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Shipbuilding Investment: The Policy Proposals and Political Environment in Washington
Seapower Magazine
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July 28, 2025
By Luke Lorenz and Sonia Toloczko From Seapower’s July/August Issue: Washington Report Since American shipbuilding peaked during WWII, the production of U.S.-flagged vessels has dropped precipitously despite American imports rising at a similarly...
Two hurt in chemical release at Louisiana Pigment, authorities say
KPLC - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Two employees were hurt during a chemical release at Louisiana Pigment’s Lake Charles facility, according to authorities. On the morning of July 27, Louisiana Pigment experienced a chemical release at its plant on Bayou...
Denka, DuPont among Louisiana chemical plants exempted from new EPA pollution rule
WWNO - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
A recent proclamation from President Donald Trump will allow 25 chemical manufacturers, including 12 with sites in Louisiana, to ignore new federal rules meant to contain harmful emissions. A week ago, Trump issued what the White House labeled...
Can a dedicated homicide team break the logjam of stalled New Orleans murder cases?
Nola - Louisiana
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On his first day at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office four years ago, prosecutor Matthew Derbes looked around and thought the building had been looted. Case files were jammed into warped, unlabeled boxes meant for frozen seafood. His...
‘Revolving door’ between ICE and private prison companies is boosting Trump’s deportation plans
The Independent
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Iberville Environmental Director pushes stronger flood mitigation
Plaquemine Post South
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Iberville Parish is working on flood mitigation projects, including waterway cleanup and a new pump station. A joint project with West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes will clear debris from Bayou Grosse Tete. A proposed high-flow pump...
Legendary New Orleans hip-hop DJ Raj Smoove is ready make the dance floor sweat at 'Smoove Fest'
Gambit - Louisiana
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Raj Smoove at his studio in Gentilly Photo provided by The Gentilly Agency In the late-’90s and early-2000s, Soul 2 Soul on Thursday nights at the House of Blues was “like the biggest cornerstone of New Orleans hip-hop in that era,” says Raj...
Cities Vs. Climate Change: Global Exhibition In Paris Inspires Action
Forbes
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Bold artworks by Shepard Fairey (OBEY) adorn the Hôtel de Ville façade in Paris.Brent Toderian A free, child-friendly exhibition staged in the City Hall, Paris, on how large cities around the world are fighting back against climate change has...
Louisiana Illuminator: Undercover seafood testers find most Houma-area restaurants serving local shrimp
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Genetic seafood testing at restaurants in the Houma area last week found one-third of the sampled businesses serving foreign shrimp, though most were upfront about it with their customers. SeaD Consulting, a food testing company that has made...
Raj Smoove celebrates New Orleans hip-hop and culture at Smoove Fest on Aug. 2
Gambit - Louisiana
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In the late-’90s and early-2000s, Soul 2 Soul on Thursday nights at the House of Blues was “like the biggest cornerstone of New Orleans hip-hop in that era,” says Raj Smoove. The New Orleans DJ and producer was already a popular DJ by his senior...
A Wave of Relief for Louisiana’s Afterschool Programs
KLAX - Louisiana
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(ALEXANDRIA, La.) - The U.S. Department of Education abruptly froze over $6 billion in federal grants, including support for after‑school programs, summer learning, adult literacy, and English language instruction, typically distributed on July...
Jeff Duncan: Saints open camp with low expectations, high hopes and zero buzz
Nola - Louisiana
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The Kellen Moore era officially kicked off Wednesday as the Saints opened training camp at the team’s training facility in Metairie. Always a time of optimism, Day One was a typically light and energetic affair, as players and coaches worked...
August 2025 Community Calendar
Change Links - California
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August 2, 2025
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Louisiana petrochemical plants win two-year delay on air pollution rules
Environmental Health News
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July 25, 2025
Twelve petrochemical companies in Louisiana have received two-year exemptions from federal air pollution controls intended to cut cancer risks for nearby communities, following a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump. David J. Mitchell and...
At the Edge of the Map: A Louisiana Tribe Confronts the LNG Boom
Stabroek News
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July 28, 2025
Ned Randolph covers environmental justice in the southern United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of California, San Diego and is author of two books: Muddy Thinking in the Mississippi River Delta: A Call for...
Movies and TV shows casting in New Orleans
KLAX - Louisiana
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Movies and TV shows casting in New Orleans The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and...
The Best American Whiskeys—According To The New Orleans Spirits Competition
Forbes
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Glass of whisky with ice, sitting on the American Flag. getty American whiskey is experiencing a thrilling renaissance—an era defined by innovation, experimentation, and a revival of classic styles. Distillers across the country are embracing...
Everything is on sale at this closing Albertsons in Baton Rouge. Here's when it shuts for good.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 23, 2025
The Albertsons grocery store on College Drive is closing after more than 30 years. But before it shutters its doors, everything is on sale. While produce and deli items are currently priced at just 10% off, general merchandise like baby food and...
Trump Pollution Exemptions Would Shield Lawbreakers, Endanger Millions
The Good Men Project - California
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July 28, 2025
By Shelby Jouppi, Public Health Watch Update, July 21, 2025: Last week, President Trump exempted 49 chemical plants from complying with the HON Rule. The largest emitters of ethylene oxide and chloroprene received exemptions including the INEOS...
Secret Spot for flowers in New Orleans offers its own Mississippi-grown organic blooms
Nola - Louisiana
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A lush garden spills over onto the Camp Street sidewalk, where a sign advises passersby to “Stop and Smell the Flowers.” The enchanting floral shop there seems empowered to transform even the most dreary of days. But something else, something more...