Jan 1, 2025 · A geomagnetic storm stemming from a coronal mass ejection from the sun's outer atmosphere has been impacting the Northern Hemisphere and another storm could give people in northern states a colorful view on New Year's night.

A nonprofit watchdog is asking Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to investigate whether a New Iberia crisis pregnancy center broke state law after it appeared to post the full names, last menstrual periods, and other personal health information of 13 clients online, despite claiming that it follows federal health privacy laws.

Dec 8, 2024 · There will be a new mayor-president in East Baton Rouge Parish. High school football coach Sid Edwards won with 54% of the vote in Saturday’s runoff election, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. The Republican defeated two-term incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston-Broome who received 46% of the vote.. The 61-year-old, who has never run for office, appeared stunned at his watch party ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year. They're among the many thousands of laws changing as a new year begins.. Those wage increases will impact an estimated 9.2 million workers and raise pay by a total of $5.7 billion, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that publishes economic research and examined the expected 2025 wage increases.

3 days ago · An executive order signed Wednesday by President Trump outlines a broad federal crackdown on antisemitism in the U.S., especially on college campuses, and suggests foreign students who take part in prohibited activities like supporting terrorist organizations could be deported.. The order cites "an unprecedented wave of vile anti-Semitic discrimination, vandalism and violence" and states that ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Family-friendly fun Main Event’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: Kids can enjoy crafts and competitions, like a sundae eating contest and balloon grab with prizes. Tickets are $18.95 for kids and $35 for adults. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., …

4 days ago · President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on Wednesday, expanding the scope of those who can be arrested, detained and deported by federal immigration officers.. The bill is the first of Trump's second presidency to become law and it comes at a time when he is promising stricter enforcement of immigration laws and increased deterrents to legal migration.

3 days ago · The Trump administration is already moving trans prisoners and immigrants. D Dangaran, director of Gender Justice at Rights Behind Bars, told NPR that several trans people in federal facilities are already being separated from the general population as they prepare to be moved to a prison that doesn't align with their gender identity — at great risk to their physical and mental well-being.

4 days ago · Federal employee unions and attorneys are urging government workers not to accept an offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and be paid through the end of September. "This 'fork' thing is not a buyout," said Jim Eisenmann, a partner with Alden Law Group who represents federal employees, referring to the "Fork in the Road" subject line that accompanied an email ...

4 days ago · It's the Friday evening of a long work week. Maybe you sit down on the couch and start to scroll on social media. A friend texts you to cancel the dinner you planned, and a part of you is relieved, happy even.