Louisiana's alarming infant mortality rates spur push for home visits, Medicaid revamp
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-considers-home-visits-to-reduce-infant-mortality/article_6904b968-8e85-5f7c-a0d4-1208dcccb9db.html
US priest accused of raping teen in 1975 not fit to stand trial, psychiatrists say
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/new-orleans-priest-lawrence-hecker-health-evaluation
Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024: It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares ...
apnews.com/article/new-orleans-jazz-fest-rolling-stones-0dbe2f02d0ad5ff918f42d440425fa27
Zion Williamson says potential playoff return ‘realistic’ despite ‘demoralizing’ hamstring injury
theathletic.com/5440983/2024/04/24/zion-williamson-playoff-return-hamstring-injury/
Los Angeles Lakers edge past the New Orleans Pelicans in ‘gritty’ win to punch NBA Playoffs ticket
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lakers-pelicans-nba-playin-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
Breaking: Zion Williamson is out for Friday’s play-in tournament elimination game vs. Sacramento with a left hamstring injury and will be evaluated again in ... Show more
Zion Williamson tonight:
40 Points
11 Rebounds
5 Assists
63% FG
Best game of his career in his first postseason game, hope the injury is nothing serious. 🙏
Michael Thomas bashes the Saints and Dennis Allen over their handling of injuries
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-bashes-dennis-allen-saints-over-injuries/article_28660ac3-4ca3-5d41-97d4-31f5a1fc04fd.html
"I couldn't tell. I don't know if it was a knee or foot. Tomorrow, I'm sure I'll have more of an update of what's going on with him ... Show more
Rats are high on marijuana evidence at an infested police building, New Orleans chief says
apnews.com/article/new-orleans-police-rats-eating-marijuana-02cf5d760649033801b775b41a96d5df
Louisiana bill would ban COVID vaccine mandates in schools, threatening New Orleans policy
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/covid-vaccine-mandate-ban-louisiana-bill/article_7e6eb23f-2dcb-551a-9def-b7efb096df0c.html
A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287856860.html
Vaccine opt-out rate for Louisiana children skyrockets. Herd immunity at risk, experts say.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/vaccine-opt-out-rate-for-louisiana-children-skyrockets/article_f5887f7b-4d1a-5a2b-a05c-49d55c8cb6ae.html
Exclusive: Using AI, Steve Gleason creates art for first time since ALS diagnosis
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/18/steve-gleason-art-ai-als-diagnosis
Kings-Pelicans Play-In preview: Zion’s absence, Brandon Ingram’s impact and more: The Kings are slight favorites with Zion Williamson out, but the Pelicans are ...
theathletic.com/5427926/2024/04/19/pelicans-kings-play-in-preview-nba/
Kings vs. Pelicans: Zion Williamson injury; Brandon Ingram’s comeback; scouting reports
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article287791090.html
Michael Thomas takes a not so subtle shot at the Saints and the team's coaching staff
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-takes-another-shot-at-new-orleans-saints/article_2c75fcc5-1986-5fc3-af03-947cc887c5e6.html
Anthony Davis leaves Lakers season finale with back spasm, accuses Larry Nance Jr. of 'dangerous play'
sports.yahoo.com/anthony-davis-leaves-lakers-season-finale-with-back-spasm-accuses-larry-nance-jr-of-dangerous-play-231015575.html
Zion Williamson headed to the locker room with three minutes left in the game with an apparent leg injury.
Coach Willie Green described the injury as left leg ... Show more @BleacherReport t.co/HExu7rEJw5
How to sustain the big rebound in dealmaking: podcast: The year kicked off with a 75% increase in global M&A activity, to $525 bln. Speaking to The Exchange ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/how-sustain-big-rebound-dealmaking-podcast-2024-03-12/
Hot sauce mouthwash and crawfish ice cream? Louisiana companies take part in April Fool's Day
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/april-fools-day-fake-food-items-louisiana/article_28f8d552-f9ac-5448-b336-28680e134dfe.html
The New Orleans Pelicans bounce back and take care of business at home 💯
Williamson: 28 PTS | 9-15 FG | 5 REB
McCollum: 25 PTS | 7 REB | 7 AST
Willie Green on Zion Williamson playing with wrist injury:
“He is showing the world what he is about… He had to gut through an injury tonight ... Show more
Editorial: Lawmakers can, and should, address Louisiana's maternal and infant mortality crisis
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/editorial-lawmakers-should-address-maternal-mortality/article_09d868c9-733b-5238-9e2c-59f814a1fad9.html
Saints QB Jameis Winston is in process of joining a new team. Here's where he's going.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/jameis-winston-joining-cleveland-browns/article_b766f998-e04a-52fc-a126-a796c35468d1.html
Quick Glance: Agreement Reached Between Browns and Jameis Winston: Insider Source
- According to an insider source, the Browns have reached an agreement with former Buccaneers and Saints quarterback Jameis Winston on a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million. Winston is expected to be the backup for Carr with the Browns after his tenure with the Saints.
