Hurricane Fiona Five Years After Maria Devastated Puerto Rico, The Island Is Still on a Road to Recovery Five years after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, killing at least 3,000 residents and destroying the island’s power grid in 2017, the island is yet again facing the aftermath of another devastating storm. David Guadalupe, Puerto Rico’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Chair, joins LX to discuss Puerto Rico’s road to recovery.
mexican independence day Mexican Independence Day is September 16 — NOT May 5! On Sept. 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. That date is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day…though some Americans might think that’s what Cinco de Mayo is for. Andi Resendiz explains the difference.
food and drink Drinking Kava Can Mellow You Out — But What Is It? Kava, made from a plant in the pepper family, is a ceremonial drink on islands of the South Pacific. Over the past few decades, more spots where you can drink kava have opened up across the U.S. LX News storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo visited the bar Kava Social in Brooklyn to hear more about the nonalcoholic drink.
Jackson Water Crisis These Students Are Taking Jackson's Water Crisis Into Their Own Hands Jackson, Mississippi, has been under a state of emergency for over a week now after flooding shut down the city’s water system. Thousands of residents still do not have access to clean, reliable water. While the government is helping, local students took the initiative to start providing water to those in need. Derykah Watts and Crystal Lopez join LX News...
Uvalde For Families in Uvalde, the First Day Back to School Was Heavy but Hopeful Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to school on Tuesday for the first time since the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in May, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. Robb Elementary students have been reassigned to other campuses across the district for the new school year after the city’s mayor announced plans to demolish Robb. Meredith Yeoman,...
water crisis For Jackson, Mississippi Residents, Water Has Always Been an Issue Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Jackson, Mississippi on Monday after recent flooding shut down the city’s water system. Thousands of residents do not have access to clean, reliable water, and officials say it could be a while before the water is up and running again. Jackson resident Kari Thomas joins LX News to share her...
health Doctors are Seeing More ER Visits From Kids who Have Swallowed Button Batteries A new study found that the number of kids sent to the ER after swallowing or inserting button batteries into the mouth has more than doubled since 2010. Pediatric experts say parents should treat button batteries as seriously as they treat chemicals or sharp objects. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar of Harvard Medical School joins LX News to talk about the dangers...
Education Black Educators Enter the Field with a Passion for Teaching. But Burnout is Driving them Out. As the nation grapples with a teacher shortage, studies are showing that educators of color, specifically Black teachers, are more likely to leave. A survey by DonorsChoose, a nonprofit for teachers, found that only 55% of Black male teachers reported that they plan to still teach in 10 years, compared to 64% of White male teachers, and 66% of Latino...
monkeypox How Students, Colleges Can Combat Spread of Monkeypox This Fall Dr. Alexandra Yonts spoke with LX about ways students and school can be prepared for monkeypox
monkeypox How College Campuses Can Fight the Spread of Monkeypox Managing shared spaces like showers and dorm rooms and minimizing contact with sick students will be key for colleges to fight the spread of monkeypox as students return to class. Dr. Alexandra Yonts of Children’s National Hospital joins LX News.
