Meta & Louisiana Utilities: The Louisiana Public Service Commission will decide Wednesday whether Meta can keep details secret about its Hyperion AI data center expansion in Richland Parish, as consumer and environmental groups push for firmer power-cost and job figures and worry ratepayers could get stuck with bills. Public Health Fight: President Trump signed an executive order narrowing the “gold standard” childhood vaccine list to 11 core immunizations and directing DOJ action against states that conflict with parental and religious exemptions, drawing sharp criticism from public health experts. Housing & Real Estate: New Orleans-area home sales showed early-2026 momentum, with closed sales up 6.6% in the 10-parish market, though buyers appear concentrated at the higher end. Nursing Home Oversight: A Baton Rouge nursing home was labeled a Special Focus Facility by federal regulators, triggering required improvements after allegations of delayed care and serious harm. Economic Development Watch: Demolition has started on the former Mercy Hospital complex in New Orleans, clearing the way for redevelopment and a stormwater retention system aimed at reducing flooding. Business & Consumer Safety: Authorities arrested a Lake Charles gas station owner accused of selling illegal THC products and Kratom to minors, seizing firearms and tens of pounds of THC. Local Business Growth: Buc-ee’s got a building permit for its Lafayette store, a $72.05 million project with construction now set to begin. Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ jalapeño-linked salmonella recall continues to widen, with downstream product alerts reaching more states and retailers.