Technology

The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3naKMac

Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34W9e8D

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q

Heavy Snow Expected in Texas; Storm Could Spawn Tornadoes

A winter storm moving across southwestern Texas on Wednesday could dump more than a foot (0.30 meters) of snow before moving eastward and possibly spawning tornadoes in parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi on New Year's Eve, according to weather forecasters. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34VERz9

President Trump Takes Action to Expand School Choice Options as Pandemic Closures Persist

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to broaden parents' school choice options during the current COVID-19 pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2X2FDWI

Here's What's Happening in Times Square as Officials Warn Americans to Skip New Year's Celebrations

This New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have caused local municipalities to cancel all public celebrations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pEf9r3

Walmart Apologizes to GOP Sen. Josh Hawley After 'Mistakenly' Calling Him a 'Sore Loser' in Electoral College Dispute

Retail giant Walmart apologized Wednesday to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) for its social media reply that called the Republican a "#soreloser." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34ZuZEL

'Ignite Houses of Revival': How to Pray for 2021 and What to Expect from the New Year

There is no doubt that for many people 2020 was a year unlike any other. From COVID-19 to racial unrest to a divided election to the shutting down of churches across America, the sense of urgency has risen to new levels. Many Christian leaders are calling believers to pray, fast, and prepare for what is to come in 2021. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hEBt12

Franklin Graham Warns: Your Future Hangs in the Balance in GA Runoff, 'Liberals Plan to Vastly Alter America'

The national spotlight is fixed on Georgia where two undecided US Senate races will determine which political party gains control of power. Now evangelist Franklin Graham is warning that the Georgia runoff elections are so critical that the future of our nation hangs in the balance. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hzVSnY

Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks

The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rIlJP7

'We Want God': Trump Issues Proclamation Packed with Powerful Quotes on Faith and Freedom

This week President Trump issued a proclamation that was filled with some profound quotes about faith and freedom, intended to reaffirm America's mission to end religious persecution worldwide. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pzLFdV

Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'

The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBfmLB

Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China

The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n3lB96

TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England

An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWqu1F

Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WVysjl

Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3

'To Pray Down Walls': Georgia Prayer March to Go Around State Capitol Seven Times on Sunday

Georgia's runoff elections are less than a week away on January 5. Before Election Day arrives, a group of believers are rallying Christians in the state and across the country to pray as part of an event called "The Georgia Prayer March." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pBUzaE

No Travel History in 1st Reported US Case of Virus Variant

A new variant of the coronavirus that may be more contagious has been found in a Colorado man who had not been traveling, triggering a host of questions about how the first reported U.S. case of the new version showed up in the Rocky Mountain state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pBPnDG

Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Dies After Battle with COVID-19

Just days before he was to be sworn into office, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies after battling Covid-19. His death comes amidst a rise in Covid hospitalizations and concerns over the administration of the Covid-19 vaccines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KQf1Gb

UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic

Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JB73jG

Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones

Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34SXCUc

Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Dies After Battle with COVID-19

Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3N63K

Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rDP50R

Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxhQKX

Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzS74s

Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHgv63

'Searching for Hope': More Than 200 Accept Jesus Christ at GA Revival, Mostly Young People

From election controversy to run-off Senate races, the state of Georgia is Ground Zero when it comes to politics these days. But other news you may not have heard about concerns a move of God that's taking place about 90 miles northwest of Savannah, and another big tent will be going up, as part of the Swainsboro Awakening, Awake America Again Tent Crusade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mXuFMZ

PA GOP Lawmakers Discover More Irregularities in Presidential Election Vote Totals

A group of Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania says data they reviewed from the November presidential election shows that the "numbers don't add up." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JrWlM7

'I Know it was God': Tennessee Family Escapes House Fire, Mom Says God Woke Her Up

A Tennessee family of four is grateful to be alive after a fire destroyed their home just a few weeks before Christmas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3psLOQ4

Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom

Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as "tasteless" and "disrespectful". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hrBKnF

What Is Epiphany and When Do We Celebrate It?

You might be in a hurry to take down your Christmas decorations, but the holiday celebration isn’t technically over quite yet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nZMdcv

'People Draw Hope From Scripture': Lifeway Christian Resources Reports Bible Sales Increased During Pandemic

Bible sales are up worldwide this year as people around the world continue to grapple with the realities of the coronavirus pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mZT4S1

COMMENTARY: A Mother's Reflections on 2020

Caroline Barnett, the wife of Pastor Matthew Barnett, the founder of LA's Dream Center, reflects on the turbulent year of 2020. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WQctdA

Cassette sales double in a year with Lady Gaga best-selling album on tape

Figures released by record labels' association BPI show that vinyl sales also grew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aSs2cH

Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mSuq5D

Tyne and Wear Metro drivers use virtual reality to test trains

The computer-generated images give drivers a virtual tour of the controls and layout of the cabs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3P98g

'The American People Want $2,000': House Votes to Increase Stimulus Payment, Unlikely to Pass GOP Senate

The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted Monday to increase the amount of individual relief payments to $2,000 -- an effort that President Trump had been pushing. But it is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate. So far, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has not indicated if the body will take up the bill despite Democrat pressure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38IGgue

Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail

Experts suggest officials saved time by copying and pasting text from old legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hsWOKs

LG makes shift to Mini-LED television tech at CES 2021

The innovation should deliver better images to TVs at the lower end of the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jvj1LC

Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nReSR3

The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk

Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja

Nearly 1.3 Million Traveled Through Airports on Sunday, Highest Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began

The number of coronavirus cases in America continues to soar with more than 150,000 new cases Sunday, and 118,000 hospitalizations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2L4k45n

Strong Storms to End 2020 with a Bang for Southern US

In the days leading up to the Christmas holiday, severe storms tore through portions of the Gulf Coast. Now, in the final days of 2020, residents may experience a sense of déjà vu as another threat for severe weather looms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mVosB8

See the Exact Moment Heroic Nashville Cop Hears Voice of God and Turns Around SECONDS Before Blast

Officer James Wells was one of the heroic Nashville police officers who helped evacuate people moments before an RV with a suicidal man inside exploded – he is now crediting God with speaking directly to him, saving his life in the process. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34PJECo

Incoming Dem Leader Wants to Repeal Hyde Amendment Which Prohibits Using Federal Funding to Pay for Abortions

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), who is set to take over the House Appropriations Committee in January, has vowed to eliminate the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding from paying for abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2X3LEmp

'An All-Consuming Grief': After Her Own Miscarriage, Christian Author Charts Her Mission to Provide Hope, Comfort for Others

According to national estimates, roughly 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies in the US end in miscarriage. Women who suffer the loss of a baby struggle with grief in silence. But one mom is on a mission to change that narrative. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pqT0fN

'An All-Consuming Grief': After Her Own Miscarriage, Christian Author Sees Her Mission to Provide Hope, Comfort for Others

Snow, Icy Conditions Could Bring a Chilling End to 2020 for Parts of the Central US

A major storm system is going to bring a chilling end to 2020 for parts of the nation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37QYWsv

More COVID-19 Financial Help is on the Way – But How Much?

