Actor Sidney Noel Rideau, better known to generations of New Orleanians as Dr. Morgus the Magnificent, a well-meaning mad scientist who presides over television horror films, died Thursday morning of natural causes in Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, according to his daughter Natalie Rideau. He was 90 years old. Sidney …
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LG will release an air-purifying face mask for ‘clean’, ‘assisted’ breathing
Cyber Guy Kurt Knutsson compares coronavirus face masks. LG Electronics has ambitious plans for coronavirus-related personal protection devices. The South Korean technology and equipment company announced that it will soon release an air-purifying mask that is built to provide clean air and make breathing easier, according to a press release …
Read More »Some residents of the Houston area to experience periodic power outages due to Hurricane Laura
HOUSTON – Texans, along with residents of the Houston area, would have to expect periodic power outages due to the impact of Hurricane Laura. Entergy announced the outage to its Texas customers Thursday after its transmission system suffered extensive damage from the hurricane. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) instructed …
Read More »Melania Trump-style: First Lady lets fans dress in bold dress with Donald Trump
Melania Trump, 50, opted for a doll of color when she joined Donald Trump, 74, in Baltimore, Maryland yesterday. She was wearing a bright fit-and-flare gown, but one detail of the dress seemed to confuse social media users. The sleeveless item had a high neck and a ribbon with black …
Read More »Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 86 cases reported Thursday across the state, no new deaths
We make coronavirus coverage available without a subscription as a public service. But we depend on reader support to do this work. Please try to support local journalism in Alaska with others for only $ 3.23 per week. Alaska on Thursday reported 86 new cases of COVID-19 around the state. …
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