Rapper 50 Cent meets with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Gov. Jeff Landry met with Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Harris to address Al Smith charity dinner by video, organizers say
Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Al Smith charity dinner by video Thursday night, after deciding to skip the ...
US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced sanctions against two Chinese makers of drone engines and parts that the Biden ...
Arrest made in Seabrook neighborhood homicide
The New Orleans Police Department has made an arrest in a recent homicide investigation.
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Ukraine’s former armed forces chief endorses ‘victory plan’ in first speech since his dismissal
LONDON (AP) — Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, on Thursday expressed his support for President ...
Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color
At Sunshine Adult Day Center, every morning starts with a parade around the room. Today, the theme is multicultural, and the ...
Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children
Russia’s lower house of parliament on Thursday gave quick initial approval to a bill outlawing “propaganda” that discourages ...
McConnell called Trump ‘stupid” and ‘despicable’ in private after the 2020 election, a new book says
Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered,” a ...
Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension
The Dallas Stars have signed No. 1 goaltender Jake Oettinger to an eight-year extension worth $66 million. Oettinger is now under contract through the 2032-33 NHL season at an ...
Where Y’at this Weekend: NOLA Funk Fest, Andouille Fest, Boo CarréHalloween Haunt, Krewe of Boo Parade
Next, the 49th annual Andouille Festival happens Friday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at the St. John Community Center in LaPlace. This festival will feature local food vendors, kids ...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the third week in a row, reaching its highest level in eight weeks. The rate rose to 6.44% from 6.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie ...
Tuchel’s hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation on Thursday after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown ...