HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

From Prison Pen Pal to Father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Daughter: Ken Urker Dies Suddenly at 34

Ken Urker, who became Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner and the father of her daughter after meeting her as a prison pen pal, has died aged 34 in Louisiana.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

A Peruvian Man Died in ICE Custody in Louisiana — Three Days On, No One Has Said Why

Julian Curo-Churata, 47, died in ICE custody in Louisiana on Sept. 29. No cause has been given. He is at least the 26th detainee to die in federal immigration custody in 2026.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Louisiana Just Made Illegal Online Gambling a Racketeering Offense. Here's What That Actually Means for Players

Fifty years. That's the ceiling now facing anyone convicted of running an illegal gambling operation in Louisiana. Not a fine. Not a slap-on-the-wrist misdemeanor. A racketeering charge, the same legal category once reserved for mob bosses and organized crime syndicates.

inkl · Oct 1

As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do

Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe. You recognize the face and voice. But the confession is entirely fabricated, thanks to artificial intelligence.

The Conversation · Sep 30

New Orleans judge files police complaint against CBS affiliate over reporting

Kimya Holmes’s police report over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer exists

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Louisiana Vibrio Vulnificus Deaths Climb to Seven in 2026 as Cuts Exposed to Seawater Drive Most Infections

Louisiana reports 7 Vibrio vulnificus deaths among 19 cases in 2026, with 17 tied to wounds exposed to seawater. Who is at the highest risk, and what should people watch for?

Medical Daily · Sep 30

'What Is Wrong With Musk's Body?': Elon Musk Draws Gru Comparisons and Ignites Body-Shaming Row During Louisiana Visit

Footage of Elon Musk visiting a planned SpaceX spaceport in Louisiana has prompted Gru comparisons, body-shaming accusations and unverified speculation about his health online.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

As climate change increases the risk of flooding across many parts of the United States, fewer people are buying flood insurance

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Elon Musk's 'Beer Belly' Vanished Then His Weight Returned Elsewhere, Fuelling Liposuction Theory

Recent images of Elon Musk have reignited online speculation that liposuction may explain changes in his body shape, but no public evidence confirms the claim.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Two people sentenced to 60 and 45 years in prison in death of Telemundo reporter

Danette Colbert and Rickey White sentenced in Adan Manzano’s death for racketeering and negligent homicide

The Guardian - US · Sep 28