Study raises heart health concerns about long-term melatonin use

A five-year study of more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia linked long-term melatonin use to a higher risk of heart failure, hospitalization, and death. The research found melatonin users were about 90% more likely to develop heart...

Meet the 2 candidates in New Orleans City Council District A's runoff election

Now that a crowded New Orleans City Council race for the District A seat has narrowed from five candidates to two, voters will soon choose between both candidates who have worked on staff for outgoing Councilmember Joe Giarrusso. Holly Friedman...

Mean Green men’s basketball begins Daniyal Robinson era with 61-47 exhibition victory over Louisiana

North Texas men’s basketball showcased an entirely new roster and coaching staff on a high note Wednesday evening, defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 61-47 in a home exhibition. Led by head coach Daniyal Robinson, all 12 players...

The Insurgent Art of Elizabeth Catlett

In May 1970, the defiant gust of Elizabeth Catlett’s voice swept from Mexico to Evanston, Illinois: ‘For I have been, and am currently, and always hope to be a Black revolutionary artist, and all that it implies!’, she declared to those gathered...

New Orleans Reggae Fest pivots to benefit Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa

The cancellation over the weekend gave festival organizer Hitchcock an idea. The pivot comes as historic Hurricane Melissa bears down on the Caribbean Island nation. NEW ORLEANS — As the sounds of hurricane preps fill Jamaica, the sounds of reggae...

Nick Fuentes Has Officially Breached the MAGA Gates

Politics / November 4, 2025 How the right’s crisis over US support for Israel has provided the white nationalist with the opening he needs to be welcomed into the MAGA fold. Ad Policy White nationalist Nick Fuentes speaks during a rally at the...

BagelFest is set to return to Citi Field this month

BagelFest returns to Citi Field this month. Photo via Getty Images Nothing’s more New York than a morning bagel and coffee—except BagelFest at Citi Field. That’s right, Bagelfest is set to return to Citi Field on Sunday, Nov. 16, for its sixth...

Senate report details neglect in immigration detention centers, including in Baltimore

Key Takeaways: A Senate investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect in ICE detention centers nationwide. Detainees were denied insulin, proper meals and access to clean water, pointing to systemic...

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

As digital health technologies gain momentum, research is finding that more people are open to artificial intelligence (AI) supported health interventions when those are backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based guidelines. To...

Louisiana State Treasurer campaigns against Bill Cassidy for Senate seat

LOUISIANA, — Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is campaigning for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. Fleming, who previously served in the Trump administration, is positioning himself as a staunch...

New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy releases strategic plan to strengthen after-dark economy

The New Orleans Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, which acts as a liaison between city government and the bars, music venues, business owners and workers that make up the city's nightlife industry, on Monday released a nighttime economy...

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation From left: Convergent Energy and Power Senior Vice President Katie Guerry, HydroWest CEO Sam Perry, Southwest Power Pool Vice President of Markets Carrie...

This New Orleans treat is rising up north in Cedar Rapids.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Southern treats are finding a new home up north. New restaurateurs Carl and Tammy Stewart are putting family recipes to use as their...

Courts order ICE not to deport former State College man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect Two separate courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport a Pennsylvania man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Subramanyam Vedam, 64, is currently...

Louisiana Comic Cons: Meet Comic Creators At Peli Con 2026

Good news for comic con fans in Louisiana...Peli Con is officially gearing up for its fourth year. This will be the show's second year at the Anthony Dugas Recreation Center in Denham Springs, and it looks like they're putting together a big one...

Louisiana Legislature in Special Sesison: Congressional Maps on the Agenda

The political spotlight has pivoted sharply to Baton Rouge, where Louisiana lawmakers convened a critical special session. At stake is nothing less than the state's 2025 federal election calendar, as legislators race to outmaneuver a potential...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Angers LSU Fans With Comments That Could Cost Team Chance At Landing Lane Kiffin

© Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has angered LSU fans. Over the weekend, Landry was instrumental in the firing of LSU head coach Brian Kelly after the team’s home loss to...

Health Tip of the Week: Gen Z is drinking less, but still risking more, sponsored by Baton Rouge General

More young adults are skipping alcohol … good news for their livers and long-term health. But while fewer are sipping cocktails, more are reaching for vapes or marijuana. E-cigarettes are now the most-used tobacco product among young people, and...

Louisiana named State of the Year at the JRNY America Awards

Louisiana named a major winner at the 2025 JRNY America Awards in London last week, recognized with three of the 11 awards, earning more honors than any other U.S. destination. Louisiana was awarded the prestigious State of the Year, award, while...

Louisiana Bar Shooting Sparks Arrest of Armed Felon

IBERVILLE PARISH, LA — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting inside a bar late Tuesday night. When deputies arrived, they discovered 51-year-old John Green II, a convicted felon, was illegally in possession of a...