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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he hopes to extend his high-stakes nuclear summitry with President Donald Trump into 2019, but also warns Washington not to test North Koreans' patience with sanctions and pressure. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CISX9t

Urbana Conference Draws Thousands of Young People Eager to Play Role in Great Commission

Urbana 18, InterVarsity’s 25th student missions conference, has drawn over 10,000 college students and others to St. Louis for a 5-day conference. The conference, which is held every three years, has been challenging each generation of college students to find their place in the Great Commission for 75 years. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QhNR7X

Urbana Conference Draws Thousands of Young People Eager to Play Role in Great Commission

Nation's Oldest WWII Vet Dies at 112

The nation’s oldest World War II veteran has died. Richard Overton, an African-American soldier who fought during segregation, was 112 years old. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2TiFw5z

Nation's Oldest WWII Vet Dies at 112

The nation’s oldest World War II veteran has died. Richard Overton, an African-American soldier who fought during segregation, was 112 years old. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2TiFw5z

Bloody Christmas Season for India's Persecuted Christians

Instead of Christmas being a season of joy and glad tidings, it became a time of horror and persecution for some of India's Christians. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EZdeJG

Bloody Christmas Season for India's Persecuted Christians

Instead of Christmas being a season of joy and glad tidings, it became a time of horror and persecution for some of India's Christians. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EZdeJG

California Church Grieves After Pastor Suddenly Dies on Ski Trip

A Northern California church was shocked to learn Sunday that their pastor suddenly had died during a skiing trip just a few days earlier. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EXsFSs

California Church Grieves After Pastor Suddenly Dies on Ski Trip

A Northern California church was shocked to learn Sunday that their pastor suddenly had died during a skiing trip just a few days earlier. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EXsFSs

2 Heroes May Have Stopped a Church Massacre: Armed Man in Tactical Gear Was on His Way to Church to 'Fulfill Prophecy'

Texas police arrested a man carrying a gun, extra ammunition, and outfitted in tactical-style clothing who was reportedly on his way to church to fulfill what he called a 'prophetic' mission. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2s2OHeY

2 Heroes May Have Stopped a Church Massacre: Armed Man in Tactical Gear Was on His Way to Church to 'Fulfill Prophecy'

Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Aqvqsn

Trump Orders 'Slowdown' in Syria Troop Pullout, but Christians Still Alarmed by Deadly Dangers

President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of US forces in Syria. Nevertheless, for some Syrian Christians, the pending US pullout is hard to accept. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2R0EX3U

Franklin Graham Suspended by Facebook, Blocked for His Biblical 'Hate Speech'

Evangelist Franklin Graham has revealed that he was recently suspended from Facebook for taking a stand for his biblical beliefs. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GPWHKu

Franklin Graham Suspended by Facebook, Blocked for His Biblical 'Hate Speech'

Evangelist Franklin Graham has revealed that he was recently suspended from Facebook for taking a stand for his biblical beliefs. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GPWHKu

Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81

Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EVSmDX

Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CHUA7m

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

- December 30, 2018

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GJvUQ1

YouTube Reportedly Changes Search Algorithm After Writer Complains There Are Too Many Pro-Life Results

A progressive writer was frustrated last week after she discovered a simple search for “abortion” on YouTube yielded a series of pro-life video results. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEeIKu

YouTube Reportedly Changes Search Algorithm After Writer Complains There Are Too Many Pro-Life Results

A progressive writer was frustrated last week after she discovered a simple search for “abortion” on YouTube yielded a series of pro-life video results. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEeIKu

Activists Force Alabama Police Department to Retract Facebook Post Which Blamed Murder Rate on Godlessness

Last week, a group of activists called for a police department to retract a Facebook post after it was deemed overly religious. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Q7cyUd

Activists Force Alabama Police Department to Retract Facebook Post Which Blamed Murder Rate on Godlessness

Last week, a group of activists called for a police department to retract a Facebook post after it was deemed overly religious. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Q7cyUd

Parents Ditching Boy Scouts for Faith-Based Alternative: 'They've Forgotten Who They Are'

Christian parents concerned over the recent moral downward spiral of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are now shunning the organization in favor of a faith-based alternative... from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RrSJfm

Parents Ditching Boy Scouts for Faith-Based Alternative: 'They've Forgotten Who They Are'

Illegal Immigrant Accused of Killing California Police Officer Taken into Custody

The man accused of killing a California police officer who pulled him over to investigate if he was driving drunk was captured Friday as he tried to flee to Mexico, authorities said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SplJBB

Illegal Immigrant Accused of Killing California Police Officer Taken into Custody

Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUSFyC

Apple Yanks Ministry's 'Ex-Gay' App from Online Store after Backlash from LGBT Group

A free app developed by Texas-based Living Hope Ministries has been pulled from Apple following accusations that it falsely characterized LGBT lifestyles as an "addiction, sickness, and sin." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LGaVMA

Apple Yanks Ministry's 'Ex-Gay' App from Online Store after Backlash from LGBT Group

Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUxQTR

Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control

Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SmlreA

Nielsen Warns US Immigration System at 'Breaking Point' after Guatemalan Boy Dies in US Custody

Outrage over the way things are being handled at the US-Mexico border has sparked yet again due to the death of another young immigrant child. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCt8Lg

Nielsen Warns US Immigration System at 'Breaking Point' after Guatemalan Boy Dies in US Custody

Outrage over the way things are being handled at the US-Mexico border has sparked yet again due to the death of another young immigrant child. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCt8Lg

Winter Weather Causes Travel Headaches Across Much of the Nation

A severe winter blast is hitting the country right now, dropping more than a foot of snow in some areas of the Midwest. The storm stretches from Georgia to the New England states. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LEFJNY

Winter Weather Causes Travel Headaches Across Much of the Nation

Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts

Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others were targeted by researchers worried about flaws in Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RgprA8

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CEijp3

Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rW71q3

North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EONgIK

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Sl26KM

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K

Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE

Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CA624O

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2V851Zj

'It's Our Gift to the City': Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral to Host Centuries-Old Christmas Festival

The festival, which dates back almost seven centuries, symbolizes Christ's triumph over sin. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QSh26n

'It's Our Gift to the City': Cincinnati's Christ Church Cathedral to Host Centuries-Old Christmas Festival

The festival, which dates back almost seven centuries, symbolizes Christ's triumph over sin. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QSh26n

'Very Possible This Will Go Beyond The 28th': Partial Government Could Last into the New Year

The partial governement shutdown, which began at midnight Friday, has left about 25 percent of the federal government closed, affecting an estimated 800,000 workers. Since the shutdown fell over the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday were federal holidays, most government employees haven't felt the effects yet. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2rXKg4Q

'Very Possible This Will Go Beyond The 28th': Partial Government Could Last into the New Year

North Korea Ordered to Pay $500M to Family, Estate of Otto Warmbier

A federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LCGgzK

North Korea Ordered to Pay $500M to Family, Estate of Otto Warmbier

Man Uses Food Stamps to Offer Community Free Christmas Lunch

A South Carolina man says he used the $70 he gets each month in food stamps to cook a Christmas meal for his community. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CyrPdk

Man Uses Food Stamps to Offer Community Free Christmas Lunch

A South Carolina man says he used the $70 he gets each month in food stamps to cook a Christmas meal for his community. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CyrPdk

Are you ready to break up with your phone?

- December 25, 2018

Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SfWNMQ

UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace

Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEkblO

The Birth of Jesus in the New Testament: One Event – Four Narratives

It might come as a big surprise to learn that many of the elements people often treasure as part of the nativity story come from Christmas carols and that the true source for this event, the Gospels in the New Testament, deal with the story of the birth of Jesus in four very different, but yet not contradictory, ways. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RePDLj

Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection

Jacuzzi-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CxT8Ew

Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'

Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BD5OZ3

The Coming 'Turkish Jihadist Invasion' Against Christians: A Christmas Plea from Syrians to US Christians

In an open letter to Christians in the United States, the head of the Syriac Union Party pleaded that his people not be abandoned to Turkish forces if US troops pull out of Syria, a move announced recently by President Trump. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2V8fEeo

Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ShnG2J

Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CwifYt

Suffolk farm drone in near-miss with Tornado jet

A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rSPcs4

Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T9nhj8

Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released

A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EMPGIn

Six Hurt When Car Crashes into Church, Shatters Stained Glass

A car smashed through a church wall in Ohio during Sunday morning services, injuring six people and shattering stained glass. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PZcANQ

Six Hurt When Car Crashes into Church, Shatters Stained Glass

A car smashed through a church wall in Ohio during Sunday morning services, injuring six people and shattering stained glass. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PZcANQ

Tsunami Set Off by Volcanic Eruption Kills 222 in Indonesia

At least 222 people were killed as waves smashed into houses, hotels and other beachside buildings Saturday night along Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, in a disaster that followed an eruption and possible landslide on Anak Krakatau, one of the world’s most infamous volcanic islands. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SoQfv6

Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

A local man and woman are released without charge, as police say they have found a damaged drone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EGYv5Q

Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights

The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QHo8KZ

Santa Tracker Will Still Run Despite Government Shutdown

The government may be partially shut down, but that won’t stop hundreds of volunteers dressed in Christmas hats and military uniforms Monday from taking calls from children around the world who want to know when Santa will be coming. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PUNsbj

Santa Tracker Will Still Run Despite Government Shutdown

Changes To Medicare In 2019: Sign Up for the Right Plan and Get the Most Out of Medicare

In 2019, changes to Medicare may improve the healthcare options and flexibility for beneficiaries. Learn how to benefit from Medicare changes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EGRQsg

Changes To Medicare In 2019: Sign Up for the Right Plan and Get the Most Out of Medicare

In 2019, changes to Medicare may improve the healthcare options and flexibility for beneficiaries. Learn how to benefit from Medicare changes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EGRQsg

At Least 20 Killed, 165 Wounded After Tsunami Hits Indonesia

A tsunami apparently caused by undersea landslides from a volcanic island killed at least 20 people after the waves hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, the government reported. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SfqjC9

Ukraine’s Leader Orders Orthodox Church to Change Its Name

Ukraine’s president has signed a bill that orders the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to change its name to reflect its ties to Moscow. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LwJ6Gx

Pope Tells Abusive Priests to Turn Themselves In

Pope Francis demanded Friday that priests who have raped and molested children turn themselves in and vowed that the Catholic Church will “never again” hide their crimes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SgZCgH

8 Quick Fixes For A Safer Home This Holiday Season: How to Keep your Family and Guests Safe this Christmas

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also a time of increased risk. Follow these steps to prepare you for a safe season. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PWSK6a

8 Quick Fixes For A Safer Home This Holiday Season: How to Keep your Family and Guests Safe this Christmas

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also a time of increased risk. Follow these steps to prepare you for a safe season. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PWSK6a

'In the Beginning... God': This NASA Christmas Message Still Resonates 50 Years After Apollo 8

In December 1968, NASA launched the first manned mission to the moon. No one, not even the astronauts aboard, were certain that they'd be able to return safely. Their journey, the most hazardous and dangerous ever embarked upon, took them to the boundaries of another world, and, even more remarkably, brought peace to their own. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2AeQylc

'In the Beginning... God': This NASA Christmas Message Still Resonates 50 Years After Apollo 8

World's First Christian Airline to Cater to Churches, Missionaries, and Charge No Luggage Fees

An aviation ministry located in Texas is set to become to the world's first Christian airline. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Cs1PQW

The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.

The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T68kOJ

Radical Nation of Islam Given at Least $365k in Taxpayer Money

A new controversy has been exposed over government-funded religious teachings in some federal prisons by the Nation of Islam. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EHrDe4

Radical Nation of Islam Given at Least $365k in Taxpayer Money

A new controversy has been exposed over government-funded religious teachings in some federal prisons by the Nation of Islam. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EHrDe4

How This Lauren Daigle Song Saved a Rape Victim from Taking Her Own Life

Christian and Grammy-nominated singer Lauren Daigle revealed that one of her songs helped a rape victim who was struggling with suicidal thoughts. Daigle made the comments Thursday during a Facebook Live interview with Good Morning America. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2QKST1P

'We Are Seeing an Increase in the Rates of Depression and Anxiety': As Child Suicides Rise, Here Are Some Solutions

Shocking stories of young children committing suicide have captured recent headlines, raising concerns about what could be fueling these tragedies. While experts point to various causes, they say some key activities can help protect your children, like teaching them about God. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BztcH3

How This Lauren Daigle Song Saved a Rape Victim from Taking Her Own Life

'We Are Seeing an Increase in the Rates of Depression and Anxiety': As Child Suicides Rise, Here Are Some Solutions

'We Are Seeing an Increase in the Rates of Depression and Anxiety': As Child Suicides Rise, Here Are Some Solutions

'We Are Seeing an Increase in the Rates of Depression and Anxiety': As Child Suicides Rise, Here Are Some Solutions

'Hundreds of Thousands of Churches' Are Victims of China's Ongoing Communist Crackdown

After years of revival, China's church is under assault. Millions of Chinese have turned to Christ in recent decades. Now, China's president views the growing church as a threat to the Communist party. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SY9E6e

Operation Blessing Teams with US Marines and Salvation Army to Help Thousands of Families at Christmas

Christmas can be a tough time for families with financial struggles, so Operation Blessing joined with like-minded groups to help them celebrate the holiday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2T3bxyi

Operation Blessing Teams with US Marines and Salvation Army to Help Thousands of Families at Christmas

Christmas can be a tough time for families with financial struggles, so Operation Blessing joined with like-minded groups to help them celebrate the holiday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2T3bxyi

Gatwick disruption: How will police catch the drone menace?

Police have not managed to capture the drone - so how will they track down its owner? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bz3LoS

FBI swoops on 'national threat' 'hacks for hire' sites

Three have been charged over the attack domains that officials say 'pose a significant national threat' from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CsyLsr

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat

Bazookas, nets and trained eagles are all used to tackle rogue drones around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T4Z8Kx

'Intimacy plus': Is that what makes podcasts so popular?

Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S82hci

NYT Report: Planned Parenthood Promotes ‘Women’s Rights’ but Mistreats Pregnant Employees

Planned Parenthood is an organization that prides itself in fighting for women’s rights, but former employees say the abortion giant mistreated them during their pregnancies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PQiPnb

NYT Report: Planned Parenthood Promotes ‘Women’s Rights’ but Mistreats Pregnant Employees

Slack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries

People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsB2Xw

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays off Gold Star Family's Mortgage for Christmas

A Utah-based Gold Star family just got the Christmas gift they never expected – their mortgage completely paid off thanks to the generosity of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2R8wUkz

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays off Gold Star Family's Mortgage for Christmas

Big Win for Churches as Judge Rules Wisconsin Ordinance Violates Religious Freedom

"The city is entitled to its own worldview on religion, marital status, and sexual orientation. But it cannot use the power of the state to pry open the doors of a church to force it to participate in conduct against its faith through the guise of an anti-discrimination law," said Kevin Snider, an attorney for the churches. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LtYPq6

Big Win for Churches as Judge Rules Wisconsin Ordinance Violates Religious Freedom

Liberal and Conservative Lawmakers: The Unlikely Group 'Holding Hands in Prayer' Each Week in DC

In this deeply partisan political climate, it may come as a surprise to many people a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans come together each week to pray. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SbRMoj

Liberal and Conservative Lawmakers: The Unlikely Group 'Holding Hands in Prayer' Each Week in DC

PRAYER LINK: Author Jodie Berndt Says You Should Shock Your Kids with the Gift of Prayer This Christmas

It's Christmas time and many are scrambling to find that perfect gift. But author Jodie Berndt says she's got a great gift idea, and it's free. Prayer! from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EzgTxt

PRAYER LINK: Author Jodie Berndt Says You Should Shock Your Kids with the Gift of Prayer This Christmas

It's Christmas time and many are scrambling to find that perfect gift. But author Jodie Berndt says she's got a great gift idea, and it's free. Prayer! from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EzgTxt

'Liberty Is Not a Real University': MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Disses Christians, Falwell's Response Is Priceless

It started when MSNBC's Rachel Maddow slammed Liberty University and one of its graduates, saying the Christian university is not an "actual higher education" institution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rNNFDl

'Liberty Is Not a Real University': MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Disses Christians, Falwell's Response Is Priceless

US charges 'China government hackers'

The US unveils criminal charges against hackers said to be connected to China's intelligence service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sek0yH

Amazon's Alexa user accesses stranger's chats

A man who requested access to the chats Amazon had recorded was sent audio files from a stranger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A7uskC

How can a drone cause so much chaos?

