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Report says a second Trump term would add 4 billion tons of climate pollution; Trump predicts a bloodbath for the country if he is defeated in November's election; Nevada leaders discuss future of IVF, abortion in the Silver State; and anglers seek trawler buffer zone as Atlantic herring stock declines.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IN: Cultural Resources

The world celebrates International Women's Day March 8. The goal is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. (Adobe Stock)
Notre Dame sophomore inspires on International Women's Day

A Hungarian-born girl who grew up in Terre Haute is reminding Hoosiers only they control their destiny - by sharing her inspirational story in celebra…

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The seven candles in the kinara hold distinct meanings. Red reflects the struggle of Africans, green represents hope and the future, and black represents the African culture. (Adobe Stock)
Kwanzaa spotlights positive principles of living

Today marks the beginning of a holiday celebration with African roots. The annual nonreligious observance of Kwanzaa means "first fruits of the …

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The Indiana Literacy Organization says children who lack good reading skills in their early years are prone to leaving school without a diploma, which can lead to perpetuation of a cycle of poverty and illiteracy. (Adobe Stock)
State Kicks In to Help Boost Literacy Rates for IN Children

Reading may not be a favorite activity for some kids, but a new program aims to change that - by sending books directly to their homes. The Dolly …

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La Organización de Alfabetización de Indiana dice que los niños que carecen de buenas habilidades de lectura en sus primeros años son propensos a abandonar la escuela sin un diploma, lo que puede llevar a la perpetuación de un ciclo de pobreza y analfabetismo. (Adobe Stock)
Estado interviene para ayudar a aumentar tasas de alfabetización de niños de IN

Puede que la lectura no sea una actividad favorita para algunos niños, pero un nuevo programa pretende cambiar eso enviando libros directamente …

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The official Juneteenth flag displays a five-pointed star to represent the freedom of slaves, in Texas and in all 50 states. The nova or
Juneteenth Commemorates Important Chapter in Black History

Today marks a historic chapter in American history for Black people. On this date in 1865, slaves in Texas learned they were free from servitude - …

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La bandera oficial de Juneteenth muestra una estrella de cinco puntas para representar la libertad de los esclavos, en Texas y en los 50 estados. La nova o
Juneteenth conmemora un capítulo importante en la historia negra

Hoy marca un capítulo histórico en la historia de Estados Unidos para los negros. En esta fecha de 1865, los esclavos de Texas se enteraron …

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Un nuevo reporte sobre presupuestos de alto nivel sugiere que los estados se ahorren lor programas de capacitación de la fuerza laboral. (auremar/Adobe Stock)
Reporte enciende alarma sobre consecuencias de recortar presupuestos educativos más altos

INDIANAPOLIS -- Un reporte reciente insta a los estados a no cometer los errores de la más reciente recesión recortando los presupuestos de …

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Una encuesta encontró que 43% de los negocios de Indiana planean utilizar empleados el año próximo para desempeñar funciones adicionales del trabajo. (AdobeStock)
Pronóstico: La Fuerza Laboral de Indiana necesitará “Destrezas Humanas”

INDIANÁPOLIS -- Un experto con base en Indianápolis dice que únicamente los rasgos y las capacidades netamente humanas serán m…

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Una mayoría de estudiantes de
Estudio: Los Alumnos “Regresadores” a “College” de Indiana, una Valiosa Inversión

Indianapolis, IN - Para casi uno de cada cinco adultos que se inscriben a "college", no es su primer rodeo. Un reporte reciente echa un vistazo a c…

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The Veterans Administration recently backed off of a plan to cut down ancient trees in Indiana to make way for a memorial. (Virginia Carter)
Effort Under Way to Set Aside Old-Growth Forests in Every County

NASHVILLE, Ind. – An effort is under way to designate an old-growth forest in every county in the United States that has forestland. The Old-…

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A seminar to encourage women to take on leadership roles in nonprofit organizations comes to Bloomington in October. (inrn.org)
Nonprofit Sector: Too Few Women in Leadership Roles

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — More and more workers are being drawn to the nonprofit sector, and their advocates say a support system is needed, because …

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The presidential candidates are being asked to take a stand to protect public lands. (DNR)
Presidential Candidates Urged to Keep Public Lands Affordable

INDIANAPOLIS – The presidential contenders are being asked to take a stand on public lands. Members of 40 environmental and sportsman groups …

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