President Trump's Sunday night decision to sign the $900 billion combination COVID relief/government spending plan averts a government shutdown tonight. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2M4TkSS

Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT

Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38KEedc

Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S33o8

KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3htscbV

How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ

Man Charged in Illinois Bowling Alley Shooting That Killed 3

A U.S. Army special forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead and three wounded, authorities said Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3o6nbJ3

'Their Faces Light up': Texas ICU Doctor Draws Cartoons on PPE for Patients & Coworkers

A Texas doctor is bringing joy to her patients and coworkers with the simple art she draws on personal protective equipment (PPE). from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KUo6xk

Girl Scouts Condemn Boy Scouts for Using 'Highly Damaging' Recruitment Tactics, Causing an 'Explosion of Confusion'

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) condemned the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) over their recruitment strategy — calling it "highly damaging" and triggering an "explosion of confusion." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JrHtgW

Nashville Explosion Investigation Prompts FBI to Search Home

Federal agents converged Saturday on the home of a possible person of interest in the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville as investigators scoured hundreds of tips and leads in the blast that damaged dozens of buildings on Christmas morning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nUqsL4

Far-Left Journalist Among 4 Activists Charged in Firebombing Police Vehicles in Arkansas During BLM Protest

A journalist from Arkansas with extreme far-left connections was among the four suspects charged for their alleged involvement with the fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock last summer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38Einnt

83-Year-Old Pilot Donates Airplane to Non-Profit That Assists People Needing Organ Transplants

After completing his final flight, an 83-year-old pilot from Massachusetts decided to donate his airplane toward a good cause by helping people in need of life-saving organ transplants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nRCsx7

Stormy Weather to Return to West Coast to End 2020

After a brief reprieve from rain and snow along the West Coast, stormy weather is set to return for the final week of 2020. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hjkxg6

'Unprecedented' Mail Volume Delays Christmas Gifts

Some who mailed holiday presents weeks early this year found they didn’t act early enough as Christmas arrived with their gifts stuck in transit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38CO6pe

Barstool Sports Founder Launches Fund to Save Small Businesses: 'Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart'

Dave Portnoy has been one of the more highly visible voices on the internet standing up in defiance of draconian and often irrational restrictions against small businesses – and now he’s “putting his money where his mouth is” in support of these businesses. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38Fhf2S

Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

- December 25, 2020

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9QBHZ

Nashville Police Believe Explosion That Wounded 3 People Was 'Intentional'

- December 25, 2020

An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings, and wounding three people. Authorities said they believed the blast was intentional. The FBI is leading the investigation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38DVuAq

SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix

- December 24, 2020

Flaws in its Orion software left companies such as Deloitte and Intel exposed to cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ESOD0

Hackers threaten to leak plastic surgery pictures

- December 24, 2020

The Hospital Group has confirmed that patient photos are being held to ransom by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rtuhJk

Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service

- December 24, 2020

Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WF0DTo

Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN

Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KPsbmo

Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFJdOW

Deepfake queen to deliver Channel 4 Christmas message

Channel 4 will use deepfake technology for its alternative to the traditional Christmas broadcast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ExxYN

In 2020, There’s No Doubt: We Need the Hope of Christmas

Christmas is the compass in a world of wanderers searching for hope. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mNeKkd

COMMENTARY: Celebrating a Woke Christmas

This year, I am celebrating a Woke Christmas. Not Woke in the contemporary sense of Wokeness and Cancel Culture. Rather, Woke in the traditional, old fashioned sense of Wokeness where Woke meant being aware of what is ultimately true, good and just and not just socially acceptable. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37HJTBc

Doctor Who Christmas special to be offered in 4K HDR on iPlayer

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast will also be broadcast in the higher quality format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mOJBwK

'Fab Five Heroes': NJ Teens Form Human Chain After 2 Young Children Plunge into Icy Pond

Five teenage boys jumped into action after watching two young children plunge into a pond while sledding, forming a human chain to save them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hdJSrW

DeepMind's AI agent MuZero could turbocharge YouTube

The successor to AlphaGo is being used to create a more efficient type of video compression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KUJvGv

SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert

President-elect Joe Biden has also vowed that the US will respond to the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pniZ7B

Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WEp9UT

Crypto-currency firm Ripple charged by US watchdog

If the lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent for the regulation of crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38wVrXc

Putting a jetpack to the test

Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38vnNBi

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF

France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris

A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CxEEb

Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHc11b

Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34AP1oO

MRC Lists 25 Stunning Examples of Big Tech's Censoring of Conservatives in 2020

A new Media Research Center (MRC) Techwatch report examines 25 well-documented examples of Big Tech companies censoring conservatives allegedly by mistake over the past two years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34CevSQ

'We're Going to Keep It Up': NC Couple Fights Back after HOA Demands Cross in Yard Display Be Removed

Since it's the Christmas season, you might think it would make sense to include a cross as part of your holiday decorations. But one North Carolina homeowners association didn't see it that way. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rge0Yp

'A Message of Hope': Houston Church's Christmas Outreach Gives Free Gas to Help Hundreds of Drivers

Hundreds of drivers recently received some free gasoline as a Christmas gift from a church in Houston, Texas. The Greater Emmanuel Family Worship Center church sponsored the gas giveaway in which people were given $25 worth of gas at an Exxon station. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WBaLfN

Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms Eye East for Christmas Eve

While a large winter storm will usher in a blast of Arctic air into the eastern U.S. around the holiday this week, heavy rain, gusty winds, and even some locally strong thunderstorms will threaten to dampen the holiday first. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WEXqU0

Viral 'butt-less' pyjamas ad sparks confusion

Web users have questioned why the adverts are being targeted at them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38rKBSq

Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms Eye East for Christmas Eve

Biden's Pick for Education Secretary Says COVID Closures of Schools Have Been Harmful to Kids

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Miguel Cardona, the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher, to serve as education secretary. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mBJynW

Signal: Firm claims to have cracked chat app's encryption

The details explaining how Cellebrite had done so were quickly removed from its website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rnWXU7

Regent University Names Michele Bachmann as Dean of the Robertson School of Government

Regent University and its Board of Trustees have named U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as the new dean of the Robertson School of Government, effective January 1, 2021. Dr. M. G. "Pat" Robertson, Founder, Chancellor & CEO of Regent University, made the announcement Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JcsuY5

Congress Passes $900B Coronavirus Relief Package as 8M More Doses of Vaccine Distributed

Congress passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package overnight, aimed to help businesses and people impacted by the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34DknLs

SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WE07ow

Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

Twitter's policy on the infringement of copyright is used to muzzle critics, activists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ

UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wCG5e

Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mJmqnw

Los Angeles Finally Backs Down: 'No Pastor, Church... Should Have to Choose Between Worship and Prison'

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Health Department dropped the county's COVID restrictions on religious gatherings and also removed the attendance limits on worship services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mEa0NU

Washington Post Cartoon Depicts Trump Supporters as Rats: 'Straight from Anti-Semitic Nazi Propaganda'

The associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center is calling out the Washington Post for publishing an editorial cartoon that depicted Republicans as "rats." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37Fuq4G

Volcano Erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, Launches 30,000-Foot Steam Cloud

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on the Big Island erupted and shot a steam and ash cloud into the atmosphere that lasted about an hour, an official with the National Weather Service said early Monday. The eruption began late Sunday within Kilauea's summit crater, the U.S. Geological Survey said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37FqlgS

Russia? China? Who's Behind the Massive Govt Cyber Attack and Is It Time for a Counterattack?

