Pay out: The office that processes claims for businesses and people who suffered economic losses from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill says it has approved payments totaling $8.5 billion as of June 30. Of that, $7.9 billion in claims has been paid, The Associated Press reports. The figures are in the latest federal court filing from Michael Juneau, the administrator of claims paid under a 2012 settlement BP reached with businesses and individuals affected by the spill after the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. More recently, BP reached a $20 billion settlement with state and federal governments. Last month, BP announced it expects costs arising from the spill to total $61.6 billion—or about $44 billion after tax deductions. Read the full story.
Go online: The LSU Athletics Department announced today that it would offer free streaming of all LSU Sports Radio Network programming on desktops and mobile devices during the 2016-2017 season. The programming, 165 LSU Sports Radio Network live-game broadcasts and 77 coaches’ radio shows, will be available via “LSUsports.net Live.” On-demand and live video of press conferences, coaches’ televisions shows and special presentations also will be subscription-free. Mobile data and other user charges may apply. Streaming of live-game video of most home LSU athletics events will still be offered through SEC Network+ and the WatchESPN app, the university says. Read more.
Polished: Garrett Temple, of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and formerly of LSU basketball, and his business partner Chad Bradford will host the grand opening of Luxe Nail Bar from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 120. The shop is located next to bebe at the Mall of Louisiana. Luxe Nail Bar is a full-service, high-end nail spa that will cater to men, women and children. “I have been approached by several individuals who saw the need for a luxury nail spa in Baton Rouge. Having traveled around the country and seen salons in other major cities, I felt this would be a great opportunity to add to the economic value of our city,” Temple says in a statement. Temple’s 2006 LSU Final Four teammates also will be in attendance to sign autographs, according to a news release.
