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Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. climbed 31 cents...

The business behind the Baton Rouge Zydeco’s sudden closure

The Baton Rouge Zydeco are shutting down after just three seasons, marking an abrupt...

Roundup: Domino Sugar grows / Soaring gas prices / Private hiring rebounds

Sweet tooth: American Sugar Refining has broken ground on the first phase of a...

What happens to Louisiana’s economy if the coast keeps disappearing?

A stark new climate study is raising existential questions for south Louisiana, warning that...

The $110 trillion great wealth transfer may take decades to play out

The long-anticipated $110 trillion “great wealth transfer” is likely to unfold far more slowly...

Six startups land funding as part of Louisiana’s energy push

Future Use of Energy in Louisiana is doubling down on early-stage energy innovation, awarding...
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Roundup: Apple’s AI play / New maps / Drone restrictions

Tech advantage: Apple plans to let users choose third-party AI models to power features...

Roundup: Absentee ballots / Impact of Spirit’s collapse / Climate policy

Votes already cast: More than 42,000 Louisianans had already cast absentee ballots for the...

‘LaPolitics’: Chatter on state income tax repeal meets fiscal reality

While there has been some chatter about a potential special session focused on taxes,...

How south Louisiana is becoming a military shipbuilding hub

South Louisiana's fabrication industry has found a surprising new lifeline—and it has nothing to...