Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service...

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Bills that seek to either eliminate or lower personal income tax rates in Louisiana all voluntarily deferred in House Ways & Means. Legislative leadership has discouraged moving these proposals since the state is still learning the impacts of the recent tax rewrite. #lalege

@maddow.bsky.social correction 1,483 in Baton Rouge

1042 in Red State Capital of Louisiana @maddow.bsky.social

No Kings Protest in Baton Rouge #nokings @indivisible.org

Dyeing the Chicago River green is a St. Patrick's Day tradition. How did it start? For more than 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.

For more than 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

How’s that affordability tour going?

@repfields.bsky.social teaching Congress in the Classroom at Scottlandville Magnet H.S.

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

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Chasity Martinez wins special election for Louisiana House District 60 Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez has won the special election for the Louisiana House District 60 seat, according to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office.

Chasity Martinez wins special election for Louisiana House District 60 www.wafb.com/2026/02/08/c...

Happy Mardi Gras y’all 💜💚💛

Not amused with another day of bitter cold.

Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they're still raising prices this year All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026.

All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026. n.pr/4jGdmyS

U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane

Breaking NYT:

The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.

The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.

That is a war crime called "perfidy."

Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough? n.pr/4pyoy1I

Indivisible Baton Rouge protest Jan 10, 2026.

Your credit history could be costing you more to drive Auto insurance companies often use credit history as a factor in setting premiums

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The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert The Doobie Brothers, now more than 50 years in, start this set with "Takin' It to the Streets" and never let off the gas.

Taking to the Desk!
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Louisiana set aside funds to bridge the SNAP gap -- but not everyone will get some On the eve of federal SNAP benefits hitting people's accounts, Louisiana is jumping in to fill the gap for the 1 in 5 state residents who use the program, but only for some of them.

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado - Bloomberg

The Official NPR Shop National Public Radio, Inc.

A quick FYI: They have *just* relaunched the online NPR shop with bunches of new stuff, plus some throwbacks and, of course, the Tiny Desk hoodie. So if you are that kind of public media person, there’s some stuff to check out! shopnpr.org

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video) YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO

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We are living in #unprecedentedtimes

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My colleagues coverage along with National on the 20th anniversary of Katrina is amazing.

WRKF Founders Luncheon hosts renowned NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly Mary Louise Kelly, longtime co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered, will speak at noon during WRKF’s 9th Annual Founders Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge on Friday, September 26, 2025. Known f...

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No longer stinky. Zelda is enjoying a post bath @nylabone.bsky.social