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cajun rodeo association

Rodeo Weekend Brings Community Together for High School FFA

May 9, 2026

The 14th Assumption High School FFA Benefit Rodeo drew crowds on April 24‑25 at the local agriculture complex, offering a mix of classic rodeo events and inclusive activities. Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing took center stage, all under the rules of

education

Mexico’s Schools Close Early for World Cup — But Is It Worth It?

May 9, 2026

The Mexican government just moved up the end of the school year by over a month because of the 2026 World Cup. Schools now finish classes on June 5 instead of June 15, giving students an extra 40 days of summer break. The government says a recent heat wave helped justify the change, but the World Cu

sports

Busan Preps to Pick Korea’s Esports Stars for 2026 Asian Games

May 8, 2026

The Korea e‑Sports Association will hold a national qualifying tournament in Busan on November 9–10. The event decides which players will represent South Korea at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya. Busan’s role as the host city for the national esports team makes this competition official and

health

New Wound Care Breakthroughs Set to Transform Patient Lives

May 6, 2026

Smith+Neb‑row, a leader in medical technology, is gearing up to unveil two innovative wound care products at the upcoming European Wound Management Association conference in Bremen. The event, scheduled for May 6‑8, will showcase the company’s latest efforts to tackle chronic wounds—a condition af

politics

Indigenous Voices Rise: A Call for Safety and Justice

May 6, 2026

Across the United States, Indigenous communities are uniting this week to honor those who have vanished or been murdered and to demand stronger protections. From state capitals to bustling city streets, people gather for marches, candlelit vigils, and talking circles—all part of a national observanc

politics

Remote Teaching After Deportation: A New California Law

May 6, 2026

A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le

environment

City bans meat and fuel ads to cut carbon impact

May 6, 2026

Amsterdam has become the first world capital to forbid advertisements for meat and fossil fuels in public places. The move, which began on May 1, aims to discourage spending on high‑carbon products by removing their promotion from city walls and billboards. The ban also covers ads for airlines, gaso

health

Mental Health in Focus: What the APA Is Saying

May 5, 2026

The American Psychiatric Association has responded to a new federal plan that highlights the country’s mental‑health crisis. The organization welcomes the spotlight and says it will keep working to make high‑quality care easier for everyone. They support more money for research and for trainin

sports

College Football’s Hidden Cost: A Family’s Fight for Justice

May 5, 2026

A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t

crypto

Miami Crypto Policy Meetup: What to Watch

May 4, 2026

Consensus 2026 in Miami starts Tuesday and brings a mix of lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss crypto rules. The event is split into daily sessions that cover everything from tax reform to stablecoin regulation and tokenization. The focus is on how the U. S. government plans to ha