Who's behind the cyber attack on the US government? While most officials agree it's Russia, President Trump says it may be China. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WDi1rA

Pandemic Prematurely Thrusts Millennials into Roles as Caregivers

COVID is thrusting Millennials into the role of caregiver to both their small children and their aging parents at an accelerated rate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37EuwcJ

Pandemic Prematurely Thrusts Millennials into Roles as Caregivers

COVID is thrusting Millennials into the role of caregiver to both their small children and their aging parents at an accelerated rate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aJMGMr

Pandemic Prematurely Thrusts Millennials into Roles as Caregivers

COVID is thrusting Millennials into the role of caregiver to both their small children and their aging parents at an accelerated rate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aJMGMr

How tech can just about save Christmas Day

Thanks to technology, a remote Christmas doesn't have to feel like an isolated one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wfYtG

Facebook child abuse detection hit by new EU rules

A new ban on the scanning of private messages is hampering child protection efforts online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37E0yWh

Millions of Americans Will Get Stimulus Checks as Congress Set to Pass COVID Relief Bill

Just in time for Christmas, Congress is passing a massive COVID-19 relief bill today. But with lockdowns devastating our economy, is it too little, too late? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h6LZh0

Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KF0AEq

Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KKB8gC

'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'

For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h48mUz

US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ar408E

'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

- December 20, 2020

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdditO

'Power in Prayer': Mississippi Governor Calls for Statewide Prayer and Fast in Response to Challenging 2020

- December 20, 2020

With nearly 11 days to the close of the year, many people are hoping that 2021 will bring new opportunities, more stability, and peace. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves believes that going to God in prayer before heading into the new year is key to overcoming future challenges. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WtZ8r4

'Balm For My Soul': Lauren Daigle Find Solace in Support After Removal from New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebration

- December 20, 2020

Lauren Daigle is breaking a more than week-long silence after her removal from an annual New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mz9vEv

Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wcdob

PRAY: Samaritan's Purse Staff Member Medically Evacuated Following COVID Diagnosis

The Rev. Franklin Graham, president of the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, announced Tuesday a staff member was medically evacuated after being diagnosed with COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pcx5IT

Can't Make It Home for Christmas? Neither Could Joseph, Mary, and the Baby Jesus

If you haven't heard it already, you will soon—the velvety voice of Perry Como singing "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays." Even though it was released in 1954, it still shows up on lists of favorite Christmas songs. And why not? Wherever Christmas is celebrated, making it home for that celebration is a universal theme. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37DRNvH

Americans United for Life Names Arkansas 'Most Pro-Life State' in the Country

Pro-life advocates in Arkansas are celebrating after the state ranked number one on the Americans United for Life (AUL) list for 2021. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3arqEhh

'Are You Gonna Pay My Rent?': Angry Cali Business Owner Confronts Gov Official Issuing Citation

In a heartbreaking exchange shared on social media Monday, a restaurant owner in Southern California confronted government health officials who reportedly issued him a citation for staying open after being given a closure order. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LRhv7n

US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nM24LX

US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rA2O0

'Follow the Star': Museum of the Bible Ready for Christmas Visitors

It's Christmas at the Museum of the Bible, though things are a little different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WzJx9j

Pro-Abortion Group Posts 'Obscene' Image of Abortion Instruments as Christmas Ornaments

When most Americans decorate a Christmas tree, they usually use a star, angel, or another type of ornament as a topper for the tree based on a biblical symbol or their family tradition. But one pro-abortion group recently decided to show another type of device instead and tweeted out the image of abortion instruments serving as Christmas ornaments. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WvAs1v

New Revelation: Dominion Warned GA Officials About Problem with Voting Machines

Another problem with Dominion Voting Systems machines has surfaced. This time, apparently the memory cards on the company's voting tabulation machines are storage-limited, and at least one member of President Trump's legal team is questioning the fact as "suspicious." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aqbpF2

SolarWinds: UK assessing impact of hacking campaign

The SolarWinds attack was "very large-scale digital espionage", according to a former cyber-security boss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQCmHV

Chinese drone and chip makers added to US banned list

The Chinese manufacturers face restrictions on the technology they export from the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nJyCpu

Cyberpunk 2077: How did the release go so wrong?

It was meant to be the biggest game of 2020 - but it's been pulled from stores and players refunded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37w7Taz

Pence Gets Vaccine as Moderna's Vaccine Poised for Final Approval, Great News for Rural America

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen were publicly vaccinated today against the coronavirus. Wearing short-sleeves, the vice president took the shot on camera at Walter Reed Medical Center. Afterwards, he called the vaccine — and its timing — "a medical miracle." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3paRC0N

OneWeb satellite company launches into new era

The broadband network owned by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate sends up 36 new satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34oNBxv

Cartoon Network Now Telling Kids 'There Are Many Gender Identities'

Cartoon Network, which hosts shows mostly catered toward children, is now telling kids about all the different “gender identities” they can use for themselves. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3r6OUuN

Millions struggling to pay phone and internet bills

Ofcom calls for industry to do more to support customers who are struggling financially. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3an3Lvf

The AI blob opera and other technology news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rwQC5

US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3myGKIa

Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lWEPQ

Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mwnHy4

Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uqqE3

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlaySation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rfxBIj

Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nuQOU3

Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nul7u1

MI Attorney and Forensic Audit Contend that Dominion Software Flipped Votes, Not 'Human Error'

A Michigan lawyer representing an Antrim County citizen says human error was not involved in a misallocation of votes that were tallied for Joe Biden on Election Day, saying it was a malfunction of voting software. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38hXYnY

'We've Been Used, Experimented On': Why Many Black Americans Don't Trust COVID-19 Vaccine

According to a report by the National Urban League, African Americans are infected with COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans. And blacks are twice as likely to die from the virus. Still, many don't plan to get the vaccine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nw3w4G

Activists Call for Book Ban as Politically Incorrect Look at Transgender Teens Shakes Up Marketplace

Despite calls from LGBTQ activists to stop sales of Irreversible Damage, Regnery Publishing is moving towards a third printing of the book. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37u52Pg

White Christmas Comes Early for Millions Across East Coast, Wreaking Havoc for Many

A white Christmas came early for millions of Americans overnight. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IZmuSr

Who Was Behind the SolarWinds Hack of Top US Sites, and What Were They After?

