A federal judge has ruled a 2023 state law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users is unconstitutional. Jeff Palermo has reaction.
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Need inspiration for those last-minute Christmas gifts? A-I to the rescue! Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Nearsightedness is becoming an epidemic in Louisiana, and Louisiana’s deputy surgeon general has some tips for kids to protect their eyesight. Andre Champagne reports.
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A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled that Louisiana’s law that requires social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls is unconstitutional. Judge John deGravelles (guh-GRAVEL) said the law violates the First Amendment. Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s unfortunate that the court chose to protect huge corporations that facilitate child exploitation.
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NetChoice challenged Louisiana’s social media age verification law, saying the government does not have the authority to restrict access to lawful speech it does not like. But Murrill says the purpose of the legislation is to protect children from online predators.
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NetChoice argued before the court that age verification requirements amount to First Amendment violations because they force users to give up too much personal information just to gain access. Murrill says she plans to appeal the ruling.
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It seems that A-I has taken over the entire Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says with Christmas shopping lists becoming more and more complex, an increasing number of shoppers are turning to A-I for inspiration before schlepping to the malls and fighting the crowds.
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Rice says if you’ve noticed that the items that you’re looking for in the store are always in stock, you can thank A-I for that.
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And if you go online and get stuck as to what to get your special someone for Christmas, Rice says now, there’s A-I to the rescue.
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In fact, Rice says Rufus has helped Amazon bring in an additional ten-billion dollars in revenue.
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Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and Saints owner Gayle Benson were in Baton Rouge yesterday to donate 100 children’s bikes and helmets to members of the YMCA of the Capital Area. Mrs. Benson also presented a check to the YMCA to renovate its locker rooms.
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Graves says this is the sixth year they are donating children’s bikes to youth organizations across the country.
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The holiday bike giveaway to the YMCA of the Capital area is part of Mrs. Benson’s Month of Giving.
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As if excessive social media exposure isn’t dangerous enough, with adverse effects on mental health, it can also cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens makes their eyes grow longer and could cause permanent complications.
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Dr. Coleman says the best way for kids to prevent near-sightedness is to put the phone down and go play outside.
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Coleman says if kids use the fact that it’s an overcast day as an excuse to stay indoors, tell him or her that that’s no excuse.
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LSU men’s basketball is coming off an impressive win against SMU in New Orleans this past weekend. Senior forward Pablo Tamba had one of his best games as a Tiger as he scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Head coach Matt McMahon told Tiger Rag Radio that Tamba is a special player.
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With LSU junior Jalen Reed’s season-ending Achilles injury, the Tigers had to move senior forward Marquel Sutton back to the post after he played the three for a while. McMahon says he adapted well in his natural position against the Mustangs.
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Tulane faces Ole Miss for the second time this year in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday. The Rebels blew out the Green Wave the first time, winning by five touchdowns. Junior quarterback Jake Retzlaff said the team is looking to get revenge the second time around.
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The last time Tulane played Ole Miss, the Green Wave had only 282 yards of offense. Retzlaff says offensive coordinator Joe Craddock told the offense it needed to improve on several aspects in order to give itself a shot at winning.
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Kickoff in Oxford on Saturday is at 2:30.
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At an event where Saints owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves donated 100 custom bikes and helmets to the youth of the YMCA, WAFB-TV’s Jacques Doucet asked Benson about the Saints’ recent success.
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