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A woman surveys damage Monday from Hurricane Ida in a neighborhood in Kenner, La. The storm was fueled by abnormally warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.

How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida

Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.

Planes are seen on the tarmac at the airport in Kabul late on August 30, 2021, hours ahead of the U.S. deadline to complete its frenzied withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The Final U.S. Military Plane Has Left Afghanistan As America's Longest War Ends

The final evacuation flight brought to a close the longest war in U.S. history. The withdrawal leaves the future of Afghanistan in disarray and uncertainty under renewed Taliban rule.

August 31: Money Making Conversations Features Zakiya Dalila Harris, Sunni Hickman

Join Rushion McDonald Tuesday at 6pm for Money Making Conversations on WCLK. This week Rushion will be joined by Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of the best…

Hurricane Ida leaves downed power lines in its wake Monday in Metairie, La. The one-two punch of a natural disaster and the pandemic is complicating efforts to evacuate hospitals, seek shelter and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Louisiana And Mississippi Were Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Cases. Then Ida Struck

The storm and pandemic pose a dual threat. "I hate to say it this way, but we have a lot of people on ventilators today and they don't work without electricity," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

September 2: Suite Jazz Series Presents Marion Meadows

Programming on Jazz 91.9 WCLK is made possible in part by the Suite Food Lounge, home of the Suite Jazz Series. Join us Thursday night, September 2 for…

A truck in high water from Hurricane Ida near Highway 61 in Destrehan, Louisiana, on August 30, 2021.

Tips For Staying Safe And Informed On The Ground In Louisiana After Ida

Residents and crews are beginning to survey the damage after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Experts say safety precautions are crucial in the aftermath.

Commuters wait in line for public buses as they leave work in Beijing's business district on Aug. 27. China's Supreme People's Court has ruled that it's illegal for companies to subject employees to the practice known as "996," or working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week.

Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says

In recent years, several worker deaths have been linked to grueling "996" schedules, which are common in the tech industry. The label is shorthand for working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for six days in a row.

Residents walk down a flooded residential street in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Monday in Norco, La. Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 storm southwest of New Orleans.

As Ida Weakens, More Than 1 Million Gulf Coast Homes And Businesses Are Without Power

Officials expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts get underway in Louisiana. Ida continued to move north, bringing rain and heavy winds.

In an effort to curb video game addiction among children, Chinese authorities are tightening the reins on just how much that online gaming companies are allowed to offer young users.

In China, Kids Are Limited To Playing Video Games For Only 3 Hours Per Week

Online gaming companies are barred from offering their services to minors except for an hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. New rules also require players to sign on using their real names.

Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think

New studies look at how the mRNA vaccines affect the cells in your body in the short run and the long run. The findings are a counterpoint to concerns about waning immunity.

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