Former and current faculty at Bricolage Academy wrote letters in April alleging misconduct by the school's CEO, Edward Brown. In an exclusive with @veritenews.org, some of the letter writers talk more about their experiences working under Brown. veritenews.org/2026/07/31/n...

Bricolage Academy faculty say CEO berated, belittled employees — particularly women - Verite News New Orleans

In April, 24 current and former Bricolage employees drafted letters to the charter school’s board about CEO Edward Brown’s leadership, as Brown was facing allegations of sex discrimination. The NOLA P...

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New from 404 Media: Google Earth has introduced an AI feature that lets anyone fabricate completely bullshit satellite images. In our own tests, we added a “bomb blast and crater” to an area of Los Angeles. This is a misinformation time bomb, will 100% be abused www.404media.co/google-earth...

Former and current faculty at Bricolage Academy wrote letters in April alleging misconduct by the school's CEO, Edward Brown. In an exclusive with @veritenews.org, some of the letter writers talk more about their experiences working under Brown. veritenews.org/2026/07/31/n...

Bricolage Academy faculty say CEO berated, belittled employees — particularly women - Verite News New Orleans

In April, 24 current and former Bricolage employees drafted letters to the charter school’s board about CEO Edward Brown’s leadership, as Brown was facing allegations of sex discrimination. The NOLA P...

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🚨NEW REPORTING🚨 The carceral healthcare industry is booming, but to some opponents to the industry, the focus on profits may be costing the lives on the incarcerated. For Gambit Weekly, I took a look at the local operations of two major players in the industry www.nola.com/gambit/news/...

Privatized healthcare was supposed to save the lives of the incarcerated. Critics say it may be killing them.

When exposed to just above 90 degrees, the human body experiences stress. The body’s airways tighten as the air quality diminishes and becomes heavier. The high temperatures can make it

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My neighborhood lost an unhoused community member a few years ago to heat exposure. I really wish leaders elected by the people actually served the people.

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Unhoused New Orleanians have been sweltering during an historically hot summer. The city's office for homeless services and nonprofits have been scrambling to provide relief, though the city's options have been curbed. veritenews.org/2026/07/27/h... More @veritenews.org and in the next post.

Unhoused New Orleanians have been sweltering during an historically hot summer. The city's office for homeless services and nonprofits have been scrambling to provide relief, though the city's options have been curbed. veritenews.org/2026/07/27/h... More @veritenews.org and in the next post.

Homeless New Orleanians swelter amid scorching heat wave

As mornings get warmer and summer heat waves continue, will shelter shortages complicate aid for the city's homeless residents?

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basketball aside, i'm sure lebron is happy to go to philly considering he grew up in the era in which AI was culturally dominant

Starting fives for Philly v. Lakers finna look like Glory Road lolol

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LeBron James will join the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, and James’ agency, Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal in a tweet.

‘Gag order’: More than 100 Louisiana state employees signed NDAs with Gov. Landry’s office More than 100 of Landry’s employees have signed a strict confidentiality agreement with the governor’s office binding them to secrecy about what they learn on the job.

‘Gag order’: More than 100 Louisiana state employees signed NDAs with Gov. Landry’s office

More than 100 of Landry’s employees have signed a strict confidentiality agreement with the governor’s office binding them to secrecy about what they learn on the job.

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in DC. Now, they're cutting over a third of their postpartum beds. Nurses & health advocates are very concerned about this decision. I spoke with them to understand why. @51st.news 51st.news/dc-hospital-...

This hospital is cutting over a third of its postpartum beds

As the city faces a Black maternal health crisis, health advocates are concerned about cuts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

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Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans East is hosting a forum on the intersection of maternal and mental health on Saturday (July 25) and @veritenews.org has a great preview of the event that explores the topics this morning. veritenews.org/2026/07/24/m...

