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Turning the tables: Patients deploy AI to fight insurance denials based on AI
As insurers increasingly lean on artificial intelligence to speed claims processing and prior authorizations, a parallel AI industry is emerging to fight back, Louisiana...
Luxury shoppers are turning up their noses over price hikes on high-end brands
Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to contract for the second straight year, as well-heeled shoppers rebel against extravagant price hikes on...
US existing-home sales gained momentum in October
U.S. existing-home sales posted their fastest gain in eight months in October, signaling tentative momentum in a sluggish housing market long stuck near historic...
Roundup: Pennington / Holiday shopping / Budget cuts
Controversial adjunct: LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has appointed Dr. Robert Malone—who has been criticized by medical experts for spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation—as an...
What the EPA’s new wetlands proposal could mean for Louisiana
Federal wetlands protections could shrink significantly under new rules proposed this week by the Environmental Protection Agency—changes with major implications for Louisiana’s inland swamps,...
September hiring numbers more than double economists’ expectations
U.S. job growth surprised to the upside in September, offering the first meaningful look at the labor market since the record-long government shutdown halted...
Roundup: Fed rate cuts / Walmart acquisition / Jobs report canceled
What the minutes reveal: Federal Reserve minutes show most policymakers favor additional rate cuts, but many are hesitant to move in December, revealing deep...
Why Texas bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI
Bitcoin miners in Texas are rapidly reinventing themselves as AI infrastructure providers—and tech giants are lining up, The Wall Street Journal writes.
IREN, once a...
Meet the 2026 Grace ‘Mama’ Marino Lifetime Achievement Award honoree
The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society has named the late restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue as its 2026 Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.
Rodrigue, a former...
Long-delayed report shows how far the US trade deficit fell in August
The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower.
In a report delayed for...
AI is shaking up the MBA job pipeline
Consulting remains one of the most lucrative paths for MBA grads—but the industry is grappling with how artificial intelligence can reshape its people model,...
Roundup: Clay Higgins / New student housing / Interest rates
Lone vote: U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins is citing privacy and due-process concerns for choosing to be the lone House vote against releasing unclassified FBI...
How Baton Rouge store owners are adapting to a shifting retail landscape
Local boutiques are adapting to a retail landscape reshaped by crises and shifting consumer behavior, 225 writes.
Hemline Towne Center owner Muffy LeBlanc—who relocated from...
Venture Global wants to double the planned capacity for this LNG facility
Venture Global is seeking federal approval to more than double the size of its Plaquemines LNG facility, proposing an additional 30 million metric tons...
Health Tip of the Week: Can GLP-1s affect imaging results?
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Taking a GLP-1 medication? These popular meds slow down how quickly your stomach empties, which is great for...
How much has LSU spent on athletic buyouts over the past decade?
LSU has spent more than $43 million on contract buyouts for its coaches and athletic department leaders over the course of the past decade,...
After a slow September, area casinos experience a revenue surge
Baton Rouge’s casinos posted a strong rebound in October after a post-summer slowdown, according to the latest figures.
Combined revenue reached $23.7 million last month,...
Increased inventory, rising home prices continue to shape area housing market
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market continued a familiar pattern in October, with growing inventory providing more options for buyers, even as prices rose.
The...
Roundup: LSU football / Rural health care / ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Rolling out the red carpet: LSU and Florida both seem to be attempting to whisk Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss, and the Tigers...
How much have Landry’s special sessions cost taxpayers?
The four special sessions convened by Gov. Jeff Landry since he took office in January 2024 cost taxpayers nearly $6 million, The Center Square...
