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NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'

The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pHzDSH

Funding for Faith-Based Apps Soars in 2021, Attracting $175 Million in Financial Support

Faith-based apps have increased in popularity over the past few years and are gaining millions in funding as more people turn to them for guidance and spiritual growth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3JniFAG

Health, Faith, and Money Top New Year's Resolutions for 2022: 'Listen to the Voice of God'

As we head into 2022, many people are simplifying their New Year's resolutions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8QReM

Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zbOdop

Holiday Travel Snarls Linger with COVID Qualms and Rough Weather, 1,000 Wrecks in Oregon Alone

Holiday travelers are still having a hard time reaching their destinations. Harsh winter weather and COVID-19 staffing shortages are causing big delays. Thousands of flights have been cancelled since Christmas, and more winter weather is in the forecast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ziWKWL

Franklin Graham Talks Vaccine Passport Microchip Implants – And Whether They're the 'Mark of the Beast'

Evangelist Franklin Graham — son of the late Rev. Billy Graham — said this week he doesn’t believe the “vaccine passport” microchip implant is the biblical “mark of the beast.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zbt0eh

TikTok Videos Pushing Transgenderism Dominate Platform with 26 Billion Views

There is no shortage of pro-LGBTQ content on the video sharing app TikTok. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sLppTg

TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3JtJeo0

Here's What Was Found in the Time Capsule from the Robert E. Lee Statue in Richmond

A time capsule from the 19th Century was opened in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, revealing numerous relics from the Civil War era.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eAuKEs

US COVID Infection Rates Reach New All-Time Record

COVID-19 infection rates have reached a new all-time high as the holidays march forward. The U.S. shattered its single-day record of new COVID infections, with more than 441,000 cases reported on Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pBUxmb

Purportedly 'Swearing, Cursing' Woman Captured on Camera Allegedly Hitting Pro-Life Protestor With His Own Sign

A Florida woman has been charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting a pro-life protestor with his own sign. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mFURyr

CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances

The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyz7jn

Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezJtQ9

Identity of Mystery 'Possessed' Boy From Real-Life Story That Inspired 'The Exorcist' Revealed, and There's an Eerie New Detail

“The Exorcist” book and movie have captivated — and terrified — audiences for decades, but what some might not realize is that the spine-chilling literary and Hollywood plot lines were purportedly based on a true story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FDZ4Kf

Couple Celebrates Christmas Miracle as Quadruplets Born 7 Weeks Premature

The birth of preemie quadruplets in Georgia is being called a "Christmas miracle."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HhPbCC

Pro-Life Group Exposes Huge CEO Salaries at Taxpayer-Funded Planned Parenthood, Black CEOs Paid Less

A recent report shows that the average salary of 53 executives at Planned Parenthood rose 17.4 percent in the last three years; and Black CEOs at the abortion giant are reportedly paid much less than their White colleagues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qyT2Em

CDC Cuts Quarantine Time in Half, Biden Says There's 'No Federal Solution' to COVID

The Centers for Disease Control are recommending a big change for how long some people with COVID should stay in quarantine – a move that will let people get back to work faster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z7s7ni

Texas Family Finds Bible Unharmed Amid Rubble After House Fire: 'God Was With Us'

A Texas couple is lucky to be alive after an early morning house fire on Christmas took all of their belongings – except the family Bible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z6moOl

Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action lawsuit from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HkS2L8

Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3exHyvg

Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals

A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from seals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EAwloe

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mFlCCX

'Not Going to Stop Us': Pastor's Powerful Response After Vandal Smashes Almost Every Church Window on Christmas Eve

When a vandal decided to shatter almost all of the windows at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, on Christmas Eve, the church community rallied, cleaned up the mess — and pressed forward with services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H79GSm

'We ALWAYS Go to the Lord': NC Sheriff Refuses to Remove Bible Verse From Wall After Atheist Group Complains

One North Carolina sheriff is standing his ground against a group of atheists who are demanding that a Bible verse be taken down from a wall inside the sheriff's department. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ezsOvP

Mexican Pro-Choice Activists Plot to Send Abortion Pills Into Texas to Undermine Pro-Life Laws

With pro-life laws getting stronger in Texas, foreign pro-choice activists are working to bypass the restrictions, including smuggling abortion pills in and bringing women across international borders to have abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yZVEiB

Holiday Travel Nightmare Ensues as Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Due to COVID

Air travelers heading home after the Christmas holiday are facing some major head winds. Thousands of flights have been canceled as the omicron variant spreads among airline crews. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z068yx

A Dad Who Fell on Tough Times Was Biking 10 Miles to Work Each Day Until This Good Samaritan Felt 'God Telling' Him to Give Him His Car

‘Tis the season for good deeds. That’s the message embedded in a feel-good story this week about a man who selflessly donated his car to a person in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pw7EoY

