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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WASHINGTON — President Biden wants an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. That’s what Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today during a phone call. The call came after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers earlier this week. He also called the recent airstrikes “unacceptable.” Biden said it’s essential to stabilize […] The post President Biden Calls for Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas 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!

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.

LONDON, England — Fans of the British Royal Family are shocked as Catherine, Princess of Wales – known conversationally as Princess Kate – announced Friday that she has cancer. The Prince and Princess of Wales released a video with the news, in which Catherine explained that doctors discovered the cancer after she underwent a “major […] The post Princess Kate Announces Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — Indiana’s junior senator is all about bringing down the nation’s debt, and he’s once again calling for change in Congress. During a speech Wednesday, Senator Mike Braun called for the banning of ‘earmarks’ – that’s government speak for additions to a bill that don’t necessarily have to do with the overall legislation, and […] The post Sen. Braun Calling for Earmark Ban, Term Limits & Balanced Budget Amendment appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Martin Luther King III, alongside his wife Arndrea Waters King, announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Cincinnati Reds and the “Realizing the Dream” Project at Great American Ball Park, February 5th. This initiative marks a significant milestone as the Reds become the first Major League Baseball team to join this inspiring initiative. The “Realizing the […]