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The Catholic church knew of an abusive priest in Texas and did nothing – key things a Guardian investigation found

Despite reports of Anthony Odiong preying on female congregants, the Catholic church extended his term

The Guardian - US

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting

Church officials had extended the temporary term of Anthony Odiong, recently convicted of sexual assault, even after women came forward with allegations of abuse

The Guardian - US

New Orleans woman flies with Frontier. Then her designer perfumes in her bag go missing during Atlanta layover: ‘Definitely part of a larger scam’

A New Orleans woman took a flight with Frontier Airlines. Then she realized the multiple designer perfumes in her bag were allegedly stolen. “I’m gonna need Frontier to come to the front,” said Príncess DaGoat (@sheisdivine777) in a TikTok video with more than 5,000 views. According to her, someone from…

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West Nile Virus Detected Months Early in San Antonio and Dallas Metro as Mosquito Season Heats Up

West Nile virus has been detected months ahead of schedule in San Antonio and the Dallas metro area, with positive mosquito pools confirmed in New Orleans as well.

Medical Daily

US stocks: Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Lilly presented full data from two retatrutide trials, one in treatment naive type 2 diabetes patients and another in patients ‌with obesity, ⁠at the ⁠American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans.

The Economic Times

How to grill vegetables and toss them in Isaac Toups’ bacon vinaigrette

New Orleans chef Isaac Toups says that to make vegetables taste amazing, try charring them on the grill and tossing them in a bacon vinaigrette

The Independent UK

'I Was Chest-Bumped by Police': Lead Journal Editor Thrown Out of Diabetes Conference for Criticising Trump's Research Cuts

Five scientists were removed from a diabetes conference for distributing an editorial criticising the Trump administration's biomedical science policies, leading to a ban from the event.

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New Orleans’ Jesuit high school agrees to pay seven figures to settle child molestation claim

Settlement over alleged child molestation by school janitors is latest in troubling string of allegations spanning decades

The Guardian - US

Shia LaBeouf Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty To Battery Charges After Mardi Gras Incident

Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to battery charges linked to a Mardi Gras bar fight in New Orleans.

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US:LaBeouf given probation for Mardi Gras assault

Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.

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LaBeouf given probation for Mardi Gras assault

Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.

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Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery charges over New Orleans bar incident

Actor sentenced to probation for incident in which he attacked three men and yelled homophobic slurs, according to witnesses

The Guardian - US

Man Drove 9 Hours Just to Try a $35 Plate in New Orleans. He Wasn’t Ready for What Was on That Plate: ‘It Slapped’

The Cajun pasta, loaded with shrimp, lobster tail, corn, and salmon, exceeded expectations.

The Mary Sue

Shia LaBeouf sentenced over New Orleans bust-up

The actor has been ordered to complete rehabilitation and behavioural programmes after admitting a misdemeanour offence linked to an altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations.

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The Independent UK

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras

The Guardian - US

Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims

Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in Texas

The Guardian - US

Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison

Anthony Odiong was convicted of exploiting his spiritual authority as a clergyman for sex with his congregants

The Guardian - US

Priest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing others

Woman, who says Anthony Odiong pressured her into sex acts, says church officials failed to act when told of abuse

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The Guardian - US

After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name

Anthony Odiong was convicted of sexually abusing congregants; a chapel he helped found is distancing itself

The Independent UK

Chicago eatery earns top spot as 50 best restaurants in North America announced

Three-Michelin-starred Smyth in Chicago — led by husband-and-wife chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields — was named the top restaurant on the continent

AAP

SMYTH IN CHICAGO IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026

NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading culinary figures convened in New Orleans tonight for North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, where Smyth was named The Best Restaurant in North America. The ceremony at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel honored the second edition…

The Guardian - US

Priest on trial for sexual assault in Texas had child with Louisiana congregant, prosecutors say

DNA testing proved Anthony Odiong fathered child with woman to whom he had been providing spiritual guidance, authorities say

The Guardian - US

Jury seated as US trial of Catholic priest accused of sexual assault begins

Anthony Odiong, charged with sexually abusing three female congregants in Texas, could face life sentence

International Business Times UK

Keith Lee's Familee Day Faces Backlash After VIP Attendees Describe a Troubling Experience and a Lot of Event Issues

Keith Lee's Familee Day festival, aimed at celebrating New Orleans culture, faces criticism from VIP attendees over unmet expectations and overcrowding issues.

The Guardian - US

A New Orleans attorney was punished for exposing a clergy abuser. Here’s what officials hid for years

Richard Trahant appeals to supreme court after he was fined $400,000 for helping get priest removed from school – and the record of his sanction was placed under seal

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