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Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Ruthie's Frozen Custard, New Orleans, LA Report #1071 (wordpress.com) — For a sweet finish close to home, this review spotlights Ruthie's Frozen Custard just off Freret Street in New Orleans, complete with its address and dining options. The writer describes creamy sundaes, playful indoor‑outdoor ordering choices, and why this neighborhood custard shop is worth a visit for locals exploring Freret's growing food scene.
2. Pizza Domenica, New Orleans, LA Report #1070 (wordpress.com) — If you're craving pizza in Uptown New Orleans, this firsthand visit to Pizza Domenica on Magazine Street walks you through the wood‑fired pies, meatball appetizer, and overall experience at this neighborhood spot. The reviewer especially praises the chewy crust and simple cheese pizza, and even tacks on a quick dessert recommendation nearby for locals exploring the area.
3. There were zero hurricanes this summer; the 2026 season is likely to make history (fox8live.com) — New Orleans residents are experiencing an unusually quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with no storms yet reaching hurricane strength and records possibly being broken if this continues past September 11. Forecasters credit strong El Niño–driven wind shear for suppressing development, especially outside the northern Gulf, and the National Hurricane Center sees no tropical formation in the near term. Still, the climatological peak of season remains ahead, so vigilance is advised.
4. 150M+ driver's licenses may be on dark web. Questions surround New Orleans cyber firm (wwltv.com) — A massive data breach involving more than 150 million driver's licenses may be tied to New Orleans-based identity-verification firm IDScan, now under FBI investigation by the New Orleans field office. While authorities haven't confirmed the source, cybersecurity researchers found links between stolen records and businesses using the company's technology, raising serious privacy and potential national-security concerns.
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