As New Orleans gets ready for the Super Bowl, Governor Jeff Landry has ordered the removal of homeless encampments near the stadium. People living there have been relocated to a warehouse facility, costing millions to run. The governor says this is to boost security, especially after a recent attack
New Orleans is grappling with a perennial question after a recent attack: How can Bourbon Street be made safe without losing its unique charm? The deadly truck attack has sparked debates about security measures, from banning cars to turning the area into a state park. Locals, like waiter Bryan Casey
Imagine finding something unusual in a quiet storage facility. That's exactly what happened in northwest Harris County when FBI agents discovered a cooler filled with sulfuric acid in a unit tied to a New Orleans attack suspect. This isn't your everyday storage unit story; it's part of a larger inve
Imagine if your everyday sunglasses could record everything you see, translate languages, and search the web. That’s what Meta’s smart glasses promise. But these high-tech tools were recently used by a terrorist in New Orleans to plan and record an attack that killed 14 people. The FBI revealed that
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited New Orleans recently following a deadly attack on New Year’s Day. Speaking at an interfaith prayer service, Biden expressed deep empathy for the city and its people, stating, "We're here to stand by you, grieve with you, and show that you're not
Imagine this: A man named Shamsud-din Jabbar spent months plotting an attack in New Orleans. He visited the city twice, exploring the areas with smart glasses to get a feel for the place. Jabbar even rented an Airbnb, using it as a base. Minutes before the attack, he set the Airbnb on fire to elimin
In 2019, a private security firm, Interfor International, released a report highlighting the messy state of security in New Orleans' French Quarter. The report blamed political squabbles among law enforcement agencies and stakeholders for hampering efforts to keep the area safe. This dysfunction bec
Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans, was bustling with activity on a recent Friday night. Tourists spilled out of bars with colorful drinks, and a risk-taker danced on a column in just a thong and cowboy hat. Joseph Holmes, a 25-year-old tap dancer, was out there too, performing for tips just l
Can you imagine surviving intense battles at home only to face terror abroad? That's what happened to two Israeli soldiers in their mid-20s. After facing Hamas and Hezbollah, they traveled to the US for a break. Little did they know, their holiday would take a dark turn. On New Year's Day, they were
In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of his former nanny's stepson in a devastating truck attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was one of the 14 people killed in the attack. The Metropolitan Police in Londo
