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A company has bid $5.6 million to lease federal waters off the Louisiana coast for wind energy generation

By Siddharth Cavale

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, unveiled on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer that he described as «very treatable.» This revelation has cast a spotlight on Scalise's resilience as he embarks on a new chapter of personal and professional challenges. Diagnosis and Determination The No. 2 ranking House Republican shared the news of his diagnosis after experiencing a bout of unusual health symptoms. Following blood tests and comprehensive medical evaluations, Scalise received the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, which he reassured is a form of blood cancer that is highly amenable to treatment. Scalise remarked, «I am incredibly grateful we were able to detect this early and that this cancer is treatable.» This sentiment was echoed by the strong resolve he displayed, affirming his commitment to serving as the majority leader when lawmakers convene in Washington this coming September.

Crews in Louisiana were still working to suppress flare-ups as an oil refinery fire burned for a second day along the banks of the Mississippi River

A massive fire at a south Louisiana oil refinery sent a tower of black smoke billowing into the air above the Mississippi River

Oil companies are challenging a Biden administration move to protect an endangered species of whale by scaling back a planned September auction of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases

Louisiana town of Garyville after a refinery reported a fire and leakage in its chemical storage tank. Marathon Petroleum has claimed that the leakage has been contained after the crew responded to the leakage of naphtha, a flammable liquid that can be used as fuel. St. John the Baptist Parish officials said that evacuation is mandatory for all residents of the area within a radius of two miles. Marathon Petroleum Corp. also has asked all the residents living in a radius of one mile to evacuate temporarily. In a statement, it said, “As a precautionary measure, St. John the Baptist Parish is requiring residents within a one-mile radius of the part of the refinery closest to the fire to temporarily evacuate to locations the Parish is making available.” It said further, “As always, our main priority is to ensure the safety of our employees and contractors, our neighbors within our surrounding community, first responders, and to limit environmental impact.”

college football season kicks off on Saturday, August 26 in Week 0. On this day Notre Dame will take on Navy in Ireland while Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams will meet San Jose State at the field of Southern California. It is called 0 week because not too many games are held this week. The season will kick off in full swing in the following weekend.

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst picks you may have missed since yesterday: upgrades at Nvidia, Avery Dennison, Fulcrum Therapeutics, and Louisiana-Pacific.

There’s a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for protecting the assets of an ultra-wealthy person from their spouse, but they can do much more

Discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it's acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the Southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the pa...

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken legal action against four individuals and their organization, Fundsz, for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme related to cryptocurrencies and precious metals trading. 

The Department of Energy announced Friday it is awarding up to $1.2 billion to two projects that promise to remove carbon dioxide from the air in what officials said was the largest investment in “engineered carbon removal” in history

The Department of Energy announced Friday it is awarding up to $1.2 billion to two projects that promise to remove carbon dioxide from the air in what officials said was the largest investment in “engineered carbon removal” in history

Legal proceedings have been initiated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against individuals and their organization, Fundsz, citing their involvement in a deceptive scheme concerning cryptocurrencies and precious metals trading.

(Reuters) — Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) is winding down its online sports betting and iGaming platform, WynnBET, in certain U.S. states due to a lack of clear rules and higher customer acquisition costs, the casino operator said on Friday.

FOX Business’ Ashley Webster reports on the rising costs of home insurance for residents in southern states like Florida and Louisiana due to devastating storms.

Omicron variant gains momentum. The continued evolution of the virus is a reminder that Covid-19 remains a nuisance for many and a serious risk for some even though the disease is far less disruptive than it once was. A rising tide of virus concentrations in wastewater and infections in hospitals show Covid-19 remains unpredictable.

court on Thursday will weigh lifting a Louisiana judge's order limiting the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies to urge them to moderate information it deems harmful or misleading. A three-judge panel of the conservative-leaning 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is set to hear arguments in the administration's appeal of the judge's ruling, which found that the government wrongly pushed social media firms to suppress disfavored political views.

Starting on June 26, 2023, and concluding on August 21, 2023, Season 20 featured Charity Lawson, a 27-year-old family therapist, as the leading figure. She came fourth in the 27th edition of The Bachelorette alongside Zach Shallcross. Here is the elimination chart according to the Reality Steve podcast:Week #1:Chris Spell Joe Menzia Khalid Hassan Nic Barber Peter Cappio Taylor PeggWeek #2:Caleb Arthur John Henry Spurlock Josh Young Kaleb Kim Spencer StorbeckWeek #3:Warwick Reid Aaron Schwartzman Adrian Hassan James PierceWeek #4:Brayden Bowers Caleb Balgaard John Buresh Michael BarbourWeek #5:Sean McLaughlin Tanner Courtad Final Four and Winner of The Bachelorette Season

Father Mark Beard, a beloved pastor at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, Louisiana. The news of his passing was shared by Bishop Michael G. Duca on the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge's Facebook page. In the wake of this devastating loss, the Bishop requested prayers for Father Mark, his family, friends, and the parishioners who are grieving the loss of their cherished pastor. According to law enforcement reports, a fatal car accident occurred on Interstate 55, north of the state lines between Louisiana and Mississippi, at approximately 1.30 pm. Tragically, the accident resulted in the death of a Catholic priest. According to the initial reports from Mississippi Highway Patrol, Father Mark was traveling south on Interstate 55 when his car veered off the highway, hitting a median and then a culvert. Tragically, the car overturned in the accident, and Father Mark Beard lost his life at the scene. Sources close to Father Mark revealed that he owned a property in Mississippi and frequently visited it. A Rosary ceremony in honor of Father Mark was conducted at St. Helena Catholic Church on the evening of August 2.