New Orleans

Edward J. Blakely, an 87-year-old renowned urban planner with a specialization in disaster recovery, has passed away. His legacy includes being appointed to spearhead the recovery efforts in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the city in 2005. Blakely was tasked with the monumental responsibility of...

For decades, a mysterious object lay hidden in a New Orleans backyard, sparking curiosity among homeowners and archaeology enthusiasts alike. This week, the enigmatic relic was finally identified as a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman gravestone, leaving experts and locals bewildered about its journey across the seas and through the centuries. The...