'Leave it at the Cross': Former Lesbian Professor on What Changed Her Heart

A former professor of women's studies at Syracuse University recently shared her personal journey from lesbian feminist to Christ-follower. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ep1qk6

Oklahoma Sixth Grader Named 'Dual Hero' for Performing Brave Acts, Saved Two People in One Day

An 11-year-old Oklahoma boy was recognized by local law enforcement for helping a classmate who was choking and for rescuing a woman from a burning house - all in the same day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z83BlW

Army Vet Pays Off at Least 677 People's Late Utility Bills, Bringing a Christmas Miracle to Many

A Florida man is getting attention for all the right reasons. U.S. Army veteran Mike Esmond has donated tens of thousands of dollars to help pay off at least 677 account balances this year alone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FxCh2E

Eco-laundry hopes to clean up how we wash clothes

A start-up from Oxford is hoping to make laundry more environmentally friendly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32xodaS

Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lUwd2

Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J8VGcu

Kim Potter Guilty of Manslaughter in Daunte Wright Death

Jurors on Thursday convicted a suburban Minneapolis police officer of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her Taser. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8g0GB

TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FqsknO

Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33XNkod

Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell security flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yWVPuT

High Court to Hold Special Session on Vaccine Requirements

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers, policies that affect large employers, and health care workers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33SVHBk

Protecting Female Abuse Victims: Federal Court Rules Anchorage Cannot Force Christian Women's Shelter to Admit Trans Males

After a lengthy court battle, a federal judge ruled that the city of Anchorage cannot force a faith-based women's shelter to accept trans-identified biological males. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ekLeR7

California Health Care Workers Required to Get COVID Booster Shot, Despite Low Hospitalization Rate

California is requiring health care workers to get booster shots with the goal of making sure hospitals are prepared for a forecasted surge in COVID cases. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32cc37H

'Joy Radiating:' CBN, Operation Blessing Spread Christmas Cheer to Local Communities

The Spirit of Christmas was on full display in Hampton Roads, Va., as CBN and Operation Blessing shared the joy of the season with families in the local community -- complete with food, gifts, and a lot of love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pj9p8G

US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H6oArS

‘Our Country Has a Savior’: Trump Praises ‘Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus,’ America’s ‘Miraculous Founding’ in Speech From Church Pulpit

Former President Donald Trump delivered an address about contentious policies — and Jesus — from the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, warning that America is “in trouble,” but can find hope in the Lord. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yUjH2u

Arsenal fan token posts broke advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority said the club 'failed to illustrate the risk of the investment'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33PgVA1

OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pfOFi8

'It Shines God's Love': New Report Highlights How and Why Evangelicals Give

A recent report called "The Generosity Factor: Evangelicals and Giving" found that 74% of evangelicals gave to their church at some point during the last year. The authors of the study also pointed out areas of concern when it comes to the issue of generosity among believers.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3J9G9sR

Franklin Graham & Samaritan's Purse Serving Christmas Eve Lunch to Kentucky Tornado Survivors

Franklin Graham and the Samaritan's Purse ministry will serve a traditional roast turkey and baked ham Christmas meal on Christmas Eve to the hurting community of Mayfield, Kentucky.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eg78oE

'I Just Decided To Do It': 86-Year-Old Woman Faces Her Fear of Water, Finally Baptized at Church

An 86-year-old Virginia woman overcame her fear of water so she could be baptized at church, showing others that it's never too late to receive the Holy Spirit.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329ppSd

Nationwide customers hit by payment delays

Problems with inbound and outgoing payments mean some people face issues receiving their wages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sEL6o3

Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J552pN

China Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing

The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EjE4qG

Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9tCY7

Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30MHRiI

'The Birthday of the Nation Is Linked with the Birthday of the Savior': Christmas and the Faith of America's First Leaders

It's hard to imagine the Christmas season without evergreen trees, decorations, lights, stockings, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and stacks of gifts for family and friends. Today, most Americans take these traditions for granted. Even though the new nation did not celebrate Christmas as we do, the men who were the founders and early leaders of the United States celebrated Christmas with their families and also wrote extensively about their faith in God and Jesus Christ, his son.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GZwSBR

Religious Groups Seek Emergency Supreme Court Relief From Biden's 'Authoritarian' Vaccine Mandate

Religious groups are petitioning the Supreme Court for relief from President Biden's COVID vaccine mandate on non-government organizations, which is now due to take effect in two weeks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ea0boT

UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site

The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e8ntvh

Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion

Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GWw8xq

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast revealed during live show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mlY8m7

China artificial intelligence firm relaunches SenseTime $767m listing

SenseTime's share sale was suspended last week after the US imposed an investment ban on the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FjRgNS

Nreal Light: Augmented reality specs put to the test

BBC Click's Chris Fox finds out what Nreal's augmented reality specs can do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p8ADPq

