Richard Webster

New Orleans

Senior Reporter at Verite

Senior reporter @veritenewsnola, ProPublica Local Reporting Network, former Times-Picayune investigative team, https://t.co/29i4e1xp5w, [email protected]

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Articles

Who won the Kentucky Derby?

1 week ago | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

On May 3, 2025, Sovereignty claimed victory at the 151 st running of the Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs. The three-year-old Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado, entered the race as one of the favorites at 9-1 odds to win. Alvarado, a first-time winner at the Derby, gave all the credit to Sovereignty. Following his win, America's Best Racing quoted Alvarado as saying:"He broke good.
Brad Paisley to headline NFL Draft Concert Series

3 weeks ago | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

On April 17, The National Football League announced that fan favorite country music superstar, Brad Paisley, will headline the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light on Saturday, April 26, closing out an unforgettable three days at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. As the grand finale to Draft weekend, Brad Paisley will take the stage at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field for a free concert following the conclusion of Round 7 of the Draft.
TIGER, the algorithm banning Louisiana prisoners from parole

1 month ago | veritenews.org | Richard Webster

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Calvin Alexander thought he had done everything the Louisiana parole board asked of him to earn an early release from prison. He had taken anger management classes, learned a trade and enrolled in drug treatment. And as his September hearing before the board approached, his disciplinary record was clean.
Judge orders Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of fired government workers

2 months ago | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

On March 13, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired across six federal agencies. The agencies involved are the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, and Treasury. The mass firings, which took place beginning around February 13, 2025, affected thousands of employees, though specific numbers for each agency have not been disclosed.
Jimmie Duncan, convicted on allegedly fabricated bite mark analysis, may be executed by Louisiana anyway

2 months ago | shorturl.at | Richard Webster

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Attorney Scott Greene warned those present in a Louisiana courtroom last September that the video they were about to see was disturbing.
'Criminal Minds: Evolution' renewed for season 19

2 months ago | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

This week, Paramount+ announced that the hit original crime drama " Criminal Minds: Evolution" has been renewed for season 19. Additionally, season 18 will premiere on May 8, exclusively on the platform. The 10-episode season will drop weekly on Thursdays. Synopsis: Season 18 of " Criminal Minds: Evolution" picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country.
Have you seen this missing child?

Feb 4, 2025 | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

On February 3, the Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) headquartered in Naples, Florida, distributed a missing child poster with the heading, " Have you seen this missing person?"Missing is 15-year-old Lana Sanchez, and officials say that her family is concerned for her well-being and want her back home. Deputies said Lana was last seen by family members at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, February 3, in the Vineyards community in Naples.
Oscar nominations postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires

Jan 14, 2025 | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced some necessary updates to its 97th Oscars key dates and schedule of events - due to the impact of the Los Angeles-area fires. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said: "We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community.
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, dies at 100

Dec 29, 2024 | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

(Former President Jimmy Carter in 1987 working on a Habitat for Humanity home, Image credit Facebook) James Earl Carter Jr. (aka "Jimmy Carter") the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the very tender age of 100 on December 29, 2024. His death marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service and humanitarian efforts. Carter, who was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, was a peanut farmer and a U.S. Navy lieutenant before entering politics, according to CNN.
Ion-Pairing: A New Approach to Lyotropic Chromonic Liquid Crystal Assembly

Oct 24, 2024 | acenewstoday.com | Richard Webster

Just today, researchers at Japan's of Ritsumeikan University released word of a new study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, describing their development of a new method for assembling lyotropic chromonic liquid crystals (LCLCs) using ion-pairing interactions. This breakthrough enables precise control of optical and electronic properties, paving the way for advanced applications in materials science, electronics, and display technologies.