Flames and thick, black smoke were seen billowing from a pickup truck on Airline Highway at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway on Monday afternoon. https://www.wbrz.com/news/pickup-truck-catches-fire-on-airline-highway-at-old-hammond-highway

Enjoy a dry Saturday across the Capital Area before humid air returns and triggers daily rounds of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. It will feel a lot like our typical summer pattern, especially with lows staying in the 70s. The Storm Station looks into next week with the latest forecast blog:

Have you noticed the new yellow lane delineator posts along Nicholson Drive? They're drawing complaints from drivers who say the changes are making getting around more complicated. Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/nicholson-drive-drivers-react-to-new-yellow-lane-delineator-posts

East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards' item on the Metro Council agenda for Wednesday included raises for constables, finance department employees, mail workers and Department of Public Works employees. Attendees cheered as the council approved the raises. Read the full story:

The Lincoln Theatre’s renovation is moving right along… and the new sign is officially up! 👀 Read more about the renovations: https://www.wbrz.com/news/this-was-our-foundation-our-stepping-stone-generations-reconnect-at-lincoln-theatre/

LSU baseball didn't make the NCAA postseason and Sports 2's @Cauble is not taking it well.

📺 🌧️ 3 p.m. Update - Rain picked up in coverage and intensity around lunchtime on Friday. A wet and messy stretch on the roads is expected well into tonight. Check out the latest from WBRZ Chief Meteorologist @DrJoshWX and the full Storm Station forecast for a much cooler weekend -->

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a college sports system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools. Read the full story:

Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, is suspected in the deaths of AT LEAST three people after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Only one hantavirus is known to have spread from person to person. Read more:

LSU will travel to Tuscaloosa, Al. to face top-seeded Alabama. Game one of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional is scheduled for Friday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m. Read more about LSU Softball: https://www.wbrz.com/news/big-moments-in-big-games-lsu-softball-rides-clutch-performances-into-super-regionals

Everybody is concerned about the cost of living except Senate Republicans . Republicans are in charge of every branch of the government and have done exactly NOTHING to help regular people afford their lives. —Senator Schatz

Small objects can show that gravity is real. The Cavendish experiment proved that even tiny masses pull on each other, showing gravity works everywhere, not just between planets. Original post

Former DoD offical Lue Elizondo says scientist Amy Eskridge's claims of directed-energy attacks were taken seriously because similar UAP-related injuries were studied at the Pentagon. Source: Jilian Michaels

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream I can’t believe I forgot which way I was supposed to open my bathroom door! Honestly, if me and @tomlegend101.bsky.social actually lived together, he would tease me about this.

The West Wing S01E16 - 20 Hours in L.A Clip number 0014 #TheWestWing

It was a lot of fun to paint “The Capital Building in Spring” may we have a revolution of peace, love + unity with + for all life everywhere ☮️🌅🖤🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤍🩶🤎🟰🕊️ Happy spring everyone 🌱🌿🌼🌺🌸🌿🌱 #Peace on Earth ☮️🌎💚🌍💙🌏❤️🕊️ #Unity #community #painting #art #Madison #Wisconsin #sunset #vibrant #colors #joy

Gloria Caulfield, the vice president of strategic alliances at Tavistock Development Company, was booed while praising AI at the University of Central Florida commencement.

Getting the parry timing down was the best thing today. @aer0blue.bsky.social #2XKO

There’s more than one way to say “Iran.” And according to linguists, those differences can carry meaning, from political identity to how closely a speaker aligns with native pronunciation.

Look how far trump has caused America to fall... Putin, a bloody dictator, has now taken the "lead" with China to proclaim themselves "peacemakers." Their ideal of peacemaking is a lot like trump's. It usually involves war. So this is in a way a threat. #impeachtrump #dumptrump #putin #china #war

NEW: Last night on @lastweektonight.com John Oliver discussed “Excited Delirium” - a debunked diagnosis by several professional associations - and why it should be banned from use. Watch here ⤵️

It’s time to embrace your anger! Vote Kathy Durham #NevadaCD2 #NevadaCD02 #LawAndOrder #Midterms #congress #election #Nevada #Vote

STARDOM is flourishing right now and you can see it in their production! Watch PHENEX QUEEN Saya Kamitani enter Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium and out-mog everyone in attendance. #STARDOM 🤼‍♂️

Wer leitet wirklich den IWF? Venezuela hat darauf gerade geantwortet. Haben Sie sich jemals eine Puppenshow angesehen und sich gefragt, ob die Fäden für alle sichtbar waren, oder nur für die, die bereit waren, nach oben zu schauen? Am Donnerstag, den 16.

How do you organize your books? My new shelves arrived damaged a week ago and had to be sent back, or else I'd give you a tour. 😭 #booksky #authorsky #bookishquestions

One day I'll get all seven in a shot somehow

“Crazy Taxi” fans might want to buckle up SEGA has started teasing a new announcement related to the iconic franchise.

True or False? "Most people on disability benefits just don't want to work!" #MythbusterMonday #Disability #Equality Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-survey-suggests-benefits-system-is-letting-down-people-with-mental-health-conditions-who-want-to-work

Auch das lauteste Getöse großer Ideale darf uns nicht verwirren und nicht hindern den einen leisen Ton zu hören auf den alles ankommt. werner heisenberg 1901 - 1976

This is what real hospitality looks like. Not just smiles and beautiful beaches, but action when travelers need it most. Making sure visitors are safe, supported, and not left alone during global uncertainty says everything about this country #thailandtravel🇹🇭 #ilovethailand #usaisraeliranwar

OpenAI's GPT-5.5, Anthropic's $900B Valuation, and IBM's New AI Platform #ai #artificialintelligence #future #machinelearning #ainews

Bridget Carleton scores on a 10-0 Portland Fire run #WNBA

The fight for democracy starts right here in Boston, and the Dropkick Murphys are playing the soundtrack to this revolution. Great to join you today.