- Last season, the 29-year-old Winston stepped in a few times for an injured Carr, throwing for 264 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in 2023. During his four seasons in New Orleans, Winston started 10 games, throwing for 2,367 yards with 20 TDs and 11 interceptions, resulting in an 87.7 passer rating.
- The 2015 top draft pick spent his first five seasons with the Buccaneers, accumulating 19,737 yards with 121 TDs and 88 interceptions, leading to an 86.9 passer rating.
- The Saints have and on the roster as potential backups for Carr.
New Saints pass rusher Chase Young to reportedly have neck surgery. Here's what we know.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-de-chase-young-to-have-neck-surgery-report/article_3711d9cf-2131-5971-95db-cebed48ce2b6.html
Louisiana babies more likely to face serious health risks in polluted, low-income areas: study
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/higher-health-risks-for-la-babies-in-polluted-areas-study/article_78313776-27b0-5646-8fa0-78aaa0d82c21.html
Louisiana added a record number of jobs last year. What's behind the uptick?: A recent report found that nearly 40,000 new jobs were created last year across ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/louisiana-added-a-record-number-jobs-last-year-whats-behind-the-uptick/article_403cd10b-1f64-5693-9b60-7a3b479b7270.html
Winderman’s view: Duncan Robinson expresses hope for quick return, with Heat in need of such hope
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/22/windermans-view-duncan-robinson-expresses-hope-for-quick-return-with-heat-in-need-of-such-hope/
‘Egregious’: Louisiana prisons have experienced 50% spike in deaths, report says: Healthcare in the state’s prisons is known for being deathly inadequate – and ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/26/louisiana-prisons-spike-in-deaths-report-angola
Thumbs up or down: Eagles beat reporters weigh in on the C.J. Gardner-Johnson signing
inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-cjgj-gardner-johnson-grades-free-agent-signing-20240321.html
Details emerge about Chase Young's neck issue, new Saints contract as former No. 2 pick joins New Orleans
cbssports.com/nfl/news/details-emerge-about-chase-youngs-neck-issue-new-saints-contract-as-former-no-2-pick-joins-new-orleans/
Controversial grain elevator proposed for St. John moves another step closer to being built
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/controversial-st-john-grain-elevator-proposal-advances/article_f329b9e1-2be3-5569-99fa-e6bbf360720b.html
Home sellers are cutting list prices; AM radio's future in cars; rats getting high at New Orleans police building | Hot off the Wire podcast
omaha.com/news/nation-world/home-sellers-are-cutting-list-prices-am-radios-future-in-cars-rats-getting-high-at/article_c80b055b-fd0b-5cac-8115-e68ac19f8a18.html
Tony Snell needs to sign with an NBA team by Friday in order to compile a 10th year of service for the players association’s retiree benefits program ... Show more @YahooSports
Sea level rise could destroy three-quarters of Louisiana’s wetlands: New research shows that the overwhelming majority of the state’s wetlands – a natural buffer ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/02/15/louisiana-coastal-erosion-swamp-wetland-loss/
75% of Louisiana's rural hospitals don't have maternity care: Hospitals have been increasingly scaling back or cutting maternity services for financial reasons.