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz

How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J5YsPG

Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pag4Su

How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ss42G6

The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e7sFzS

'I Felt the Nudge of the Holy Spirit': Pastor Camping Out in Frigid Cold for 100 Days Shows True Power of Listening to God

Pastor Corey Brooks is spending the next few months camping out atop a building on Chicago’s South Side, braving the frigid, unforgiving air and foregoing the comforts of his home — all for an incredible cause. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e6WTD6

Former VP Mike Pence and Wife Karen Join Samaritan's Purse Volunteers During Cleanup Efforts in KY

Former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen were in Mayfield, Kentucky on Saturday to serve along with Samaritan's Purse, the Christian humanitarian group led by Franklin Graham. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GTIAOs

Video Captures Quick-Acting Cops Jumping in Frigid Waters to 'Save a Life' as Woman’s Car Starts Sinking

A group of Maryland police officers are getting much-deserved attention and praise after diving into frigid waters to save the life of a terrified woman whose car plunged into a river. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FdoDl8

BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ebq6ae

'Folks Doing What They Can': KY Church Runs Out of Boxes After Receiving Abundance of Donations for Tornado Victims

Residents in Mayfield, Kentucky are still struggling with the aftermath of devastating tornadoes that tore through the area on December 10.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qbulxA

Group Condemns Laying Wreaths on Veterans' Tombstones, Calls Them 'Christian Gang Signs'

The nonprofit group Wreaths Across America is guilty of “carpet-bombing” the country’s 155 national cemeteries with “Christian gang signs.” That is according to the leader of a group opposed to faith-based military observances. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H0Dtfz

'Encroachments Upon our Freedom': Appeals Court Upholds Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses

A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses with at least 100 employees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E6NVjK

Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e3Rcpa

Man Finds His Bible in Tornado Rubble, and What He Discovers Inside Has Him Thanking God: 'The Lord Was Watching Over Me'

Despite losing his home, his wallet, and all of his possessions in last weekend’s devastating tornados, Tommy Jackson still believes the Lord was “watching over” him. He discovered something deeply important amid the piles of destruction: his family Bible — and that’s not all. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ea4laW

GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ma3L6L

'Profound, Traumatic, Painful': Kentucky Faces Long Road to Recovery after Deadly Tornadoes

The tornado outbreak last weekend was the worst in a decade and has left Kentucky with a long road to recovery.  To make matters worse, more storms struck again over the last few days.  The deadly weather has brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest and plains states which experts say rare for December.  The latest storms killed five more people and left a path of destruction across the region and more than 400,000 power outages.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q40Y0c

US sanctions drone-maker DJI

The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3scZ7sy

Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p2eEcT

Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and US from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IV1o1D

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Makes Big Move to ‘Restore Protections For Prayer’ in Public Schools

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is on a mission to “restore protections for prayer in schools.” The conservative governor announced this week her administration has drafted a bill aimed at that very goal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dXKsJB

'We Glorify God for Answered Prayer!' All Missionary Hostages Finally Freed in Haiti

Haitian police spokesman Gary Desrosiers said Thursday that a kidnapping gang has released all remaining hostages from an Ohio-based missionary group. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E27c5F

TikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house

Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pUUtgc

Powerful Signs of Faith and Hope Emerge for Tornado Survivors, Operation Blessing Rushes Aid to Region

It's been six days since the tornado outbreak and the focus is shifting from the damage left behind to the men and women stepping up to help from all over: cooking free meals, picking up debris, or helping search for the missing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32bFma5

Higher Interest Rates Are Coming as Most Voters Blame Biden for 'Astounding' Inflation

Here they come. Higher interest rates. Record inflation in November has forced the Federal Reserve's hand.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325Zjzb

A Silent Night at the Museum: For KING & COUNTRY and The Chosen Join Museum of the Bible for Christmas Special

The Museum of the Bible and Grammy-award-winning Australian duo for KING & COUNTRY, led by brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, have teamed up to share a classic Christmas story that offers viewers an exciting cinematic experience. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325PEIC

Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dWPuWS

'We Must Gather in Unity': Sean Feucht Launching 'Awaken America' Revival Tour in Miami on NYE

Praise leader Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour brought hope to so many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic as the world struggled with restrictions, isolation, and loneliness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F2C737

'Everything Else Is Gone. The Cross Still Stands': Kentucky Church's Cross Reminds Survivors That God Is With Us

A rural community in Kentucky is barely recognizable after a deadly tornado struck on Friday night, but one church's cross stands amid the rubble as a pillar of hope and a reminder that God will see residents through this tragedy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dWt33P

'Hands and Feet of Jesus': Operation Blessing Providing Urgent Aid to Kentucky After Deadly Tornadoes

Residents in Mayfield, KY held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night for the lost and grieving after the deadliest outbreak of tornadoes in U.S. history tore through six states last weekend.  CBN's Operation Blessing is on the scene in Kentucky, coordinating efforts from Bowling Green, and working with church partners to deliver food, water, and other necessities to those affected by the storms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IS4FP3

