SUMMARY: The weather forecast reveals a beautiful sunset after a sunny day, with clouds moving in from the west. Temperatures are currently cool, with readings around 49°F in places like Hammond and 57°F in Houma. Tomorrow will start with cold mornings in the 30s, but a warm-up into the weekend is expected, hitting around 70°F on Saturday. There is a slight chance of sprinkles, but overall, a pleasant weekend is anticipated. Sunday will warm up to the mid-70s, perfect for events like the “Running in the Sand.” Rain chances may return mid-next week as temperatures drop again.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie walks us through the return of warmer weather showing you when the warmest days will be, how warm you’ll get, how long it will last, and when the next likeliest round of rain returns ushering in cooler air showing you how much colder it will get, and sprinkles in some forecasts for specific events this weekend while finishing with your seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: A report by the Energy and Policy Institute reveals that U.S. power companies are unfairly charging customers for extravagant expenses like massages, country club memberships, and private jet travel. Utilities are only supposed to charge for essential costs, but regulatory loopholes allow them to include luxury perks and excessive lobbying expenses in customers’ bills. Notable instances include Dominion South Carolina attempting to pass nearly $1 million for golf memberships. Despite some states enacting laws to prohibit such practices, many utilities continue to evade scrutiny, often relying on lobbying to influence regulatory processes. Consumer advocates face challenges in detecting these inappropriate charges.

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SUMMARY: A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments regarding Louisiana’s Act 259, which creates a 25-foot buffer zone around police officers, potentially violating First Amendment rights. The law, passed in May, criminalizes entering this zone after being asked to step back. News organizations argue the law restricts journalists’ ability to observe and report on police actions, especially misconduct. State officials defend it as a safety measure. Similar laws in other states have faced legal challenges, with some ruled unconstitutional. Judge deGravelles has yet to rule, awaiting additional briefs from both sides.

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