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1 day ago
Canada news

Opinion | Immigrants From Around the Country Keep Getting Detained in Louisiana

Louisiana serves as a focal point for immigrant detention, impacting rights and legal representation for detainees.
fromThe Advocate
5 days ago
Online learning

Remote work for many Louisiana state employees to end under Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order

Louisiana state employees must return to physical offices by July 1, 2025, under new executive order.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Musk's DOGE is shuttering OSHA's office in 'Cancer Alley'-despite how dangerous it is

Mathew Roberts's death underscores the high risks faced by workers in Louisiana's chemical industry.
LA food
fromEater
2 weeks ago

After a Historically Rough 2024, Louisiana Crawfish Producers Are Bouncing Back

Historic drought in Louisiana severely affected crawfish production in 2023, leading to a 90% crop yield decline.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Eliminate Parole with New Algorithm Tool

Louisiana's algorithm-based parole system is keeping many prisoners, including the elderly and disabled, in prison despite rehabilitation efforts.
#chevron
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

Chevron must pay $745 million for environmental damage to wetlands, influencing future lawsuits against other fossil fuel companies.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Wine

Chevron destroyed Louisiana wetlands-and now it must pay $740 million to clean them up

Chevron has been ordered to pay $744.6 million for its environmental damage to Louisiana's coastal wetlands, a landmark verdict against oil companies.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

Chevron must pay $745 million for environmental damage to wetlands, influencing future lawsuits against other fossil fuel companies.
Wine
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Chevron destroyed Louisiana wetlands-and now it must pay $740 million to clean them up

Chevron has been ordered to pay $744.6 million for its environmental damage to Louisiana's coastal wetlands, a landmark verdict against oil companies.
more#chevron
#public-health
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

CDC confirms first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.

First severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. linked to backyard birds. Public health officials monitoring closely.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Whooping Cough Killed Two Children. Here's How to Protect Kids

Two infants in Louisiana died from whooping cough, the first deaths since 2018, amid rising cases influenced by declining vaccination rates.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

The first human death from bird flu in the U.S. has been reported, emphasizing the potential risks of the virus from backyard birds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

The first human bird flu death in the US occurred in Louisiana, highlighting the risks of H5N1 exposure.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Louisiana person is the first U.S. bird flu death, health officials say

The first U.S. bird flu death occurred in Louisiana, involving an older patient linked to sick backyard birds. The case raises concerns about virus mutation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Coronavirus

First US bird flu death recorded in Louisiana as outbreak spreads

The first human death from H5N1 bird flu in the US was reported in Louisiana, linked to exposure to birds.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

CDC confirms first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.

First severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. linked to backyard birds. Public health officials monitoring closely.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Whooping Cough Killed Two Children. Here's How to Protect Kids

Two infants in Louisiana died from whooping cough, the first deaths since 2018, amid rising cases influenced by declining vaccination rates.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

The first human death from bird flu in the U.S. has been reported, emphasizing the potential risks of the virus from backyard birds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

The first human bird flu death in the US occurred in Louisiana, highlighting the risks of H5N1 exposure.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Louisiana person is the first U.S. bird flu death, health officials say

The first U.S. bird flu death occurred in Louisiana, involving an older patient linked to sick backyard birds. The case raises concerns about virus mutation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Coronavirus

First US bird flu death recorded in Louisiana as outbreak spreads

The first human death from H5N1 bird flu in the US was reported in Louisiana, linked to exposure to birds.
more#public-health
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
LA food

This Lesser-known Louisiana Region Has Charming Small Towns, Delicious Seafood, and Boutique Hotels-and It's Just 40 Minutes From New Orleans

Louisiana's Northshore offers a blend of small-town charm, outdoor activities, and local culture, making it a unique destination beyond New Orleans.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Mom, 75, charged with killing baby nearly 55 years after she claimed he fatally fell from crib

A Louisiana mother was charged with murdering her baby after evidence revealed her long history of hatred towards him and his suspicious death.
Environment
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump's EPA Reverses Course on Pollution

The EPA's deregulation may worsen health risks for children in petrochemical sites.
#education
Online learning
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
France news

Louisiana has a long history with French. This immersion school aims to keep it alive

Ecole Pointe-au-Chien aims to revive Louisiana's French language and cultural heritage through immersive education.
Online learning
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
France news

Louisiana has a long history with French. This immersion school aims to keep it alive

Ecole Pointe-au-Chien aims to revive Louisiana's French language and cultural heritage through immersive education.
more#education
#crime
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reveals How Property Was Stolen in Identity Theft Real Estate Scam With Ties to International Crime Ring

A Louisiana woman is fighting to reclaim her family's property from fraudsters who sold it using her identity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Louisiana Plans to Resume Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution

Louisiana is resuming executions using nitrogen gas, emphasizing a tough-on-crime approach under Governor Landry.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reveals How Property Was Stolen in Identity Theft Real Estate Scam With Ties to International Crime Ring

A Louisiana woman is fighting to reclaim her family's property from fraudsters who sold it using her identity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Louisiana Plans to Resume Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution

Louisiana is resuming executions using nitrogen gas, emphasizing a tough-on-crime approach under Governor Landry.
more#crime
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America, sparking mixed reactions among southeastern Louisiana residents.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

He died before Louisiana could execute him, and he might not be the last

Christopher Sepulvado, Louisiana's oldest death row inmate, died from natural causes shortly before his scheduled execution, highlighting the issues of aging prisoners on death row.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.
His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Woman reveals how property was stolen in identity theft real estate scam with ties to international crime ring

