make us feel bad about ourselves, and hurt our mental health. Clinical social worker and therapist Dr. Courtney Tracy talks about how we can use social media carefully, and explains researchers’ growing concerns about social m... -
These Authors Want Latinx Kids to Be Represented in Children's Books
Jorge Lacera and Mariana Llanos had trouble finding children’s books that reflected their lives. Many of the books catered to a Hispanic or Latino child reader contained themes of poverty and immigration. “I love Star Wars, I love comic books, and I love fantasy books. It felt very alienating. I sometimes felt I was not necessarily part... -
BTS Spoke at the UN and the Internet Went Crazy
It’s pretty normal to see BTS or any of its members trending on any given day, but when the world famous K-Pop group spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, the internet was in a particular kind of frenzy.
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Teens Say Instagram's Focus on Fitness Made Body Image Worse
Wall Street Journal tech reporter Georgia Wells talks about the recent widely shared report documenting Facebook’s awareness of body image issues stemming from the app Instagram. Teenage Instagram users who experienced body image issues said the app was making those issues worse with a focus on fitness and showing more and more pages with ide... -
Why We Can't Look Away From the Gabby Petito Story
Remains that could be missing Long Islander Gabby Petito have been found though the identity of the remains has not been confirmed. As news of the social media creator’s disappearance spread, interest in her surged, says NBC New York reporter Kay Angrum.
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Meghan Trainor Learned Some Cooking Tricks After Hosting ‘Top Chef'
Before hosting “Top Chef,” Meghan Trainor could make popcorn and pasta on her own, and that was pretty much it. But then she learned a few tricks from Chef Marcus Samuelsson. The new mom is also helping parents celebrate baby’s First Taste Moment by partnering with Gerber for #GerberMy1st.
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An Instagram Timeline of Gabby Petito's Disappearance
Missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie left Long Island, New York, on July 2 for a months-long cross-country road trip, much of which they documented on social media. LX News host Tabitha Lipkin walks through the timeline of their trip based on Instagram posts, police video and other media.
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Why A Doctor Reached Out to Nicki Minaj About Her COVID Vaccine Tweets
Dr. Uché Blackstock says she wanted to give Nicki Minaj some solid information about the COVID vaccine after seeing the artist’s social media posts linking strange health outcomes to the shot. Blackstock says society needs better responses to misinformation and communities need access to trusted messengers.
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Utah Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell and His Mom Talk About Donating to Schools
You might know Donovan Mitchell for his performance in the 2021 NBA playoffs, tearing it up for the Utah Jazz. But off the court, Mitchell has a soft spot for teachers – maybe that’s because his mom has been a preschool teacher for years. Mitchell talked with NBCLX about social justice and a $1 million donation Clorox is making to...... -
Workers Are Leaving Restaurants – And Bella the Robot Could Replace Them
Meet Bella the robot. She’s about 4 feet tall, always has a smile on her face, and can hold a bunch of trays of food as she wheels across a restaurant to tables. With many workers leaving the restaurant industry, some restaurants are turning to nonhuman help to keep serving customers. LX News Host Nik Z traveled to McKinney, Texas...
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The First Trans Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Wants Others to Follow the Path They Blazed
Rev. Megan Rohrer became the first openly transgender bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in September 2021. And now they are using their new platform to work toward diversifying the leadership of the church and cheerleading for others who are “living in the intersections.”
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The ‘Invisible Population' of Migrant Farmworkers Are More Vulnerable Than Ever
The jobs that migrant farmworkers do every day feed the American population and are essential to the economy. But their contributions often go unacknowledged. Monica Ramirez, president and founder of Justice for Migrant Women, joined LX News Now to discuss their struggles with food insecurity, lack of childcare and dangerous conditions — all of whi... -
The First Known Survivor of Larry Nassar's Abuse Wants to Know ‘Where Are the Indictments?'
Sarah Klein was first abused by Larry Nassar in 1988 when she was just 8 years old. Today she is a pillar of support for the younger victims of the USA Gymnastics doctor’s abuse. They include Olympians Simone Biles and McKayla Maroney, who testified before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday about failures by the Department of Justice and FBI to...... -
How Is Mexican Independence Day Different From Cinco de Mayo?
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day and if you’re still confusing that with Cinco de Mayo, then this video is for you. NBCLX News Now host Eric Alvarez explains its history and how it is celebrated.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Its Origins and Evolution
National Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded to a month-long celebration 20 years later. LX News Now host Jobeth Devera explains the history of the event and why it starts in the middle of September.
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John Lewis' Last Words to Jim Clyburn: ‘Keep Up the Fight'
Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina is calling for the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would restore key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that were struck down in a Supreme Court decision. The bill passed the house in August but is still sitting in the Senate. In an interview with LX News host...
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Texas' Controversial Abortion Law Could Lead to Tech Workers Leaving
Though many Californians jetted to Texas for a lower cost of living and tech jobs around Austin, some of them are now reconsidering their choice, says Washington Post Tech at Work writer Danielle Abril. The law bans abortions after 6 weeks, before many women even know they’re pregnant.