The US government is still trying to assess the damage from a massive, 9-month long computer hack on some of our government's most classified networks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WrdCI8

Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe

The company says some of its messaging features need to be adapted to comply with EU privacy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kxad84

Google's Fitbit takeover approved by EU

Google has promised not to use Fitbit data for advertising, for customers in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mtj87J

People's Energy data breach affects all 270,000 customers

The data stolen includes individuals' names, addresses and some dates of birth but not bank details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uiF14

Who Was Behind the SolarWinds Hack and What Were They After?

The US government is still trying to assess the damage from a massive, 9-month long computer hack on some of our government's most classified networks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3p0SN2K

One in four UK homes 'can access 1Gbps broadband'

Many in towns and more rural locations across the country are still struggling on really slow connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ntZzh5

IT error blamed for missing Welsh Covid-19 cases

Public Health Wales warns IT maintenance has led to "significant under-reporting" of cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mlLFD

Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gWbFwW

Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth

Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fyrvX

Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU

E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?

Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oWp7ne

Prosecutors Say Man Plotted 9/11-Style Terrorism Against US in 'Chilling Callback to the Horrific Attacks'

Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that a Kenyan man spent years secretly training in the Philippines in order to carry out a 9/11-style terror attack against the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KwAcMS

President Trump Protects Faith-Based Groups from 'Leftist' Restrictions, Freeing Them to Help Veterans and More

The Trump administration on Monday acted to remove Obama-era rules that hindered religious organizations that receive federal money to provide social services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gU0FQx

Facebook pours fuel on Apple privacy row

A long-running row over tracking user data for ads escalates as Facebook goes on the offensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gUo4l9

Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Police accept attacker's claim

Victor Gevers was acting ethically when he guessed the president's password, "MAGA2020!", police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mCIOG

WhatsApp rumours fear over BAME Covid vaccine take up

Conspiracy theories are blamed for reluctance among ethnic minorities to take Covid vaccine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WoeJbu

Vice President Mike Pence Hosts 'Life Is Winning' Event: WATCH LIVE at 2:00 PM Eastern

Vice President Mike Pence is hosting a Life Is Winning event today, Wednesday, December 16 at 2:00 pm Eastern. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oUNuSn

Pornhub sued by 40 Girls Do Porn sex trafficking victims

Victims allege that Pornhub's parent company Mindgeek knew of the allegations but ignored them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lqjst

Near-Blizzard Conditions Expected as Major Snowstorm Brings Snow, Sleet, Ice to East Coast

A monster storm is blasting up the East Coast today with 65 million Americans from Georgia to New England in its treacherous path. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KtEZyD

After British Court Rules to Protect Children, Transgender Activist Wants All Kids to Be Given Puberty Blockers

A transgender activist has called for all children to be given puberty blockers until they can decide which gender they want to be. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3moRn04

Ninth Circuit Rules for Religious Freedom in NV, Supreme Court Tells Lower Court to Rethink Ruling on NJ Houses of Worship

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled in favor of Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley and Calvary Chapel Lone Mountain in their lawsuits against Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak's worship bans. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Wi3FNe

Huawei: Uighur surveillance fears lead PR exec to quit

The former editor-in-chief of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation had worked there for six months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p0OS5I

Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records

The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3fFzQ

Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness

Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387Vrwz

MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37lQHUR

Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oW8OqG

SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qUS70B

AZ Senate to Audit Dominion System in Biggest County, Forensic Team Finds 68 Percent Error Rate in MI County

Dominion Voting Systems is still coming under scrutiny in several key battleground states where President Trump is disputing the election results. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oRE4Hh

Advances in Cataract Surgery Make It Remarkably Fast and Easy

Cataracts go hand-in-hand with a long life. The good news is today's modern cataract surgery can turn back the hands of time and give us the vision we had when we were young. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oNoAEa

Supreme Court Sides with Colorado Church, Rejects State Restrictions on Religious Gatherings

A Colorado church is celebrating after the Supreme Court ruled in their favor on Tuesday following a lawsuit against Democratic Gov. Jared Polis over restrictions on attendance during religious gatherings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KxCSKo

Predators Love All the Internet Shopping - Here's How to Avoid Scams While Christmas Shopping

With many retails stores closing due to the coronavirus, the way people are shopping for Christmas has changed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Wh9QRB

Restrictions on Religious Freedom Hit Highest Levels in More Than a Decade

Faith leaders recently held a virtual event to advance religious freedom through US foreign policy. Their goal is to secure religious freedom for everyone, everywhere, including right here in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WhJgb3

EU reveals plan to regulate Big Tech

Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nnSazE

Twitter fined £400,000 for breaking EU data law

The firm acknowledges it failed to notify the regulator of its 2019 data breach within the required time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3acBMhH

Snapchat: Young people targeted in Crimestoppers safety campaign

The mum of a boy who bought lethal drugs on the social media app welcomes a Crimestoppers campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37gMi5Q

SolarWinds Orion: More US government agencies hacked

The list of known victims is growing, as SolarWinds says about 18,000 customers may be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/389AMbs

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps can now work on older iPhones

Apple has updated its earlier operating system - but the apps' developers will have to make changes as well. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Krg3b0

Rappers dominate YouTube's top 2020 UK music videos

The streaming giant has announced its most viewed music videos in the UK this year from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34b5gbQ

Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3yIKc

EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo

How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates

Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34d3tU2

A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37iIDV2

Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nlDBfZ

US regulators open privacy probes into tech giants

The data collection review into firms including Facebook and TikTok comes as regulators step up action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ac9XpG

First Doses of Pfizer Vaccine Distributed Across the Country

A huge step was taken today in the fight against the Coronavirus as health care workers and those in long term care facilities are getting the first doses of Pfizer's vaccine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34aAgc6

There's an App For That: Global Service App Connects Volunteers with Non-Profits

Giving back has never been easier thanks to a new app that connects volunteers with non-profit organizations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qXIeiw

Russian Hackers Suspected in Cyber Breach of US Government Agencies, Private Companies

Officials believe the Russian government is behind a serious breach of US government computer networks, including the Treasury and Commerce departments. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34evNFv

World's Largest Porn Site Removes Millions of Videos After Credit Card Companies Drop Website

The disgraced pornography website Pornhub, the largest in the world, has reportedly removed millions of videos from its platform, a momentous step sparked by months of increasing pressure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37VZwUs

Apple forces apps to display what they do with data

Apps on all of Apple's app stores will now have to reveal what data they collect and what it is used for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LswPac

'At Christmas, We Give Thanks to God': Trump Delivers Address on True Meaning of Christmas

President Donald Trump delivered an eloquent message to Americans that focused on the true meaning of Christmas an effort that all Americans should consider as this chaotic year comes to an end. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WfQEnu

'We Come in Faith to Our God': Millions Watch as Jericho Marchers March On Nation's Capital

