Car crashes into Slidell home
26 years later, advocates still hope for bus crash memorial in City Park
According to the SPD, the crash was an accident, and the home belongs to a family member that the driver was visiting.
At last notification, the driver was being evaluated by paramedics and appeared to be alright. No further information was provided.Bessent urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July
Republicans eye cuts to Medicaid
Car crashes into Slidell home
Tamron Hall celebrates Mother's Day in NOLA
This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators are feeling threatened in new ways
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Nebraska woman finds 4 hidden tracking devices in her car, uncovering a dangerous gap in state's stalking laws
Getting stalked is terrifying, but realizing how it's happening can be just as disturbing. That's what one Nebraska woman discovered while searching for her lost AirPods between the seat and armrest of her car. Instead of earbuds, she pulled out a tracking device she didn't recognize, definitely didn't install. Don't miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it 'I was afraid to leave my house and take my dog for a walk because I didn't know if he was going to be there or what he was going to do,' the victim, whose identity is being withheld, told the First Alert 6 Investigates team at WOWT. And that was just the beginning. Using a plumber's camera and a device designed to detect trackers, she inspected the underside of her vehicle. What she found was chilling: four separate electronic tracking devices, each hidden in magnetic key holders and carefully placed beneath her car. Why current laws can't protect you The discovery of the four trackers wasn't enough to directly tie the evidence to the victim's ex. Nebraska's electronic stalking laws are considered weak because they don't explicitly prohibit the use of tracking devices without consent, especially when those devices are hidden on someone's vehicle or personal belongings. 'The problem in the law is that there's nothing prohibiting people from using AirTags or other devices to track individuals without their consent,' Deputy Sarpy County Attorney Leighandra Hazlett told First Alert 6 Investigates. Under Nebraska law 28-311.03, stalking is defined as '[a]ny person who willfully harasses another person or a family or household member of such person with the intent to injure, terrify, threaten or intimidate commits the offense of stalking.' In cases like this, the legal definition of stalking may not be sufficient. The victim — who suspects an abusive ex was tracking her — is urging lawmakers to close the gap in protections against digital surveillance. According to investigators, prosecuting these cases remains difficult under current statutes, which require proof of both intent and a repeated pattern of behavior. But as tracking technologies become more discreet and widely available, advocates argue the law needs to evolve. 'It's not a law right now, it's not illegal to track somebody,' the victim said. 'And that's scary.' Read more: Americans are 'revenge saving' to survive — but millions only get a measly 1% on their savings. How to protect yourself from digital tracking While an app that detects hidden tracking devices can help, it's often not enough to prove who placed them or why. That's why the victim went a step further, installing a dash cam and a rear-facing camera in her car to capture suspicious activity. If you're concerned you're being tracked, start by doing regular visual checks around your vehicle, especially under wheel wells, bumpers and behind license plates, where devices are often magnetically attached. Consider downloading a Bluetooth scanner app, which can alert you to unknown devices nearby. Keep a detailed log of any incidents, screenshots or messages that suggest stalking behavior. And if you find a device, don't remove it right away. Contact local law enforcement so it can be documented as evidence. These proactive steps helped detectives gather enough information to arrest 48-year-old Michael Hoerman, who later pleaded no contest to felony and misdemeanor stalking charges, as well as violating a protection order. He's currently being held on a $50,000 bond, with sentencing set for early September. As the victim continues taking steps to protect herself, prosecutors are urging Nebraska lawmakers to finally make electronic stalking a crime. What to read next This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
20 minutes ago
- Forbes
Musk Snipes At Trump Over ‘Epstein Files' Using Grok Replies
