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Propeller selects 15 ventures for 2025 accelerator

Propeller named 15 ventures for its 2025 Impact Accelerator, ing New Orleans businesses in food, health, education, and water sectors.

Commission Accomplished: Design dazzles in this week’s highest priced homes

Energy

EPA may drop rule tracking coal plant emissions

EPA may cut a key emissions rule as coal plants face less oversight, risking higher pollution and weaker climate ability.

Education and Nonprofits

Propeller selects 15 ventures for 2025 accelerator

Propeller named 15 ventures for its 2025 Impact Accelerator, ing New Orleans businesses in food, health, education, and water sectors.

Government and Law

Leadership in Law, Health Care Hero nominations due today

Nominations for Leadership in Law and Health Care Heroes awards are due by 5 p.m. today. Submit legal and health professionals now.

Ports and Transportation

Trump doubles metal tariffs, risking price hikes

Trump raises steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, sparking fears of rising prices for cars, groceries, appliances, and construction.

Technology

Reddit sues AI company Anthropic for allegedly ‘scraping’ comments to train chatbot Claude

Reddit sues AI company Anthropic for scraping comments without consent to train chatbot Claude.

Retail and Hospitality

Walmart’s army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store pay

Walmart cake decorators are gaining fame on TikTok as custom cakes become a booming, high-margin business with huge seasonal demand.

Health Care

Leadership in Law, Health Care Hero nominations due today

Nominations for Leadership in Law and Health Care Heroes awards are due by 5 p.m. today. Submit legal and health professionals now.

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Leadership in Law

October 6th, 2025 | 12:00 AM

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Money and Labor

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 global jobs

Trump’s tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says

Surprising global market winners emerge in 2025

Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May

Trump doubles metal tariffs, risking price hikes

Fed lifts Wells Fargo growth cap after reforms

Metairie couple opens gourmet olive oil shop

Musk slams Trump’s big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline

Walmart’s army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store pay

Walmart cake decorators are gaining fame on TikTok as custom cakes become a booming, high-margin business with huge seasonal demand.

U.S. job growth slows amid Trump tariff fears

U.S. job growth slowed to 139,000 in May as Trump’s trade tariffs stoked business uncertainty and reduced labor force participation.

Tesla stock plunges after Trump threatens Musk

Tesla shares lost $150B in value after Trump threatened Elon Musk’s companies, raising fears over self-driving car and SpaceX contracts.

Labor Department cuts inflation data amid hiring freeze

Labor Dept reduces inflation data collection due to hiring freeze.

What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump’s tax bill

Congressional Budget Office says Trump’s tax and immigration bill could add $2.4 trillion to deficits, sparking fierce partisan debate.

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Construction and Real Estate

Money Hill in Abita Springs unveils $3.5M clubhouse renovation

Perlis unveils $2M renovation of flagship store on Magazine Street

Louisiana homeowners might get option to insure their properties for ‘stated value’

Tiny home project fights homelessness in New Orleans

Top Permits: New $22M hotel on St. Charles Avenue leads major NOLA projects

Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices

Commission Accomplished: Metairie Club Gardens home sells for $2.1M

NOAA predicts active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Commission Accomplished: Design dazzles in this week’s highest priced homes

These homes represent the top sales for the week of May 25-31.

Study reveals hurricane resilience programs are paying off for homeowners and insurers

Study shows Fortified homes had far fewer insurance claims during Hurricane Sally, saving millions in damages and deductibles.

States weigh data center growth, incentives, concerns

States are offering major tax breaks to attract data centers, but concerns over power, water use and zoning spark growing resistance.

Commission Accomplished: New Orleans Uptown, French Quarter homes sell for over $2M

These homes represent the top sales for the week of May 18-24.

Alo Yoga opens first Louisiana store at Lakeside

Chico’s and Victoria’s Secret also recently renovated and reopened nearby.

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