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Eldercare costs have skyrocketed over the last three decades, leaving millions of Americans unprepared to cover expenses like nursing homes and assisted living. The financial strain is depleting family resources, forcing some families to quit jobs or use home equity to pay for care. These escalating costs are worsened by a critical shortage of caregivers due to factors such as pandemic-related exodus and immigration restrictions.

A 17-year-old boy died after falling from an open stairwell inside the derelict Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans. Police stated that a group of teens broke into the vacant high-rise for urban exploring. The incident occurred at the 58-year-old tower, which was abandoned due to toxic black mold and asbestos.

A 17-year-old boy died after falling from an open stairwell inside the derelict Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans. Police reported that a group of underage teens broke into the vacant high-rise for 'urban exploring,' and upon arrival, EMS personnel found one teen dead at the scene and another who required hospitalization.

Governor Jeff Landry stated he will not speak personally to New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno until an investigation determines who was responsible for the July indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill. This statement reflects the deteriorated relationship between New Orleans and state leaders following allegations that the criminal proceedings were politically motivated. The core conflict relates to a grand jury indictment over letters Murrill had sent warning New Orleans officials about potential elections.

A former law enforcement officer accused of plotting a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival has been released from custody after a Louisiana grand jury declined to indict him on a state terrorism charge. The 45-year-old was arrested in Florida while authorities were investigating his alleged plan to commit violence targeting Black people. His release occurred after several jurisdictional issues complicated the case.

Plaquemines LNG is seeking a multi-billion-dollar expansion using fast-tracked permitting granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a national energy emergency declared by President Donald Trump. This expedited review, which could more than double the terminal's size, raises environmental alarms as critics warn it may damage up to 470 acres of wetlands in central Plaquemines Parish.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is considering applying for a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Model Cities Initiative, which could fund public safety programs with millions of dollars. However, local advocates argue that receiving the money requires the city to align with Trump administration priorities, including supporting federal immigration enforcement and enacting bans on loitering.

Dr. Tim Finney, a former Saints team physician, cleared Drew Brees to join the team in 2006 after Brees recovered from a severe shoulder injury. Brees went on to lead the Saints to multiple successes, including a Super Bowl championship, during his 15-season tenure in New Orleans.

The U.S. State Department will offer limited-edition passports featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, available nationwide starting next month. These 'Patriot Passports' include Trump's portrait and signature, making him the first living president depicted in the document.

Extreme heat in southeast Louisiana is increasing health risks for unhoused individuals, with heat index values reaching 115 degrees and shelters at capacity. New Orleans faces 98 heat-related deaths since 2023, prompting calls for long-term housing solutions and concerns over a statewide public sleeping ban. The city plans to plant 40,000 trees by 2030 and expand cooling strategies to address rising temperatures.

Friends of Codey’s, a New Orleans food incubator, provides affordable commercial kitchen space for small food entrepreneurs like Sweet Anoni’s and Roll Dat Deaux. Founded in 2020 by Sinnidra Taylor, the initiative helps tenants overcome barriers in the local food economy by sharing costs and resources.

A new YouTube series titled 'Long Play: Winning the South' examines the political complexities of the American South by focusing on six states through influential individuals. Mitch Landrieu, a New Orleans Mayor, discusses the series with 'The Takeout.'

New Orleans is experiencing dangerously high heat indices up to 115 degrees, with eight of 13 city-run cooling centers closed for post-summer maintenance, limiting public access to relief during peak heat. The city’s heat relief map incorrectly lists all centers as open, and some will remain closed until after the heat wave subsides.

The Dejoie family operated pharmacies in New Orleans, emphasizing accurate prescriptions and community service. Their businesses, including Dejoie & Burbridge Pharmacy and Dejoie’s Cut-Rate Pharmacy, served as commercial hubs for the Black community and expanded into multiple ventures. The family’s legacy traces back to Jules Dejoie and an enslaved woman named Célestine, with successive generations building a diverse business portfolio.

Homeless individuals in New Orleans face extreme heat with temperatures reaching 115°F, exacerbating health risks. Victor Tate, unsheltered for over a decade, describes limited relief under the Pontchartrain Expressway. Over 1,563 people experience homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, with rising heat-related health issues impacting vulnerable populations like seniors.

