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Risky Steakhouse Gamble Pays Off: divorced mother Ruth Fertel builds global chain; over 150 outlets worldwide

Following her divorce, Ruth Fertel embarked on a journey to provide for her two children by acquiring a struggling Chris Steak House. Through perseverance, she overcame numerous obstacles, including a devastating kitchen fire. By relocating and rebranding the establishment as Ruth's Chris Steak House, she sparked a remarkable turnaround that…

The Times of India · 12h ago

Louisiana appeals court rejects lawsuit over suicide of boy expelled for shoving another student

Sara Brannon plans to continue legal bid against Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans, which governs high school

The Guardian - US · Oct 31

After 65 years, Freedom Riders finally complete their journey to New Orleans

Multiple generations of Black civil rights activists have gathered at Xavier University to honor Freedom Riders who completed a disrupted bus journey from Washington D.C. to New Orleans

The Independent UK · Oct 30

NFL Takes on Its Biggest European Market Yet With Paris Debut

Stade de France will host its first American football game Sunday with the Steelers and Saints. The league hopes this will kick off a longstanding relationship in France.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23

Warnings issued after 9-year-old injured while participating in social media ‘fire challenge’

The child is in ‘unbearable pain,’ New Orleans officials said

The Independent UK · Oct 20

‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges

Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace court system may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

Woman wins $1,800 wrongful eviction award despite not being named on lease

Joddice Taylor was wrongfully evicted from her apartment after the death of her partner, Nelson Ragas. The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal upheld her lawsuit, awarding her $1,800 in damages. Despite not being named on the lease, the court stated occupants have eviction protections. The court found that proper…

The Times of India · Oct 19

What I learned about Louisiana by cooking gumbo: ‘It represents who we are – a fusion of different cultures’

In a bowl of gumbo you’re experiencing the rich culture and history of the communities that make up Louisiana, as Annabel Grossman discovers while speaking to chefs from New Orleans and Lafayette

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Xavier Ochsner and BYU Medical Schools Win Preliminary Accreditation, Clearing the Way to Recruit First Classes for 2027

Xavier Ochsner and BYU medical schools won preliminary LCME accreditation and can now recruit first classes for 2027. What applicants should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

New Orleans jail worker gets 2.5 years in prison for enabling brazen 10-inmate escape

A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water

The Independent UK · Oct 15