Tens of thousands of people came to the nation’s capital and millions tuned in to see them as they imitated what they see in the Book of Joshua - that Joshua’s army marched around the wicked, corrupt city of Jericho seven times. So these Bible-believing folk marched seven times around the U.S. Supreme Court, Capitol Building, and the Department of Justice to bring down corruption and wickedness in America’s election system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37hO3jd

Pornhub removes all user-uploaded videos amid legality row

The adult site has removed all unverified uploads as it battles accusations of illegal content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oNpe4s

'Completely Dedicated to God' and Country: Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis and Her Quest for the Truth

The search for truth and the battles to get there, whether seeking out evidence of voter fraud or, first and foremost, a relationship with God, usually has many twists and turns. It’s hardly easy and frequently messy. Jenna Ellis is keenly aware of that. While the rising star and legal counselor to President Trump is turning into a bonafide superstar in the conservative orbit, she has definitely rubbed liberals the wrong way with her rapid defense of this president, especially during his pursuit of election fraud in the last month and her defense of the traditional biblical principles she cherishes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nmqFGW

Timnit Gebru: Google and big tech are 'institutionally racist'

The AI academic at the centre of a race row at Google speaks to BBC News. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/386jrAt

Electors Set to Vote: Trump Says "It's Not Over"

President Donald Trump is pressing forward in his bid to overturn the election results on the basis of fraud, but his efforts continue to hit a stone wall. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qWolbx

'We Come in Faith to Our God': People from Across the Country Participate in DC's Jericho March

Tens of thousands of people came to the nation's capital Saturday to imitate what they read in the Bible's book of Joshua. Joshua's army marched around the wicked, corrupt city of Jericho seven times. So these Bible-believing folks marched seven times around the US Supreme Court, the Capitol building, and the Department of Justice to bring down corruption and wickedness in America's election system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ksi5rh

Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline

Users around the world are unable to access applications including YouTube, Gmail and Docs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nueXd2

Cyberpunk 2077 makers apologise for game glitches

Players are reporting performance issues and the game crashing on PS4 and Xbox One. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qU0yt0

EA to buy Dirt-Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn

Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British game-maker, beating an earlier rival offer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37ga55Z

US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAoG3J

How clean is the air in your office?

Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gKvreE

Gunman Shot by Police at NYC Cathedral Christmas Concert

A man was shot by police on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral Sunday afternoon after he began firing a gun at the end of a Christmas choral concert. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3a9NMAC

Gov. Kristi Noem Calls Out Media for 'Demonstrably False' Attacks on South Dakota’s COVID Response

Rising Republican star South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has caught the attention of left-leaning media outlets, thus generating frequent criticism from outlets such as CNN. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WozILH

Over 25 Black Ministers Urge GA Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock to 'Denounce the Evil of Abortion'

More than 25 Black Christian ministers are joining together to urge Rev. Raphael Warnock, the Democratic Senate candidate for Georgia, to reconsider his support for abortion rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mdjsYk

4 People Stabbed, Dozens Arrested When Violence Erupts in DC After Peaceful Prayer Rally

Chaos consumed the streets of Washington, DC Saturday night following a peaceful protest and prayer march where thousands of Christians rallied for America's election system to be free from fraud and corruption. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qV47PJ

Firm Co-Owned by Ilhan Omar's Husband Receives $635K in COVID Relief

A firm co-owned by the far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) received some $650,000 in coronavirus relief money, according to public filings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IKdOz3

The Praying Surgeon: 'Lord...We Need You to Do a Miracle'

Do a search on the internet for prayer and medicine, and you'll find plenty of scientific studies that confirm what the Christian community has known for thousands of years…that prayer works. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oOo4Wk

Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street

Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gEhnDy

Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37cDb64

Politically Correct Mall Santa Tells Crying Boy He Won't Bring Him a Nerf Gun for Christmas

One Illinois mother was hoping for a sweet video of her son meeting with Santa Claus. What she recorded, though, was far from cute. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qNB4gO

Noted Black Conservative Economist, Opponent of 'the Welfare State', Prof. Walter E. Williams Dead at 84

Economist Walter E. Williams, a professor at George Mason University died last week. He was 84. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ILplOI

HOA Tells NC Homeowner to Remove Cross from Christmas Decorations

A Raleigh homeowners association is making headlines for telling a family that displaying a cross during the holidays is a violation of the rules, arguing it must be removed or they'll face a fine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KmdYNn

US Says COVID-19 Vaccine to Start Arriving in States Monday

The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37dP9fy

MLK's Niece Alveda King Fires Back at 'Pro-Choice Pastor' Raphael Warnock

Raphael Warnock, the Democratic Senate candidate for Georgia, claims he preaches from the same pulpit as the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. But that’s not entirely true, according to one of the nieces of the late civil rights leader. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qJXXlc

'Let the Church ROAR!' National Prayer Rally Comes to DC for Jericho March to 'Stop the Steal'

A peaceful protest and prayer march is taking place in Washington, DC Saturday morning where participants are rallying for America's election system to be free from fraud and corruption. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3a4xmcT

A Boy Is in Your Daughter's Locker Room? How Parents Can Safeguard Against 'Radical Agenda' at School

There's a helpful resource for parents whose children attend public schools and it's designed to help them navigate through some of today's toughest social issues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KnqTyY

'I Have to Follow What God's Word Says': CA Church Fined $55K, Pastor Says Services Will Go On

A San Jose, California church and its pastor were found in contempt at a court hearing this week after ignoring a court order to stop holding indoor worship services in direct violation of Santa Clara County's COVID-19 restrictions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37bgorg

Subway customers receive 'malware' emails

UK consumers say they are receiving fraudulent emails, apparently from the sandwich chain's brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFTV8I

America Just Days Away from Launching 'Epic Vaccination Campaign'

The US is just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans. A government advisory panel has endorsed the widespread use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/378WEoh

Oculus Facebook account row prompts German competition probe

Germany is investigating the tech giant for forcing VR users to use their Facebook accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qV21iT

YouTube lets users mute gambling and alcohol ads

Google says it will let users opt out of specific types of ads, starting with alcohol and gambling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gANRyx

Last of Us 2 wins big at The Game Awards

The action-adventure horror game took home seven awards at the ceremony. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3md2Uzw

Robot chef cooks and washes up and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m83TRu

Keanu Reaves on Cyberpunk 2077 and 2021 optimism

The actor tells BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue about his role in Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W6hNJw

Pornhub: Mastercard severs links with pornography site

The payments giant says an investigation has confirmed the presence of unlawful content on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m0w98I

US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components

The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ZvFcU

Drone completes first freight flight to Isles of Scilly

The unmanned aircraft took an NHS supply box to the islands and returned with local produce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBM3oL

Football star Griezmann severs ties with Huawei over Uighurs

Antoine Griezmann ends a sponsorship deal with the Chinese firm over claims of surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n8vRxJ

Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n9cuEP

Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O11Ei

Pandemic, Loss Unite 2 Rural Missouri Pastors Around Faith: 'This Is an Extraordinary Revival'