Google will fire employees who refuse vaccinations, report says

A leaked memo warns employees who do not follow vaccine policy that they could lose their jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GJUSbX

'Jesus Would Be in the Greek System': InterVarsity's Greek Life Ministry Helps Lead Students to Christ

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, one of the largest evangelical college campus ministries in the country, is helping Greek Life students approach pledging, community and accountability from a Christian perspective. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33zn0R7

VA Hospital Found in Contempt After Not Giving Ivermectin to COVID-19 Patient Despite Court Order

A Virginia hospital was found in contempt of court Monday for blocking an ICU patient's right to allow her doctor to try the drug Ivermectin in a last attempt to treat her case of COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yqLabI

'Jesus Is Coming Soon': Pastor Louis Giglio Offers 7 Observations About the End Times

Pastor Louis Giglio recently delivered a striking message warning the global Church to prepare for Jesus's return by sharing the Gospel, letting go of offenses, and remaining alert.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sl9bjB

US Heartland Reeling from Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in a Decade, 100 Still Missing, Operation Blessing on Site

Tuesday marks day four of clean-up and recovery in the country's heartland after 44 killer tornadoes ripped through nine states over the weekend. Kentucky was the hardest hit with at least 74 people killed. Across five states, the death toll is nearing 90 with more than 100 people still unaccounted for.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3m4QRHo

Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse

The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oSl91G

Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears

Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oTlLV1

Kentucky Man Plays Gospel Song Among Debris After Tornado Rips Away His Roof, Destroys Home

Sitting among rubble, the roof of his home a victim to one of the dozens of tornados that violently whipped through Kentucky, Jordan Baize played praise music into the somber air. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dSeCOu

'Such a Cloud Over Everything': Second UPenn Female Swimmer Speaks Out Against 'Lack of Fairness' with Transgender Teammate

The University of Pennsylvania's transgender swimmer Lia Thomas is continuing to break female swim records during competitions despite rising tensions among teammates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/321zT5i

Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says

Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agencies and researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GESfZ1

‘God Will Work It Out’: Man Trapped Under Candle Factory Debris Survives Horror, Wife Recounts Praying With Him Over the Phone

The wife of a Kentucky man trapped under a collapsed candle factory recalled the harrowing moments during which she prayed with her husband over the phone, telling him to “keep fighting,” and that God would “work it out.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oQL1uR

Biden's Approval Numbers Continue to Sink on Inflation, Crime

President Joe Biden is hitting new lows for his handling of crime, gun violence, and especially the economy, according to a new poll from ABC News and Ipsos released Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31XKs9U

'We Have to Rely on Our Faith': Kentucky Declared a Disaster Area After Tornadoes Swarm - Looks like a War Zone

The search for victims continues after a weekend swarm of dozens of tornadoes left of a path of destruction through five states.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynRJvN

Bored Ape NFT accidentally sells for $3,000 instead of $300,000

A "fat fingered" typing error seems to have cost an NFT dealer more than $250,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m1wyuf

Alibaba fires woman who claimed sexual assault

The woman said a colleague and client had assaulted her on a business trip earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lXtJuo

How hologram tech may soon replace video calls

The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic communication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LPuGK

FL Sen. Marco Rubio Announces Bill to Stop Federal Funding to Cities Allowing Non-Citizens to Vote

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced Friday that he plans to introduce legislation to withhold federal funds from cities that permit people who are not citizens to vote. His move came just one day after the New York City Council voted to give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynMiN9

'Seconds Matter': Nail-Biting Bodycam Video Captures Quick-Thinking Cops Rescuing Driver From Car 'Engulfed in Flames'

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released nail-biting video footage Tuesday showing officers scrambling to rescue an individual trapped in a vehicle overtaken by flames. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IMaWvC

Political Leaders Offer Prayers, Ask for Help After Tornadoes Devastate Kentucky

An outpouring of prayers have been shared on social media as recovery efforts continue following devastating tornadoes that destroyed homes and businesses in multiple counties across western and central Kentucky on Friday.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DRVnyW

'Angel in a Pickup Truck': Mystery Stranger Stops to Save Choking Little Boy's Life in Incredible Miracle That Left Mom in Tears

A mother is eternally grateful for a random stranger — an “angel in a pickup truck” — who recently saved her son’s life after the little boy choked on a piece of hard candy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EPn7Wi

Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GFkqqV

The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IDFi3w

Plumber Receives $20,000 Reward for Turning in Large Sum of Money Found Inside Walls of Lakewood Church

The plumber who found $600,000 inside the walls of Pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston recently received a $20,000 reward for choosing to report his findings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oO4I6N

The Public Is Being Primed To Feel Groovy About Psychedelic Drugs

Right now, there is a concerted effort to change the American public's attitude towards psychedelic drugs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lYG6X8

