News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Blue Cross must pay over $400M for breast cancer care, judge rules in Louisiana
SUMMARY: A judge has ruled against a new trial in the Blue Cross Blue Shield case related to coverage of breast reconstructive surgeries. Earlier this year, a jury awarded over $400 million to a local surgical hospital, determining that the insurance company defrauded them by failing to pay for initially authorized surgeries. Many women are unaware that reconstructive surgery is often an insured medical necessity. Blue Cross Blue Shield, which previously authorized surgeries for out-of-network patients but underpaid, plans to appeal the ruling. Survivors advocate for better access to care without insurance complications.
The insurance company must pay over $420 million to a surgical hospital after a jury found they weren’t paying for breast reconstructive surgeries.
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Monday Noon Tropics Update: Fernand heads north, Invest 99 fizzles
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Fernand is improving in organization with 60 MPH winds but faces increasing wind shear and cooler waters as it moves north, likely weakening by Wednesday without threatening land. Invest 99 in the eastern Caribbean remains disorganized with strong wind shear, leading the National Hurricane Center to drop its development chance to 0%. The hurricane season has reached Fernand, with Gabrielle and Humberto next on the list, though no new formations are expected soon. Approaching the peak hurricane season around September 10, activity is likely to continue through September, with cooling temperatures and increased rain chance as fall approaches.
Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford tracks Tropical Storm Fernand and Invest 99 at noon on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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Fox 14 Your Morning News: Movement Monday
SUMMARY: Fox 14 Your Morning News’ Movement Monday features partner exercises focused on fun and fitness. The segment includes reverse lunges, one-legged squats, and partner high-five squats to build strength and balance. They use a ball or pillow for back-to-back seated twists and tossing exercises to engage the core. The workout ramps up with side-to-side knee kicks and ab work to boost abdominal strength. Lastly, partners perform planks combined with cardio moves like jumping through feet, emphasizing proper form, breathing, and rhythm to maximize calorie burn and stability. The lively, encouraging approach makes fitness enjoyable and accessible.
Amy returns for another lively installment of ‘Movement Monday,’ which includes a variety of exercises such as reverse lunges, one-legged squats, and planks, all aimed at promoting fitness and teamwork.
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3 SAPD officers shoot, kill man while responding to apparent mental health call
SUMMARY: Three Santa Ana Police Department officers shot and killed a man who threatened them with a cutting instrument while responding to a mental health-related 911 call. The incident occurred just before midnight at a hotel on East Houston Street. Police Chief Bill McManus stated that another person reported the man was engaging in self-harm. Officers tried to communicate with the man, who was holding a sharp object, but he threatened and rushed towards them. All three officers then fired, resulting in the man’s death. No other individuals were harmed during the incident.
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed by three San Antonio police officers while responding to an apparent mental health call.
Editor’s Note: This story includes discussion of self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 9-8-8.
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