Thirty miles of rural Missouri separate the two churches, and so much else. One is mostly white; the other hosts services in five languages for a flock that spans the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Kd65dm

'Hostility Toward People Who Embrace Jesus Christ': Pastor Brunson Predicts Intensified Persecution of US Christians

The Christian pastor who was unjustly locked up in a Turkish prison for two years says he foresees increasing hatred against Christians in the US in the very near future. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3m7E2Jm

Timnit Gebru: Google boss apologises for row

But Sundar Pichai does not admit she was fired or explain the circumstances of her departure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mcxA48

18 States and Trump Team Join Texas in Supreme Court Case Challenging Election Outcomes in 4 Key States

There's been a big gain for President Trump's legal effort to challenge vote irregularities in the election – 18 states have now joined Texas in its Supreme Court bid that could change the election outcome. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gCVg07

America's Small Businesses 'Decimated by These Lockdowns': 110,000 Restaurants Closed

With the virus exploding across the country, officials from California to Michigan to North Carolina are imposing strict lockdown rules again. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IAQt2J

Coronavirus: NHS Covid-19 app starts offering self-isolate payments

Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFs48P

Media and tech firms join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine myths

A coalition of news and tech companies join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/372UUN3

Distrust the Media? Veteran Journalist Sharyl Attkisson Reveals How We're Being Taught to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism

Media bias is nothing new to America. It's been going on for a long time. But today, whether it's news about Covid-19 or Donald Trump – a new breed of journalists are advancing political narratives. They're slanting opinions – and even the outcome of our elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39ZGek0

Co-op facial recognition trial raises privacy concerns

It was used to catch shoplifters but has raised concerns about mass surveillance in stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VXdKz4

Google fined £91m over ad-tracking cookies

France's data privacy watchdog said it was the largest fine it had ever issued. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFHFW4

Cyberpunk 2077 a 'warning' about the future

Newsbeat talks to the inventor of the Cyberpunk series as the video game version launches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O6MSl

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey donates $15m for income support

Jack Dorsey's support for universal basic income programmes comes as US government aid has faltered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oAFgi3

Cyberpunk 2077: The story behind the video game

The creators of the highly anticipated title reveal their inspirations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33YHj7z

Elon Musk's Starship takes to the skies

The US tech billionaire launches the latest prototype of his "Mars spaceship". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Zmuei

US election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud

The world's largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VZAoqE

Judge Slams California's Restaurant Closures, but Little Relief as Lockdown Hits 30M+ Residents

A California judge just sent a strong message to state officials, saying they "acted arbitrarily" in closing down restaurants over COVID. Meanwhile, soaring infections in California are driving the number of hospitalizations to around 10,000, and the impact of the state's new lockdown rules is expected to hit more than 30 million Californians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39VgmFE

Federal Prosecutors Investigating Hunter Biden over 'Tax Affairs'

Former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter revealed Wednesday that he has learned from federal prosecutors that his tax affairs are under investigation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3m3g4iH

How the Joshua Project Is Using the Old Testament to Unite a Divided America

A new digital platform called The Joshua Project hopes to help restore America with a focus on the Hebrew Bible, or what Christians call the Old Testament. It's bringing together evangelical Christians, Catholics and Jews to help overcome the many fractures that divide us. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IvIsMq

'A Direct Threat to Christian Education': LGBT Activist Group Calls for Biden to Target Christian Schools

A prominent LGBT rights group is trying to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden and his presumptive administration to adopt guidelines that could lead to the closing of private Christian colleges and universities. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K6k7gH

Facebook sued in US for 'illegally crushing rivals'

Regulators have asked the court to consider breaking up the firm, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG0pbX

US Govt, States Bring Huge Antitrust Case Against Facebook

Federal regulators asked Wednesday for Facebook to be ordered to divest its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services as the U.S. government and 48 states and districts accused the company of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qH55ia

Hundreds of thousands of Russian Covid patients named online 'by mistake'

An official blames human error for hundreds of Excel spreadsheets being uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6dNmG

YouTube Announces It Will Censor Videos About Voter Fraud, Has Already Killed 8,000 Channels

YouTube announced on Wednesday that it will not permit users to upload videos pertaining to fraud allegations stemming from this year's presidential election. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2W4oM5n

Xbox game streaming confirmed for Apple iOS and Windows

After a high-profile row with Apple earlier this year, Microsoft finds a fix for its game streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qGXq3A

European Medicines Agency hit by cyber-attack

The EMA, which is assessing two Covid-19 vaccines, launches a "full investigation" after the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Smko8

'Faith-Based Instruction Is an Act of Worship': Ohio Christian Schools Sue Health Dept. for COVID Closures

A network of Christian schools in Ohio filed a lawsuit Monday against the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) for ordering all schools to close their buildings for six weeks to prevent spreading the coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qH7WaX

Currys PC World agrees to honour Black Friday prices of cancelled orders

Shoppers said they had earlier been told to pay full price to re-order items cancelled due to a fault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SkTX3

Cyberpunk adds epilepsy warning after reviewer warns of seizures

A day ahead of release, a reviewer's seizure prompts changes to the hotly anticipated game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qIoxLp

US Poised for COVID-19 Vaccine as Cases Soar, Businesses Struggle

One day before the FDA considers granting emergency authorization for Pfizer's vaccine in the US, newly released data shows its effectiveness. The Food and Drug Administration recently unveiled its analysis of data from Pfizer showing the vaccine's impact in trials. Of those given a placebo, 162 people contracted the virus, but only eight people who got the vaccine were infected. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K7KNhf

Elon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub

The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ut5IM

Pornhub bans user uploads after abuse allegations

The adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33YQ0Pl

Beavers, burpees and bread: 2020's most-searched

Google has released the UK's most searched-for terms during a year unlike any other from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oDXijE

Judge blocks extradition of accused webcam hacker

A British man who told the FBI he accessed hundred of webcams should not face US charges, a judge rules from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36WF2f2

Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats

The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VQioic

Uber sells off flying taxi unit

Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36YeSZF

Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales

Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33UW1MO

PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading

The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K8XDvm

How AI could help me navigate the street as a blind person

Blind reporter Lucy Edwards tests the iPhone 12 which can detect the distance of people and objects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36VqnB0

US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37PHJhE

Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Her Son Are 'Devastated' by 'Merry Christmas' - Guess How Twitter Users Responded

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had a social media debacle to contend with over the weekend, and like Dr. Seuss's "Grinch," it involved the words "Merry Christmas." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37JdkSp

A Trump Photo Might Earn You a 'Social Justice Workshop': 88% of US Universities Now Stymie Free Speech

As many colleges transition to online learning, a new study reveals that a large majority of America's top universities are restricting students' fundamental, constitutional right to free speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VW3Qxr

Wisconsin Parents Sue City for Defying State Supreme Court Ruling on Keeping Schools Closed

Parents in one Wisconsin city have filed a lawsuit after the public health administrator decided to ignore a state Supreme Court ruling preventing the city from closing its schools. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oASbQY