Hospitalized for 147 Days on a Ventilator, COVID Patient Was 'Suffocating to Death,' but She Believes God Sent Her This Sign in a Dream

An Alabama woman who came close to death as she battled COVID-19 in the hospital for 147 grueling days believes God sent her a sign during the harrowing ordeal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dFo5sb

'We're Praying for Everyone': Deadly Tornadoes, Severe Storms Rip Through Parts of US

Tornadoes and a powerful storm system swept through parts of the Midwest and South Friday night, leaving several dead and dozens injured, and causing serious damage. And the death toll could go significantly higher. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dJLrx0

US Consumer Inflation Spikes a Dizzying 6.8% in Just One Year, Highest in Four Decades

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate in 39 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rV4lJm

Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds

After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected digital worlds goes live. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33cBRR3

'God's Forgiveness is Mind Blowing': Prison Ministry Helps Inmates Celebrate Christmas with their Families

Men and women who are serving life sentences in prison got the opportunity to see their children and even give them Christmas gifts – thanks to God Behind Bars, a ministry that "sets inmates on a journey to reconnect with their family through Christ and help them follow Him." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rYuNSq

Microsoft Teams bug blocked Android emergency call

A user whose grandmother was having a suspected stroke was unable to make a call to 911. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IGeVd4

Google issues warning to location-sharing apps

Apps could be dropped from Play store if developers are not clear about how personal data is shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DGxsT1

Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year

The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DGzcfa

VA Library Sparks Outrage with Holiday Display Featuring Rainbow-Decorated Bible and Queer Books

A Virginia library has removed a holiday reading display after receiving backlash from patrons for putting a Bible next to the books "Gender Queer" and "Lawn Boy," two books which have created controversy in a local school district over parents' concerns the books both contain pedophilia and obscene material. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GtfJ3h

'Our People Could Disappear': CBN News Shines a Light on Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Native Americans

There is an alarming number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the US. What is being done to address the epidemic and stop the trend? CBN News investigates.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oI4VbD

Bob Dole Lying in State in Capitol Rotunda: 'America Has Lost One of Our Greatest Patriots'

America began bidding farewell to former Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole Thursday while his body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30b6RQi

Bob Dole Lying in State in Capitol Rotunda: 'America Has Lost One of Our Greatest Patriots'

America began bidding farewell to former Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole Thursday while his body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GurO8j

Iowa Pays $1.9M for Violating Religious Liberty, Free Speech Rights of University Christian Clubs

A state panel agreed Monday to spend nearly $2 million to settle two federal lawsuits brought against the University of Iowa in 2017 for kicking some Christian groups off campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dBHTg5

Reality TV’s Josh Duggar Convicted of Child Porn Possession

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was immediately taken into custody Thursday after a federal jury convicted him of downloading and possessing child pornography. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oF5Ppl

Dunkin' Donuts Worker Overwhelmed as God Answers Prayers for a Home: 'The Lord Really Looked Out for Me'

An Ohio Dunkin' Donuts employee and her three children received the ultimate Christmas gift – a fully furnished home – thanks to the kindness of a loyal customer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDsCLP

Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ItzwS5

Maker of suicide pod plans to launch in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EG8bd0

Amazon fined $1.2bn by Italian regulators

It marks the second fine against the company by the country in a matter of weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBcrEi

Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ozddT0

300 Christmas Carolers Met With Obnoxious Noise Machine and Hecklers - See Their Grace-Filled Response

Christmas carolers intent on belting out some melodious, holiday cheer on Sunday were met with a ghastly disruption, the purported placement of a noise machine intended to obliterate their seasonal ballads. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ivsn3s

5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade

A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Gpoo6W

'Euros' is most googled term of 2021 in UK

The three most searched for terms on Google UK this year were football-related. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DyfS3p

Bitcoin 'founder' wins right to keep billions of dollars

A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rIBGao

CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'

Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EBxxsj

Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Grs6Nn

TikTok jumps on online shopping bandwagon

Social media app TikTok is producing its first live shopping and entertainment event in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oxwxjz

How This Ministry Used the JESUS Film to Reach 700M People with the 'Never Changing Gospel' During the Pandemic

An international Christian organization has created digital tools and resources to empower anyone to share the Gospel, build close communities, and make disciples.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3owWAaH

Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items

Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y2CnMU

CA District's CRT Files Teach Students How to Use 'Witchcraft' Against People Who Say 'All Lives Matter'

A former student of the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) in San Jose, California claims the district has gone so woke, it even endorsed a document instructing students on how to put a "hex" on those who say "all lives matter." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EBMaw2

Instagram announces changes ahead of political grilling

Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IsRGDf

US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety

Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lHJSUJ

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lHbclL

Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IjBwfs

Virgin Media O2 'completes' gigabit upgrade after two years

Virgin Media O2 says it has completed a two-year upgrade of its entire network to gigabit speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dp0dc3

Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GiPTPf

Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise

Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3doNJ4j

Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon

The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3os5qq3

Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost

The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ir9f6L

Chicago Public Schools Banishing Sex-Specific Bathrooms to 'Increase Gender Equity'

In the name of “gender equity,” the Chicago Public Schools system is doing away with boys’ and girls’ bathrooms, opting instead for gender-neutral restrooms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dqWBq5

'The Real Meaning of Christmas': Sisters Celebrate 5 Million Acts of Kindness with 'The Giving Manger'

Christmas is a season filled with joy, hope, and love as Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31zn9Tq

'Job-Killing Mandate': NYC Goes Full Bore with Vax Mandate for all Private Employees and Vax Passports for Kids

Even though federal courts have put President Joe Biden's federal private employer mandate on hold, New York's outgoing mayor has announced his own mandate for private employers, along with vaccine passports that even include children.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GhAvTo

Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores

The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GnBW2N

Major School Choice Case Comes to Supreme Court as Maine Families Fight for Religious Freedom

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a potential landmark case challenging a Maine law that prohibits parents from using a state student-aid program if they choose to send their children to faith-based schools.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3op3nD3

Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEWFH8

As US Invests in Clean Energy, There's a Big Problem: China Controls the Supply Chain

America's clean energy transition is underway, bolstered by money in the new infrastructure bill. Over the next decade, consumers will start to see options to power their homes, businesses, and even vehicles through renewable resources.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oquLRd

Using virtual reality to treat pain and anxiety

Government research suggests immersive technologies have the potential to "transform" therapy and healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EtCUtv

US Religious Group Says Haitian Gang Releases 3 More Missionary Hostages

A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IlfvNo

Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3doV83z

BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers

BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-attack, from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEv6hb

Online Safety Bill : What to expect

Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lFd6Dr

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

'I Pray Every Day': Chicago Pastor Camps Outside for 100 Days to End Violence, Raising $30 Million for Resource Center

One Chicago pastor is taking a stand against crime by participating in a 100-day camp out to end gun violence.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3y0n7A3

'A Really Blessed Pregnancy': 50-Year-Old Mother Gives Birth to 'Miracle Baby'

Fifty-year-old Susie Troxler is opening up about her “blessed pregnancy” after giving birth to her first child. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3332Azy

Former Presidential Candidate, Longtime GOP Senator Bob Dole Dies at 98

Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EuF5gx

'We're Trying to Create a Cultural Movement Around Faith': Bible App 'Glorify' Receives $40 Million in Funding

Glorify, a Bible app that makes it easier for Christians to connect with God on a daily basis, received $40 million in funding and its popularity continues to grow.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3puX5kM

'I Have Never Seen Anything Like It': Cops Assumed the Worst When They Saw Insane Crash, Then a Real-Life Miracle Unfolded

It’s been said that a picture can say a thousand words, but one Washington cop found himself totally speechless when he saw images of a recent accident — photos that showed a car bent in half and completely crushed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lAWTzg

'My Life Is a Miracle': She Survived a Failed Abortion and Was 'Accidentally Born Alive' Now, She's Speaking Up for Those Who Can't

“My life is a miracle over and over again.” That statement, from abortion survivor Melissa Ohden, couldn’t be truer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dlDi1m

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omncLb

Parents of Michigan Boy Charged in Oxford School Shooting

A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy despite being confronted with a drawing and chilling message — “blood everywhere” — that was found at the boy’s desk. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Im0AT1

Murky Jobs Report Conveys Mixed Signals About Economy as Holiday Season Approaches

A lackluster jobs report shows another unimpressive increase amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IlUeTF

‘It Was Just Unbelievable!’: Plumber Discovers Hundreds of Envelopes of Money in Walls of Joel Osteen’s Church

Christmas has come early for Lakewood Church, the Houston-based congregation led by Pastor Joel Osteen. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IimnLv

As U.S. Invests in Clean Energy, There's a Big Problem: China Controls the Supply Chain

America's clean energy transition is underway, bolstered by money in the new infrastructure bill. Over the next decade, consumers will start to see options to power their homes, businesses, and even vehicles through renewable resources.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3deBTtA

TN Children's Charity Sues Biden Admin for Trying to Force Them to Violate Their Christian Beliefs

A Tennessee Christian children's charity has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration after it took steps to force non-profits to violate their religious beliefs or lose needed funding. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Iimwi1

'Sorcery' Most Popular Search for 2021 on Bible Gateway? The Answer Is One Word and It's Not 'Witchcraft'

The content manager of the Bible Gateway, an online search engine for the entire Bible, has revealed users searched for the words "sorceries" and "sorcery" in the Scriptures more than any other term in 2021.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EoBzEz

Virginia School District Tries Recruiting Teachers to Transport Students Due to Bus Driver Shortage