DaNita Batiste is fighting to reclaim her ancestral property after it was fraudulently sold by identity thieves.
#climate-change
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Louisiana just got its first ever blizzard warning

Louisiana experienced its first blizzard warning due to extreme cold weather and significant snowfall, highlighting recent climate instability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Louisiana residents relieved worst of Hurricane Francine is over: It was a surprise'

Hurricane Francine's impact signals a troubling trend for Louisiana due to climate change, despite initial relief from avoided major damage.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Louisiana just got its first ever blizzard warning

Louisiana experienced its first blizzard warning due to extreme cold weather and significant snowfall, highlighting recent climate instability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Louisiana residents relieved worst of Hurricane Francine is over: It was a surprise'

Hurricane Francine's impact signals a troubling trend for Louisiana due to climate change, despite initial relief from avoided major damage.
more#climate-change
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tiger Island Senior Apartments / Rome Office

The project fosters communal living for seniors through innovative design elements.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NTIA Approves First BEAD Final Proposal, Louisiana Gets Bragging Rights Again

Louisiana is the first state to have its BEAD final proposal approved, allowing significant funding for rural broadband expansion.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-LSU WR Lacy turns himself in, released on bail

Kyren Lacy turned himself in after being accused of causing a fatal crash in Louisiana, resulting in multiple criminal charges including negligent homicide.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
4 months ago

Historians Urge SCOTUS to Approve La. Map with Second Majority-Black District

Historians are urging the Supreme Court to restore a map that includes a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.
Business intelligence
fromITPro
4 months ago

Meta just unveiled plans to spend $10 billion on its largest-ever data center

Meta is investing $10 billion in its largest-ever data center in Louisiana, designed for AI workloads and powered by renewable energy.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Report: Louisiana LNG Operators Set to Receive Over $21 Billion in Tax Breaks

Louisiana's LNG industry is set to receive over $21 billion in property tax exemptions, posing substantial environmental concerns.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brightspeed Offers Details On Its Louisiana BEAD Award

Brightspeed has received $7.5 million in federal funds to expand its fiber broadband network in Louisiana, targeting 2,800 additional locations.
#healthcare
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago
Medicine

Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills As Dangerous Controlled Substances

Louisiana's reclassification of abortion pills as controlled substances may hinder essential obstetric care, particularly in managing complications like postpartum hemorrhage.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills As Dangerous Controlled Substances

Louisiana's reclassification of abortion pills as controlled substances may hinder essential obstetric care, particularly in managing complications like postpartum hemorrhage.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
more#healthcare
#lana-del-rey
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Music

Happily gator after: Lana Del Rey marries Louisiana swamp tour guide

Lana Del Rey has married Jeremy Dufrene, a swamp tour guide from Louisiana, highlighting an unexpected but heartfelt union.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey married a Louisiana swamp tour guide. Here's everything you need to know about her new husband, Jeremy Dufrene.

Lana Del Rey married swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, solidifying a relationship that has been developing over the past five years.
fromConsequence
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey marries alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene: Report

Lana Del Rey has married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in a ceremony attended by family.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Music

Happily gator after: Lana Del Rey marries Louisiana swamp tour guide

Lana Del Rey has married Jeremy Dufrene, a swamp tour guide from Louisiana, highlighting an unexpected but heartfelt union.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey married a Louisiana swamp tour guide. Here's everything you need to know about her new husband, Jeremy Dufrene.

Lana Del Rey married swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, solidifying a relationship that has been developing over the past five years.
fromConsequence
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey marries alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene: Report

Lana Del Rey has married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in a ceremony attended by family.
more#lana-del-rey
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
US politics

10-year-old who went missing in woods found with help of thermal imaging drone

A 10-year-old girl named Peyton was found safe in Louisiana after a search involving drones and community volunteers.
#hurricane-francine
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Francine intensifies into hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for landfall

Hurricane Francine is set to threaten southern Louisiana with potentially life-threatening conditions, urging urgent preparations from residents.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Hurricane Francine is packing intense winds, heavy rainfall and a big storm surge

Hurricane Francine is forecasted to make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous conditions and a significant storm surge.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Prepare to hunker down': Hurricane Francine strengthens before US landfall

Hurricane Francine is approaching Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with life-threatening conditions anticipated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
New York City

Francine weakens to tropical storm after slamming into Louisiana coast

Hurricane Francine weakened from a category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm, causing significant flooding and wind damage in Louisiana.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
New York City

Louisiana hit with over 390,000 power outages as Hurricane Francine weakens inland

Hurricane Francine weakened after landfall but posed ongoing flooding threats to several states, impacting Louisiana significantly.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Francine intensifies into hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for landfall

Hurricane Francine is set to threaten southern Louisiana with potentially life-threatening conditions, urging urgent preparations from residents.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Hurricane Francine is packing intense winds, heavy rainfall and a big storm surge

Hurricane Francine is forecasted to make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous conditions and a significant storm surge.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Prepare to hunker down': Hurricane Francine strengthens before US landfall

Hurricane Francine is approaching Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with life-threatening conditions anticipated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
New York City

Francine weakens to tropical storm after slamming into Louisiana coast

Hurricane Francine weakened from a category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm, causing significant flooding and wind damage in Louisiana.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
New York City

Louisiana hit with over 390,000 power outages as Hurricane Francine weakens inland

Hurricane Francine weakened after landfall but posed ongoing flooding threats to several states, impacting Louisiana significantly.
more#hurricane-francine
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Francine weakens as it moves inland after winds cause widespread blackouts

Tropical Storm Francine caused extensive disruptions with over 390,000 power outages in Louisiana as residents prepared for flooding and severe conditions.
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