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    "type": "power-outage",
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    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Baton Rouge landmass power outage delayed start then full-day closure",
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    "summary": "Southern University posted a [seven-message landmass outage thread](https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2094753820496560422) on [@SouthernU_BR](https://x.com/SouthernU_BR).",
    "outcome": "Delayed start, then full-day close; resume Wednesday after restore."
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