 BY VICKI FERSTEL | Staff writer The push to send Louisiana National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border brings up some interesting questions. If the deployment happens, it would be the third time in six years Louisiana's troops were were sent to Texas. Here are five things to know about Gov. Jeff Landry's effort.
Hurricanes are getting so much stronger that five categories may not be enough to capture their intensity. A new standard, Category 6, would more accurately describe storms with 192 mph winds or higher, according to a new scientific study published Monday. Read more about the study here.
Hard, medium or soft. Those are not the only choices when buying a new mattress. The world of mattresses is an ecosystem all its own, with ones that'll do everything from stopping snoring to heating your feet. Follow Advocate staff writer Jack Barlow and staff photographer Javier Gallegos on their journey. | 
