| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Who is Zeton? A recent federal indictment of a New Orleans businessman accused of giving gifts to the mayor's office has cast a spotlight on some politically connected players who aren't exactly household names. One such player is Fouad Zeton, who prosecutors say is the middleman in the alleged scheme. James Finn has this profile. Hail Caesar: It's been years in the making, but the $435 million transformation of the former Harrah's casino into the new Caesars Hotel & Casino will be completed this week, just months before thousands come to New Orleans for the 2025 Super Bowl. Anthony McAuley has the details. High turnout: Totals for the first day of early voting in the U.S. presidential election are in, and two local parishes set turnout records. You'll find our report here. Thanks for reading. Check back for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 