What is the risk posed to aircraft by drones and what should airports do to mitigate the threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lso9MX

Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'

Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQUn52

Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings trigger disruption

Passengers are warned to expect more disruption after flights were grounded and diverted overnight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gx0trV

Staff at Amazon's Swansea warehouse 'treated like robots'

A former worker also claims people were routinely sacked for not meeting "unrealistic targets". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Scgc0W

Vanuatu uses drones to deliver vaccines to remote island

Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGCUl2

LA Bishop Resigns 13 Years After Diocese Learned of Claim

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, Monsignor Alexander Salazar, following an allegation of misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, officials said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S6iTkJ

Teacher Stops Little Boy From Reading The Bible For Show And Tell – His Father's Response is Powerful

Daniel Ellis was eager to share the Bible with his classmates during show-and-tell, but that did not go quite as planned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ls8kWO

Teacher Stops Little Boy From Reading The Bible For Show And Tell – His Father's Response is Powerful

Daniel Ellis was eager to share the Bible with his classmates during show-and-tell, but that did not go quite as planned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ls8kWO

The ACLU Is Fighting to Kill Texas' Pro-Israel Policy

The American Civil Liberties Union (UCLU) of Texas is suing to overturn a state law requiring contractors to certify that they do not boycott Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SczXW7

The ACLU Is Fighting to Kill Texas' Pro-Israel Policy

The American Civil Liberties Union (UCLU) of Texas is suing to overturn a state law requiring contractors to certify that they do not boycott Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SczXW7

You May Believe in the Baby Jesus, but how about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Although believers and evidence exist, there remains the question: is there a God? Cold case detective J. Warner Wallace has pursued the question, applying the same procedures he used to solve cold cases. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2A9tsMV

You May Believe in the Baby Jesus, but how about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Christmas Shutdown Averted? McConnell Offers Plan to Kick the Can Down the Road as Dems Play Hardball

Congress and the Trump administration say they want to avoid a government shutdown Friday, but while the administration has backed off its request for $5 billion to fund a border wall, the two sides still can't agree. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2A3GjAg

Christmas Shutdown Averted? McConnell Offers Plan to Kick the Can Down the Road as Dems Play Hardball

Uber loses appeal over driver status

The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling that Uber drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ECZLaV

'Redemption Is the Core of Christianity': How Jentezen Franklin Helped with First Step Prison Reform

Faith leaders like Pastor Jentezen Franklin have played an important role in gaining support for the prison reform effort from key Washington leaders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QHWygE

'Redemption Is the Core of Christianity': How Jentezen Franklin Helped with First Step Prison Reform

Faith leaders like Pastor Jentezen Franklin have played an important role in gaining support for the prison reform effort from key Washington leaders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QHWygE

Nasa hack exposes space agency staff's data

The US space agency says cyber-thieves may have compromised two of its computer servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S5vZ1r

'If You're Not Moved, You Need a Heart Transplant:' Oliver North Profiles Brave Missionary in NRA Doc

For his first episode of "Oliver North's America Heroes" on NRA TV, the organization's new president is profiling one of God's soldiers, Dave Eubank, a former Army Special Forces officer arming himself with love to win souls for Jesus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CnFYKj

An investigation reveals other tech firms were not always aware how much access they had been given. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rKxB5p

Elon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel

The entrepreneur says his system will see modified electric cars travel at high speed underground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4k1p6

European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'

Thousands of messages in which diplomats discuss a range of subjects have reportedly been intercepted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cn4WcM

Two Pakistani Christians Sentenced to Death on Blasphemy Charges After Brief Prison-Bound Hearing

Less than two months after Christian mother Asia Bibi was acquitted on blasphemy charges, two more believers have been sentenced to death. Qaisar and Amoon Ayub, from Lahore, were detained in 2015 after one of the men was accused of posting offensive material against the Islamic faith on their website. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LnsAZq

“Greatest Atrocity of Our Time’: Megachurch Pastor Doesn’t Hold Back in Scathing Instagram Post on Abortion

A pastor at the influential California megachurch “Bethel” has penned a lengthy and impassioned Instagram post in which he called the American abortion epidemic the “greatest atrocity of our time.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CnnN7t

“Greatest Atrocity of Our Time’: Megachurch Pastor Doesn’t Hold Back in Scathing Instagram Post on Abortion

George H.W. Bush Secretly Sponsored Filipino Child Through Compassion International

Not long after former President George H.W. Bush’s death in late November, it was revealed he sponsored a little Filipino boy through the Christian charity Compassion International. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Bs3tjO

George H.W. Bush Secretly Sponsored Filipino Child Through Compassion International

Germany to Compensate Hundreds Who Fled Nazis as Children

Germany has agreed to one-time payments for survivors, primarily Jews, who were evacuated from Nazi Germany as children, many of whom never saw their parents again, the organization that negotiates compensation with the German government said Monday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QCpXsB

World's First Christian Airline to Cater to Churches, Missionaries, and Charge No Luggage Fees

An aviation ministry located in Texas is set to become to the world's first Christian airline. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SZV7qJ

World's First Christian Airline to Cater to Churches, Missionaries, and Charge No Luggage Fees

An aviation ministry located in Texas is set to become to the world's first Christian airline. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SZV7qJ

Local Church Comes to the Rescue After Porch Pirates Steal Children's Christmas Gifts

Noel Rivera's heart sank when he looked at his porch camera and saw women stealing his children's Christmas presents. That's when his church came to the rescue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SUsKKv

SPEECH POLICE: An 'Online Hate Index' Run by Artificial Intelligence, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Digital researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, are developing a program/algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to identify "hate speech" on social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ClgWeB

Local Church Comes to the Rescue After Porch Pirates Steal Children's Christmas Gifts

SPEECH POLICE: An 'Online Hate Index' Run by Artificial Intelligence, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Senior Living Facility Bans All Mention of Christ This Christmas

A senior living center in Washington state is banning all forms of religious expression during this Christmas season. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2A2s4M4

Senior Living Facility Bans All Mention of Christ This Christmas

A senior living center in Washington state is banning all forms of religious expression during this Christmas season. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2A2s4M4

'With God's Help': Vice President Pence Points to God in Space Force Announcement

The next step in putting a US military branch in outer space is underway. In an executive order, President Trump directs the Pentagon to establish a command overseeing all military activities in this new frontier. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Bwu5Ae

'With God's Help': Vice President Pence Points to God in Space Force Announcement

Pro-Life Groups Warn New Bill Could Turn California Universities Into Abortion Factories

California universities may soon be handing out abortion pills on campus thanks to a new bill called SB 24 – also known as the "College Student Right to Access Act." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ClgxJq

Pro-Life Groups Warn New Bill Could Turn California Universities Into Abortion Factories

Attacks on 'Peace Cross' Would Unleash 'a Bulldozer Which Would Run from Coast to Coast'

The nation's largest wartime veterans service organization is fighting for a renowned veterans memorial at the Supreme Court, filing a brief in Washington on Monday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rKRadY

Attacks on 'Peace Cross' Would Unleash 'a Bulldozer Which Would Run from Coast to Coast'

Ukrainian Orthodox Church Breaks Free from Putin and Russia for 'Spiritual Independence'

Ukrainian Orthodox leaders have approved the creation of a unified church that would be independent of the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow. CBN News' Dale Hurd predicts the decision could raise tensions further with Russia. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Bt3Ryt

Ukrainian Orthodox Church Breaks Free from Putin and Russia for 'Spiritual Independence'

'God Healed Roxli': Docs Baffled After Little Girl's Inoperable Brain Tumor Miraculously Vanishes

It appears a little girl in Texas who's been battling an incurable form of cancer has become the recipient of a Christmas miracle... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QERx8H

'God Healed Roxli': Docs Baffled After Little Girl's Inoperable Brain Tumor Miraculously Vanishes

It appears a little girl in Texas who's been battling an incurable form of cancer has become the recipient of a Christmas miracle... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QERx8H

Big Win for Churches as Judge Rules Wisconsin Ordinance Violates Religious Freedom

Big Win for Churches as Judge Rules Wisconsin Ordinance Violates Religious Freedom

Christians 'Standing in the Way' of China's Xi Jinping's Totalitarian Rule

Since coming to power in 2012, China's leader Xi Jinping has severely cracked down on human rights, religious freedom and freedom of expression. Christians are experiencing some of the worst persecution in decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BCrIfh

Shazam reveals 2018's most-searched songs

A lot of people wanted to know the name of the song that goes: "I do it solo." (It's called Solo.) from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SV2XSp

Meng Wanzhou: China park rewards Huawei phone owners

Chinese firms are showing their support for phone giant Huawei, whose CFO is facing extradition to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8EsRR

Wall Street Worried as Recession Fears Rise - Here's What's Rattling the Economy

President Trump and others are cautioning Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to press 'pause' on raising interest rates as stocks continue to drop amid Wall Street anxiety. While 2018 was a robust year for the US economy, and a majority of Americans remain hopeful for the future, some are worried a recession may be coming. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S6Qz1G

Wall Street Worried as Recession Fears Rise - Here's What's Rattling the Economy

Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance

Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says the game copied his moves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PLxkc7

Remote areas stuck in data slow lanes

Many rural homes receive mobile data from only one operator, an Ofcom study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmKAnU

Google China: Search giant 'ends' Project Dragonfly

The company now says it has no immediate plans to launch a Chinese search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8AHi4

Youtuber's glitter bomb surprises parcel thieves

A former Nasa engineer spent six months building a disguised glitter bomb to surprise thieves stealing parcels from his doorstep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QHlbdl

UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration

One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EBPHyN

Twitter warns of 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia

Twitter says "unusual" activity from China and Saudi Arabia followed a users' country code bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SRHVEc

Where will your parcel end up this Christmas?

Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ChV8R5

China Strikes Again, Shuts Down Third Underground Church in Weeks

Chinese officials raided a major underground church for the third time this winter. It's part of the country's latest crackdown on Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EsSPwk

'Google isn't the Only One Watching You. God is': Franklin Graham Reminds Christians God Doesn't Need an App

Evangelist Franklin Graham reminds Christians in a Facebook post that unlike Google, God doesn't need an app to track what happens in our everyday lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CjsFuf

'Google isn't the Only One Watching You. God is': Franklin Graham Reminds Christians God Doesn't Need an App

Evangelist Franklin Graham reminds Christians in a Facebook post that unlike Google, God doesn't need an app to track what happens in our everyday lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CjsFuf

Trump: Is a Border Wall Effective? Ask Israel

As President Trump and Congress battle over a border wall, they could possibly learn from one country that’s been through the same exercise. Israel had its own national debate about border security and found a solution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QzLQc2

Trump: Is a Border Wall Effective? Ask Israel

Florida College That Supported Islamist Professor Rules Against Campus Crusade for Christ, Upholds Christian Ban

Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, was considering altering its non-discrimination policy to exempt religious groups, like Campus Crusade for Christ, from following certain leadership selection protocols. However, the school's president decided to uphold the policy, stating that changing it would be "flawed." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S6qL5T

Florida College That Supported Islamist Professor Rules Against Campus Crusade for Christ, Upholds Christian Ban

Have Christians Dropped the Ball on Great Commission? How John Allen Chau's Martydom Highlights Need for Global Evangelism

Nearly 2.2 billion of the approximately 7.5 billion people on earth have never been exposed to the Gospel. It was likely that grim statistic that prompted 26-year-old missionary John Allen Chau to undertake a fatal solo expedition to North Sentinel Island to share the message of salvation with the isolated Sentinelese people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ck52ll

'If You're Not Moved, You Need a Heart Transplant:' Oliver North Profiles Courageous Missionary in New NRA-TV Documentary

Trump: Is a Border Wall Effective? Ask Israel

Trump: Is a Border Wall Effective? Ask Israel

Apple FaceTime car crash lawsuit dismissed

Appeal court dismisses case alleging Apple's responsibility in Christmas Eve crash in Texas in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A333QJ

Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts

Yair Netanyahu blames the "thought police" after posts against Palestinians and Muslims are removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A1wi6O

Bloodhound supersonic car project saved

The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bn5mOA

Russia 'meddled in all big social media' in US election, says report

YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in the 2016 US election, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lk1ceM

Xiaomi told to be clearer after £1 phone complaints

The UK ads watchdog received 24 complaints about smartphone "flash sales" in November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Enw24K

YouTube Rewind backlash sparks unofficial Best of 2018 videos

After YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video in history, YouTubers make their own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EA1Lkq

Kiwibot delivery robot catches fire after 'human error'

University of California has had the robots for two years, but "human error" is blamed for the fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PIVu70

Central London in facial recognition trial

The Metropolitan Police Service is testing the technology around Soho on Monday and Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SUkD0x

Tony Colston-Hayter: Brighton fraud machine maker jailed

"Audacious" Tony Colston-Hayter used the device to con people out of more than £500,000, police said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zYhUMg

HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 35

New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QViTGN

Early Rain Church Releases Letter Written by Pastor Arrested by Chinese Authorities

The Early Rain Church has released a letter written by Pastor Wang Yi, who was arrested by Chinese authorities last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SQJSAy

MPs want halt to smart motorway rollout over safety concerns

The group backed campaigners who say having no hard shoulder puts motorists and recovery workers at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EnmDu6

PewDiePie printer hackers strike again

The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SSCapB

Trump Visits Arlington National Cemetery

President Donald Trump has made an announced visit to Arlington National Cemetery. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Lhxqr4

Trump Visits Arlington National Cemetery

President Donald Trump has made an announced visit to Arlington National Cemetery. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Lhxqr4

'God is Giving Me a Message About Israel': Anne Graham Lotz Writes Prayer for Israel

Anne Graham Lotz revealed on her website this week that through her bout with cancer, she believes God is giving her a message about Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GrAgeC

'God is Giving Me a Message About Israel': Anne Graham Lotz Writes Prayer for Israel

Anne Graham Lotz revealed on her website this week that through her bout with cancer, she believes God is giving her a message about Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GrAgeC

Ukraine Orthodox OKs Break with Russian Church

Thousands of people have gathered outside a Kiev cathedral to witness the birth of a new Ukrainian Orthodox Church as tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to drive the two farther apart. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Cg64ig

Australia Recognizes West Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

Australia has decided to officially recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but will not move its embassy until there's a peace agreement reached between Israel and the Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rDP1QZ

9 Easy Ways To Save At Christmas: Tips for Keeping Christmas Affordable Yet Beautiful

Does your Christmas season lead to the January blues due to excessive holiday spending? Learn nine tips to celebrate while staying fiscally responsible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QqSscG

9 Easy Ways To Save At Christmas: Tips for Keeping Christmas Affordable Yet Beautiful

Does your Christmas season lead to the January blues due to excessive holiday spending? Learn nine tips to celebrate while staying fiscally responsible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QqSscG

Federal Judge Rules Health Care Overhaul Unconstitutional

A conservative federal judge in Texas has ruled the Affordable Care Act “invalid” on the eve of the sign-up deadline for next year. But with appeals certain, even the Trump White House said the law will remain in place for now. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SK5f6O

Federal Judge Rules Health Care Overhaul Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Rules Obamacare is Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Friday evening that Obamacare is unconstitutional and must be overturned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LgL9hW

Federal Judge Rules Obamacare is Unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Friday evening that Obamacare is unconstitutional and must be overturned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LgL9hW

'Jesus Take the Wheel': Muslim Congresswoman Mocks Pence's Faith in Viral Tweet

A recently elected female congresswoman is facing backlash for mocking Vice President Mike Pence on Twitter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EmOx9q

'Jesus Take the Wheel': Muslim Congresswoman Mocks Pence's Faith in Viral Tweet

A recently elected female congresswoman is facing backlash for mocking Vice President Mike Pence on Twitter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EmOx9q

'We Are Expecting Miracles': Pat Boone Asks for Prayer for Wife's Failing Health

American music icon Pat Boone is calling on Christians everywhere to pray for his wife Shirley's health. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QuwJAG

'We Are Expecting Miracles': Pat Boone Asks for Prayer for Wife's Failing Health

American music icon Pat Boone is calling on Christians everywhere to pray for his wife Shirley's health. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QuwJAG

U of Iowa Booted a Dozen Religious Groups from Campus, Now a Huge Faith and Freedom Fight Is Underway

A Christian organization is in a court battle with the University of Iowa and is seeking permanent equal treatment for all organizations on campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BpjE10

U of Iowa Booted a Dozen Religious Groups from Campus, Now a Huge Faith and Freedom Fight Is Underway

A Christian organization is in a court battle with the University of Iowa and is seeking permanent equal treatment for all organizations on campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BpjE10

'Heaven Has Gained Another Hero!' Champion of 'Charismatic Renewal' Rev. Ralph Wilkerson Passes Into Eternity

Rev. Ralph Wilkerson, a giant of the evangelical community who was widely known for his fiery preaching and healing miracles during the 1970s, passed away Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Quh7go

'Heaven Has Gained Another Hero!' Champion of 'Charismatic Renewal' Rev. Ralph Wilkerson Passes Into Eternity

PRAYER LINK 'The Year of Ownership': Police Chaplain Who Prophesied Trump's Win Shares What's Ahead for 2019

On this week's "Prayer Link", John Natale talks about what God is showing him for President Trump, the spiritual atmosphere in our nation and how the church can prepare for 2019. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SM02LD

PRAYER LINK 'The Year of Ownership': Police Chaplain Who Prophesied Trump's Win Shares What's Ahead for 2019

'We've Been Guilty of a Sinful Absence of Historical Curiosity': SBC Admits White Supremacist Roots

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, one of the most prominent evangelical Christian seminaries in the US, has released a year-long study indicating the painful truth that the Southern Baptist Convention was founded upon white supremacists' values. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UKeHZO

'We've Been Guilty of a Sinful Absence of Historical Curiosity': SBC Admits White Supremacist Roots

‘The City's Actions Are Creating a Severe Human Cost’: Philly to Ban Catholic Agency from Foster Care Unless it Backs Gay Relationships

Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia has been caring for foster children and placing them in homes for more than a hundred years. But the city abruptly announced in March this year the agency can't do that any longer... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QR6l39

‘The City's Actions Are Creating a Severe Human Cost’: Philly to Ban Catholic Agency from Foster Care Unless it Backs Gay Relationships

Why the Pope's New Version of the Lord's Prayer May Not Be the Best: Biblical Truth About God and Temptation

As CBN News has reported, Pope Francis wants to change the wording of one verse in the Lord's Prayer in an effort to come up with a more accurate translation. The move has gained both support and criticism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S1tFZo

Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SP2p0l

New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S2ugdh

Not College Bound? Why a Skilled Trade or Apprenticeship Could be the Perfect Fit

A college degree is not for everyone. There are alternative career paths that might be a great fit and help the US economy at the same time by closing a national skilled trades gap. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2GqOlIS

'Incarceration Nation' No More: Criminal Justice Reform Could Come Next Week

The First Step Act cleared the House in May, and if it passes the Senate next week, many believe it will deliver the most significant changes to the criminal justice system in a generation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rCwEff

Not College Bound? Why a Skilled Trade or Apprenticeship Could be the Perfect Fit

