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India.com
30-05-2025
- General
- India.com
World's largest Muslim country will buy more Rafale from France..., not Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, it is...
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India.com
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Top 5 Best Bikes Under ₹3 Lakh in India 2025
Home Video Gallery Top 5 Best Bikes Under ₹3 Lakh in India 2025 Top 5 Best Bikes Under ₹3 Lakh in India 2025 Top Bikes Under ₹3 Lakh in India (2025)! Best picks for performance, style & value—perfect for commuters, weekend riders & speed lovers. Find your ideal ride now! Top Picks for Performance, Style & Value! Looking for the perfect bike under ₹3 lakh? In this video, we bring you the top motorcycles you can buy in India under ₹3 lakh, offering the best in terms of performance, features, mileage, and looks! Whether you're a daily commuter, weekend rider, or speed enthusiast, there's something here for everyone. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest News on
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State of the People POWER Tour coming to New Orleans in May
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – A two-day event to encourage unity in the Black community is making its way to New Orleans this week. The nationwide tour is a movement uniting organizers, educators, artists, and everyday people to co-create and strengthen long-term power in Black communities. Some of the programming initiatives will include community forums, policy discussions, and cultural events leading up to a national Black Agenda and a Juneteenth General Assembly. 'It is a love letter to Black America in some ways. It is our intent to go around the country and love on our communities in very authentic ways. To convene about the urgency of now and the things that are taking place around the country and in Louisiana,' said activist Gary Chambers Jr. Journalist Joy Reid said to bridge the gap between the Black community and media, it's time to listen to the needs and wants. 'One of the things we don't do enough in media is ask Black folks what they need and talk to Black people. I think what you do is talk to Black people a lot, but we don't have a lot of conversations,' said Reid. Chambers says the State of the People POWER Tour will be giving away $10K in utility relief. They're paying Entergy bills for families with a disconnect notice up to $250, while funds last. The only requirement is that you attend one of the tour dates in New Orleans. The tour visits 12 cities across 10 states. To learn more about the tour happening on May 8-9 in New Orleans, visit the State of the People website to RSVP. Attendees can expect workshops, town hall meetings, and hear from other Louisiana leaders, activists, and journalists. Those include: Angela Rye, President and CEO of IMPACT Strategies Joy Reid, Journalist Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of NAACP LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Pastor Mike McBride, Executive Director of Live Free USA Gary Chambers, Jr., Activist/Strategist Latest News Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Louisiana First News.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge-based bat maker hits home run with MLB's torpedo bat craze
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Torpedo bats have quickly become one of the hottest topics in Major League Baseball this season—and they're being made right here in Baton Rouge. The New York Yankees made headlines after hitting nine home runs in a single game, with several of those blasts coming off torpedo bats. Advertisement Among the players using them is Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who swings a Victus bat — a brand owned by Marucci Sports. The sports equipment manufacturer is headquartered in Baton Rouge and is seeing soaring demand. Kurt Ainsworth, co-founder and CEO of Marucci Sports, said that approximately 55% of MLB players use either Marucci or Victus bats. The company's torpedo model is one of the latest innovations now in the hands of major leaguers—and available to the public. MLB stars swinging Marucci or Victus include former LSU standout Alex Bregman, as well as Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Austin Riley, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner. Last season, Giancarlo Stanton and Francisco Lindor both used torpedo bat models developed by Marucci. The company confirmed Lindor's model, the Lindy12 Torpedo Pro Exclusive, is still in use this season. Advertisement Bregman's $120 million, 3-year deal with Red Sox includes $60 million deferred, paid from 2035-46 What makes torpedo bats different? 'The torpedo model shifts mass from the end of the bat down toward the barrel to expand the sweet spot,' Ainsworth explained. That shift doesn't change the bat's diameter, he said, but it does increase the hittable area, giving hitters a better chance of solid contact—a strategic advantage as pitchers continue to throw harder and fielders rely more heavily on positioning data. 'For torpedo models, it's even more important to leverage player swing data to see where on the bat they most consistently make contact,' Ainsworth said. Advertisement As of this week, Ainsworth said about half of all Marucci's MLB orders include requests to test torpedo models. Photos shared by Marucci show close-ups of the distinctive bat alongside others in production, reflecting the company's sharp focus on innovation and customization. A torpedo bat from Marucci Sports is seen close up with other bats in the background. (Photo courtesy of MC Huntsberry) Multiple torpedo bats from Marucci Sports are observed together during the production process. (Photo courtesy of MC Huntsberry) Built in Baton Rouge, used around the world Founded in 2004, Marucci Sports operates its headquarters in Baton Rouge with additional offices in Japan, Pennsylvania, and Utah. Ainsworth said the company can produce over 1,000 bats per day, with custom bats turned around in seven to ten days on average. 'Our team is always looking to innovate to help hitters adapt to the evolving game,' Ainsworth said. Advertisement LSU gymnastics advances to national semifinals: How to watch Latest News Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Louisiana First News.