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/02/15/louisianas-maternity-deserts-rural-hospitals
Louisiana physician developing new drug to treat pain — as safer alternative to opioids
theadvocate.com/louisiana_inspired/louisiana-doctor-searches-for-safer-way-to-treat-pain/article_09da6206-a8ae-5704-aa0e-a37ed408914c.html
What's next for Michael Thomas? These contenders could make sense for the former Saints WR
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-free-agency-options/article_626f40e1-65d6-5d65-844b-62628df7adfa.html
DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Eagles on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million. (via Tom Pelissero)
In Year of the Dragon, new Lions DE Marcus Davenport looking for injury luck in Detroit
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/15/lions-de-marcus-davenport-dan-campbells-energy-drew-me-to-detroit/72976451007/
America's 100 most obese cities revealed — and the top 10 have something in common
nypost.com/2024/03/14/lifestyle/americas-100-most-obese-cities-revealed-the-top-10-have-something-in-common/
Christian LeBlanc Shares Big Daddy News and Important Health Update: ‘I Feel Great’
soaphub.com/young-restless/news-yr/christian-leblanc-big-daddy-health-update/
Heart failure risk associated with distance to fast food restaurants: New Orleans - Those who live near a lot of pubs, bars and fast food restaurants apparently ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149600/Risiko-fuer-Herzinsuffizienz-mit-Entfernung-zu-Fast-Food-Restaurants-assoziiert
Report: Multiple NBA teams would have signed Tony Snell to 10-day contract if that had been all he needed
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/report-multiple-nba-teams-would-have-signed-tony-snell-to-10-day-contract-if-that-had-been-all-he-needed/
Quick Glance: NBA Teams Show Interest in 10-Day Contract for Tony Snell
- Various NBA teams were willing to offer Tony Snell a 10-day contract, but none were ready to extend an offer for the rest of the season to secure his qualification for the players association’s premium health benefits.
- Snell has nine years of NBA service time, but he needs a tenth to make him and his family eligible for premium benefits.
- The deadline this year to achieve this 10th year passed on Friday without a new contract from an NBA team.
- Some teams might have been hesitant to sign Snell as it could have limited their flexibility in other negotiations.
Louisiana Residents Told to Boil Water After Main Hit by Worker: Residents of Slidell have been urged to boil their water or use bottled water.
newsweek.com/louisiana-boil-water-advisory-slidell-1870556
Two cases of measles confirmed in the New Orleans metro area: Two cases of measles have been reported in the greater New Orleans area, according to the Louisiana ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/measles-cases-confirmed-in-new-orleans-la/article_0c4f233c-3341-5cc7-a1e9-07ce87b315e2.html
More than a quarter of Louisiana's rural hospitals at risk of closure, new report says
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/louisianas-rural-hospitals-face-closing-risk-report-says/article_71036e8e-1a7d-5305-87b5-b4b8468755ce.html
How can Louisiana tame infant, maternal mortality? More nurses, better payments proposed
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-nurses-share-solutions-to-infant-maternal-deaths/article_9121bbe8-c6b5-11ee-964b-4f8ecba49aad.html
Saints reportedly expected to release veteran safety Marcus Maye: INDIANAPOLIS — After two injury-riddled years in New Orleans, the New Orleans Saints are ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-reportedly-expected-to-release-veteran-s-marcus-maye/article_de916adc-4fe8-5aac-b925-dbd6ee560157.html
Michael Thomas has some more not-so-subtle thoughts about Derek Carr: 'Set up by a bad ball'
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/michael-thomas-derek-carr-bad-ball-saints/article_d8b77232-7602-51f1-b777-2f470a496c4b.html
Heat left to await league sanctions after New Orleans brouhaha, as well as update on Herro knee
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/24/heat-left-to-await-league-sanctions-after-new-orleans-brouhaha-as-well-as-update-on-herro-knee/
Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic dies of heart attack: The coach had a heart attack at a team dinner.
abcnews.go.com/Sports/warriors-assistant-coach-dejan-milojevic-dies-heart-attack/story
Quick Glance: Warriors Assistant Dejan Milojević Dies After Heart Attack
- Dejan Milojević, 46, died in Utah after a heart attack.
- Milojević was part of the Warriors' staff that won the 2022 NBA championship.
- He was in his third season with the Warriors and had previously worked as a coach in Europe.
- Milojević was a mentor for NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and other notable players.
Governments can erase your medical debt for pennies on the dollar — and some are: Cities are using public money to purchase and forgive millions of dollars of ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/16/governments-can-erase-your-medical-debt-for-pennies-on-the-dollar-and-some-are/
Marshon Lattimore’s future with Saints remains a mystery. Is a trade possible?: Cap. Management.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/marshon-lattimore-saints-future-mystery/article_7ab83f86-79cf-5434-986a-f15e7dacc25b.html
LGBTQ+ advocates' lawsuit says Louisiana transgender care ban violates the state constitution
pbs.org/newshour/politics/lgbtq-advocates-lawsuit-says-louisiana-transgender-care-ban-violates-the-state-constitution
ESPN apologizes for showing clip of woman flashing her breast during the Sugar Bowl
nbcnews.com/news/sports/espn-apologizes-showing-clip-woman-flashing-breast-sugar-bowl-rcna131835
Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the Falcons
apnews.com/article/falcons-saints-fake-knee-touchdown-a7525b352de6a6c46b337b212a7dc45b
NBA hands out fine to 76ers, Pelicans for injury reporting violations: NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers were handed a $75,000 fine by the NBA for failing to ...
