Late Night with Seth Meyers ‘Late Night': A Closer Look at Trump Contradicting Experts on Coronavirus Seth Meyers takes a closer look at Donald Trump contradicting public health officials about the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Published March 12, 2020
coronavirus pandemic Doctor Roasts Anti-Vaccine Misinformation: ‘It's Absolutely Crazy' Dr. Irwin Redlener is not having any of this anti-vaccine crap today.
Japan Doors Not Included: Inside a Capsule Hotel in Japan The concept has taken off in Japan in recent years, but recently, the pandemic decreased demand for the tiny sleeping pods.
LGBTQ LGBTQ Olympians Are Breaking Records and Boundaries in Tokyo There are at least 180 openly LGBTQ Olympians in Tokyo this summer — that’s more than three times the number of athletes who were out in Rio at the 2016 Olympics. That’s a testament to the overwhelming acceptance of queer athletes, especially in women’s sports, and the power of social media to give athletes a platform to show their authentic...
hair care ‘Strands for Trans' Helps You Find Trans-Inclusive Spots for a Haircut After hearing a lot of stories of transgender people being excluded from barbershops and salons, Xavier Cruz and JP Gomez started “Strands for Trans.” The website and initiative helps local businesses identify themselves as a safe, inclusive space.
entertainment Luke James Keeps Challenging His Fear “Being a person who deals with a lot of anxiety…for some reason I keep putting myself in predicaments where I’m challenging that fear I have. Of [the] stage, of being interviewed, in front of people and all that kind of stuff. I don’t know, I guess I’ve been living my life on the edge.” Luke James, artist and cast member...
hair care Gender Norms Aren't a Big Deal at This Portland Barbershop “It’s really awesome to give a safe space for people to feel comfortable and not have to hold back on what kind of haircut they want based on what they identify as… We just want everyone to feel happy here,” says Kenzy Lee, owner of Take Pride Barbershop in Portland, Oregon. NBCLX Storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo reports.
Coronavirus This Doctor Says Being Irresponsible About COVID Is Like Driving Without a Seatbelt With COVID-19 cases rising in many states thanks to the Delta variant, one doctor is shifting the conversation to individual responsibility.
covid-19 vaccine Everything You Need to Know About NYC's New Vaccine Rules You’ll have to show proof of vaccination to dine indoors or go to the gym, a new rule that New York mayor Bill De Blasio hopes will boost vaccination rates in the city on top of a $100 offer to go get the shot. NBC New York’s Kay Angrum explains more.
Tokyo Olympics Japan's Over-55 Cheerleading Troupe Shows Age is Just a Number Japan Pom Pom started 25 years ago as a cheerleading troupe for people 55 and older. Today, the troupe wants to show the country that senior citizens can be just as active as younger members of society. NBCLX Storyteller Fernando Hurtado talks with members of the troupe about the importance of staying active.
Tokyo Olympics 4 Olympians I'd Ask to Help Me Move No, it's not just weightlifters. There's a wide variety of talent here, because we'll need more than just muscle.