Transgender Actor Teams Up With Nickelodeon to Hunt for Young Trans Actors

The children's TV network Nickelodeon is taking another step to promote the LGBTQ agenda, collaborating with transgender actor Michael D. Cohen to help young transgender or "nonbinary" people become actors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39Uxrzt

'Not on Our Watch': 2 PA Lawmakers Pull Off Second Christmas Caper to Keep Holiday from Being Canceled by COVID

The same Pennsylvania lawmakers who last year sneaked two pianos into the state capitol rotunda in Harrisburg, PA, for a late-night dueling piano rendition of the Christmas classic "O Holy Night" are up to their holiday shenanigans once again, and this time even received a seal of approval from a state agency for their efforts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37MdGHN

Apple unveils £549 over-ear headphones

The price and the handbag-style carrying case have raised eyebrows online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBQR1F

'Praising God for the Miracles': TN Baby Girl Born From Record-Setting 27-Year-Old Frozen Embryo

A Tennessee couple who struggled with infertility issues for years is delighted to welcome a second daughter into their family by way of embryo adoption. And this one is making some big headlines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VZB9zD

Facebook: Details of Mark Zuckerberg and Matt Hancock meeting released

The Facebook founder labelled the UK "anti-tech" and expressed concern over the government's tone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Q6RYj

Trump Ordering US Govt to Give Americans First Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Before Shipping It to Other Countries

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order Tuesday that makes sure all Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine before the government sends millions of doses around the world to aid other nations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VU83C2

Police raid home of Florida Covid-19 tracker creator

Rebekah Jones was fired from the Department of Health after accusing it of manipulating virus data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33WNb1o

China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor

It is unclear why the travel app is included on the list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qCGISK

Competition and Markets Authority plans tailored rules for tech giants

The Competition and Markets Authority wants to "shape the behaviour" of Google, Facebook and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Iqd7e6

Australia to debate bill to make Google and Facebook pay for news

MPs will consider a "world-first" bill that would force Google and Facebook to pay publishers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VSXvDc

Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LidtEM

Wimborne Militia in Facebook battle after accounts disabled

The group believes the social media giant has confused them with US militia groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qAzsaa

Covid: 'Xbox and PlayStation home-learning' for some pupils

Some don't have suitable computers despite a ministerial pledge no child would be "left behind". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VHDUpr

Encrypted messaging puts children at risk, CCE warns

The children's commissioner for England warns that encrypted message apps are a danger to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUToC9

Uber sheds self-driving cars to focus on profits

Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDNckw

So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39U3DmG

GOP Senators Call for Investigation of Top Porn Site Accused of Being 'Infested with Rape Videos' of Children

Several members of Congress have called for the Canadian pornographic video sharing website Pornhub to be investigated after The New York Times published an article on Dec. 4 that alleged the website is "infested with rape videos." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36Trjpp

REPORT: Federal Agents Investigate Voter Data Theft, Seize Hard Drives in Maricopa County, AZ

Federal law enforcement agents raided a home in Fountain Hills located in Maricopa County, Arizona just east of Scottsdale last month, confiscating computers, hard drives, and other computer-related data storage devices in an investigation regarding the theft of voter data from the county recorder's office website. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VM8MFj

Catch a Glimpse of the Nativity Scenes at the Pence Home and the White House

Christmas decorations are on display everywhere as we approach the sacred holiday, including at the home of Vice President Mike Pence and his family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lUfof6

Thousands back Timnit Gebru over Google 'sacking'

The scientific community has raised concerns about conducting research with technology companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gkXZey

LA Mayor Garcetti Gives Tone Deaf Response After Restaurant Owner Calls Out Lockdown Hypocrisy

The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, a far-left Democrat, offered a tone-deaf response to a local business owner after she called out the double standard when it comes to the stringent lockdown measures he is implementing unilaterally. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VM40Yg

Homeless Shelters Overcome COVID Challenges to Meet High Demand, Thanks to Hard Work and 'God's Miracles'

A surge in COVID-19 cases coupled with plunging temperatures has led to greater safety measures for homeless shelters across the country. Some must limit the number of people they can help during the pandemic when the need is even greater than usual. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ozCKIG

School photo is viral internet meme, Adrian Smith finds

Adrian Smith discovered a photo of him taken when he was eight years old had a life of its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJhnXF

Braintree electric car forecourt a UK first

Up to 36 cars can be recharged at the same time at the first purpose-built site of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36XiyuJ

'I'm Losing Everything': L.A. Forces Restaurant Owner to Close Outdoor Dining as She Exposes Hypocrisy

A weary restaurant owner in Los Angeles is pleading for help after she was forced to shut down her outdoor dining area due to coronavirus restrictions - even though a movie company was allowed to set up an outside eating area nearby. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33MM5Fl

Pornhub: Mastercard reviews links with pornography site

The payment giant reacts after the New York Times publishes allegations about the pornography platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oprAGu

Georgia Senate Debate Gets Fiery with Words Like 'Socialism', 'Out of Touch', 'Radical', and 'Whiteness'

Two Georgia candidates competing in one of the state's runoff elections squared off in a debate last night with possible control of the US Senate at stake. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gxzAml

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: 'Machine-gun with AI' used to kill Iran scientist

Iran says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was shot by a satellite-controlled weapon with artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mVmcur

Among Us: What makes this online game so popular?

The online multiplayer game has seen downloads soar in the last few months, BBC Click finds out more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lLDWap

Zalando boss to quit 'to prioritise wife's career'

The co-chief executive of Europe's largest online fashion platform is cutting short his contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lL5Ovj

The 'virtual nannies' looking after kids via Zoom

As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qAwDWE

Walsall construction firm targeted in cyber attack

Walsall-based RMD Kwikform says it is investigating the security breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a05nLt

'Virtual patient' helps train medics remotely during pandemic

The technology role-plays life-like medical scenarios so clinicians can still learn in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lREoUh

Why Fnatic is giving fans a chance to part-own the team

Newsbeat talks to Fnatic boss Sam Mathews about opening the team up to be part-owned by fans from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IsQR3

California Sheriff Says He Won't Enforce Gov. Newsom's COVID Restrictions, 'Compliance is Not a Matter of Law Enforcement'

A sheriff in California said he will not uphold Gov. Gavin Newsom's new COVID-19 lockdown order against residents, which takes effect on Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JzhQLg

'It's Time to Cancel Everything': Los Angeles Mayor Bans All Travel, Orders Residents to Stay Home

Eric Garcetti, the Democratic mayor of Los Angeles, said Wednesday it’s “time to cancel everything” as he banned all forms of travel and ordered residents to stay in their homes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qzSLjF

'I'm Losing Everything': CA Restaurant Owner Forced to Close Outdoor Dining Area Distressed Over Hypocrisy

Predawn Fire Guts old Church Housing New York's Liberty Bell

A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York’s Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates to the city’s earliest days was gutted by a massive fire early Saturday that sent flames shooting through the roof. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Igz13n

Georgia Chick-fil-A Rings in Holiday Season with Nearly Half a Million Christmas Lights

One Chick-fil-A in Athens, Georgia, really knows how to deck the halls. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33JY3zo

Quibi: Why did the video app go so wrong?

