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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Electricity Comes Back Slowly After Cold Snap

As the sun rose on Wednesday, chilly air filled homes that had lost power in the capital area. DEMCO initially reported about 2, 600 customers without electricity in Livingston Parish. By mid-morning, the number dropped to zero. Entergy reported a similar situation in Ascension and East Baton Rouge

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Keeps Guests Waiting Due to Chilly Weather

Feeling a bit chilly? So is Disney's Blizzard Beach water park! They've decided to keep the gates closed for a couple more days as Central Florida continues to experience some unusually cold temperatures. Initially slated to reopen on January 22, the park will now remain closed until Friday, January

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung S25 vs. iPhone 16: A Speed and AI Showdown

Samsung just unveiled their new Galaxy S25 at their Unpacked event, packing it with AI features and a top-tier processor. This base model comes with a 6. 2-inch AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and a 50MP main camera. But how does it stack up against Apple's iPhone 16? Let's break it down. Both phones

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Kids, Parents, and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Schools Can Do

Do you know that a serious health issue, called chronic kidney disease, often goes unnoticed among teens and their parents? This condition gradually damages the kidneys, but many people aren't aware of it. Schools can play a crucial role in spreading awareness, but are they doing enough? Let's star

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump Downplays Violence from Capitol Rioters: Just Minor Issues

In a recent chat with Fox News host Sean Hannity, former President Donald Trump referred to the violent actions of Capitol rioters towards police as “minor incidents. ” This interview, happening after his swearing-in ceremony, saw Trump defending his decision to pardon 1, 500 people involved in the

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Jan 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Dealing with the Past: Klete Keller's Story After Capitol Storming

Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller has received a full pardon from President Trump for his role in the 2021 Capitol storming. In an exclusive interview, Keller expressed relief and gratitude, stating, "I can finally start moving forward. " The pardon clears Keller of his six-month house arrest and

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek: Section 31 – A Dark Trek Spin-Off Awaits on Paramount+

In 2025, Paramount+ is starting the year with a bang by launching "Star Trek: Section 31, " a streaming movie that's anything but your typical Trek. This film spotlights a darker side of the Star Trek universe, led by the formidable Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from the Mirror Universe

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Manganese: The Hidden Culprit in Parkinsonism

Ever heard of manganese? It's a metal that our body needs in small doses, but an overdose can cause big trouble. Overexposure to manganese can lead to brain damage, making it behave like Parkinson's disease. Astrocytes, which are like assistants in the brain, are supposed to clean up a protein calle

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Faith as a Coping Mechanism for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Raising a child with Down syndrome (DS) brings numerous challenges for families globally. Physical, emotional, social, and financial strains are common. As a result, parents often rely on various coping mechanisms, including religious coping. A recent review of studies published between 2000 and 202

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Opioid Access: A Tale of Race and Wealth

In the United States, the amount of opioid painkillers dispensed has been dropping quickly since 2011. This might sound like good news, but it might also mean that people who really need these medicines aren't getting them. Especially troubling is that people living in poorer and non-White communiti

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