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Mark Cuban’s one habit to living a successful life
Mark Cuban says the secret to long-term career success is simple: Invest in yourself.Â
As Inc. writes, it’s a habit he calls both powerful and...
Lawmakers advance bill easing ethics scrutiny
A Louisiana bill initially aimed at loosening gift restrictions for public officials has been scaled back but still raises alarm among ethics watchdogs, Louisiana...
Roundup: Jobless jolt / Inmate counting / Local unemployment
Claims climb: Filings for U.S. jobless aid jumped last week but American workers broadly remain secure in their jobs despite economic uncertainty over global...
US growth stalls amid tariff jitters
The U.S. economy contracted at a 0.2% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2025, revised from an earlier 0.3% estimate, Bloomberg reports.Â
The slowdown...
This Gonzales restaurant property changed hands
The property housing Agave Blue Tequila & Taco Bar in the Heritage Crossing mixed-use development has been sold.
Rubmaro Heritage LLC, represented by Agavo Blue...
See how much CEO pay grew last year
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed...
Roundup: Economic well-being / Macy’s / Fed in agreement
Attitude check: U.S. households reported little change in their economic well-being last year, with nearly three-quarters of adults saying they were "doing OK or...
Tax-free tips could lead more employers to cut base wages, critics say
A bipartisan proposal to eliminate federal income taxes on tips is gaining momentum, touted as a way to boost take-home pay for millions of...
Luxury brands that raised prices during the pandemic are seeing sales slip
The most exclusive luxury brands are starting to feel the pinch—especially those that pushed prices too far during the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal...
Utilizing AI to better health careÂ
AI is poised to revolutionize medicine—but only if we avoid repeating past mistakes, Harvard Business Review reports.Â
That’s according to author and Stanford health leader...
Roundup: EV project scrapped / New homes / Furniture pricesÂ
GM shifts plans: General Motors has scrapped a $300 million electric vehicle motor project at its Tonawanda, New York, plant, opting instead to invest...
How Americans feel about the current state of the housing marketÂ
Consumer uncertainty about the housing market has reached its highest level since 2023, Reuters reports.Â
Sixty percent of respondents of a new Bank of America...
Legislature moves to expand insurance commissioner’s authority
A bill giving Louisiana’s insurance commissioner expanded power to reject rate hikes is heading to the governor’s desk, The Center Square writes.Â
House Bill 148,...
State Senate pushes back on voucher expansion
The Louisiana Senate, led by President Cameron Henry, is pushing back against Gov. Jeff Landry’s $94 million budget for the flagship private school voucher...
Bernhard Capital Partners-backed Aventia acquires Colorado-based firmÂ
Aventia, a platform providing comprehensive environmental service solutions, announced on Tuesday that it was acquiring Habitat Management Inc., a natural resource management and ecological...
Inside Southern Chicks’ first Baton Rouge location
Southern Chicks Cafe & Daiquiris has opened its first Baton Rouge franchise, 225 writes.
Located at 7112 Florida Boulevard, the restaurant marks the brand’s second...
Here’s the latest on the Conway Village retail development
The first phase of the Conway Village Center, the retail development located at the entrance of the Conway master-planned community, is 100% leased, according...
Exxon-Chevron rift could last for years
Chevron’s $53 billion bid to acquire Hess hinges on a high-stakes arbitration with ExxonMobil, which claims a right to Hess’ coveted stake in Guyana’s...
Roundup: Student visas / Southwest Airlines / Used car sales
Hitting pause: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered U.S. embassies worldwide to stop scheduling interviews for student visas as the Trump administration weighs...
Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill would eliminate hydrogen production credit
President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could upend Louisiana’s clean hydrogen economy by eliminating a popular tax credit starting next year, The...
