Tom Homan Defends Rapid Deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos
White House “border czar” Tom Homan defended the rapid deportation of British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Sunday, denying claims of preferential treatment.
New Orleans
New Orleans Museum of Art Receives Monumental Noguchi Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi’s 40-ton granite sculpture Mississippi Fountain (also known as The Mississippi, 1961–62) is relocating to the New Orleans Museum of Art (Noma), according to the New Orleans Museum of Art. The monumental public artwork will be installed at the museum’s Beaux Arts entrance in City Park, where its integrated water feature will be restored … Read more
Tropical Storm Bertha: Gulf Coast Braces for High Winds
Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast toward Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing strong winds and storm surge threats to the Deep South. The National Hurricane Center reported that tropical storm-force winds extended 100 miles from the storm’s center, prompting closures of beaches, parks, and piers from Florida to Mississippi. While landfall was expected later … Read more
Kevon Looney Signs One-Year Deal with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran center Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to agent Todd Ramasar as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal secures a veteran backup for the Lakers’ newly acquired center, Walker Kessler, and addresses a critical need for rim protection and rebounding on the roster. Why … Read more
Louisiana Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding this Week
New Orleans — Potential Tropical Cyclone One is approaching the Texas coast, prompting flood watches across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi as models project up to 10 to 12 inches of rain through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system, moving northeast at 6 mph, is expected to shift inland over eastern Texas … Read more
Court blocks mailing prescriptions of abortion pill mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common methods of abortion in the United States by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. The ruling requires that the medication be distributed only in person at clinics, effectively overruling regulations established by the federal Food and Drug Administration. A Unanimous Judicial Shift … Read more
LIV Golf New Orleans Event Likely Postponed
The High Stakes of Sports Diplomacy: Lessons from the LIV Golf Turbulence The intersection of global finance, sovereign wealth, and professional sports has created a new, volatile landscape for host cities. When a major disruptor league faces financial restructuring, the ripple effects extend far beyond the leaderboard, impacting state budgets and local infrastructure. The situation … Read more
Pulitzer-winning AP photographer Jack Thornell dies at 86
The Enduring Power of the Iconic Image in Journalism In the world of news, there is a profound difference between a photograph that records an event and one that defines an era. The career of Jack Thornell, a veteran Associated Press photographer, illustrates a timeless trend in journalism: the ability of a single, raw image … Read more
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people at a New Orleans festival, police say
A former North Carolina law enforcement officer has been arrested in Florida after authorities say he planned to carry out a mass shooting targeting Black people at a major festival in New Orleans. Christopher Gillum of Chapel Hill was taken into custody Wednesday night at a hotel in Destin, Florida. Multi-State Operation Leads to Arrest … Read more
The reasons air travel can be stressful has multiplied in recent months
The New Turbulence in Travel: Anxiety, Security, and the Future of Air Travel Air travel is facing a confluence of stressors, from lingering post-pandemic disruptions to geopolitical instability and increased security measures. Recent months have seen a surge in travel-related anxiety, fueled by winter storms, the ongoing war in Iran, government shutdowns, and even incidents … Read more