New York Times investigates Meta's data center deal in Louisiana

🕵️ The New York Times has a new investigation into "how Meta got everything it wanted in a secret Louisiana data center deal." (Gift link 🔑)

• Here are the 5 takeaways. (Gift link 🔑)
• See the NDA that Gov. Jeff Landry signed with Meta. (WWNO)

🥃 Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, turned down Sazerac's takeover bid. (Reuters)

🗳️ Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry will unveil the design today for the 2026 "I Voted" sticker, we're told. See previous designs.

🍽️ New Orleans will kick off the James Beard Foundation's "Taste America" series in September. (Press release)

👀 U.S. Rep. Troy Carter is running for chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. He currently holds the No. 2 role. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)