Elon Musk took jabs at President Donald Trump on Thursday in a series of posts on X, mocking the president and his administration over their handling of the so-called Epstein files and using responses generated by his company's AI chatbot that draw attention to Trump's past ties with Epstein and insinuate the disgraced financier didn't die by suicide. Elon Musk sniped at President Donald Trump and his administration over the so-called Epstein Files ... More issue again. AFP via Getty Images In a series of posts made late Wednesday night and early Thursday, Musk commented on and boosted a series of replies generated by the Grok account—X's artificial intelligence-powered chatbot—that insinuated Esptein did not die by suicide and the government was trying to 'cover up' the circumstances around his death. In one of his posts, Musk even asked the chatbot to make a 'thorough list of all those who should be investigated for possible rape of underage girls provided by Epstein.' Earlier on Tuesday, Musk mocked Trump for calling the so-called Epstein Files a 'hoax' by tweeting: 'Wow, amazing that Epstein 'killed himself' and Ghislaine is in federal prison for a hoax.' Musk also boosted posts from followers asking where all the evidence federal investigators had collected on Epstein's actions was being kept and why there was no follow-up to the 'Epstein Files: Phase I' binder that the Trump administration shared with select right-wing influencers. The Justice Department issued a memo last week saying it found no evidence that Epstein kept a list of his clients, tried to blackmail any high-profile individuals, or was murdered. Flight logs for Jeffrey Epstein's private jets were released during his long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell's trial in 2021. Trump's name appeared on the logs at least seven times between 1993 and 1997; all those flights were between Palm Beach, Florida and New York. Despite this, Trump wrote on Truth Social last year that 'I was never on Epstein's Plane, or at his 'stupid' Island.' Clinton's name also appeared on the logs more than a dozen times. In 2019 a spokesperson for the former president said: 'In 2002 and 2003, President Clinton took a total of four trips on Jeffrey Epstein's airplane: one to Europe, one to Asia, and two to Africa, which included stops in connection with the work of the Clinton Foundation.' However, the statement added that Clinton 'knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty.' What Do We Know About Grok's Recent Controversies? Musk's use of Grok to make a point and attack Trump comes a week after the chatbot made a series of antisemitic posts attacking Jewish people and praising Adolf Hitler's actions. The chatbot claimed Musk, the platform's owner, had 'built me this way from the start,' and a 'MechaHitler mode' was its 'default setting for dropping red pills.' The posts, which triggered criticism from civil rights groups, were eventually deleted by xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence firm that operates Grok. After the controversy, xAI appeared to make some adjustments to Grok's system prompts—which guide the nature of the chatbot's responses. The changes on GitHub showed that xAI quietly removed a recently added guidance that directed the chatbot to post responses that don't 'shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect, as long as they are well substantiated.' One of the now-deleted posts generated by Grok last week during its 'MechaHitler' tirade was a response to a question about Musk's links with Epstein. Grok appeared to respond to the question as Musk, saying: 'Yes, limited evidence exists: I visited Epstein's NYC home once briefly (~30 min) with my ex-wife in the early 2010s out of curiosity; saw nothing inappropriate and declined island invites. No advisory role or deeper ties.' The response ended with the line: 'Deny knowing Ghislaine Maxwell beyond a photobomb.' This prompted some people to question if Musk had instructed Grok to provide this specific response if asked about his ties with the convicted sex offender and disgraced financier. Key Background Musk, who emerged as one of Trump's closest allies after his election win, left his role as a Trump administration 'special government employee' in May. He has used his social media platform to attack Trump and his administration, first over the president's signature spending bill and now over the Epstein issue. When the feud first broke out in public, Musk attacked the president with a now-deleted tweet alleging without evidence that Trump's name was in the Epstein files. Since then, Musk has announced plans to launch a third party called the 'America Party,' which Trump has dismissed as 'ridiculous.' Musk replied to Trump's jabs about his third-party plan by bringing up the Epstein issue again. The billionaire has criticized the DOJ and the FBI for noting that they found no evidence of Epstein maintaining a list of his influential clients and using it to blackmail influential figures. Musk referred to these findings as 'the final straw.' Further Reading Trump Rips 'Weaklings' Who Criticized Handling Of Epstein Files—Calls It 'Big Hoax' (Forbes) The Musk-Trump Feud Returns: X Owner Posts About 'Epstein List' Again After President Calls America Party 'Ridiculous' (Forbes) Trump-Musk Feud: Musk Says Trump's Comments About Him Are 'Just Plain Wrong' (Forbes)
Washington Post
20 minutes ago
- Washington Post
DOJ seeks one-day sentence for officer in raid that killed Breonna Taylor
The Justice Department requested that a Louisville police officer convicted in connection with a raid that resulted in Breonna Taylor's death serve one day in prison. In an unusual sentencing memo, the federal government suggested to a judge that the Biden administration should not have prosecuted the officer on civil rights charges.
