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The first human H5N1 bird flu death in the U.S. underscores emerging health risks related to avian influenza.

First U.S. death from H5N1 bird flu reported in Louisiana.

Patient over 65 with underlying conditions; low public health risk remains.

CDC identified genetic mutations in the virus related to the infection.

First U.S. death from bird flu confirmed, emphasizing the severity of H5N1 despite primarily mild cases among others exposed.

First U.S. fatality from bird flu H5N1 reported in a Louisiana patient with underlying health issues.

Severe H5N1 case hospitalized in Louisiana, raising concerns about avian influenza spread to humans.

CDC reports 61 human H5N1 cases in the U.S. this year, mostly mild.

Louisiana's health department prevents vaccine promotion amidst rising anti-vaccine sentiment, significantly impacting public health outreach.

A Louisiana resident is hospitalized with H5N1 after contact with sick birds, marking the state's first human case.

Public health officials advise caution around sick or dead birds due to low but present risks.

H5N1 has expanded beyond birds, affecting various mammals, including dairy cows, since early 2022.

Louisiana has halted promotion of vaccines, significantly curtailing public health initiatives amid rising health concerns.

Louisiana's health agency's shift away from flu vaccination recommendations correlates with a significant rise in flu cases in the state during the 2024-25 season.

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana map dispute impacting majority-Black districts and potential Voting Rights Act interpretations.

Supreme Court will review Louisiana's redistricting case regarding race-based congressional map adjustments before the 2024 election.

Historians are urging the Supreme Court to restore a map that includes a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.

Black voters compose a majority in just one of the state's six districts, despite making up a third of the population.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is urging GOP legislators in Louisiana to continue fighting against a federal court ruling that the state's congressional maps are unconstitutional and violate the voting rights of Black residents.

Meta is investing $10 billion in its largest-ever data center in Louisiana, designed for AI workloads and powered by renewable energy.

Meta's new AI data center in Louisiana could significantly boost the local economy and job market in a historically neglected region.

A federal judge blocks a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments postings in public classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

Louisiana passed a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, prompting a lawsuit and a federal judge's temporary injunction.

A federal judge has blocked Louisiana's law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, citing constitutional issues and violations of students' rights.

Parents who oppose Ten Commandments in schools told to have children avoid looking at them.

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in every public classroom citing unconstitutionality.

A MAGA pastor was convicted of child abuse for extreme punishment methods, including using packing tape on students.

Louisiana State Senate passed bill banning LGBTQ+ discussion in schools, mirroring 'Don't Say Gay' bills. Governor to decide fate.

The Louisiana Legislature passed a bill banning discussions of gender and sexuality in public schools; Governor expected to sign it.

Louisiana's first dual-language program teaches Metropolitan French alongside local French dialects spoken by the Indigenous and Cajun communities.

Preserving Indian French, as community members call it, has taken on new urgency as climate-related hurricanes and coastal erosion threaten to displace the Pointe-au-Chien tribe.

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation advanced in Louisiana amid severe weather.

Bills aim to restrict addressing students by preferred names/pronouns and prohibit discussion of sexual orientation/gender identity in school.

Angola Prison exemplifies legal slavery in the U.S., emphasizing the exploitation of incarcerated individuals through prison labor on its massive farmland.

Louisiana's prison reforms led to reduced incarceration rates and significant cost savings.

The new Republican administration in Louisiana seeks to scale back the prison reforms due to concerns about rising violent crime.

Louisiana's reclassification of abortion pills as controlled substances may hinder essential obstetric care, particularly in managing complications like postpartum hemorrhage.

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.

Louisiana's legislation categorizes life-saving reproductive and emergency medications as controlled substances, threatening women’s access to healthcare.

Doctors are alarmed about the potential life-threatening consequences of reclassifying essential drugs for women's health.

Lana Del Rey has married Jeremy Dufrene, a swamp tour guide from Louisiana, highlighting an unexpected but heartfelt union.

Lana Del Rey married swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, solidifying a relationship that has been developing over the past five years.

Lana Del Rey has married swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in a public bayou ceremony surrounded by family. They had previously sparked dating rumors.

Lana Del Rey has married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in a ceremony attended by family.

Louisiana's new law classifies mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances, raising serious concerns among healthcare professionals.

Louisiana bill SB 276 classifies abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, impacting healthcare access and facing controversy.

Hurricane Francine is set to threaten southern Louisiana with potentially life-threatening conditions, urging urgent preparations from residents.

Hurricane Francine is strengthening and poses a serious threat to Louisiana, with potential landfall expected Wednesday.

Hurricane Francine is forecasted to make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous conditions and a significant storm surge.

Hurricane Francine poses significant threats to Louisiana, prompting state of emergency measures and extensive preparations for potential emergencies.

Hurricane Francine poses life-threatening flood risks and storm surges in Louisiana, prompting state emergency preparations and federal assistance.

Residents in Louisiana are making last-minute preparations for Hurricane Francine, expected to strengthen and cause significant flooding.

Tropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for potential disruptions due to Tropical Storm Francine intensifying into a hurricane.

The U.S. may invest heavily in carbon capture, but it might not significantly impact the areas hardest hit by climate change.

Hurricane Ida highlighted the urgent crisis of land loss in Southern Louisiana, affecting local communities and their infrastructure.

Louisiana aims to award its full $1.3 billion BEAD allocation by November 1, 2023, rapidly advancing broadband funding initiatives.

Louisiana has initiated its BEAD broadband funding applications, prioritizing thorough preparation to ensure a quick and efficient process for broadband providers.