pyramid schemes ‘LuLaRich' Shows Why You Need to Be Wary of Multi-Level Marketing Be wary of multi-level marketing schemes, say the co-directors of “LuLaRich,” a docuseries about the LuLaRoe leggings company. The documentary unpacked the origins of the company and the problems with its promises that sellers of the leggings would make at least $5,000.
gabby petito 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.
covid-19 vaccine 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.
schools 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...
restaurants 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...
LGBTQ 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.”
migrant workers 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 which have been made worse during...
sarah klein 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...
mexican independence day 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.
hispanic heritage month 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.