New Orleans church works to break stigma around maternal mental health

The Franklin Avenue Baptist Church’s annual mental health forum is this weekend. This year, it features a special focus on maternal health.

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Louisiana's categorization of misoprostol as a controlled substance is putting pregnant patients at greater risk for hemorrhaging. Read more about how this is impacting doctor's and their patients @veritenews.org. veritenews.org/2026/07/23/l...

Abortion drug access law raises pregnant patients’ risk

Abortion drug access law raises pregnant patients’ risk.

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Henrico County Has 37 Data Centers – and Is Asking Teachers to Turn Off the Lights

Henrico County hosts 37 data centers driving up electricity costs, then asks teachers to unplug chargers to offset a 25% rate hike.

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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds - Yahoo News www.yahoo.com/news/weather...

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds

The National Hurricane Center said Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of New Orleans. The wind and storm surge were the main threats for the Deep South st...

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As of the early Monday evening update, hurricane hunters confirm #Bertha has officially formed in the northeast Gulf. Winds sustained @ 40mph. Northeast wind shear shoving most of the storm activity to the south of the center

The disturbing rise of ‘gooner’ assaults at Dollar Tree stores: ‘They find it funny to degrade women’

The disturbing rise of ‘gooner’ assaults at Dollar Tree stores: ‘They find it funny to degrade women’

In dark corners of the internet, men are goading each other to masturbate in public – and on female shoppers – and post the footage

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Activists in greater New Orleans have responded to the killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine with protests and a vigil over the past week. Read more of what they had to say @veritenews.org. veritenews.org/2026/07/20/i...

Activists protest killings by immigration enforcement agents

The rallies commemorated Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who were killed by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine.

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so looking forward to this happening when trae takes a floater three

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My essay on the National Museum for African American History and Culture won a Sigma Delta Chi award from the Society of Professional Journalists! I'm so grateful for everyone who's poured into me & to SPJ for the recognition. Link to story in thread. @veritenews.org veritenews.org/2026/07/14/d...

Drew Costley of Verite News wins national journalism award for cultural criticism - Verite News New Orleans

Costley's award-winning, deeply personal commentary brings Verite News its first national recognition.

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If you're in greater New Orleans, be aware that ICE enforcement activity has increased in recent weeks as the Trump administration has stepped up actions nationwide. New from @veritenews.org. veritenews.org/2026/07/14/i...

Immigration arrests surge in La., advocates and lawyers say

Lawyers and activists told Verite News that more people are being detained and arrested by federal immigration authorities in recent weeks.

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I'm on northsky now! Also, I'm going to try posting to more updates here and elsewhere. Here's my IG: www.instagram.com/fortheshadow/

that's nay nay osaka!!!!

there is so much racism and suppression of support for Palestine in the jaylen brown trade and discourse that has followed. the smartest guy in the room bullshit is a dog whistle for this and nothing else.

If you're in New Orleans any time soon, you NEED to check out the Queer History Exhibit that opened in April on the edge of the French Quarter. I wrote a feature about it to give you a taste of the city's immense queer history that is chronicled in the exhibit. veritenews.org/2026/06/26/q...

Queer History Exhibit highlights LGBTQIA+ life in New Orleans

The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, which collects and distributes artifacts of queer history in the state, opened a new exhibit in the French Quarter in April.

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as a lifelong sports fan I can confidently say that this has always been a thing

Blake Rogers Wilson@bodyindc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

When did athletes become so religious. l know when Ali converted floyd patterson vowed to bring the title back to a christian but crossing themselves and pointing to the sky. When did that become so common?

you might get cooked for this one homie

Patrick Lancaster@patricklancaster.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If there are riots in your city, then we need to shut down sports. There is no reason to tear up a city just because a team won a basketball game.

this is the most I've wanted a team to win the finals since the dubs in 2019

yay the celtics are out of my life for the next several months!

wemby v ant in round two. WEMBY V ANT IN ROUND TWOOOOOOOO!