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Roblox and Discord sued after teen’s suicide, joining wave of litigation against popular apps

Ethan Dallas, 15, had been playing Roblox since he was seven, and met a 37-year-old man pretending to be a child though the game.

The Independent UK

Trump administration could deploy 1,000 troops to Louisiana cities until 2026, report says

The state’s Republican governor and members of Congress have pushed for federal intervention

The Independent UK

Trump’s deportation hub: inside the ‘black hole’ where immigrants disappear

A Guardian investigation into the Alexandria facility reveals a pattern of alleged due process violations, previously unreported accounts of neglect and abuse, documented health emergencies and long stays

The Guardian - US

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Who are Acid Bath? The chaotic, tragic story of the cult metal band supporting System Of A Down and Queens Of The Stone Age next summer

Despite having their career cut brutally short, Acid Bath remain one of the 90s' most influential metal bands. And now they're back

Metal Hammer

Meet the retiree who realized his dream of joining the LSU marching band as a 66-year-old freshman

Kent Broussard joined Louisiana State University’s famed Golden Band from Tigerland after retiring as an accountant

The Guardian - US

‘This is ridiculous’: Louisiana man takes his service dog to Planet Fitness. Then a worker steps in

Planet Fitness prides itself on its ‘judgment-free zone’ policy, promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can exercise comfortably. However, one Louisiana-based Planet Fitness member experienced the opposite of this motto after an employee demanded he leave for bringing his service dog.

The Mary Sue

Prison Guards Forcibly Cut a Rastafarian Inmate's Dreadlocks. SCOTUS Will Decide If They Can Be Sued Over It.

The Supreme Court will hear Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety this fall.

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After outing Trump as an ‘FBI informant’ on Epstein case, House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to explain himself

Louisiana Republican’s comments follow pressure from Democrats for more documents related to sex offender’s trafficking case

The Independent UK

Trump claims Chicago is ‘world’s most dangerous city’. The four most violent ones are all in red states

Jackson, Birmingham, St Louis and Memphis had the highest murder rates in 2024 – all are in Republican-led states

The Guardian - US

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court

As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments have become a focal point. At least a dozen states have considered proposals that would require classrooms to post the biblical laws, and three passed laws mandating their display in 2024-2025: Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas.

The Conversation

Trump may send troops to Democratic-run New Orleans. Republican state leaders are fine with that

Trump wants to ‘straighten out’ the Crescent City. Unlike his threats to other Democratic strongholds, state officials are welcoming the idea

The Independent UK

Republican senator suggests eating radioactive shrimp will turn you into an alien

Louisiana Republican John Kennedy claimed that eating recalled radioactive shrimp could make people resemble the creature from the sci-fi horror movie Alien – or even grow an extra ear

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment To New Orleans Despite Falling Crime, Sparking Clash With City Leaders

President Donald Trump suggested New Orleans could be the next U.S. city to see National Guard troops on its streets, igniting a sharp divide between Louisiana's Republican governor and the Democratic leaders of the city.

Benzinga

A notorious Louisiana prison was chosen for immigrant detainees to urge self-deportation, Noem says

Federal authorities say they've deliberately chosen a notorious Louisiana prison to hold immigration detainees as a way to encourage people living illegally in the U.S. to self-deport

The Independent UK

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Louisiana judge orders return of devices to ex-priest caught having sex on church altar

Former Roman Catholic priest and two dominatrices were evidently recording sexual videos in the church in 2020

The Guardian - US

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans fired thousands of Black teachers. Twenty years later, these groups are bringing them back

The storm ushered in a blow to the Black educator workforce, which has yet to fully recover

Benzinga

Meta In Talks With Google And OpenAI To Integrate AI Models As Hyperion Data Center Faces $5 Billion Cost Backlash: Report

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly in talks with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and ChatGPT-parent OpenAI to integrate their artificial intelligence models into its apps, as the company faces scrutiny over its multibillion-dollar "Hyperion" data center project in Louisiana.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Katrina 20 years on: A look back at the devastation New Orleans suffered

Footage shows the devastation Louisiana suffered as Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast 20 years ago.

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Six dead after eating Oysters tainted with flesh-eating bacteria

Victims died after consuming Louisiana-harvested oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, say officials

We Got This Covered

Pregnant teen shot in road rage incident dies saving baby, becomes ‘donor hero’ as organs help others

A 17-year-old pregnant teenager has died after being shot in the head during a road rage incident in Louisiana, but her death has brought life to others through organ donation. Katelynn Strate of Ponchatoula was seven months pregnant when she was fatally wounded on Sunday morning while riding as a…

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Confident Gavin Newsom says ‘tough on crime’ Donald Trump needs to look in his own backyard to make a difference

Newsom continues his assault on Trump's policies.

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Katrina victim identified 20 years later: ‘finally where she belongs’

Guardian US partner WWL Louisiana called in Ray Theriot, who used utility bills, driver’s licenses and property records

The Independent UK

Two dead from flesh-eating bacteria after eating raw oysters

Climate change may be creating more ideal conditions for the bacteria to thrive and spread further north along the U.S. coastline

The Independent UK

Pregnant teen shot in road rage incident gives birth on life support before dying from her injuries

Katelynn Strate, 17, was seven months pregnant when she was hit by a bullet during the incident in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Benzinga

Trump Spills Meta's $50-Billion Secret—And Wall Street Is Asking This

When Donald Trump talks, secrets don't stay secret for long. In a cabinet meeting, Trump casually disclosed that Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) highly touted Louisiana data center, Hyperion, carries a $50 billion price tag. That figure—never shared publicly by Meta—is a bombshell, not only because it dwarfs the original $10…

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