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Port Workers Officially on Strike
SUMMARY: The nation’s largest dock workers’ union, the Longshoremen’s Association, has officially gone on strike, impacting about 50,000 of its 85,000 members, including workers in New Orleans. This labor strike began at midnight and has initiated a significant work stoppage affecting imports and exports of various goods, ranging from bananas to clothing. While this disruption could lead to increased costs for consumers, immediate price hikes are not expected unless the strike persists for an extended period. For further details, visit the link in the description and stream related stories on WW Plus.
It’s official: union dockworkers at the Port of New Orleans and nationwide are striking for fair wages and protection from automation. Prices could rise if the strike lasts.
Read more about the strike here: https://bit.ly/4eoAbDX
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Thursday 5PM Tropical Update: Milton heads out into the Atlantic
SUMMARY: A cold front has brought cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s on the North Shore and 60s on the South Shore, while also suppressing tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico for the next 6 to 10 days. Post-tropical storm Milton, with winds at 70 mph, is no longer classified as a hurricane or tropical storm and is moving harmlessly into the Atlantic. Since 2017, the Gulf Coast has experienced 10 major hurricane landfalls, contrasting with no major events since 2005 prior. The 7-day forecast indicates significant temperature drops ahead, signaling a transition towards fall.
WWL Louisiana meteorologist Brooke Laizer with an eye on the tropics for News at 5PM on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
SUMMARY: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, spotlighting the efforts of organizations like the Family Justice Center. Director Valerie Bowman emphasizes the urgent need to address domestic violence, which affects not only victims but also their children. She advocates for a future where individuals can escape abusive situations and live free from violence. In Louisiana, alarming statistics reveal that it ranks near the bottom for domestic violence-related murders, being fifth in female homicides by male perpetrators. The organization aims to help both men and women affected by abuse, highlighting the critical need for intervention and support.
Family Justice Center works to address domestic violence
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New Orleans rape reports skyrocket from 2014 to 2023 | Louisiana
SUMMARY: New Orleans has seen concerning crime trends, particularly in rape cases, which surged at a CAGR of 25.97% from 2014 to 2019, peaking at 774 incidents in 2019 before declining to 681 in 2023. Homicides rose significantly post-2019, reaching 198 by 2023, with a CAGR of 12.19%. Robberies, however, have decreased, dropping to just over 1,000 in 2023, while aggravated assaults grew steadily from 1,906 to 3,427, reflecting a 6.74% CAGR. Overall, violent crime trends are mixed, with a slight CAGR of 0.96% from 2014 to 2023, contrasting national increases in violent crime.
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