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Shaq praises New Orleans for its resilience

New Orleans is enhancing security for Super Bowl LIX due to a deadly attack on Bourbon Street, which killed 14 people on January 1, 2025, as reported by the NFL and Homeland Security Investigations .
Approximately 3,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed throughout the French Quarter and surrounding areas to ensure safety during the event, according to New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
Bourbon Street will be closed to traffic from 5 p.m. To 5 a.m. During Super Bowl week to protect pedestrians, as confirmed by city officials after discussions with local business owners.
Artificial intelligence will help detect public threats by analyzing data from various sources to identify potential risks, as stated by Jeff Gordon, a spokesman for Dataminr.

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The Washington Post

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Ahead of the Super Bowl, New Orleans is partying — but still on edge

Massive security is in place in a city known for letting the good times roll, with lingering anxiety because of the Jan. 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street.

Shaq praises New Orleans for its resilience

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Before his Super Bowl party Friday night, Shaquille O'Neal paid tribute to New Orleans, honoring the city’s resilience after the tragic Bourbon Street truck attack on New Year’s Day that claimed 14 lives. "I grew up with these people, so I know about the culture. You know, my condolences to the family members that were hurt in that tragedy. We also well know one thing about New Orleans we definitely bounce back here at Mardi …

14 days ago·Baton Rouge, United States

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NBC News

New Orleans beefs up security in run-up to the Super Bowl

Bourbon Street, the site of a deadly New Year’s Day attack, is closed to traffic at night, one of many measures intended to keep visitors safe, city officials...

14 days ago·United States

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Spiegel

(S+) Super Bowl in New Orleans: Refrigerated boxes prohibited, weapons allowed

On New Year's Eve, 14 people died in a terrorist act in New Orleans. Now the city is hosting the Super Bowl. Thousands of officials are supposed to provide security.

14 days ago·Germany

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npr

New Orleans gets ready to host the Super Bowl in the shadow of New Year's Day attack

The Super Bowl comes to New Orleans this Sunday – but the celebratory mood has been damped as the city still recovers from the New Year's Day terrorist attack.

15 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Real News

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Police swarm New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX

As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to square off in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, security has been unprecedented both in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack on Jan. 1 and in preparation for Donald Trump’s planned attendance. As a result, police, secret service, and even the Department of Homeland Security are turning New Orleans into a garrison city. Residents and local activists are pointing out the inhere…

15 days ago·Baltimore, United States

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