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Researchers unearth big possum that lived around 60 million years ago in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
The University of Kansas
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LAWRENCE — They say everything’s bigger in Texas. And that appears to be true, at least in the case of a group of ancient near-marsupials scientists call Swaindelphys. Paleontologists from the University of Kansas have described for the first time...
RFK Jr., Gov. Jeff Landry celebrate Louisiana 'MAHA bills': 'A cultural shift'
Nola - Louisiana
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Baton Rouge on Friday to join Gov. Jeff Landry as he signed two pieces of legislation that match Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Landry on Friday signed one bill aimed at...
Local educators present cutting-edge energy-themed research projects
The American Press - Louisiana
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June 27, 2025
Local educators present cutting-edge energy-themed research projects Published 4:20 pm Friday, June 27, 2025 Michael Romine teaches gifted students in grades second through eighth, and algebra and pre-calculus dual enrollment college courses for...
Trump’s ‘Trans Mice’ Line Got Laughs. The Science Behind It Could Save Lives.
Capital & Main
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June 27, 2025
In a high-profile attack on LGBTQ science research this spring, President Donald Trump decried supposedly wasteful research like $8 million for “making mice transgender.” Trump played the mice remark for laughs during a joint address to Congress...
New law lets Louisiana law enforcement take down drones. Here's what to know.
Nola - Louisiana
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As sheriff of East Feliciana Parish, Jeff Travis sometimes gets complaints about unidentified drones. “Oftentimes, these drones come over, and you never know who it was or what it was,” he said. “That’s a problem — that’s a big problem.” That’s...
Southern sweetness: Growing figs on the Gulf Coast - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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By Kitti Cooper Special to Gulf Coast Media Figs (Ficus carica) can be grown easily in southern Alabama, where the warm climate and long growing season create a very favorable environment for their cultivation. This in-depth guide focuses on...
Termite swarm season is ending in Louisiana. How bad was it this year?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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June 27, 2025
As the height of summer approaches in Louisiana, residents may see a silver lining to the uncomfortably hot and rainy months: the end of the annual termite swarms. Around New Orleans, some have questioned whether there were fewer swarms this...
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025
AOL
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More than a decade of "Face the Nation" transcripts are available online: 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 For earlier broadcasts, contact CBS Footage Requests....
New Orleans pushes to legalize police use of ‘facial surveillance’
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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New Orleans is considering easing restrictions on the police use of facial recognition, weeks after The Washington Post reported that police there secretly relied on a network of AI-powered surveillance cameras to identify suspects on the street...
New Orleans adds teeth to law banning criminal history discrimination in city hiring
Gambit - Louisiana
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The New Orleans City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Thursday that would give teeth to the “ban the box” law it passed in 2018 banning city government and its contractors from asking about criminal records on job applications for city...
New Orleans police want broad approval to use facial recognition tech
StateScoop
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June 12, 2025
Following a jailbreak last month at the Orleans Justice Center, the New Orleans City Council is set to consider revisions this month to an ordinance that would allow police broad use of facial recognition technology. The proposed ordinance...
Popular PBS kids show 'Wild Kratts' headed to Louisiana on tour. Here's how to get tickets.
Nola - Louisiana
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The PBS kids show “Wild Kratts” has explored oceans and jungles to teach children about wildlife. Now, it's headed to the bayou. Lead brother duo Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt are bringing action and science on their North American stage show tour,...
Embrace technology, maximise resources, Elegbeleye tells coaches
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 28, 2025
By : AS the countdown continues ahead the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships from July 16 to 20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is optimistic of producing the next generation of athletes that will step...
SOWELA receives $100K to fund STEM energy professional development
KPLC - Louisiana
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June 27, 2025
OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - Educators from across the five-parish area met today at SOWELA Technical Community College Oakdale campus to share their experiences and projects. In collaboration with ExxonMobil and Allen Parish School Board, this...
New Orleans resident raises concern over looming threat to iconic city: 'By 2050, New Orleans won't be here'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
Though she shot her video on a day with calm weather, it raises concerns about safety. by Alyssa OchsJune 12, 2025 Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are putting cities such as New Orleans in great danger. One TikToker shared video...
Neuro.io, Ascentek Invest $150M In Louisiana
Business Facilities
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June 27, 2025
Neuro.io, powered by global neurotechnology company MindMaze AI, plans to establish a $100 million innovation campus in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Known as BrainHUB, the facility will be the company’s first U.S. operation and focus on advancing...
"Forever a legend" - Steph Curry honors Kevon Looney's Warriors run as 3x NBA champ officially ends 10-yr stint with Dubs
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Steph Curry showed his appreciation for former teammate Kevon Looney via his Instagram on Sunday. After 10 years of playing with the Golden State Warriors, Looney is moving on to play with the New Orleans Pelicans. His decision to play for a...
Top pharma and biotech conferences in the second half of 2025 and beyond
PharmaVoice
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The pharma and biotech industry is changing rapidly — from treatment innovations to the financial ecosystem — and it’s important for leaders in the space to keep their finger on the pulse. What better way than to attend one of the many conferences...
UPDATE: ExxonMobil says Allen Parish’s new permit ordinance inconsistent with state law
The American Press - Louisiana
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July 7, 2025
UPDATE: ExxonMobil says Allen Parish’s new permit ordinance inconsistent with state law Published 2:37 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 ExxonMobil filed a 22-page lawsuit on July 1 in the U.S. District Court Western District in Lake Charles against the...
‘Chilling and Dangerous’: Grassroots Groups Sue Over Louisiana Law That Censors Air Quality Data
The Good Men Project - California
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June 27, 2025
By Joseph Winters, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” For several years, Amy Stelly has been partnering with the Louisiana State University School of Public Health in New Orleans to...