NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans, known for its celebrations and festive spirit, is now banning the release of metallic balloons — a decision that follows repeated disruption to the city's electrical ...

With graduation ceremonies and other festive occasions coming up, experts are asking the public to tie down and properly dispose of popular, colorful Mylar balloons — or better yet, find an ...

It seems to happen every year around this time: Utility officials blame metallic heart-shaped balloons for messing with electrical wires. And they're issuing warnings about the consequences. Opposites ...

Valentine's Day doesn't inspire unalloyed enthusiasm among the folks at CPS Energy, and they have their reasons. It's those heart-shaped Mylar balloons. If allowed to fly off into the heavens, they ...

(CNN) — New Orleans, known for its celebrations and festive spirit, is now banning the release of metallic balloons – a decision that follows repeated disruption to the city’s electrical services and ...