(NEXSTAR) — With the prices of so many goods already painfully high, you’re likely not enticed by the idea of paying even more (especially unexpectedly). And on the heels of Walmart agreeing to a $45 million settlement after being accused of overcharging on groceries, it can be hard not to wonder if you, too, may have fallen victim at the checkout. In October 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Walmart, accusing the retailer of “falsely inflating” the weights of certain sold-by-weight groceries at the register, negating any sale pricing customers may have believed they were getting. Walmart has ..read more

NEW YORK (WPIX) — A Delta Air Lines flight headed to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing Friday morning due to its right-wing emergency slide falling off shortly after takeoff, officials said. "Delta Air Lines Flight 520 returned safely to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York around 8:35 a.m. local time on Friday, April 26, after the crew reported a vibration," a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration said. After takeoff, the flight crew received an alert that something was wrong with the right-wing emergency exit slide, according to Delta. Th ..read more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On This Week in Louisiana Politics, Gov. Jeff Landry gives some reasons why he wants to hold a constitutional convention. There are still many questions on everything he wants the Legislature to accomplish. A Louisiana lawmaker wants to add protection to doctors performing their duties to help people become pregnant. Voters in the Florida parishes were asked if they wanted to renew the three-mill property tax which covers the Florida parishes juvenile justice district. The House advanced the state budget with cuts to the early childhood education fund, but there ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – Americans have long been known for embracing their job – working long hours, never-ending work communication and relatively little vacation time – to an extent that might seem baffling to workers from other countries. Now, a recent study has shown that our so-called "burnout culture" may have real physical, emotional and mental consequences as early as the age of 50. NYU Silver School of Social Work professor Wen-Jui Han looked at the health outcomes of over 7,000 people from the age of 22 to 50, data recorded as part of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (1979). "Since the ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – Practically every other week, news breaks of some sort of data breach. Just last month, AT&T revealed sensitive information for more than 70 million people – including their Social Security numbers and passwords – was found on the "dark web." With so many large-scale data breaches, is your personal information already out there? "If it's not, it will be," said Kyle Hanslovan, CEO of cybersecurity firm Huntress. Jay Jacobs, an analyst who worked on Verizon's data breach reporting, told NPR in 2015 he believed 60% to 80% of Social Security numbers had already been compromised by ..read more

(AP) — Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and third overall picks. The Carolina Panthers ended up with the worst record despite taking Bryce Young No. 1 overall so they have to be patient. The Chicago Bears are the leading contender to have a Texans-like turnaround after getting QB Caleb Williams with the first pick and wide receiver Rome Odunze at No. 9. The ..read more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On Saturday, April 27, voters across Louisiana cast their ballots for parish, city and community tax propositions. Here's how local voters determined tax proposals in Assumption, Ascension, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes. These are complete but unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State's website. A tax to support the 18th Judicial Enforcement District, which serves Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes passed with 53% of the overall vote. It passed in Iberville with 55% and Pointe ..read more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Voters in Baker selected Robert Young as their new District 4 council representative on Saturday, April 27. East Baton Rouge Parish residents also OK'd two tax propositions. Young got 159 votes or 60%, and their competitor, Toni Jackson, got 106 votes in the runoff election, according to complete but unofficial results on the Louisiana Secretary of State's website. Both are Democrats. A 32.52-mill tax supporting Central Community Schools passed with 57% yes votes. A parcel fee continuation for Mayfair Park crime prevention passed with 85% yes votes. Voters acr ..read more

IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Randall Johnson won the St. Gabriel council race on Saturday, April 27, in complete but unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website. Voters across Louisiana voted on local elections and tax propositions. Johnson had 53% of the vote, and their opponent, Okedria Smith had 47%. Both are Democrats Also, voters approved tax proposals for two fire protection districts. A proposal for a tax to support the 18th Judicial Enforcement District, which covers Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes, also passed. In previous e ..read more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — PanCAN PurpleStride is a national event that draws in hundreds of people to raise awareness to end pancreatic cancer and Saturday was the first time they have hosted it in Baton Rouge. Louisiana has one of the highest rates of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is a rare but deadly disease that affects the pancreas. Many of those who overcame it were able to come out and speak on their journey, along with many family members of those who passed away from it. Marquesa Murray and Katie Buche are co-affiliates for PanCAN. They both lost their mothers to pancre ..read more