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Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
20 hours, 52 minutes ago

Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims

Associated Press  

Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday. The suit against the state of Louisiana follows a multiyear investigation into what federal officials say is a pattern of “systemic overdetention” that violates inmates’ rights and costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year. …

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Does 2022 H5N1 bind, replicate better in the respiratory tract?
1 day, 22 hours ago

Does 2022 H5N1 bind, replicate better in the respiratory tract?

The Hindu  

Since the first case of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in a farm worker in Texas was reported in April this year, the number of confirmed H5N1 cases in humans as of December 20 has shot up to 64 in the U.S., with 34 cases in California alone. The researchers of the preprint study found that the H5N1 virus that has been …

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Louisiana Department of Health ordered to stop promotion of vaccines
3 days, 14 hours ago

Louisiana Department of Health ordered to stop promotion of vaccines

Salon  

Louisiana officials Department of Health employees were ordered to stop promoting common vaccinations, including immunizations against COVID-19, influenza and mpox. While we pivoted our attention to the damaging pending impact of an RFK Jr appointment, our local health department was already carrying out many of the very things we feared re: vaccine disinformation,” Louisiana pediatrician Kim Mukerjee said in a …

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California declares state of emergency amid rising bird flu cases
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4 days, 14 hours ago

California declares state of emergency amid rising bird flu cases

India Today  

The US reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalised in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock. Severe respiratory illness in the Louisiana patient shows increased health risks for people from the virus that previously caused eye redness, or conjunctivitis, in infected dairy workers. "The mild …

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Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?
4 days, 14 hours ago

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Al Jazeera  

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported in Louisiana this week. “CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the US. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that typically spreads among birds but can also affect humans and other animals, …

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CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
54 years, 11 months ago

CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu

Wired  

The United States has now seen dozens of human bird flu cases this year, all of them mild—until now. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that a patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza caused by the H5N1 virus. An investigation by the Louisiana Department of Health and CDC has determined …

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Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
4 days, 22 hours ago

Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Associated Press  

Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state. A person in Louisiana is hospitalized in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms caused by a bird flu infection, state health officials said. CDC officials …

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US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu
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5 days, 14 hours ago

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

Al Jazeera  

Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds. A 65-year-old in the southern state of Louisiana has been hospitalised in critical condition as the result of the bird flu, becoming the first severe case reported in the United States. “CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the US. “This …

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Bird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human case
5 days, 14 hours ago

Bird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human case

NPR  

Bird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human case toggle caption National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing spread of bird flu among dairy cattle. Genetic sequencing indicates the H5N1 virus responsible for the illness belongs to a genetic lineage that's …

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First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana
5 days, 14 hours ago

First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the first such case in the United States. Health officials emphasize that bird flu is still mainly an animal health issue, and the risk to the general public remains low. Signs and symptoms of Bird Flu: …

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Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
5 days, 14 hours ago

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus moved from the Central Valley to Southern California dairy herds, while federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of severe illness in a hospitalized Louisiana patient — a concerning development as the virus continues to spread throughout the nation via migrating birds. “These additional laboratory investigations …

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Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.
5 days, 14 hours ago

Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.

Salon  

A person has been hospitalized with bird flu in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the first time since the outbreak began that an infection with the H5N1 virus reached such severity. Although another severe case hospitalized in a teenager in Canada last month, this is the first severe case reported in the U.S. Related …

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AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
6 days, 21 hours ago

AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick

Associated Press  

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another on The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday. First-team All-Americans SEC — 6 ACC — 5 Big Ten — 5 Big 12 — 4 MAC — 3 Mountain West — 2 Sun Belt — 1 Independent — 1 First-team offense …

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Leak reveals UnitedHealth strategy to cut critical treatment for kids
1 week ago

Leak reveals UnitedHealth strategy to cut critical treatment for kids

Raw Story  

Reporting Highlights Secret Playbook: Leaked documents show that UnitedHealth is aggressively targeting the treatment of thousands of children with autism across the country in an effort to cut costs. In internal reports, the company acknowledges that the therapy, called applied behavior analysis, is the “evidence-based gold standard treatment for those with medically necessary needs.” But the company’s costs have climbed …

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Marshall dropping out of bowl game vs. Army could lead to future penalties: Commissioner
1 week, 1 day ago

Marshall dropping out of bowl game vs. Army could lead to future penalties: Commissioner

New York Times  

American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti on Sunday suggested schools that withdraw from bowl games be subject to possible penalties after Marshall pulled out of the Independence Bowl against Army due to players opting out and entering the transfer portal. “We’re extremely disappointed in Marshall’s decision to back out of their commitment to play in the Independence Bowl,” Nick Carparelli, …

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Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal
1 week, 2 days ago

Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal

New York Times  

Marshall pulled out of its Independence Bowl matchup against Army because of a roster depleted by players opting out and entering the transfer portal. A bowl official confirmed to The Athletic that the process for picking a replacement was based on the Academic Progress Rate of the 18 FBS teams with a 5-7 record, and Louisiana Tech was the first …

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Domino’s delivery driver robbed twice in seven days by same man on same street in Louisiana
1 week, 4 days ago

Domino’s delivery driver robbed twice in seven days by same man on same street in Louisiana

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Domino’s delivery driver …

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Louisiana Tech hosts Douglas and Georgia Southern
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1 week, 4 days ago

Louisiana Tech hosts Douglas and Georgia Southern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia Southern Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Ruston, Louisiana; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern visits Louisiana Tech after Bradley Douglas scored 21 points in Georgia Southern’s 93-91 overtime victory over the North Florida Ospreys. Georgia Southern is 2-0 when it turns the …

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Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges
1 week, 4 days ago

Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges

Associated Press  

LOGAN, Utah — A federal judge in Utah sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite being a convicted felon. The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, reached an agreement that resolved Utah state charges against him and settled two sets of federal charges …

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Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1 week, 4 days ago

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

Associated Press  

Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race. 2024 : Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. 2023 : …

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Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson, South Carolina’s Kyle Kennard headline AP’s All-SEC team
1 week, 4 days ago

Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson, South Carolina’s Kyle Kennard headline AP’s All-SEC team

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted the top newcomer on Wednesday while the Gamecocks’ Shane Beamer …

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Garnett and Louisiana host SE Louisiana
1 week, 5 days ago

Garnett and Louisiana host SE Louisiana

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SE Louisiana Lions at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Lafayette, Louisiana; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ragin’ Cajuns -3.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana hosts SE Louisiana after Kentrell Garnett scored 23 points in Louisiana’s 69-58 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. SE Louisiana …

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Garnett leads Louisiana against SE Louisiana after 23-point game
1 week, 6 days ago

Garnett leads Louisiana against SE Louisiana after 23-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SE Louisiana Lions at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Lafayette, Louisiana; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana hosts SE Louisiana after Kentrell Garnett scored 23 points in Louisiana’s 69-58 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Louisiana’s average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is …

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Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide
2 weeks ago

Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide

New York Times  

It’s a startling statistic: In the United States, a woman’s risk of being killed grows when she becomes pregnant and after giving birth — by about 20 percent, on average. How pregnant women and women who have recently given birth die in Louisiana Pregnancy-associated deaths from 2017 to 2020 total deaths 20 40 60 Accidental overdose Homicide Motor vehicle crash …

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