Hyundai’s new Donaldson metal mill sparks each hopes and fears in Louisiana
This story initially appeared on Canary Media. On a drizzly March day final yr on the White Home, President Donald J. Trump stood behind a podium to make a “lovely announcement.” Hyundai, the Korean industrial large, was investing practically $6 billion in a new metal…
Loyola College graduate turns campus security concept into New Orleans shuttle startup
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Breeze Shuttles has expanded from a Loyola pupil startup right into a free electrical microtransit service working Uptown and downtown New Orleans. Founder Tristan Sariego shifted the enterprise mannequin from paid rides to advertiser-supported transportation, permitting riders to…
First ‘Harry Potter’ e-book debuted in U.Okay.
You’d suppose they have been lined up for live performance tickets, however this craze just isn’t musical, it is magical. The a lot anticipated launch of Drumroll please, *** e-book. I similar to the way it’s written and the magic…
A ban gained’t cease abortion capsule entry, telehealth suppliers say
This article first appeared on KFF Well being Information Angel Foster had a backup plan. It was the primary weekend in Could. A federal appeals court docket had simply made it unlawful to mail mifepristone, a capsule that’s a part…
Metropolis launches French Quarter enterprise reduction fund
KEY TAKEAWAYS: New Orleans launched a $200,000 Enterprise Stabilization Fund for French Quarter companies impacted by SWBNO building. Eligible companies can obtain one-time grants of $2,500 or $5,000 based mostly on worker rely. The fund is supported by the French…
Vermont bans paraquat, weed killer linked to Parkinson’s
Vermont has grow to be the primary U.S. state to ban paraquat, one of the generally used herbicides, with lawmakers citing a potential hyperlink between the weed killer and Parkinson’s illness.The ban has been extensively celebrated by advocates who hope…
Younger Black males at the moment are dying by suicide at a historic charge
This story discusses suicide, self-harm, and psychological well being crises involving Black males and boys. In case you or somebody is combating ideas of suicide, assist is out there. You possibly can name or textual content 988 to achieve the…
Loop Linen breaks floor on $25M Avondale enlargement
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Loop Linen Service broke floor on a brand new 62,000-square-foot facility in Avondale. The mission represents a complete $25.1 million funding in Jefferson Parish. The corporate will retain 125 jobs whereas relocating from its longtime Westwego facility. State…
Trial begins in lethal French Quarter capturing case
On June 22, the trial started for the three defendants charged in a lethal quadruple capturing within the French Quarter.The case stems from a Nov. 21, 2024, capturing on Iberville Road. Prosecutors say Nicholas Miorana, Daniel Miorana and Darrell Adams…
Lengthy-awaited ninth Ward Stadium breaks floor behind G.W. Carver Excessive
Building started this week on a brand new “Discipline of Desires” soccer stadium subsequent to George Washington Carver Excessive Faculty, which is ready to open within the fall of 2027. The three,700-seat open-air stadium and artificial-turf soccer subject was formally…