US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military. “This is the largest security assistance package that…

A new president has been named for McNeese State University in southwest Louisiana.The University of Louisiana System announced Thursday that Wade Rousse will succeed Daryl Burckel, who announced in December that he was stepping down after seven years.LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SELECTS NEW CHAIRMANRousse currently serves as the university’s executive vice…

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Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris had a lot of explaining to do after the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Responsible for the biggest shocker of the evening, the Falcons drafted former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick,…

Viral respiratory infections are common and generally result in a few days of illness from which most people recover without treatment.However, they can lead to severe disease, so most existing treatments aim to prevent existing infections from progressing.A new study suggests a way of stopping viral respiratory infections before they…

Inflation showed little signs of letting up in March, with a key barometer the Federal Reserve watches closely showing that price pressures remain elevated.The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, the same as in February, the Commerce Department reported…

A buyer recently paid an eye-popping and record-setting amount at auction to land a Rolex that’s extremely hard to find. The bid that won the Rolex Reference 4113 split-seconds chronograph wound up at $3.5 million, according to Monaco Legend Group’s auction house.The eight-decade-old watch is considered extremely rare because Rolex…

The New York Giants announced the passing of former offensive tackle Korey Cunningham on Friday after he was reportedly found dead at his home in New Jersey. He was just 28. The team released a statement remembering Cunningham as a “vital part” of the locker room.  “We are saddened to hear…

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