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Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after wading knee-deep at Virginia beach

A 64-year-old Tampa man died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus at Virginia Beach, where he was on vacation with his wife

The Independent UK

Louisiana's $3B power upgrade for Meta project raises questions about who should foot the bill

Meta is racing to construct its largest data center yet, a $10 billion facility in northeast Louisiana as big as 70 football fields and requiring more than twice the electricity of New Orleans

The Independent UK

Louisiana Cops Beat a Naked Inmate During a Strip Search. Long Withheld Video Shows He Was Compliant.

Although the officers were eventually criminally convicted, Jarius Brown is still pursuing damages to cover the medical expenses for serious injuries to his face, nose, and chest.

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Ice detainees hold hunger strike at Louisiana state penitentiary

Nineteen in immigration processing unit striking for access to medical and mental health care, among other demands

The Guardian - US

Louisiana sees increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases

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The Independent UK

Louisiana patient dies from flesh-eating bacteria as US sees dozens of cases this year

About one in five people die within a day or two of contracting the bacteria

The Independent UK

Louisiana reports five deaths from flesh-eating bacterium in coastal waters

Officials say deaths from Vibrio vulnificus exceeding average amid warning over climate-linked case increase

The Guardian - US

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How to explore the music of Louisiana – from jazz in the streets of New Orleans to Zydeco in Lafayette saloons

Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best

The Independent UK

A brutal beating by deputies was caught on tape. They were cleared by state police anyway

Never-before-seen footage shows two Louisiana deputies punching an inmate more than 50 times during a jailhouse strip-search in 2019

The Independent UK

An immigration judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil deported. What happens now?

An immigration judge in Louisiana has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for not disclosing information on his green card application

The Independent UK

‘The dungeon’ at Louisiana’s notorious prison reopens as Ice detention center

Critics condemn reopening of ‘Camp J’ unit at Angola in service of Trump’s nationwide immigration crackdown, noting its history of brutality and violence

The Guardian - US

Poverty in California remains highest in US, tied with Louisiana, report says

People of color, renters and children among most affected, as child poverty more than doubles since 2021

The Guardian - US

Statue of Abraham Lincoln stolen from Louisiana plantation turns up cut into pieces at pawn shop

Three people are accused of stealing a rare, solid silver Abraham Lincoln statue from Houmas House in Louisiana and cutting it into pieces to sell at pawn shops

The Independent UK

Roblox and Discord sued after teen’s suicide, joining wave of litigation against popular apps

Ethan Dallas, 15, had been playing Roblox since he was seven, and met a 37-year-old man pretending to be a child though the game.

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Trump administration could deploy 1,000 troops to Louisiana cities until 2026, report says

The state’s Republican governor and members of Congress have pushed for federal intervention

The Guardian - US

Trump’s deportation hub: inside the ‘black hole’ where immigrants disappear

A Guardian investigation into the Alexandria facility reveals a pattern of alleged due process violations, previously unreported accounts of neglect and abuse, documented health emergencies and long stays

Metal Hammer

Who are Acid Bath? The chaotic, tragic story of the cult metal band supporting System Of A Down and Queens Of The Stone Age next summer

Despite having their career cut brutally short, Acid Bath remain one of the 90s' most influential metal bands. And now they're back

The Guardian - US

Meet the retiree who realized his dream of joining the LSU marching band as a 66-year-old freshman

Kent Broussard joined Louisiana State University’s famed Golden Band from Tigerland after retiring as an accountant

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The Mary Sue

‘This is ridiculous’: Louisiana man takes his service dog to Planet Fitness. Then a worker steps in

Planet Fitness prides itself on its ‘judgment-free zone’ policy, promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can exercise comfortably. However, one Louisiana-based Planet Fitness member experienced the opposite of this motto after an employee demanded he leave for bringing his service dog.

Reason

Prison Guards Forcibly Cut a Rastafarian Inmate's Dreadlocks. SCOTUS Will Decide If They Can Be Sued Over It.

The Supreme Court will hear Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety this fall.

The Independent UK

After outing Trump as an ‘FBI informant’ on Epstein case, House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to explain himself

Louisiana Republican’s comments follow pressure from Democrats for more documents related to sex offender’s trafficking case

The Guardian - US

Trump claims Chicago is ‘world’s most dangerous city’. The four most violent ones are all in red states

Jackson, Birmingham, St Louis and Memphis had the highest murder rates in 2024 – all are in Republican-led states

The Conversation

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court

As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments have become a focal point. At least a dozen states have considered proposals that would require classrooms to post the biblical laws, and three passed laws mandating their display in 2024-2025: Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas.

The Independent UK

Trump may send troops to Democratic-run New Orleans. Republican state leaders are fine with that

Trump wants to ‘straighten out’ the Crescent City. Unlike his threats to other Democratic strongholds, state officials are welcoming the idea

The Independent UK

Republican senator suggests eating radioactive shrimp will turn you into an alien

Louisiana Republican John Kennedy claimed that eating recalled radioactive shrimp could make people resemble the creature from the sci-fi horror movie Alien – or even grow an extra ear

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