Roe v. Wade Life Before Roe vs. Wade: A Historian Shares How Abortion Laws Looked Before 1973 The Supreme Court cited history when striking down Roe v. Wade. But what did abortion laws look like before Roe v. Wade? A historian shares her perspective.
willis tower Take a Tour of Chicago's Willis Tower and Skydeck with LX News Chicago’s Willis Tower is the 8th tallest building in the world and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. LX News host Eric Alvarez goes all the way to the top to the Skydeck — and takes you along for the trip.
Abortion rights Ruling Overturning Roe Increases Interest in Abortion Pills There was a spike in search-engine interest for abortion pills following the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. The pills mifepristone and misoprostol, taken together, can end a pregnancy before it reaches 10 weeks, though the pills will be difficult to access for people who need them in states that have moved to ban abortion...
climate change The Clean Air Act Reduces Smog and Pollution — Now It's Being Limited Progress has been made in the 50-plus years since Republican President Richard Nixon signed the Clean Air Act in 1970 — the six most common pollutants have declined by more than 75%. Now the act is being limited by the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA, LX News climate storyteller Chase Cain explains.
Movies Skating Through Some Fun Facts About ‘Jurassic Park' With the release of “Jurassic World: Dominion” in theaters, LX News’ Nik Z looks back on the iconic franchise — and we made sure he was dressed for the occasion. Here are a few facts about “Jurassic Park,” the first film in the franchise.
election laws This Supreme Court Case Could Have a Huge Impact on Elections Next term, the Supreme Court could rule on Moore v. Harper, a North Carolina case that could change the balance of power between a state’s legislature and its courts. That could have profound effects on elections and a state court’s ability to check the power of a state legislature, and limit the court’s influence on procedures like redistricting and voting...
travel Expect a Hectic Weekend for Airline Travel Low staffing or unexpected shortages due to COVID-19 and labor strikes, plus “aggressive scheduling,” have led to many flights being canceled recently — and now inclement weather and a holiday rush will hit the industry for the July 4 weekend. LX News storyteller Clark Fouraker chats with Nick Ewen, director of content at The Points Guy.
identity The NYC Marathon Added a Nonbinary Category in 2021 — And This Runner Was First to Win Zackary Harris, the inaugural winner of the nonbinary gender category in the New York City Marathon, talks about representation in sports and what they hope for the future when it comes to athletes and identity.
Supreme Court Can the U.S. Meet its Climate Goals After EPA Court Decision? Power plants are the second-largest source of greenhouse gas pollution behind transportation. And the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in West Virginia v. EPA has limited the EPA’s authority to require companies to use greener methods, like solar and wind, to generate power. LX News climate storyteller Chase Cain explains and brings us some insight from Lissa Lynch of the Natural...
July 4th Why Wearing the American Flag is Technically Illegal Putting the American flag on bikinis, napkins and bedsheets is against the law, but here’s why you shouldn’t worry.
