Britney Spears' Mom Still Hopeful She'll Come Home to Louisiana for Christmas

Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!

Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!. Mariah Carey turns 55 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. She was named after the song, “They Call The Wind Maria.”. 2. The World Music Awards  honored her as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s. 3. She won two Grammys following her debut album. 4. Carey is known for her five-note octave and whistle register. 5. Her holiday album, ‘Merry Christmas,’ is one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. Happy Birthday, Mariah Carey!

Deadly Storms Forecast to Cross 1,000 Miles of the US

Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US. 'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of people across the central United States this week. On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe weather events so far in 2024.". According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail and damaging winds across a dozen states.". On April 25, the first storm of the system is set to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms expected to last throughout the weekend. AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.". All modes of severe weather are likely with the multiple-day event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. Two storms, off the Pacific coast on Tuesday, will swing across the West and cause moisture to surge northward from the Gulf of Mexico while, at the same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. . In addition to dangerous storm conditions, the National Weather Service has warned that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the Southwest into the southern High Plains."

EPA Takes Aim at US Chemical Emissions That Are Likely Carcinogens

EPA Takes Aim at, US Chemical Emissions, That Are Likely Carcinogens. 'The Independent' reports that over 200 chemical plants in the United States will be required to reduce toxic emissions under a new rule. . The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the new rule regarding toxic emissions likely to cause cancer on April 9. The rule is meant to deliver critical health protections for communities faced with industrial pollution from dangerous chemicals, such as chloroprene and ethyl oxide. The rule will significantly reduce emissions from the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana. The facility is the largest producer of chloroprene emissions in the U.S., according to EPA Administrator Michael Regan. Every community in this country deserves to breathe clean air. That’s why I took the Journey to Justice tour to communities like St. John the Baptist Parish, where residents have borne the brunt of toxic air for far too long, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'. We promised to listen to folks that are suffering from pollution and act to protect them. Today we deliver on that promise with strong final standards to slash pollution, reduce cancer risk and ensure cleaner air for nearby communities, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'. According to officials, the changes are meant to reduce ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions in the U.S. by nearly 80%. 'The Independent' reports that the rule updates several regulations on chemical plant emissions that have not been altered in nearly 20 years. The EPA said that the new rule will reduce a total of over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually in an effort to address health risks in neighboring communities

Biden and Trump win Louisiana's presidential primary having already clinched nominations | Oneindia

In Louisiana's presidential primary on Saturday (Mar 23), both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories, further solidifying their positions after securing their respective party nominations. With no races hanging in the balance, the outcome merely reaffirmed their dominance over their major competitors. Biden collected the 48 delegates up for grabs for Democrats, and former President Donald Trump collected the 47 delegates for Republicans. #Biden #Trump #LouisianaPrimary #PresidentialElection #ElectionVictory #PartyNominations #USPolitics #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #PoliticalContest #PrimaryElection #ElectionResults #CampaignTrail #PresidentialNominees #VoteCount #PoliticalLeadership #VictorySpeech #PoliticalMilestones #PoliticalSuccess #DemocraticProcess ~PR.152~ED.101~