Public schools across the country are not only facing a staff shortage within school buildings, but school bus drivers are also harder to find.  Many say it's a problem that existed before COVID-19 but has only gotten worse. Like many districts Chesapeake is getting creative in trying to fill the driver gap, including recruiting teachers to transport students before and after class.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xQbHyX

Salvation Army Responds to 'CRT' Criticism: 'The Mission of the Salvation Army Is to Preach the Gospel of Jesus'

The Salvation Army is trying to move forward with its Christmas campaign after responding to accusations that it promoted "Critical Race Theory" in training material. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dfsxxN

An Abortion Loophole? How the Abortion Pill Could Quickly Become the Center of the Next Pro-Life Battle

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration prepares to issue a decision on the official handling of abortion pill safeguards, the author of a new study is sounding the alarm over reported dangers posed by the abortion pill. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lwecBo

Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lwg4dv

Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement

The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over its records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31qLnj5

US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the chip designer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lyBS8d

US creditors can now DM debtors on social media

The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DkFgK6

China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DlM6yV

Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ruKQr5

How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xMHKzP

Second Major Abortion Law Takes Effect in TX, This Time Targeting Abortion Pills

Just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could give states more power to limit abortion in the future, a second major abortion law went into effect in Texas Thursday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ef3S8e

'The Whole Reason Jesus Came': Mom Creates Christ-Centered Advent Experience for Every Family to Use

The most wonderful time of the year is often the most chaotic for many families, but one mom and grandmother is helping families maintain a peaceful, Christ-centered Christmas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Dpj3uw

Students Petition to Rename Michigan High School Stadium After 'Hero' Teen Who Was Killed Trying to Stop Shooter

Classmates of Tate Myre, one of the four students killed during the shooting at a Michigan high school Tuesday, are calling him a hero after the 16-year-old junior lost his life while trying to disarm the alleged gunman.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31oAGgX

What the Justices Said During Dobbs Arguments That Has Some Pro-Life Legal Experts So Optimistic

Pro-lifers are feeling optimistic after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which is considered by many legal experts to be the biggest challenge to Roe v. Wade in nearly 50 years.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3G7mV4N

Pregnancy Centers: Higher Customer Satisfaction than Chick-fil-A

As the Supreme Court considers oral arguments in the Dobbs abortion case, challenging a bipartisan Mississippi law protecting life at 15 weeks, advocates of abortion on demand are claiming that women will not have necessary support during their pregnancy should Roe be overturned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3daozGF

Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach

The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IhHKN8

Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers

The company said it was aware of an issue affecting TV services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3El81HG

Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IaHiA2

Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xK2ZSE

Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rth3ib

Supreme Court Justices Appear Poised to Uphold Mississippi's Pro-Life Law and Give States More Power Over Abortion

Constitutional experts were glued to the Supreme Court's oral arguments Wednesday, looking for any clues as to how the justices might rule in a case that's considered the biggest challenge to Roe v. Wade in decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xHZUCK

'Devious Licks' TikTok Challenge Encourages Students to Commit Criminal Behavior While at School

It seems like every month there are new viral challenges on social media for kids and a current one is getting them in a lot of trouble. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d6JU3L

Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FWtgAa

Fed Chairman Powell Warns Congress Inflation May Keep Rising Well into Next Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only hit the American population hard, but it is also still hurting our economy as well.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3D7Cisl

NYPD Hate Crimes Unit Searching for 3 Suspects Who Carried Out Anti-Semitic Attacks on Jewish Children in Brooklyn

Investigators with the New York City Police Department's Hate Crime Task Force are looking for three teenage girls suspected in recent attacks on Jewish ultra-Orthodox children in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3phAloj

Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data

Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules of DNA. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Iaxh5X

Anti-Semitic Flyers Found in California City's Front Yards on the First Day of Hanukkah

Several Jewish residents in a Beverly Hills neighborhood woke up on the first day of Hanukkah to find anti-Semitic flyers in their yards. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ef56jY

Microsoft Edge buy now pay later scheme met with criticism

Its Edge browser has added a credit scheme - which users have labelled as "exploitative". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dawvHH

'They Will Recall Abortion': Pro-Lifers Hopeful as Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Overturn Roe

All eyes are on the Supreme Court case that will have enormous consequences for the lives of countless children. Wednesday morning, the justices will hear arguments over a ground-breaking Mississippi law that protects children in the womb. The law bans most abortions after 15 weeks. After federal courts blocked the ban, the state is asking the high court to rule on its constitutionality. It's a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that legalized abortion in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d6sjcb

As High Court Considers Dobbs Case, Here's the Science: Unborn Babies Are Very Much Alive and Uniquely Human

Some in the pro-choice crowd say a person's life doesn't actually begin until he or she is outside the womb, but the science shows an unborn baby at 15 weeks gestation is a living human being with all her organs a unique DNA. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d9JjOI

