Louisiana governor's secret deals The MAGA Louisiana governor has buried his deals with Meta and SpaceX under a mountain of NDAs Salon · Oct 1
Louisiana MAGA governor declares official state of emergency over skyrocketing fuel prices under Trump Does Landry still think Trump is "one of the greatest Presidents in our country’s history?" We Got This Covered · Sep 25
From ‘absurd’ offer to military threats: How Donald Trump’s bid for Greenland unfolded President Donald Trump’s interest in a U.S. acquisition of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019 The Independent UK · Sep 22
A timeline of US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland US President Trump renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis. Greenland and Denmark firmly rejected any sale or takeover attempts. Tensions escalated with US military posturing and Danish preparedness for conflict. Ultimately, a deal was reached to bolster US military presence in Greenland. This agreement acknowledged Denmark's sovereignty… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Inside the Night Ole Miss Finally Put Lane Kiffin in the Rearview Mirror The LSU coach left the Rebels amid a storm of bitterness last season that built a 10-month grudge. In their first meeting, his former team sent him home with a definitive loss. Sports Illustrated · Sep 20
Ole Miss Coach Got a Text From Lane Kiffin About LSU’s Injury Report. What He Said Next Was Priceless. Pete Golding doesn’t seem to hold any grudges toward the ex-Rebels head coach heading into Saturday’s matchup. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18
Forde-Yard Dash: If the SEC Kicks Out LSU, Where Do the Tigers Go? In our hypothetical landscape, here’s how The Dash views another conference realignment if the shocking development happens. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
EU chief von der Leyen heads to Greenland in show of support for the island Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this year, von der Leyen said the EU was working on a "massive European investment surge" in Greenland in a bid to ramp up Arctic security. Euronews · Sep 6
Meta builds AI "for everyone" in secret Meta and other AI giants tout open access, but their biggest deals happen out of public view Salon · Sep 4
The wild world of LSU: from tigers on the field to wooing ex-NFL players Recruiting ex-pros. Inflaming Ukraine-Russia tensions. Suing the SEC and being sued back. The school is adapting to a new reality – and also creating a new one The Guardian - US · Sep 4
Tropical Storm Edouard Route Map & Updates: Possible Hurricane and Flooding Threat Near Texas-Louisiana Line Tropical Storm Edouard nears the Texas-Louisiana line with flood and storm-surge risk high, as forecasters split on hurricane strength. Latin Times · Sep 1
SpaceX says it’s building its largest spaceport yet, committing $100 billion for a Louisiana site—adding to its list of billion-dollar expansion plans Louisiana is getting a taste of Musk’s big ideas as they get a part of the CEO’s billions-of-dollar-plans to bring humanity to space. Fortune · Aug 27
Musk Bets $100B on World's Largest Spaceport in Louisiana: 10K+ Jobs, 1M AI Satellites Planned SpaceX will spend $100B on a Louisiana spaceport, its largest, to fly Starship and launch up to 1 million AI data-centre satellites into orbit. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
SpaceX will build a $100 billion ‘Starbase’ to launch its Mars-bound Starship spacecraft Elon Musk’s space company hopes to turn Louisiana wetland into a ‘self-sustaining’ spaceport The Independent UK · Aug 26
The Times of India · Aug 26 SpaceX’s $100 billion bet on Louisiana Starbase: 3,000 jobs, rocket hub - why it matters SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion, 125,000-acre (50,585-hectare) Starship launch complex on Pecan Island in US' southern Louisiana, an area that serves as protected habitat for dozens of migratory bird species and whose receding wetlands help shield inland communities from flooding.
France 24 · Aug 26 SpaceX to build $100 billion rocket launch facility in southern Louisiana SpaceX unveiled plans on Tuesday for a $100 billion rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana, its largest yet, aimed at supporting Starship and AI satellite missions. The 125,000-acre Starbase Louisiana site on Pecan Island could eventually handle thousands of Starship launches annually, the company said.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana The company's second Starbase campus will eventually launch thousands of Starship flights a year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said, reiterating its goals for an ambitious cadence contingent on solving steep engineering challenges and regulatory hurdles.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Elon Musk’s plan to launch rockets to space from Louisiana divides locals While the project will create thousands of jobs, residents worry about disruptions to the region
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Elon Musk's space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets
Space · Aug 25 Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site A new spaceport will bring 10 launch pads to Louisiana's Gulf Coast and support thousands of Starship launches per year.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter The Louisiana National Guard announced this week that it is ending its eight-month deployment patrolling the streets of New Orleans
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling US envoy had claimed Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next year
The Guardian - US · Aug 10 SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystem
Salon · Aug 10 La. AG fights wrongful conviction payout Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty
Ballotpedia · Jul 14 Louisiana enacts 20 election bills during 2026 session, including new congressional maps and voter ID changes The Louisiana Legislature adjourned its regular session on June 1 after passing 20 election-related bills, one resolution, and one proposed constitutional amendment. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed all 20 bills in May and June.