| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Stunt drivers: Illegal takeovers of busy intersections for car stunt shows — promoted via social media and increasingly anti-law enforcement in tone — have become increasingly common during the pandemic. Missy Wilkinson takes a closer look at the phenomenon. Diabetes breakthrough? At a recent conference in New Orleans, one session garnered a lot of attention from the scientists and health care providers in attendance — a new drug that could help people lose more than 20% of their body weight. Emily Woodruff has more. Also, sign up for our health newsletter, The Checkup, here. Power pick: A two-story hair pick, complete with peace symbol and Black power fist handle, is the newest addition to the downtown streetscape. Doug MacCash has more. Meanwhile, the city's Juneteenth celebrations continued, and Gabby Killet and Scott Threlkeld were there. 'Harvest Queens': A researcher has discovered a two-minute film clip believed to be the oldest existing footage shot in New Orleans, a Rex parade that rolled in 1898. John Pope has the tale of how it was found and where you can see it. Exchange explained: The mayor's office issued a statement Sunday about some video footage of Mayor LaToya Cantrell in a heated exchange with a woman in the bathroom at a concert Saturday night. You can read their explanation here. Thanks for starting your day with us. Check in on the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 