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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.
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The Stories Behind 3 of the Most Quoted (And Misquoted) Movie Lines
You know the lines — or do you? We love these extremely quotable movie lines, but you might not know the stories behind them. Nik Z takes you behind the scenes of 3 iconic lines from huge films!
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Climate Change vs. Global Warming: What's the Difference Between the Terms?
Even with climate change dominating headlines, you may still be confused about some key terms and concepts. What exactly is climate change and how is it different from global warming and weather? LX News Now host Nik Z breaks it down.
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Gun Violence Expert: We Need to Stop ‘Finger-Pointing' And Find Solutions
Gun rights and gun control advocates need to come together for solutions to the mass shooting problem in the U.S., says Jonathan Metzl, an author, psychiatrist and Vanderbilt University professor. When a mass shooting happens, “we have this horrific loss of life, and immediately it falls back into this kind of finger pointing on both sides. And that’s unfortunately going...
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This Ukrainian Man and His Wife Sleep in Shifts to Listen for Air Raid Sirens
Vova Kalinchuk plans to stay in Lviv, Ukraine amid the war with Russia, because he does not want to leave his family. Kalinchuk told LX News host Nik Z about how his life has changed since Russia invaded. He has to always be ready to head underground in case an aircraft is approaching with a bomb. When they head underground,...
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4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Save Money on Gas
With gas prices rising, proper vehicle maintenance is key to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck per tank of gas. We got helpful tips from a Dallas-area mechanic on how to do just that. Stop flooring it going up to a red light!
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This Island Nation Is Preparing For a Future Underwater
Tuvalu, an island of about 12,000 people in the South Pacific, is preparing for a future without land as rising sea levels threaten the nation. Spots that were dry land a decade ago are now submerged – including a spot where Simon Kofe, Minister for Justice, held a press conference to show how high the water goes.
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We Interviewed a 7-Time Marathoner…While Running
With the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and the Boston Marathon on Monday, LX News Host Nik Z left the studio on foot for this interview with Mike Brown, who has run 7 marathons. Brown couldn’t help but laugh as Nik asked his questions and quickly got a stitch in his side.