'Incarceration Nation' No More: Criminal Justice Reform Could Come Next Week

Max Lucado Reveals His Sexual Abuse, Beth Moore Challenges Church at #ChurchToo Summit

Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado has revealed that he too is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Lucado was one of many speakers that self-identified as victims during an evangelical summit on abuse at Wheaton College on Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zZWuP4

Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed

Twitter must reveal the identity behind two parody accounts, the high court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBwxKz

Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban

The social network has returned to Apple's app store after revealing plans to ban adult content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pzt3Zb

Half of UK homes could get faster broadband

New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EiN7Nj

Treasury Department Relaxes Shocking Church Tax That Could Have Cost 'Billions'

The Treasury Department released new guidelines Monday that will help ease the parking tax burden on churches and non-profit organizations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UGyDMS

Treasury Department Relaxes Shocking Church Tax That Could Have Cost 'Billions'

The Treasury Department released new guidelines Monday that will help ease the parking tax burden on churches and non-profit organizations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UGyDMS

Are These LGBT Rights the Only Way to Preserve Religious Liberty? 2 Top Evangelical Groups Think So

Two major evangelical groups are formally asking Congress to expand sexual orientation and gender identity protections under federal nondiscrimination law – with one very important caveat. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RT3kgg

Are These LGBT Rights the Only Way to Preserve Religious Liberty? 2 Top Evangelical Groups Think So

Apple's CEO Promises to Discriminate Against Views He Doesn't Like - That May Include Franklin Graham's Biblical Response

If Apple doesn't like your type of speech or news content, they will ban it. That's what Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently told the liberal Anti-Defamation League when the organization presented Cook with the "Courage Against Hate" award. Responding directly to Cook in a Facebook post, Franklin Graham asked the question, "Who defines Morality?" And Graham reminded his followers that Cook's comments "should concern all of us." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RWViTn

Apple's CEO Promises to Discriminate Against Views He Doesn't Like - That May Include Franklin Graham's Biblical Response

Pro-Abortionists Call Fetal Tissue Holy Grail in Life-Saving Research, Pro-Lifers Say 'Not True' – And They Have Proof

Pro-life groups say government funds should not pay for research using cells or tissue from aborted babies – a position strongly advocated by GOP Reps. Mark Meadows of North Carolina and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zXTQct

Pro-Abortionists Call Fetal Tissue Holy Grail in Life-Saving Research, Pro-Lifers Say 'Not True' – And They Have Proof

Marriott's 500M Person Breach: China Stealing Data of US Citizens, Investigators Say

US investigators are indicating China is behind the recent breach of Marriott's Starwood Hotels data. The breach transpired over four years, and compromised personal information including names, addresses, passport numbers, and credit cards for as many as 500 million people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PBIW1g

Why 'Separation of Church and State' was Never Intended to Mean 'Government Versus God'

Reporter Paul Strand looks into what the Founding Fathers really meant by the phrase, "separation of Church and state." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UJhfaC

Why 'Separation of Church and State' was Never Intended to Mean 'Government Versus God'

Reporter Paul Strand looks into what the Founding Fathers really meant by the phrase, "separation of Church and state." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UJhfaC

Grace Millane: New Zealand anger over Google naming murder suspect

Google named the man accused of killing UK backpacker Grace Millane in an email, which could be illegal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RXn9CS

Shots Fired: Teen Kills Himself at Middle School in Police Confrontation

A teenage suspect killed himself inside an eastern Indiana middle school when he was confronted by police during a shooting Thursday morning, investigators said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2El58uf

Shots Fired: Teen Kills Himself at Middle School in Police Confrontation

Amazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves

The online retailer has teamed up with police in New Jersey to fight parcel theft with dummy packages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lf3YlA

Apple to create $1bn Texas base

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zXZaN8

Uber told self-drive cars unsafe days before accident

A leaked email sent to Uber bosses by a staff member arrived days before a car hit and killed a pedestrian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Leo2Vf

Bieber fans help YouTube Rewind become 'most disliked'

Beliebers voting against YouTube Rewind seem to have helped the video rack up negative feedback. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcOQ9B

Heartwarming: Little Girl Gets Parents for Christmas

Six-year-old Lilly made her Christmas wish list and checked it twice. But she'll get more than toys this Christmas, she'll get a family of her own. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PALdd1

Heartwarming: Little Girl Gets Parents for Christmas

Six-year-old Lilly made her Christmas wish list and checked it twice. But she'll get more than toys this Christmas, she'll get a family of her own. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PALdd1

11 Tips To Avoid A New Year's Credit Hangover: Start 2019 Regret-Free

Can you avoid a New Year's credit hangover? Consider these eleven ways to keep holiday purchases under control. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SDVsPq

11 Tips To Avoid A New Year's Credit Hangover: Start 2019 Regret-Free

Can you avoid a New Year's credit hangover? Consider these eleven ways to keep holiday purchases under control. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SDVsPq

The American Missionary Who Sometimes Wields a Gun – but Always Brings a Bible

Most Christians wouldn’t uproot their entire family and move them into the middle of some of the most dangerous places in the world – even if it was for the purpose of helping others and spreading the Gospel in the process. Dave Eubank isn’t like most Christians, however. And countless people around the globe who are caught in war zones are incredibly thankful for that. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RPAL38

Atheist Group Convinces City to Remove Lighted Cross From Park — Then Residents Fight Back

The city of Ozark, Missouri, has for 20 years celebrated the Christmas season with a lighted cross in Finley River Park, and thanks to the town’s residents, it doesn’t look like the illuminated Christian symbol is going anywhere. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zVPhzv

Atheist Group Convinces City to Remove Lighted Cross From Park — Then Residents Fight Back

In North Korea, There Is One Homework Assignment This Christian Wished He’d Never Done

People often ask me, “Why do you send Bibles to North Korea when they could get people arrested or even killed?” The answer is simple: We send them because our persecuted brothers and sisters continue to ask for them! from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RTKqpt

China Detains Former Canadian Diplomat After Arresting 100 Christians and Their Pastor

Canadian leaders say they are deeply concerned about the detention of a Canadian citizen in China. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C9rNIE

Apple's CEO Promises to Discriminate Against Views He Doesn't Like - That May Include Franklin Graham's Biblical Response

Apple's CEO Promises to Discriminate Against Views He Doesn't Like - That May Include Franklin Graham's Biblical Response

'Instead of Shopping for Christmas, We're Picking out Caskets:' Why a 9-Year-Old Girl Committed Suicide

Family and friends are mourning the death of 9-year-old McKenzie Adams, a fourth grader at US Jones Elementary School in Linden, Alabama. McKenzie was found hanged in the home where she lived with her grandmother on Dec. 3. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SKfLeq

'Instead of Shopping for Christmas, We're Picking out Caskets:' Why a 9-Year-Old Girl Committed Suicide

Is Canada Even Still a Country? How Canada's Identity Crisis Could Threaten the US

Canada is so consumed with being a multi-cultural nation that it no longer has a core identity and is at risk of being swallowed up in a left-wing, multicultural, politically correct experiment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EgvVrN

Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads

The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Eq7r0f

Robot turns out to be man in suit

A robot has featured on Russian TV but turns out to be a man in a suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SHaqnV

Ghana drones: Row over blood-delivery devices

A government-backed scheme for supplying medicine brings accusations of a "high-tech vanity project". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QR2wLi

When out-of-date code causes chaos

What is a digital certificate and why do they expire? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rzIVkK

Word processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93

Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GbUZ5H

Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat

Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EhLO1e

Terrorist Shouted 'Allah Is Great!' in Deadly Christmas Market Attack

A manhunt is underway in France for a gunman who opened fire on the popular Christmas market in Strasbourg near the border with Germany. The suspect was heard shouting Allahu Akbar - meaning "Allah is the greatest" in Arabic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C5KCMI

Google hearing sees 'idiot' trending

A question about why typing "idiot" into Google throws up pictures of President Trump sees the term trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RUAn3s

Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcHkLS

Instagram tightens eating disorder filters after BBC investigation

The photo network’s filters don’t always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PvD7lO

Fears over sensitive US military data in commercial cloud

The BBC investigates a $10bn (£8bn) Pentagon contract to store sensitive data in a cyber-cloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RObwhH

Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half

The struggling posts a £440m loss after it writes down the value of its Carphone Warehouse brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pxomz2

'Children Are The Most Precious Gift of All': Mrs Trump Participates in Toys for Tots Toy Drive

On Tuesday, First lady Melania Trump attended a Marine Toys for Tots event at the Joint Anacostia-Bolling Military Base located in southwestern Washington, D.C. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gb1O7J

'Children Are The Most Precious Gift of All': Mrs Trump Participates in Toys for Tots Toy Drive

'Meghan Markle' most googled person in UK in 2018

Firm's UK search results also featured the World Cup, Bitcoin and Black Panther highly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zVVhbt

Streets with UK's slowest and fastest broadband named

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD

New York State to Faith-Based Adoption Agency: Violate Your Beliefs or Shut Down

New York state officials have given the New Hope adoption agency an ultimatum – either violate your Christian beliefs or be shut down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SEUdQb

