New Orleans collects used Christmas trees, bundles them, and drops them by helicopter into coastal marshes to trap sediment and strengthen wetlands, combating Louisiana's significant land loss. This nearly 30-year program aids marsh plant growth, reduces wave energy, and provides habitat for wildlife.
Deputy editors of Diabetes Care have released a preprint containing an editorial and seven opinion pieces after the American Diabetes Association refused to publish them. The articles detail new allegations surrounding the removal of five prominent scientists from the ADA's annual meeting in New Orleans for distributing criticism of the Trump administration's attacks on scientific research.
Laverne Cox's memoir, 'Transcendent,' chronicles her harrowing childhood as a gender non-conforming child in Alabama, facing abuse from her mother and societal prejudice. It details her journey to acting success, highlighting her resilience against discrimination and personal trauma.
A study declaring New Orleans 'doomed' by climate change sparked outrage, with locals and officials calling it clickbait. While some acknowledge the city's precarious future and discuss relocation, others criticize government inaction and emphasize adaptation and investment in flood defenses.
Nashville officials discovered that approximately 70% of the waste collected from downtown public trash cans is liquid, primarily from discarded drinks and melted ice. This issue causes sanitation trucks to overflow, contaminates recyclables, and makes waste collection difficult. A potential solution involves adding drainage holes to trash cans.
O New Orleans Fest, festival inspirado na cultura de Nova Orleans, foi confirmado no calendário oficial de São Sebastião a partir de 2027, com edições anuais no feriado de Corpus Christi. O evento reuniu artistas nacionais e locais, gerando repercussão positiva entre público e empresários.
The New York Jets' running back Isaiah Davis, with a contract value of $4.27 million, is reportedly a trade target for the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints due to a crowded backfield and his affordable contract. Insiders suggest a moderate to high likelihood of a trade.
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is reportedly a trade candidate as the team plans its offense. The Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys are considered top landing spots due to schematic fit and team needs, with potential compensation being a Day 2 draft pick.
A 2,000-year-old Roman military tombstone, believed to be lost during WWII, was discovered buried in a New Orleans backyard. The stone, belonging to soldier Congenius Verus, is being returned to Italy.
Buffalo Bills trade speculation centers on Alvin Kamara, driven by familiarity with Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and the Saints' cap concerns. Kamara's pass-catching value remains, though production has declined; a trade would hinge on Saints' cap relief and Kamara's willingness to relocate.
L'attore Shia LaBeouf si è dichiarato colpevole di lesioni personali semplici per un'aggressione avvenuta a New Orleans durante il Mardi Gras. Condannato a due anni di libertà vigilata, riabilitazione per alcol e corsi di gestione della rabbia.
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are reportedly interested in acquiring New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara, who has one year left on his contract. The Saints may trade him to clear cap space and make way for Travis Etienne Jr.
Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for assaulting people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. Video showed him shoving and punching individuals, with one victim reporting homophobic slurs and threats.
Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges after a February arrest in New Orleans. He received two years of probation, alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. His attorney called it a "minor bar tussle," while victims' representatives emphasized equality and accountability.
Eventos como shows de Nattan, Livinho e KayBlack, peças de teatro e circos animam cidades do Vale do Paraíba e região durante o feriado de Corpus Christi.
Filho de imigrantes cubanos, o republicano Perez, de 38 anos e aliado de Trump, é cotado para ser o novo embaixador dos EUA no Brasil. Ele preside a Câmara dos Representantes da Flórida desde 2024.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly evaluating RB Alvin Kamara's roster fit, with the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs emerging as potential trade destinations. Contract adjustments and GM comments fuel speculation about Kamara's future.
Shia LaBeouf faces misdemeanor battery charges in New Orleans after allegedly assaulting three men at a bar on Mardi Gras. Prosecutors opted against hate-crime charges despite claims of anti-gay slurs.
A Missouri man is charged with sharing bomb-making videos used in a New Orleans attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, and another explosion in Missouri.
US star is still on rebel tour but the desired focus on teams is not something that is catching on with supportersMoments before Bryson DeChambeau teed off to open LIV Golf’s first American tournament of the year, at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, the public address announcer bellowed “Long! LIV! Golf!” to try and electrify a modest crowd by the first tee.The irony wasn’t lost on the devoted group who skirted work and school to enjoy a sunny afternoon just 40 miles outside Washington DC: this was the first tournament since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund confirmed it would no longer fund the outfit that it once imagined as the world’s premier collection of professional golfers. Before that news was finalized, the league postponed a tournament scheduled to take place in New Orleans at the end of June. Continue reading...
DeChambeau is still on rebel tour but the desired focus on teams is not something that is catching on with supportersMoments before Bryson DeChambeau teed off to open LIV Golf’s first American tournament of the year, at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, the public address announcer bellowed “Long! LIV! Golf!” to try and electrify a modest crowd by the first tee.The irony wasn’t lost on the devoted group who skirted work and school to enjoy a sunny afternoon just 40 miles outside Washington DC: this was the first tournament since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund confirmed it would no longer fund the outfit that it once imagined as the world’s premier collection of professional golfers. Before that news was finalized, the league postponed a tournament scheduled to take place in New Orleans at the end of June. Continue reading...
Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed legislation abolishing the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court position just days before exoneree Calvin Duncan was set to take office after winning the election with 68% of the vote. The consolidation merges the civil and criminal court clerks' offices, saving the state $27,000 and the city $233,000 while shifting $1.17 million in expenditures to the parish. Democrats criticize the move as government overreach that disenfranchises a predominantly Black parish's voters.
ESPN's Mike Clay reports New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara needs a new team, with Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Browns as potential destinations. The 30-year-old veteran has 7,000+ rushing yards, 4,900+ receiving yards, and 86 touchdowns in 126 games. His 2026 salary was reduced from $18M to $10M. Heavy Sports suggests Kamara has hinted at retirement if traded.
LIV Golf has postponed its June event in New Orleans, rescheduling to September or October to avoid summer heat and potential World Cup clash. Louisiana officials confirmed the state paid $3.2m under contract, with $2m invested in course upgrades, and LIV is expected to return $1.2m in incentive funds. Reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to end its support, despite CEO Scott O'Neil insisting the 2026 season would continue as planned. The tour has lost over $1.1bn since 2021.
