NowThis

NowThis, previously known as NowThis News, is a progressive media organization located in New York City. It specializes in creating short videos designed for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Kik, Twitter, and Vine. The name "Now This" is derived from a style of broadcast news writing that was highlighted by media critic Neil Postman in his 1985 book, *Amusing Ourselves to Death*, particularly in chapter 7, which is titled "Now...This."

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How a Fake Yoga Ad Led to the Capture of a Pro Cyclist’s Murderer

Jan 30, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Sophia Anderson

25-year-old Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was a rising star in the world of gravel and mountain cycling when she was tragically murdered on the night of May 11, 2022. Wilson’s death occurred after she became entangled in a love triangle. She briefly dated another pro cyclist named Colin Strickland after he broke up with his previous girlfriend, Kaitlin Armstrong.
A $1M Donation Will Wipe Out School Lunch Debt for 50,000+ U.S. Students, But Millions Are Still Struggling

Jan 30, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Sophia Anderson

7,413 public school students in the Atlanta area are being relieved of their lunch debts after the Arby’s Foundation gave $203,534 to several local school districts. The almost $800,000 remaining will be gifted to schools across the country, which will rid another approx 47,000+ students of school lunch debt.
Biden Admin Decision Is a Win for the Environment - Even if It’s Temporary

Jan 29, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Aubrey Patti

The Biden administration that it is delaying approvals of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, with the president citing the work by "young people" and "frontline communities" as playing a big part in the decision, according to the AP. The pause will delay new export terminals that were pending approval, , which would have been the largest export terminal in the U.S., shipping up to of American gas every year.
A Sonar Image Might Have Detected Ameila Earhart’s Plane

Jan 29, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Liz Muentes

aviator Amelia Earhart's plane originally disappeared, a South Carolina-based research team said its sonar images show what could be a plane-shaped object resting on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. a deep-sea exploration team, was searching for the wreckage of Earhart’s Lockheed 10-E Electra aircraft. The team had reportedly scanned more than 5,4000 square miles of the ocean floor beginning since September 2023.
Britney Is “In Love With” JT’s New Song, Despite Her Fans Trolling Him

Jan 29, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Luria Freeman

Britney Spears stans spent the weekend boosting her 2011 song ‘Selfish’ up the charts after Justin Timberlake released a new single by the same name. But the pop princess took to Instagram to show her support for her ex and his new track. ‘I also wanted to say I am in love with Justin Timberlake’s new song ‘Selfish.’ It is soo good,” she wrote in a caption on her private Instagram account.
EU, UN, Activist Orgs Condemn Use of Nitrogen Gas in Alabama Execution

Jan 26, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Sophia Anderson

Alabama executed Kenneth Smith using nitrogen gas on January 25. It was the first time the controversial method of capital punishment is known to have been used. However, experts have long warned that the novel procedure can lead to excessive pain and torture, with veterinarians across the U.S. and Europe even refusing to use nitrogen gas on most animals, deeming it unethical. The 58-year-old was pronounced dead at 8:25 pm at the William C.
Is Groundhog Day Unfair to the Groundhogs Like Punxsutawney Phil?

Jan 26, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Liz Muentes

In 7 days, the famous weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will pop out of his burrow to share with the world whether there will be 6 more weeks of winter or if spring is near. While some await this celebration, animal rights organization PETA wrote a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, asking that Punxsutawney Phil be allowed to retire and go to a sanctuary.
For the First Time Ever, Miss Japan Is a Naturalized Japanese Citizen - And It’s Ignited a Fierce Debate About Identity

Jan 25, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Sophia Anderson

What does it mean to be Japanese? That's the question swirling around social media after Ukraine-born model Carolina Shiino was crowned Miss Japan 2024 on Monday. “Being recognized as a Japanese in this competition fills me with gratitude,” Shiino said following her win. But despite her having lived the majority of her life in Japan, many don’t recognize her as Japanese. 26-year-old Shiino was born in Ukraine and moved to Japan at the age of 5, after her mother got remarried to a Japanese man.
Target Employees Are Reportedly Being Fired for Buying Limited-Edition Stanley Cups

Jan 25, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Sophia Anderson

Some Target employees have reportedly been fired for purchasing a highly sought-after, limited-edition Stanley cup because it violated company policy, according to Business Insider. Araceli Bernal, a Target employee in Delaware who had been with the company for nearly 2 years, told the outlet that she and several co-workers were terminated after purchasing the Stanley x Starbucks Quencher from a barista.
$5M Lawsuit Says Dunkin’ Discriminates Against Customers Who Don’t Drink Milk

Jan 25, 2024 | nowthisnews.com | Luria Freeman

A group of disgruntled, lactose-intolerant patrons have banded together to take Dunkin’ to the bank over alleged discrimination in a new lawsuit. The plaintiffs say that Dunkin’ placing a surcharge on plant-based and lactose-free milk alternatives ignores that it’s medically necessary for them ‘to avoid consuming drinks that contain milk’ and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.