'I Want to Do That Every Year': Conservative Commentator Glenn Beck Pays Off All Layaways at Dallas-Area Walmart

Oh their way to a Chrismas party over the weekend, conservative commentator Glenn Beck and his wife made a stop at a local Walmart and decided to pay off all of the layaways to the tune of $27,000. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QTuPsV

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou released on bail in Canada

A Canadian court releases Huawei telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail of C$10m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SN07yX

New York State to Faith-Based Adoption Agency: Violate Your Beliefs or Shut Down

New York state officials have given the New Hope adoption agency an ultimatum – either violate your Christian beliefs or be shut down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SEUdQb

'I Want to Do That Every Year': Conservative Commentator Glenn Beck Pays Off All Layaways at Dallas-Area Walmart

Church of England Issues 'Guidance' to Parishes When Planning Gender Transition Services

The Church of England has issued new guidance from its House of Bishops to its parishes when planning services to help transgender people mark their transition to a different sex. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RNcTx7

'A Town Deserves to Have Jesus Christ in It': Christians Push Back Against Ohio City's Decision to Nix Nativity Display

Christians are pushing back in one Ohio city after an atheist group from out of state threatened to sue if city officials allowed a nativity scene to be placed on the courthouse lawn during the Christmas season. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EqrwDG

'A Town Deserves to Have Jesus Christ in It': Christians Push Back Against Ohio City's Decision to Nix Nativity Display

Pope Francis Enacting Change to Lord’s Prayer: ‘Lead Us Not Into Temptation’

The Vatican — under the direction of Pope Francis — will soon change the verbiage in the Lord’s Prayer to clarify God does not, in fact, tempt people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C5rE8U

'It's a Good List of Disciplines': TX Lawmaker Proposes Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn has introduced legislation that would allow teachers in public schools to display the Ten Commandments in their classroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EqEEID

'It's a Good List of Disciplines': TX Lawmaker Proposes Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn has introduced legislation that would allow teachers in public schools to display the Ten Commandments in their classroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EqEEID

France's Welfare State in Meltdown Mode: Will Macron's Concessions Quell Spreading Tax Revolt?

Following weeks of civil unrest, French President Emmanuel Macron finally broke his silence and even took responsibility this week for the anger of citizens protesting out-of-control taxation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qpq5eR

Amazon sackings 'follow sales data leaks'

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCwodq

Google chief denies political bias claims

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Edqkm4

Brexit: More than £100K spent on Facebook and other ads for May's deal

The government bought ads on Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn before Brexit vote was cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C5bBbq

Facial Scanning Takes a Leap Forward as Hertz Plans Biometric Scans, Experts Sound Alarm

"An individual might sign up for one use only to find out that down the road their data is being used in another manner," said Jeramie Scott, the national security counsel for the Electronic Privacy Information Center. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C53eMU

Facial Scanning Takes a Leap Forward as Hertz Plans Biometric Scans, Experts Sound Alarm

Biological Man May Win Miss Universe, Hopes to Send Trans Message to Trump

A transgender contestant is being considered a frontrunner to win the Miss Universe competition over the rest of the biologically female contestants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EpbQAj

Broadband customers to get automatic compensation

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3Aft0

Question Time and Doctor Who among 'most tweeted about' BBC shows

News programmes prove popular on Twitter in 2018 - with Doctor Who and EastEnders also sparking discussion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGa4AL

Formula E: Why refreshed and recharged electric racing series is a must watch

Refreshed and recharged - Formula E is live on the BBC this season and there are plenty of reasons why it is a must watch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Puq9Vw

'THANK YOU LORD': Mother Gives Birth to Miracle Babies While Fighting Aggressive Leukemia

A woman fighting for her life just gave birth to not one, but two miracle babies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EepXaI

'THANK YOU LORD': Mother Gives Birth to Miracle Babies While Fighting Aggressive Leukemia

A woman fighting for her life just gave birth to not one, but two miracle babies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EepXaI

The pub where your cash is worthless

As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BapgMw

Child advice chatbots fail to spot sexual abuse

Two leading chat apps also struggled with questions about drugs and bulimia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L7yDkT

Seven things to watch as Google's CEO appears before Congress hearing

Google chief Sundar Pichai will answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C4pDtX

Kavanaugh Sides With Liberal Justices in ‘Particularly Troubling’ Decision on Planned Parenthood Funding Fight

Newly seated Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with his liberal counterparts in a recent decision to pass on a case involving states’ efforts to pull Planned Parenthood funding from Medicaid programs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gc0UYB

Kavanaugh Sides With Liberal Justices in ‘Particularly Troubling’ Decision on Planned Parenthood Funding Fight

Secret Santa Gives $10,000 Christmas Gift to Widower with Seven Children

A Secret Santa has given a widower raising seven children by himself a gift of $10,000 for the holidays. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UzEFiC

Secret Santa Gives $10,000 Christmas Gift to Widower with Seven Children

A Secret Santa has given a widower raising seven children by himself a gift of $10,000 for the holidays. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UzEFiC

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 - What Does He Do? It Will Bring You to Tears

A homeless man found a brown sack full of cash in front of a local Sumner, Washington Food Bank. So what did he do? Instead, of taking any of the $17,000 inside, he turned it into the food bank that had fed him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EaoyC2

Homeless Man Finds $17,000 - What Does He Do? It Will Bring You to Tears

'Persecution is a Price Worth Paying': Chinese Church Resilient After Pastor, 100+ Members Detained

China is tightening its grip on the country's Christians through repeated efforts to persecute and silence the Church. The latest example happened Sunday when Communist party officials detained Pastor Wang Yi of the Early Rain Covenant Church and more than 100 members, according to The Wall Street Journal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zR3r4Z

Many Australians Are Turning Away from God, but These 2 Churches Are Booming

A new census reveals nearly a third of Australians say they have no religion. The country is rapidly becoming more secular and Christianity is also declining. But several churches are defying that trend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zT11Td

'Deception from the Evil One': Franklin Graham Responds as Teacher Fired Over Transgender Agenda

A Virginia high school teacher was recently fired for refusing to call a transgender student by their preferred pronoun. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QlyjVi

'Deception from the Evil One': Franklin Graham Responds as Teacher Fired Over Transgender Agenda

A Virginia high school teacher was recently fired for refusing to call a transgender student by their preferred pronoun. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QlyjVi

Social Media Missions: What Bethel Church Is Doing to Prepare a Generation of 'Digital Missionaries'

Bethel Church has opened a faith-based boot camp to train IT professionals as 'digital missionaries' with beefed-up tech skills and a vision for bringing biblical values of excellence and integrity to the marketplace. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zQnQaa

Social Media Missions: What Bethel Church Is Doing to Prepare a Generation of 'Digital Missionaries'

Apple denies iPhone import ban in China

Chip-maker Qualcomm says it has won an injunction against Apple in a continuing dispute over intellectual property. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RMK83v

Nebraska's 'Grinch' Principal in Trouble for Totally Banning Christmas, Even Candy Canes!

Jennifer Sinclair of Manchester Elementary School issued a broad Christmas ban saying, "We are not to be doing any Christmas or holiday-specific themed activities with students." The details of the ban were even more shocking. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BbXvmK

Nebraska's 'Grinch' Principal in Trouble for Totally Banning Christmas, Even Candy Canes!

Deadly Southern Snowstorm Causes 500+ Crashes

A massive storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South on Sunday - causing dangerously icy roads, immobilizing snowfalls and power losses to hundreds of thousands of people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SBwm3R

Deadly Southern Snowstorm Causes 500+ Crashes

Huawei Honor View20 and Samsung A8s have hole-punch cameras

Two smartphones with cameras encircled by their screens are launched within hours of each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L76Lxg

China's new games censors take tough stance

A panel of experts bans nine mobile games and sends another 11 back for changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QkI9XH

Facebook's hidden battle against ad-blockers

The methods Facebook uses to thwart ad-blocking technology have been criticised by web developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QIlp33

Elon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator

Tesla's co-founder says he has no respect for the regulator, which fined him over tweets about making the company private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SyCrxU

YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes site's second-most disliked video

YouTube's annual recap becomes the website's second-most disliked video of all-time with 6.8M dislikes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G9jmB0

Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream

He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E8T2EF

'Outdated' IT and old computers found in Welsh schools

Schools are too far behind technology such as smartphones and iPads in teaching IT, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed7qvJ

More than 1,000 Flights Canceled as South Faces Wintry Mess: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

More than 1,000 Flights Canceled as South Faces Wintry Mess: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

'Digital museum' brings millions of fossils out of the dark

A global effort to digitally record millions of fossils is set to transform the study of evolution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLdmm8

Canada Moose Cree First Nation to get drone deliveries

They will fly over parcels and necessities to a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zSMYNx

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L77Rc6

NHS told to ditch 'absurd' fax machines

Almost 9,000 fax machines are currently used by the NHS in England - but that is set to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QEliWu

Huawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

The foreign ministry demands Canada release CFO Meng Wanzhou, who faces fraud charges in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqKsDd

O2 'to seek millions' in damages over data outage

The mobile phone operator is understood to be demanding damages from supplier Ericsson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnxJX2

How the star of Sheryl Sandberg dimmed

Facebook is in crisis. And the firm's chief operating officer, once the golden girl, is taking the heat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SDzigs

Swath of South Faces Wintry Mess: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

A storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South has millions of people in its path, raising the threat of immobilizing snowfalls, icy roads and possible power outages. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2G8l5GU

Swath of South Faces Wintry Mess: Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

Rioting Engulfs Paris as Anger Grows Over High French Taxes

The rumble of armored police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris on Saturday, as French riot police fought to contain thousands of yellow-vested protesters venting their anger against the government in a movement that has grown more violent by the week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QkNSNe

Battle of Wills: Tiny Order of French Nuns Takes on Vatican

The Vatican has an unusual dilemma on its hands after nearly all the nuns in a tiny French religious order threatened to renounce their vows rather than accept the Holy See’s decision to remove their superior. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zOd0BJ

Why Homeschooling for Religious Reasons May take a Hit

Virginia's Loudoun County Public Schools has announced its intention to ask the Virginia legislature to alter the religious exemption to the state's law of school attendance, which allows thousands of families to homeschool their children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2C0gDWJ

Why Homeschooling for Religious Reasons May take a Hit

Hear the Sound of the Martian Wind From New NASA Lander

NASA’s new Mars lander has captured the first sounds of the “really unworldly” Martian wind. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gj3tID

Hear the Sound of the Martian Wind From New NASA Lander

NASA’s new Mars lander has captured the first sounds of the “really unworldly” Martian wind. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gj3tID

7 Ways To Get Free Checked Luggage When You Fly: How to still Check Bags for Free

Flying during the holidays? Learn seven easy ways you can save money by checking your bags for free. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EcTORT

7 Ways To Get Free Checked Luggage When You Fly: How to still Check Bags for Free

Flying during the holidays? Learn seven easy ways you can save money by checking your bags for free. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EcTORT

'No Safe Blow to the Head': Why One Season of Childhood Football Likely Means Irreversible Brain Damage

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, better known as CTE, damages the area of the brain responsible for decision making and judgment. Researchers now say even if you've never had a concussion or head injury, you still can develop CTE if you've had repeated blows to the head. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2G4DqV7

'No Safe Blow to the Head': Why One Season of Childhood Football Likely Means Irreversible Brain Damage

Planned Parenthood Pushes to Kill Iowa's Fetal Heartbeat Law

The heartbeat law, which bans abortions once doctors are able to detect a fetal heartbeat, was passed earlier this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RH4qeN

Planned Parenthood Pushes to Kill Iowa's Fetal Heartbeat Law

The heartbeat law, which bans abortions once doctors are able to detect a fetal heartbeat, was passed earlier this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RH4qeN

Robert Jeffress Slams Teacher's Claim That Virgin Mary Pregnancy Was a Divine Sexual Assault

A left-wing academic's claim that the Virgin Mary did not consent to become pregnant with the son of God is not sitting well with leaders in the Christian community... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Pr4Dkv

Robert Jeffress Slams Teacher's Claim That Virgin Mary Pregnancy Was a Divine Sexual Assault

Huawei executive faces fraud charges over Iran, court hears

Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanctions-breaking business with Iran, a Canadian court hears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UqV2he

Teen jailed for email bomb hoaxes

George Duke-Cohan sent threats to hundreds of UK schools and triggered a US airport security scare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BXdJSC

Box of Joy: How God's Love Is Reaching 70K Children Around the World Through Shockingly Simple Gifts

It's the season of gift-giving and cheer. And this Christmas, there will be smiles and laughter as nearly 70,000 children worldwide open a much needed present this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Sys2Cp

Box of Joy: How God's Love Is Reaching 70K Children Around the World Through Shockingly Simple Gifts

Could This Be the Solution to America's Trade Dispute with China?

Tariffs are at the core of investors' concerns over America's trade dispute with China, with President Donald Trump seeing them as a necessary tool to force the Chinese to negotiate. So far, however, all China has done is retaliate with more tariffs. But one economist says he thinks he may have the perfect solution... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QKkRKk

What's going on with Huawei?

The Chinese telecoms giant was the focus of international scrutiny even before the arrest of a senior executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zMbPmh

Fortnite-maker opens PC games store to challenge Steam

The games store opens with just three titles for sale but says it will expand quickly in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RGmbuV

Facebook could threaten democracy, says former GCHQ boss

The social media giant must do more to protect user data, says former GCHQ boss Robert Hannigan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rluctE

Trudeau: No politics behind Huawei arrest

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RBGMAk

Amazon workers injured in bear spray accident

The can of bear repellent was punctured, sending fumes around the US warehouse, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIv2oQ

Australia data encryption laws explained

Tech firms say the controversial laws could weaken overall security for users of messenger apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rqyv6Y

The blind woman developing tech for the good of others

Chieko Asakawa, blind since the age of 14, is developing tech to help visually impaired people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AVB5WR

Yanny v Laurel in top 10 trending YouTube videos of 2018

Carpool karaoke, Ariana Grande, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all feature in the top 10 list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G4v1B6

'God Kind of Called Me': Former Major League Baseball Tycoon Now Rescuing America's Kids from Sex Trafficking

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager and vice president Kevin Malone has gone from fighting for wins on the baseball field to fighting for children's lives, working to rescue them from the sex trafficking industry. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ef6Le5

'God Kind of Called Me': Former Major League Baseball Tycoon Now Rescuing America's Kids from Sex Trafficking

It's Been a Tradition for 7 Decades, but Three Wise Men Display Is Now Latest Target of Activists

A self-proclaimed civil rights group is giving Michigan's Newaygo Public School District an ultimatum – remove the display of Three Wise Men and a star from the top of an elementary school building or face legal action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rkzIN8

It's Been a Tradition for 7 Decades, but Three Wise Men Display Is Now Latest Target of Activists

'God Loves You and Your Baby': This Pastor Was Jailed for Holding a Grace-Filled Pro-Life Sign

In 2009, Walter Hoye was arrested while standing outside the Family Planning Specialist Medical Group. His crime? Holding a sign that read, 'God loves you and your baby.' from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E2V4Gq

Wheaton Student Leaders Say Pro-Life African American Speaker Made Them Feel 'Unsafe'

Students at Wheaton College allege that an African American pro-life activist made them feel "unsafe" and "unheard" as he addressed racial justice and abortion during a campus forum. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QCQntz

'God Loves You and Your Baby': This Pastor Was Jailed for Holding a Grace-Filled Pro-Life Sign

Wheaton Student Leaders Say Pro-Life African American Speaker Made Them Feel 'Unsafe'

Facebook defends Mark Zuckerberg's exposed emails

The social network publishes a detailed rebuttal of some of the claims made against it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4RV8S

How the 'Deep State' Fights Back: Trump 'Deserves Better' Treatment, Authors Say

President Trump has his enemies, but some wonder if the worst are inside his own White House. Two of the main players behind his 2016 win spoke with CBN News about the "Deep State" and those they say are trying to thwart the President's agenda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EgTLnZ

How the 'Deep State' Fights Back: Trump 'Deserves Better' Treatment, Authors Say

YouTube deletes cheating videos after BBC investigation

Thousands of videos have been taken down by YouTube as a result of a BBC investigation into essay-writing adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PnMKmx

Global Trend? Climate Change Backlash

The United Nations is pushing a picture of gloom and doom over climate change. But the people of France are pushing back and it could be the start of global trend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AWmmLb

Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people

The project aims to give some disabled people more independence, interaction and paid work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rzk9wt

The Bible on Broadway: Pastor David Jeremiah Brings Christmas Show to NYC

Pastor, Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, David Jeremiah is bringing Christmas to Broadway this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zNUQ2P

The Bible on Broadway: Pastor David Jeremiah Brings Christmas Show to NYC

Pastor, Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, David Jeremiah is bringing Christmas to Broadway this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zNUQ2P

Google trainee puts up dummy advert by mistake

The error meant a blank yellow rectangle was active on the sites and apps for about 45 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QIivvu

Iranian State TV: 2 Dead in Suicide Car Bombing Outside Police Headquarters

A suicide car bomber attacked a police headquarters in the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar on Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding 15, state TV reported. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UjUqdg

Data problems hit O2 mobile network

The service has problems with data and 4G services, say thousands of customers via social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G0RJtZ

George W. Bush's Poignant Eulogy for His Father George H.W. Bush

Here's the entire transcript of the eulogy delivered Wednesday at the National Cathedral by former President George W. Bush for his father, former President George H.W. Bush. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2rlwjxB

George W. Bush's Poignant Eulogy for His Father George H.W. Bush

Huawei executive arrested in Canada

The US is seeking to extradite the firm's chief financial officer, Canadian authorities say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QvAipB

