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As temperatures rise, so do workplace injuries, study finds
A new Harvard and George Washington University study finds that rising temperatures are driving a surge in workplace injuries—roughly 28,000 each year, Louisiana Illuminator...
Florida private insurer betting big on providing flood coverage
The federal government shutdown has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program, but St. Petersburg–based Neptune Insurance is seizing the moment, The Wall Street Journal...
Roundup: First climate ‘tipping point’ / ExxonMobil / Postal shipments to US
Sooner than expected: Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking...
Roundup: China retaliates / Federal layoffs / LSU arena
New tariffs: China imposed new port fees on U.S.-owned or U.S.-built ships in retaliation for American tariffs on Chinese vessels. The 400-yuan ($56) per...
Here’s one way Entergy looks to help meet growing electricity demand
Entergy Corp. has applied to connect new natural gas generation to Louisiana’s grid to meet rising electricity demand from industrial projects and hyperscale data...
How the LNG supply surge might reshape global energy demand
Global LNG markets are entering a new era of expansion—and uncertainty, Bloomberg writes.
With massive new projects coming online by decade’s end, including Adnoc’s Ruwais...
Louisiana parishes want more control over carbon capture projects
Louisiana’s bid to lead in carbon capture and sequestration is running into local resistance, as parish leaders push for greater control over Class VI...
Roundup: Car loans / National jobless claims / China targets the Mississippi
Hazard lights: Rising car prices and longer loan terms since the pandemic have pushed more buyers, especially lower-income ones, into financial strain. Subprime delinquencies...
Fresh start: Capital Region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem gets reenergized
Kellen Francis confesses to a “disgusting level of drive.”
Ten years ago, the self-described IT nerd and St. Charles Parish native began playing around with...
Game on: A new era of sports medicine in the Capital Region
In a city where LSU athletics is practically a religion, Southern University commands a fiercely loyal fanbase, and the New Orleans’ Saints and Pelicans...
Initiative aims to transform north Baton Rouge corridor into an economic hub
North Baton Rouge is poised to get an economic boost through an initiative announced earlier this week by Metro Council member Darryl Hurst.
The Revive...
Here’s how to get tickets for TedxBatonRouge
Tickets are now on sale for TEDxBatonRouge, which has more than a half dozen speakers slated to speak on Nov. 13 at the Manship...
Roundup: Jeff Bezos / First-class seats / Inflation expectations
Advice from a billionaire: Jeff Bezos says aspiring entrepreneurs shouldn’t rush to start companies in their 20s. Speaking at Italian Tech Week, the Amazon...
IRS bumping up tax brackets for 2026 to account for inflation
Americans could see a small tax break in 2026 as the IRS adjusts income brackets upward to account for inflation—4% for lower brackets and...
From lemonade stand to store shelves: A local entrepreneur’s tale
Brennan Williams’ foray into entrepreneurship was a lemonade stand at age 9.
“I did it for Lemonade Day,” Williams says, referencing the nationwide event that...
Why white-collar workers are increasingly looking to organize
Union membership may be at a record low, but white-collar workers are breathing new life into organized labor, The Washington Post writes.
Nearly 70% of...
Is there an AI investment bubble?
Lingering doubts about the economic promise of artificial intelligence technology are starting to get the attention of financial institutions that raised warning flags this...
Roundup: National parks / Sediment diversion canceled / Smitty’s cleanup
Closed until further notice: The New Orleans Jazz Historical National Park and other national park sites in south Louisiana are closed until further notice...
How your executive team’s digital presence can drive company growth
Your competitors are not just outspending you on traditional marketing—they’re outmaneuvering you in digital spaces where your customers are making buying decisions before your...
How real estate transfers from boomers to millennials will reshape US cities
A historic wealth transfer is underway as baby boomers prepare to pass down an estimated $84 trillion to $124 trillion over the next two...