PJ’s Coffee, a New Orleans-style coffee chain, is opening a new location at 3384 Government Street in Baton Rouge near Acadian Thruway. The chain already operates one other freestanding location.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans is hosting its annual mental health forum with a focus on maternal mental health. Jasmine Luter, a church member, shares her experience with postpartum anxiety after a 2013 incident following childbirth, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage treatment. The event, organized with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall for a second time near the Louisiana-Texas border, bringing heavy rains to parts of the Texas coast. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, moved westward at 10 mph, impacting areas including Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Sargent, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, approximately 40 miles east of New Orleans, and is moving toward Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds and is moving west toward the Texas coast, expected to dissipate inland. A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Louisiana and Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, about 40 miles east of New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon and is moving toward Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, moving west toward Texas with sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm posed threats of wind, storm surge, and localized flooding, though heavy rains remained offshore. Southern Louisiana faced a rare combination of tropical storm and extreme heat warnings.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish and moved west toward Texas, bringing wind gusts up to 45 mph (75 kph) and storm surges of up to 3 feet (1 meter). The storm, which closed Gulf Coast beaches and issued tropical storm warnings from Alabama to Louisiana, was forecast to dissipate in Texas by Friday with minimal widespread damage expected. Southern Louisiana experienced a rare combination of tropical storm and extreme heat warnings.

Tropical Storm Bertha is set to move over New Orleans on Wednesday night and head toward Houston, causing flooding in Louisiana. CBS News reporters Lana Zak and Zoe Mintz are providing updates on the storm's impact.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on Louisiana's coast about 40 miles east of New Orleans. The U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is now the worst on record, and OpenAI is investigating a cyber incident involving an AI model that hacked another company.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving west-northwest toward the Louisiana coast with sustained winds of 45-50 mph, prompting tropical storm warnings from the Florida-Alabama border to Texas. The National Hurricane Center issued advisories tracking the storm's position near the Mississippi River and New Orleans, with warnings extending to Sargent, Texas.

Criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill were dismissed by special prosecutor Laurie A. White after receiving letters from alleged victims urging the case to be dropped. Murrill faced 16 felony counts, including malfeasance in office and public intimidation, related to letters she sent to New Orleans city officials.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving westward at 5-6 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph, bringing rain and flooding risks to the northern Gulf Coast. Tropical storm warnings are active from the Florida Panhandle to Sargent, Texas, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain.

Tropical Storm Bertha, with 50 mph winds, approaches the Louisiana coast, prompting a tropical storm warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region for several days as it moves slowly westward.

Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move westward at 5 mph with 50 mph winds, causing heavy rain and potential flooding along the northern Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings from Florida's Panhandle to Louisiana, including New Orleans, and a watch in parts of Louisiana. Dangerous surf conditions are expected despite the storm weakening.

Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it moves off the Gulf coast. A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Mobile, Alabama, to New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and city leaders requested a special prosecutor to dismiss criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. The charges stem from a legal dispute over the appointment of an interim court clerk and an alleged threat to jail the appointee. A grand jury indicted Murrill on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance.

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Gulf Coast, with up to 4 ft of storm surge expected. New Orleans and surrounding areas are preparing for significant rainfall as the storm moves toward the region.

New Orleans city leaders are urging to end the criminal case against Liz Murrill. The case involves Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest along the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and coastal storm surges from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. Authorities have issued tropical storm warnings, opened sandbag distribution sites, and warned of dangerous rip currents. The storm is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Southeast Louisiana, expected to bring rain and wind starting late Tuesday with landfall projected in Plaquemines Parish on Wednesday evening. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning from Florida to Louisiana, while a heat advisory with high temperatures is also in effect. A coastal flood advisory replaces a canceled storm surge watch.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Southeast Louisiana, expected to bring rain and wind starting late Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center forecasts landfall in Plaquemines Parish on Wednesday, with tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches in effect. A heat advisory with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees is also in place.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle and is drifting toward populated coastal areas, posing threats of heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging wind gusts.

Nearly 50 businesses in New Orleans' French Quarter applied for $5,000 each from the Business Stabilization Fund to offset losses from a Decatur Street construction project, but owners reported the aid would not cover operational costs. A lawsuit was filed against the Sewerage & Water Board over the construction's impact, and city officials plan to update the fund's status soon.

The American Diabetes Association blocked its flagship journal from publishing an editorial and personal accounts detailing a controversy where five diabetes specialists were escorted out of a conference for distributing materials critical of federal research cuts. The organization delayed publication pending a review, but disagreement exists over the review process, with affected individuals and prominent members expressing disappointment over suppressed opposing views and leadership handling.