George W. Bush Chokes Back Tears While Honoring His Father, America's 41st President

America's 43rd President George W. Bush honors his father, former President George H.W. Bush, at his celebration service at Washington National Cathedral. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2StswtB

George W. Bush Chokes Back Tears While Honoring His Father, America's 41st President

America's 43rd President George W. Bush honors his father, former President George H.W. Bush, at his celebration service at Washington National Cathedral. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2StswtB

Christian Groups Fight Back Against Austin, Texas City Code That Could Force Churches to Hire LGBTQ Employees

Churches in Austin, Texas may soon be forced to hire homosexual and transgender employees, including pastors, if a city ordinance is implemented. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Pn2pmb

Christian Groups Fight Back Against Austin, Texas City Code That Could Force Churches to Hire LGBTQ Employees

Churches in Austin, Texas may soon be forced to hire homosexual and transgender employees, including pastors, if a city ordinance is implemented. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Pn2pmb

Pakistan's Prime Minister Says History Has 'No Mention' of Jesus, Urges the West to Criminalize Blasphemy

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan drew backlash last month for claiming there is "no mention" of Jesus in history and for encouraging stricter blasphemy laws. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PmVZU7

Game-on for UK's Team Tao in ocean XPRIZE final

A UK-based team arrives in Greece for the grand final of a contest to find innovative solutions for seafloor mapping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G0JAWu

'Our One True Hope in the Midst of Tragedy': How Could This Wooden Cross Survive Epic Calif. Wildfire?

The town of Paradise was transformed into something out of a nightmare after a wildfire reduced much of the California town to ashes, leaving nothing behind – or rather almost nothing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FYfkLF

'Our One True Hope in the Midst of Tragedy': How Could This Wooden Cross Survive Epic Calif. Wildfire?

Satanism Is Coming to Town: Illinois Displays Satanic 'Snaketivity' Scene in State Capitol

The Illinois Capitol rotunda has a brand new Christmas display this year. Alongside the Nativity scene and Hanukkah Menorah stands a satanic sculpture meant to send to a message. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ujtom8

Satanism Is Coming to Town: Illinois Displays Satanic 'Snaketivity' Scene in State Capitol

Bible App Reports Isaiah 41:10 - The Most Popular Bible Verse of 2018

Isaiah 41:10 is the most popular Bible verse of 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible App. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qi2VqX

Trump 'Deserves Better' Than Treatment He has Received, Authors Say

Trump 'Deserves Better' Than Treatment He has Received, Authors Say

'Heartbroken': Church Responds to Murder of Faithful Member Killed After Donating Money to Panhandler

Police are still looking for the suspects in the stabbing death of a woman in East Baltimore. Jacquelyn Smith, 52, was stabbed and killed early last Saturday when she rolled down her car window to help a woman holding what appeared to be a baby and a sign asking for help. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QwVcof

'Heartbroken': Church Responds to Murder of Faithful Member Killed After Donating Money to Panhandler

Deliveroo wins latest court battle over rider rights

Riders hired by the gig-economy delivery firm are not entitled to collective bargaining, court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KUQbjX

'Not a Smoking Gun...A Smoking Saw': Senators Convinced on Khashoggi Killing

After Tuesday's briefing by CIA Director Gina Haspel, US senators sounded more convinced than ever that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman is responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist and US resident Jamal Khoshoggi. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ro2VGO

'Not a Smoking Gun...A Smoking Saw': Senators Convinced on Khashoggi Killing

Cuba offers 3G mobile internet access to citizens

The state is offering its citizens mobile data contracts - but many will not be able to afford them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xFES

Facebook's seized files published by MPs

The correspondence includes internal emails sent between members of the social network's staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2St5tyX

'Not a Smoking Gun...A Smoking Saw': Senators Convinced on Khashoggi Killing

'Not a Smoking Gun...A Smoking Saw': Senators Convinced on Khashoggi Killing

Google's Wing delivery drones head to Europe

Google's parent company, Alphabet, will test its drone delivery service in Finland next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BROYXH

Intermittent Fasting: Latest Health Craze is Actually an Ancient Practice Found in the Bible

Intermittent fasting is the hot, new way Hollywood celebrities lose weight. But this ancient discipline that's been practiced in the Bible has other health benefits that go way beyond the red carpet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Rw25mJ

Intermittent Fasting: Latest Health Craze is Actually an Ancient Practice Found in the Bible

BT bars Huawei's 5G kit from core of network

It still plans to use the Chinese company's phone mast antennas and certain other products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjYExS

Turner Prize 2018: iPhone artist Charlotte Prodger wins

Charlotte Prodger wins the £25,000 art award for a highly personal film shot entirely on her phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PggFNq

How To Model True Christmas Spirit For Your Children

It’s incredibly easy to become lost in the abundance of ornate decorations, bright lights and brilliant sparkles, and the lure of holiday sales. The holidays are about more than the glitz of the season and its material offerings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Srusmj

How To Model True Christmas Spirit For Your Children

End Of Year Financial Planning: A Nine-Point Checklist to Get Your Finances in Order

The end of the year is a hectic time for many people. Learn the fourth-quarter financial moves that can really pay off in 2019. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RuKhsi

Where Are the Drones? Amazon's Customers are Still Waiting

Jeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages to people’s doorsteps by now. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q9EZFY

End Of Year Financial Planning: A Nine-Point Checklist to Get Your Finances in Order

The end of the year is a hectic time for many people. Learn the fourth-quarter financial moves that can really pay off in 2019. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RuKhsi

Where Are the Drones? Amazon's Customers are Still Waiting

Jeff Bezos boldly predicted five years ago that drones would be carrying Amazon packages to people’s doorsteps by now. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q9EZFY

‘They Fired at Our Home’: Man Protecting Asia Bibi’s Family Reveals They Are Under Constant Attack by Islamist Mobs

Despite several failed requests for asylum, Asia Bibi still remains in Pakistan following the quashing of her conviction on blasphemy charges. Though Bibi is being held at an undisclosed location Islamabad for her own safety, Islamist mobs continue to do everything in their power to hunt down her family and execute them as a form of retributive justice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2EemOZx

Dover, Ohio City Officials Decide to Move Ten Commandments Monument, Nativity Scene or Face Lawsuit

After receiving a threat of a lawsuit, the city of Dover, Ohio moved its Ten Commandments monument and a nativity display from property owned by the city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E1eyer

Dover, Ohio City Officials Decide to Move Ten Commandments Monument, Nativity Scene or Face Lawsuit

After receiving a threat of a lawsuit, the city of Dover, Ohio moved its Ten Commandments monument and a nativity display from property owned by the city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E1eyer

‘A Very Real Crisis’: Russell Moore’s Essential Take on Family, the Bible and ‘Herd Mentality’

At a time when many people see politics as the primary means to change culture, Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is placing his attention on a very different institution: the family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AS6CJd

‘A Very Real Crisis’: Russell Moore’s Essential Take on Family, the Bible and ‘Herd Mentality’

VTech flags tablet flaw after BBC Watchdog probe

Firm alerts public to flaw that could have given hackers a way to spy on and chat to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rmgGpC

Two Resign from Azusa Pacific University's Board of Trustees Citing Drift from Faith and Core Principles

Two members of the board trustees of Azusa Pacific University, the first Christian college on the West Coast, resigned last week, arguing the major evangelical university has "drifted" from its mission and that its new ideology is at odds with many of its policies, statement of faith, and even the Bible itself. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SviGqT

Two Resign from Azusa Pacific University's Board of Trustees Citing Drift from Faith and Core Principles

'It's an Honor Beyond Words': Michael W. Smith to Sing at 41st President's Funeral

Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith will sing "Friends" at former President George H.W. Bush's service at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qcl0GF

'It's an Honor Beyond Words': Michael W. Smith to Sing at 41st President's Funeral

'People Need Hope': Death of US Naval Commander Comes as Suicide Rates Soar

The commander of US Naval Forces Central Command and the US 5th Fleet was found dead in his residence in Bahrain Saturday. According to CNN, a US defense official says Vice Adm. Scott Stearney's death was the result of an apparent suicide. The tragic news comes at a time when suicides are on the rise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UgAXu6

'People Need Hope': Death of US Naval Commander Comes as Suicide Rates Soar

'I'm Giving Them Jesus': Former Gang Leader Brings Life to Communities He Once Terrorized

Supernatural encounter with God turns the life of legendary gang member, "Level" Martinez, around. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BPVWg1

'I'm Giving Them Jesus': Former Gang Leader Brings Life to Communities He Once Terrorized

Supernatural encounter with God turns the life of legendary gang member, "Level" Martinez, around. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BPVWg1

After Years of Pressure, Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Plan to Block Porn from Its Public Wi-Fi

Following years of pressure from internet safety advocates, Starbucks has announced customers will no longer be able to access illicit online material when connecting to Wi-Fi at the company's 29,000 US coffee shops. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Sw48HR

After Years of Pressure, Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Plan to Block Porn from Its Public Wi-Fi