8:30 AM LRN Newscast

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.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A Vernon Parish woman authorities say called the police after shooting and killing her husband has pleaded guilty to a count of manslaughter.  Melissa Ann Sweat was arrested in August of last year and originally charged with second-degree murder.  She faces up to 40 years in prison with the manslaughter plea.  Sentencing is set for January.

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Too much screen time can cause nearsightedness in children. Louisiana Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says using objects up close like phone screens can cause permanent complications.  He recommends kids put down the phones and go play outside.

Cut 14 (07) “…near-sightedness in kids.”

It seems that A-I has infiltrated the Christmas shopping experience. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says an increasing number of shoppers are turning to A-I for inspiration before heading to stores…and if you’ve noticed that items you’re looking for in stores are always in stock, you can thank A-I for that.

Cut 8 (11) “…what they want.”