Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after decades behind bars

The U.S. National Parks Service has implemented a new entry fee of $100 per person for foreign visitors to popular national parks, including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. This fee increase has raised concerns among businesses that rely on tourism, as it may deter international visitors from exploring these iconic sites.

The Trump administration's initiative to terminate longstanding school desegregation orders from the 1960s has encountered resistance from a federal judge in Louisiana, who has raised concerns about the implications of such actions on educational equity. This legal challenge underscores the complexities involved in altering established civil rights protections in education.

Norovirus cases have been on the rise in the U.S. since mid-October, with significant increases reported in states such as Louisiana, Michigan, and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

The leader of a major labor union in Southern California has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge following an arrest during a protest against an immigration raid earlier this year. The trial is set to take place in January, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the region.

Wisconsin authorities have requested a state court to revoke the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, who gained notoriety for her involvement in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate linked to the fictional character Slender Man. Geyser escaped from a group home after cutting off her electronic monitoring device earlier this week.

Bruna Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, has been detained by U.S. immigration agents in Revere, Massachusetts, as part of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Ferreira, who migrated to the U.S. from Brazil as a child, is currently held at an ICE facility in Louisiana.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits decreased last week, indicating that layoffs remain low despite some high-profile job cuts announced by various companies. This decline suggests a resilient labor market as fewer individuals are seeking unemployment assistance.

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has displayed impressive lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year, captivating both residents and visitors on the Big Island. This ongoing volcanic activity continues to draw attention due to its spectacular nature and geological significance.