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Congress allocated increased amounts of money to the Child Care and Development Block Grant, but more funding is needed. The post Increases To The Child Care And Development Block Grant Were Helpful, But Consistent Funding Is Needed appeared first on NewsOne.

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Earth Day Electronics Recycling Special Event at Riverside Park Marion County is gearing up to celebrate Earth Day in an eco-friendly manner by urging residents to participate in electronic recycling initiatives. With the aim of reducing electronic waste, residents are encouraged to dispose of their unused, outdated, or broken electronics responsibly. It’s important to note […]

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CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was shot and killed overnight. The Chicago Police Department said the 30-year-old officer was returning home after his shift when he was shot multiple times. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he died. A police spokesman said the officer was a six-year veteran of the […] The post Chicago Police Officer Shot & Killed on His Way Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will vote next week on a foreign aid package that would provide military support to Ukraine. The House on Saturday passed a 95-billion-dollar legislative package that would provide security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over the objections of some Republicans. The bill now heads to the Senate, where preliminary […] The post U.S. House Passes 95-Billion-Dollar Foreign Aid Bill, Heads to Senate Next appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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NEW YORK — A man has set himself on fire outside the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump. Police rushed to the scene with blankets and fire extinguishers. It’s unclear if the person survived. It happened in the designated “protest area” and the person remains motionless. New York police say he is in critical […] The post Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump NYC Trial appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

STATEWIDE — One popular grocery store chain has removed a certain fresh herb from its shelves in 29 states, including Indiana, after multiple people contracted salmonella. The Mayo Clinic describes salmonella as a bacterial infection that affects the intestines, often causing “diarrhea, fever and…cramps.” While not common, it can lead to more serious complications. Now, […] The post Herb Sold at Trader Joe’s Linked to Recent Salmonella Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Unfortunately, product recalls are becoming more common in the United States. This time, its some of our favorite everyday products.

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WASHINGTON — The House has delivered its articles of impeachment against the Homeland Security secretary to the Senate. In February, Alejandro Mayorkas became the first Cabinet official to be impeached over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. All 100 senators will be sworn in Wednesday for a trial that isn’t expected to last long. Democrats […] The post Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

In 1692, a Black slave woman named Tituba was used as a pawn to spark the first conspiracy to hit the shores of America. The post The Mysterious Story Of Tituba: A Black Slave Woman Who Sparked The Salem Witch Trials appeared first on NewsOne.

Israeli aviation authorities say they are closing the country’s airspace to all flights as it braces for an Iranian drone attack. The post Iran Launches Drone Attack on Israel appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!

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The Breakfast Club's interview with college dropout Candace Owens is must-miss radio. The post The Candace Owens Interview With The Breakfast Club: She Got The Whole Swamp In Her Head appeared first on NewsOne.