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Weekend Vibes: Cheers 🥂 to the Weekend 🤩! “Life is a roller coaster, it has its up and downs but it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride”(liveintentionally.org) #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #SaturdayBlog #Panamá2026 #saturday #coaster #themepark #amusementpark Website: www.travelfitguru.com

Yes, A DUMB FUCK !!!!

finally making sense of all the chaos in my head and on my screen #fyp #socialmedia #workflow #creator #productivity

Blinken accosted:

I’m Here For You (Super Deluxe) is out now on vinyl and CDs. #alternative #rock #music #underground #lilnucleus elasticstage.com/lilnucleus/r...

Twix or M&M's? (Animation Meme) (Collab with JuanmaToons)

BEER POUR has Dual-Demographic Appeal. It's read by men and women. It's humorous with female and male co-leads. And it involves the topic of beer. Need I say more? #Novel #BskyBeer #booksky #romancelandia #thursday #writers #readers #men #women #books #readingcommunity

Vexlands is a crafting adventure where every discovery pushes your journey forward. Gather resources, expand your land, build your village, explore dangerous dungeons, and uncover new biomes alone or with a friend. ✨ Play the all-new demo on Steam now.

Eleanor Shaikh discovered FOI when she saw how the Post Office Horizon software was affecting her own local sub Postmaster - if you watched 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office', you'll know what we're talking about. What Eleanor has achieved with FOI since then is nothing short of remarkable.

¡Ya está disponible el programa que tuvimos en "Tú, Yo y el Indie" con @widijou.bsky.social 🎧📺 ! Hablamos de la estética de su videojuego "Golpes y Porrazos", su gameplay 👊🎮 y mucho más ¡¡Ya lo tenéis!! 🔴 YouTube youtu.be/oodTYftcmZY?... 🟢 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2vMM... #indiegames

Collectibles & Videogames Part 322 Dragon Ball Sparking Zero (PlayStation 5, 2024) Funko Pop! Goku (Ultra Instinct with Kamehameha) (NYCC Exclusive, 2022) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #DragonBall #Funko #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

The saying “Vote Blue No Matter Who” is catchy, but those who lead the chants often leave out a key piece of our elections in the larger conversation—primaries. In a time where our reps are not acting on our voices, I am running to serve all of Virginia's 8th District. #DC #Congress #Midterms

JOIN OUR FREE ONLINE SESSION THURSDAY AI STORYTELLING SUPERTOOLS: THE AI WRITING COACH with PETER VON STACKELBERG ✅ Don't miss out on this LiveLAB Session. Learn more and register for free here: https://loom.ly/XnNDMwM #ai #storytelling #aistorytellingsupertools

Some of my remarks yesterday at a redistricting hearing in SC. My full testimony is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Reg38I4t9g

There are two types of filter in each Cinqro™ box: ✅ Hepa-Type™ sports filter for dusty off-road conditions ✅ DACC™ / Hepa-Type™ combination filter for urban environments 👉 respro.com/product/cinqro-mask #airpollution #pollutionmask #respro #running #cycling #commuting

A few summers ago I stumbled across this toilet in the middle of a sports field and marvelled at how old school and clean it was.

The West Wing S06E03 - Third-Day Story Clip number 0083 #TheWestWing

L'Arsenal es dona un bany de masses per oblidar la derrota a la Champions: més d'un milió de seguidors el PSG celebra el títol amb la seva afició també amb una festa multitudinària https://3cat.cat/esport3/larsenal-es-dona-un-bany-de-masses-per-oblidar-la-derrota-a-la-champions/noticia/3412666/

Trying to convince @acegamersam.bsky.social to play Palia — Day 5 😭🎮 “No hedgehogs??” 💔 Okay BUT there’s a hairy pig, Do you think it worked? I think we have to keep trying🐷✨ Come watch the cozy chaos live 💜 twitch.tv/emeii_ #Palia #CozyGames #TwitchStreamer #GamingClips

#streamend !! GOODBYE, TOMODACHI LIFE <3 Thank you so much to: @trashbatchar.bsky.social and @millybuns.com for the raids tonight!! I had a blast with y'all stopping by! 🥹💗 #Barasclips #tomodachilife

If the fridge stops humming, it’s already too late. store.steampowered.com/app/4568940/... #indiegame #steam #gaming #indiedev

Today is primary day! I'm proud to stand with a grassroots coalition fighting for the many, not the money. Let's defeat corporate-backed politicians and advance to November. Polls close at 8 PM. Vote Sean Dougherty to protect our democracy! Link in bio to find your box.

Today, russia struck Dnipro. The attack set fire to supermarket warehouses and a post office branch. Emergency services are working at the scene. russia doesn't target military sites. It destroys food, postal services, and civilian infrastructure. Help protect 🇺🇦: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...

We found the ultimate dog muzzle... and it quacks! 🦆😂 Forget traditional muzzles – this one transforms your dog into a… 🔥 More viral clips & AI art: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuViralEN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coolvidzcool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidzcool/

This President is marching us through unprecedented corruption. Senator Adam Schiff, Senator Mark Kelly and I are fighting to stop it, and our Republican colleagues should join us.

My Pillow reporter takes ho day to a new level.