sports.inquirer.net/550273/nba-hands-out-fine-to-76ers-pelicans-for-injury-reporting-violations
Quick Glance: Joel Embiid Injured in Warriors Game, Out for Jazz Match
- Joel Embiid has missed 12 games this season and is close to becoming ineligible for postseason awards.
- With just over four minutes left, Embiid was stripped by Golden State’s while backing down.
- As Embiid dove for the loose ball, Kuminga also dove and landed on Embiid’s left leg, just below the knee.
- Embiid immediately clutched his knee in visible agony before exiting the court under his own power.
Former NBA player Tony Snell misses deadline to sign with team, earn health care for kids
torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/snell-misses-deadline-to-sign-and-earn-healthcare-for-kids
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Cleopatra parade stalls as third float hits tree limb at Jefferson and Magazine streets
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/krewe-of-cleopatra-parade-delayed-after-float-hits-tree/article_7165f562-4c91-54bf-8a07-21377d4173ad.html
USA: Poverty and food insecurity shorten lives: Boston and New Orleans - Prosperity in the United States, more than in other richer countries ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/148983/USA-Armut-und-Ernaehrungsunsicherheit-verkuerzen-das-Leben
A year and a half after the abortion ban, what has happened in Louisiana?: Following Louisiana's strict abortion ban, the state's three clinics closed ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/a-year-and-a-half-after-the-abortion-ban-what-happened-in-louisiana/article_d823e237-3bcd-5c8c-910b-7b882e883ee0.html
Quick Glance: Democrats Prioritize Abortion Rights in '24 Campaigns
- Candidates prioritize abortion rights to win control of the U.S. House.
- Women feel deeply affected by the issue as their rights have been restricted.
- Abortion rights are a driving force to oust Republican representatives from their seats.
- New restrictive abortion laws have already taken effect in various states.
ESPN apologizes for showing woman flashing her breast during Sugar Bowl broadcast
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/01/02/espn-apologizes-woman-flashing-breast-sugar-bowl-broadcast/72088392007/
It's "carnage everywhere" for restaurant owners facing high costs and new rivals
axios.com/2024/01/24/us-restaurant-industry-closures-cost-cutting
Zion Williamson’s Pelicans contract no longer guaranteed for final 3 years: The complex contract shows the degrees to which the Pelicans have insulated ...
theathletic.com/4913537/2023/12/21/zion-williamson-contract-pelicans-nba/
Lakers, Heat meet while dealing with injury bug: As the Miami Heat and host Los Angeles Lakers work toward better health for the new year ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/lakers-heat-meet-while-dealing-with-injury-bug-2024-01-03/
Saints keep their faint playoff hopes alive by dismantling the Buccaneers in Tampa
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-beat-tampa-to-keep-faint-playoff-hopes-alive/article_4d01aaa2-e2aa-5568-9e02-a77cd6947c92.html
Thousands of Louisiana moms, kids risk losing WIC benefits in Congress budget battle
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/thousands-of-la-wic-recipients-sweat-congress-budget-battle/article_16c6618f-e0a5-5c06-b492-690e7a9972af.html
Saints lose a linebacker for the year to an ACL injury; Alvin Kamara's status cloudy
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-rb-alvin-kamara-injury-status-is-unclear-for-week-18/article_ff026551-d450-52d3-8b7c-e717309281eb.html
Kyrie Irving guides short-handed Mavericks past Pelicans: Kyrie Irving scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. made nine 3-pointers and scored 41 and the short-handed ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/kyrie-irving-guides-short-handed-mavericks-past-pelicans-2024-01-15/
Alvin Kamara is dealing with a sprained ankle, 2 more Saints starters injured: TAMPA, Fla. — An otherwise happy day in South Florida was marred a bit by injuries ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/saints/saints-rb-alvin-kamara-sprained-his-ankle-in-week-17-win/article_e4334cf0-0cee-5a77-9ac0-8142f387de18.html
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