Expect a drop: U.S. steelmakers are projecting lower quarterly profits as automotive companies and equipment manufacturers dial down production. Higher interest rates, rising operating costs, a strengthening U.S. dollar and lower selling prices for commodities are damping activity at factories across the country. Read the full story from The Wall Street Journal.
Education pay: Recent legislative efforts to address teacher pay and support in the classroom have brought temporary relief, but many argue that taxpayer funding falls short, leaving teachers struggling to manage their workloads and administrators their budgets. Read more from The Center Square.
New rules: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Tuesday proposed a new rule forcing banks to keep detailed records for customers of fintech apps after the failure of tech firm Synapse resulted in thousands of Americans being locked out of their accounts. The rule, aimed at accounts opened by fintech firms that partner with banks, would make the institution maintain records of who owns it and the daily balances attributed to the owner, according to an FDIC memo. Read more from CNBC.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
16-40-56-64-66, Mega Ball: 04
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
5-8-4
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Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
1-7-5-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
5-9-5-1-1
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
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Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
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When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana residents received over 50 million scam calls in December, according to new statistics from the spam blocking app TrueCaller, showcasing an alarming increase in unwanted calls month by month.
The app identified over 2.5 billion spam calls nationwide in December, with Louisiana residents specifically targeted by over 58 million scam calls and over 3 million scam texts during the month.
“It’s insane, so I don’t get my number out anymore,” said Peter Simon, a local shopper.
Technology makes scams more sophisticated
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Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana said new technology and artificial intelligence make it easier for scammers to contact consumers.
“Technology is with us. And where we could tell consumers where to look out, what warning signs to look out for these scams, you know, the new AI has made it easier for these scammers to make it look really valid. And it can dupe some consumers into believing that they’re a legitimate cause when in case it’s a scam,” Million said.
Scammers use various tactics to trick people and steal information, money, and focus from their targets.
“There was one, like, cruises for a lot. And then there was a lot of political ones that were surprising,” Simon said.
Patricia Martinez, another shopper, expressed concern about vulnerable populations.
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“I have senior parents, too, that I feel are all so vulnerable to AI, and I see it really prevalent in social media spaces as well. So, it can create a lot of disinformation,” Martinez said.
How to avoid scam calls
The main goal is authenticity and verifying what the caller claims to represent. If a scammer claims to be from a government agency or organization, consumers should check directly with that organization or agency to see if the claims are true.
“I would tell everyone, like, take me off your list. And they were, I don’t know if that helped, but they stopped calling, so,” Simon said.
“I would always go and Google the sources to see if other people have spoken out about them. Social media is a great place to see where other people have maybe had these issues,” she said.
Million advised consumers to be skeptical of all unsolicited calls.
“Automatically assume it’s not valid. Investigate. And always do your homework,” she said.
The Better Business Bureau tracks scams and encourages consumers to report them anonymously on their website’s scam tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker. Million said many consumers hesitate to report scams due to embarrassment, making the anonymous reporting option vital for gathering information.
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