In Baton Rouge, there's some good news after a tragic start to the year. Parker Vidrine, an 18-year-old local student, is back home after being injured in a New Year's terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. His friend, Kareem Badawi, sadly didn't make it. The attack happened early in the mo
Bourbon Street in New Orleans was alive with celebration on New Year's Eve. Crowds gathered, drinks in hand, ready to welcome 2025. Among them were a Pennsylvanian family, two former college football teammates, and a local New Orleanian. The night seemed perfect, filled with laughter and cheer. But
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, had an unusual start to her week. She found herself at Mar-a-Lago, the luxurious Florida home of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Meloni and Trump spent an evening watching a movie called "The Eastman Dilemma: Lawfare or Justice. " Trump praised Meloni's i
In today's world, figuring out sentiments from tweets can be tough, especially with issues like short text, abbreviations, and spelling errors. Traditional methods struggle with these challenges, so we need new approaches. Tweets often hide people's emotions, like fear or anxiety, stemming from earl
Get ready for some winter weather! A winter storm warning is still in effect for the Metro area, with snow and sleet expected to be the main types of winter precipitation. If you're south of Kansas City, though, ice could be a bigger problem. The amount of precipitation will depend on the transition
Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea
Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerme
In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca
New Orleans woke up to a shock on Wednesday morning. A pickup truck had plowed into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring many more. The festive atmosphere was instantly replaced with horror and disbelief. Ken Williams, a local chef, summed it up: "We're all numb. " The cit
As the new year began, Disney's Hollywood Studios was buzzing with excitement. Partygoers were treated to several live entertainment events. At Center Stage, a DJ-led dance party got everyone moving near Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Over at Pixar Plaza, another dance extravaganza took place wi
