| By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for starting your week with us. Here's a look at some of our top headlines. Biden drops out: President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office. Here's what local politicians had to say about Biden's unprecedented decision. One local Republican even suggested that the GOP could sue. Louisiana at the Olympics: What does it take to make an Olympian? There are more than 30 athletes with LSU or Louisiana ties competing in the 2024 Olympic Games, which open Friday on the River Seine in Paris. Scott Rabalais talked with some of their families about all it took to get them where they are today. Better wages: Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, but a recent survey found that most workers in that field still don't earn a living wage. Joni Hess explains how New Orleans is tackling the problem. We've got plenty more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune here. Thanks for reading. Kasey | 