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The NBA Tournament’s Burning Question: Is It Worth a Parade?

3Dec

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The NBA Tournament’s Burning Question: Is It Worth a Parade?

In the first year of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, basketball fans have become used to a few new things: purple courts, weird scheduling, the concept of a group stage. But they’re still wrapping their minds around how much they should really care about this whole competition. Now, as the inaugural event moves into the quarterfinals and gets ready for this week’s Final Four in Las Vegas, officials at eight city halls across the country are beginning to wonder the same thing. The question that at least one of them will have to answer: Is winning the in-season tournament worth a parade? Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

The Effort to Protect New Orleans’s Drinking Water

6Oct

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The Effort to Protect New Orleans’s Drinking Water

Updated Oct. 6, 2023 10:11 am ETListen to article(2 minutes)Saltwater creeping up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico threatens drinking water supplies in southeast Louisiana, potentially including New Orleans, and has set off a scramble by officials to avert a crisis.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Appeals court reduces restrictions on Biden administration contact with social media platforms

9Sep

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Appeals court reduces restrictions on Biden administration contact with social media platforms

A federal appeals court Friday significantly eased a lower court's order curbing the Biden administration's communications with social media companies over controversial content about COVID-19 and other issues.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said Friday that the White House, the Surgeon General, the Centers for Disease Control and the FBI cannot "coerce" social media platforms to take down posts the government doesn't like. But the court tossed out broader language in an order that a Louisiana-based federal judge had issued July 4 that effectively blocked multiple government agencies from contacting platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to urge the removal of content. But the appeals court's softened order won't take eff...

Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to enter pornography websites

1Sep

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Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to enter pornography websites

A federal judge has struck down a Texas law requiring age verification and health warnings to view pornographic websites and blocked the state attorney general's office from enforcing it.In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge David Ezra agreed with claims that House Bill 1181, which was signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in June, violates free speech rights and is overbroad and vague.The state attorney general's office, which is defending the law, immediately filed notice of appeal to the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The lawsuit was filed August 4 by the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry and a person identified as Jane Doe and described as an adult entertainer on various adul...

30Aug

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The 10 Best Swamp Tours in New Orleans

Read on to discover the best New Orleans swamp tours across a variety of categories. Based on recent traveler reviews, all of the recommended tours include transportation.Note: many of these excursions are at least a 30-minute drive outside of the city. And if alligators are your top reason for trekking to the swamp, plan for a spring or summer tour, as alligators enter a state of brumation (a modified period of hibernation) during the cold weather months.Best Kayak Tour: New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours – Manchac Swamp Kayak TourPrice: From $75Duration: 2 hoursNovice kayakers will appreciate this two-hour paddle in Manchac Swamp as it is especially suitable for beginners. During the tour, you'll wind your way through the swamp's calm waters and take a gander at the local wildlife.For an eve...

5Aug

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The 18 Best New Orleans Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.To get the full experience of a city like New Orleans, there's no better way than to follow a local's advice. With the help of traveler reviews, U.S. News tracked down 18 guided tours that will give you a true lay of the land – from walks through famous cemeteries and tales of haunted mansions to finding the best beignets and live street music.Airboat Adventures – New Orleans Airboat RideExperience the wild side of Louisiana on a New Orleans Airboat Ride. For nearly two hours, you'll zip through the area's swamplands and bayous while keeping your eyes peeled for the swamp's resident animals, including alligators, herons, ibises and ...

4Jul

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Photos: The Windsor Court

1/15View as articleArriving at The Windsor Court, we saw that the hotel reaches 23 floors. Fun fact: It is one of only a few hotels in the country with a 13th floor.2/15View as articleThe Windsor Court consists of 80% suites. The deluxe suite, the first stop on our tour, boasts elegant seating areas with a wet bar and dining table and French doors leading to an airy bedroom and a separate dressing area.3/15View as articleThe roomy premium suites at The Windsor Court are available with one or two bedrooms and come complete with a minifridge, an Italian marble bathroom with Diptyque bath amenities and a separate dressing area. Some have a private balcony.4/15View as articleThe recently renovated bathrooms in the hotel's presidential suite shine with Alabama rose marble.5/15View as articleIn...

4Jul

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Photos: The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

1/13View as articleThe Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans faces Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter.2/13View as articleOur first stop, the lobby at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located on the third floor and always features a fresh bouquet.3/13View as articleWe're immediately impressed by the hotel lobby's Italian marble features and Czech crystal chandeliers.4/13View as articleContinuing to the accommodations, deluxe king rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans come complete with a marble bathroom, a robe and slippers, and evening turndown service.5/13View as articleExecutive suites up the luxury with a king bed, a separate living area and a marble bathroom, as well as a bevy of additional amenities.6/13View as articleIn late 2023, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans plans to officially u...

4Jul

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Photos: Hotel Monteleone

1/12View as articleHotel Monteleone, with its white Beaux Arts facade, has an impressive street presence on Royal Street in the French Quarter.2/12View as articleArriving at the hotel, we were immediately impressed by the intricate hand-painted ceilings and grand chandeliers adorning the lobby.3/12View as articleBack on the ground, a mahogany grandfather clock serves as the lobby's centerpiece. The piece was hand-carved by sculptor Antonio Puccio in 1909.4/12View as articleOur first stop, the iconic Carousel Bar opened inside Hotel Monteleone in 1949, becoming New Orleans' first and only rotating bar.5/12View as articleHand-beaded artwork elevates the seating areas within The Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone.6/12View as articleExtra seating at Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar allows guests...

4Jul

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Photos: Omni Royal Orleans

1/15View as articleOmni Royal Orleans, with its Beaux Arts facade, has a long and interesting architectural history that began in the 1800s.2/15View as articleWalking into the Omni Royal Orleans, we were immediately impressed by the chandelier, original to the hotel from the 1800s and updated from candlelight to electricity. The two statues were not part of the original hotel but are from the same period as the chandelier.3/15View as articleThe main entry at the Omni Royal Orleans leads to the main lobby level via a set of stairs.4/15View as articleWe were reminded of the hotel's stellar design, as the main lobby level at Omni Royal Orleans features an arched colonnade and comfortable seating.5/15View as articleA final view of the main lobby level at Omni Royal Orleans, as seen from the R...