The BBC speaks to three Quibi content creators on the rapid rise and fall of the Netflix rival. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omSDSX

States Begin to Shut Down, Small Businesses Say They Won't Survive

Nearly nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts say the darkest days could still be ahead. Statistics show the US continues to shatter daily records for virus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. This has some governors imposing strict new lockdowns. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VE3lIn

USPS Whistleblowers Say Hundreds of Thousands of Ballots Disappeared or Backdated in 3 Swing States

The Amistad Project of the Thomas More Society, a nonprofit public interest law firm, announced this week that several whistleblowers working for the United States Postal Service have provided personal eyewitness accounts alleging significant potential 2020 election fraud possibly affecting hundreds of thousands of ballots in at least three battleground states. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lQFYpP

Cameo: Celebrity video app boss says age of A-lister is over

The founder of a site where fans pay for celebrity messages says stars now attract niche followings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36F1TM0

Farne Island seal pup census carried out by drone

The drone pilot says his pictures suggest it is "going to be an amazing year for the seal pups". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpPTWK

Tech Tent: Who wants a digital vaccine passport?

Rory Cellan-Jones explores the practical and ethical issues around digital vaccination records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lECWoh

US turns up heat on China's biggest chip-maker

The US adds China's biggest computer chip-maker SMIC to a list of "Chinese military companies". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JrDiSl

Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher

Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VJc2kt

A 3D-printed mini-rover, plus other technology news

Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lH8olU

Possible deal for arrested Huawei finance chief

The deal would let Meng Wanzhou return to China from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omv905

Why our ageing social networks may need Tiktok

TikTok feels like the new kid on the block but it may have to stick by its stablemates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lCxcvq

Warner Bros' films set for simultaneous cinema and US streaming

Warner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vzyywd

Volunteering my phone to research Covid-19 while I sleep

100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qrrUX5

Cyber-warning for festive shoppers

Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39JfO5I

Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US

Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AK2Ia

Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech

Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g74DoE

Facebook sued for 'denying opportunities to US workers'

The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Dpyg4

Supreme Court's Transgender Ruling Leaves Christian Business Paying $250,000 Settlement

A Garden City, Michigan funeral home has settled a six-year-old lawsuit filed by a former employee after the funeral home refused to allow a biological male employee who was transitioning to female to dress as a woman while at work. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33HJ3SH

As Small Businesses Shutter, Clock Ticks Down on Congress' Last-Ditch Stimulus Attempt

With Congress set to adjourn in two weeks, time is running out to approve another coronavirus relief package, and lawmakers are feeling the pressure to compromise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JJxvXU

Future Zoom users will be able to smell the virtual coffee

Zoom boss Eric Yuan predicts that artificial intelligence will bring physical sensations to video meetings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Ckw3u

US Supreme Court Steps in After Months of California Discrimination Against Churches

The US Supreme Court took action Thursday in a move that's giving new hope to churches and pastors in California who haven't been able to meet due to Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to block church gatherings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39DMVrv

Web Summit: Facebook urges Biden to restore global internet

Facebook's head of global affairs Nick Clegg says it is now splintered along geo-political lines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxOZXp

Google fired employees for union activity, says US agency

The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33EGnVL

Covid-19: Facebook to take down false vaccine claims

The social media giant says it will delete content that promotes "imminent physical harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mDB2p9

Broadband: Virgin to offer hyper-fast speeds in parts of Wales

Hundreds of thousands of people would have access to the faster service, the telecoms firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gc2QPi

How a robot inspired my ballet dancing

Quantum physicist Merritt Moore explains how robot technology helped her new sequences of moves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5f7Zd

'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change'

Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33FdBEJ

Live Nativity Presented Outside the US Supreme Court Building

Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus could be seen on Capitol Hill Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g4Et66

Amazon's Panorama box lets firms check if staff follow coronavirus rules

AWS Panorama adds a range of employee monitoring powers to existing workplace camera systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2mNMT

Web Summit: Oculus co-founder talks China and military AI

He offers his opinion on why tech firms are reluctant to work with US military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qkPCEv

'It's Discrimination': California Churches Ready to Reopen Their Doors After NY Supreme Court Ruling

Some California pastors are fed up with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order prohibiting indoor worship services, a measure that's supposed to slow the spread of COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37x2ApU

Lou Holtz to Receive 'Medal of Freedom' from President Trump Thursday

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz in a ceremony on Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fZs03r

Flaw allowed iPhone hacking remotely through wi-fi

The vulnerability has been fixed in an update since May this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36wFe4M

NHS Covid-19 and Zoom top Apple's iPhone 2020 app charts

The contact-tracing app was downloaded more times than TikTok and WhatsApp via Apple's store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvieII

DeepMind co-founder: Gaming inspired AI breakthrough

The discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qK8zs

'It's God Who Touches People's Hearts': Franklin Graham Says 1.7 Million People Accepted Christ Through This Year's BGEA Efforts

Around the world, people are continuing to cope with economic challenges, a crushing pandemic, and political turmoil, but millions of weary souls are finding hope in our Heavenly Father. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37mnXKz

Web Summit: Stricter rules for technology companies

An overhaul of European regulations will make them far stricter for unsafe products and hate speech online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HYVVfs

Spotify artist pages hacked by Taylor Swift 'fan'

An apparent Taylor Swift fan defaced the artist pages for Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa, among others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvlnIt

Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat

The city state is the world's first country to approve Eat Just's "breakthrough" chicken nuggets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oc3UW0

Slack sold to business software giant for $27.7bn

The workplace messaging app's sale comes as the pandemic has increased the focus on remote work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3luexS8

The New ‘Nigerian Princes’ of hacking?

BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lu7HMP

What Happened to the Nuns Who Make the Monastery Cheese: 2020 Finds the Sell-Out Gouda Continues & the Prayers Even Richer

While the 2020 pandemic has brought drastic lifestyle changes for most Americans, a cloistered group of nuns outside of Charlottesville, Virginia has found their world largely intact even as they've discovered a deepening prayer life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JzaUgC

New CDC Reports Shows Number of Abortions Continues to Decline, Lowest Since Roe v. Wade

Pro-lifers are rejoicing over the latest report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which shows a steady national decrease in the number of abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HWhzB0

Stitt Declares Day of Prayer as Virus Surges in Oklahoma

As coronavirus continues surging in Oklahoma, nearing 200,000 cases, Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared Thursday a day of prayer and fasting in the state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36qoxYs

Qualcomm: Android phones to get 'lucky number' Snapdragon 888 chip

The Californian firm is launching its chip at a time of trade tensions between the US and China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36sbd5R

Winterlike Cold Blast Set to Cause South to Shiver