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Mystikal, New Orleans-born rapper, indicted on first-degree rape, faces life sentence
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Mystikal, New Orleans-born rapper, indicted on first-degree rape, faces life sentence
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
  • Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.

  • Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.

  • The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.

  • There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
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LSU's Brian Thomas selected in first round of NFL draft by Jacksonville Jaguars: LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was picked No. 23 overall in the 2024 NFL ...
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LSU's Brian Thomas selected in first round of NFL draft by Jacksonville ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
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Photos: LSU gymnastics returns to campus after securing national title in Dallas: Members of the LSU gymnastics team return to campus Sunday, April 21, 2024 ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
  • Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.

  • The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.

  • The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.

  • Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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Quick Glance: Dead Dolphin Found with Bullets in Brain, Spinal Cord, Heart
  • A dead dolphin with multiple bullets lodged in its body was discovered on a beach in Louisiana.

  • NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the incident.

  • Bottlenose dolphins are social animals living in tight-knit groups and are protected.

  • Similar incidents involving other endangered species have also led to investigations and rewards.
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
  • A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.

  • An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.

  • Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.

  • The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up ...
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New restaurant with live entertainment coming to the Mall of Louisiana: A new restaurant that will offer Southern cuisine and live entertainment in a “grown and ...
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New restaurant with live entertainment coming to the Mall of Louisiana
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Shooting at Baton Rouge convenience store leaves one dead; here's what we know: A man who was shot outside a Circle K store Sunday night has died in the hospital ...
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Shooting at Baton Rouge convenience store leaves one dead; here's what we ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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Can Louisiana public schools handle AI in the classroom? Help is on the way.: As artificial intelligence starts to show up in classrooms across the country ...
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Can Louisiana public schools handle AI in the classroom? Help is on the ...
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
  • Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

  • From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

  • After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

  • With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
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Photos: Firefighters descend with Old Glory during training exercise Thursday: Firefighters with the Baton Rouge Fire Department secure a 12’ x 8’ American Flag ...
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FBI arrests Plaquemines Parish man in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot: The FBI arrested a Buras man Thursday in connection with the Jan. 6 ...
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FBI arrests Plaquemines Parish man in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump
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Hammond wholesale food company to spend $21 million to buy, renovate building: S&W Wholesale Foods, a Hammond-based company, said it will spend $21 million ...
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Broadband bill by Louisiana lawmaker sparks conflict of interest concerns: An amendment to Louisiana state Rep. Daryl Deshotel's bill regulting federal grant ...
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Broadband bill by Louisiana lawmaker sparks conflict of interest concerns