Twitch unleashes AI tool to spot banned users

Twitch's suspicious-user detection system uses machine learning to spot those trying to evade bans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ocu6mh

UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street

Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 seconds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d3DEd3

Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3G0wouT

Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rsYUBd

Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 8 at Michigan School

A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital, authorities said. Eight other people were wounded, some critically. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pe9auo

Elon Musk jokes about whistleblowers with new Tesla product

In recent months, Tesla has faced lawsuits over alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rEi0Vl

Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy

Facebook had blocked searches for the US teen on its platform after he was acquitted of killing two people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xHhSW3

Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Ban on Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d3usFp

Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent

Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for violating rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lq0XlJ

'Take This Matter to the Throne of Grace': Pence Predicts Huge Pro-Life Victory at Supreme Court

Former Vice President Mike Pence believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that on-demand abortion is one of the greatest injustices in America and throughout his entire political career he has staunchly advocated that a child is a "precious gift" from God. Now, on the eve of oral arguments for the Dobbs V. Jackson case, he is predicting that Roe. V. Wade will be overturned by the Supreme Court and the law will be in the "ash heap of history where it belongs." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3G4zxKi

VA School District Reinstates Graphic Sexual Books Despite Parents' Concerns Over Pedophilia Depictions

The Fairfax County School District (FCSD) in Falls Church, Virginia, has reinstated two controversial books in its high schools. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3G2ulGI

'Praise the Lord': On Brink of Death, Elderly Man Fully Recovers After Judge Orders Hospital to Allow Ivermectin

An elderly COVID patient made a full recovery over the Thanksgiving weekend after a court ordered his hospital to give him the potentially lifesaving medication Ivermectin.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32MyMqO

UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o4dAEW

E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmas

Thousands of e-scooters ridden illegally have been seized by police in London so far this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E7zQ69

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EcOysL

MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief

Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3I8X9zg

Semi-automated offsides trialled at Fifa Arab Cup and could be used at 2022 World Cup

The use of technology to help officials make more accurate offside decisions will be tested at the Fifa Arab Cup, which starts on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E3Ulkv

Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E5Gmug

Jews, Christians Unite to Invest in Israel

The ARISE 2021 Digital Summit is bringing together Christian and Jewish business leaders from all over the world to build partnerships and investments worth millions of dollars. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lkzIJm

Amazon: Union election to be rerun after claims of foul play

Amazon workers in the US state will get a second chance to unionise in a major blow to the online giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnjFKV

Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o7LTet

Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31fozT3

Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers in 10 States

The Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has just been temporarily blocked for hospitals that receive federal funding within 10 states.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3o3iL7W

'I Forgive You': Widow and Congregants of Pastor Killed by Drunk Driver Shock Judge, Move Prosecutor to Tears

Family members and congregants of deceased Minnesota Pastor Verlyn Strenge openly forgave the man responsible for the late preacher’s death during a Nov. 24, hearing, shocking a judge and moving a prosecutor to tears. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/318ddA6

After Years of Big Tech Censorship, Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Stepping Down as CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of the social media platform, and investors couldn't be happier. Dorsey was at the helm when Twitter banned President Trump and censored other conservatives.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xCTYek

She 'Danced Home to Jesus': Waukesha Parade Victim Laid to Rest, Restaurant Holds Fundraiser for Families of Victims

One of the victims of last week's brazen Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is being laid to rest Monday.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EadAsw

Openly Trans Man Competing for Title of Miss USA, Critics Say 'Wrong on All Levels'

For the first time a transgender person is competing for the title of Miss USA.  Kataluna Enriquez, 27, who is openly transgender, first made history after beating out 21 other candidates in Nevada to win the crown of Miss Nevada back in June.   Enriquez will now represent the Silver State at the 2021 Miss USA pageant that will be held Monday, Nov. 29 in Tulsa, Okla., for a chance to be crowned Miss USA. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lmggMf

'Smash and Grab' Mob Thefts Rage Across US as Progressive DA's Won't Prosecute Shoplifting

The Christmas shopping season is being marred by a new crime wave hitting America's cities as "smash and grab" attacks escalated at stores across the country on Black Friday and over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3D2AAIz

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZIhF2

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey expected to step down as chief executive - reports

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ

Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3I5YjLB

Banksy-inspired NFT drives 'seismic' change in art world

The owner of the NFT of 'Warning Sign' will also own a 5% equity stake in the physical artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rdbN2j

Online sellers 'hotbed' for dangerous items experts warn

Fire services and safety experts ask the government to reform laws to hold shopping sites accountable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nXv71n

Today's Man: An Abominable Snowman

Where are men today? It seems like we're not around. The Abominable Snowman made footprints everywhere but was nowhere to be found. Most men seem like Abominable Snowmen. Leaving an imprint, but nowhere to be found. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nYIEWl

Salvation Army Takes Aim at White Christians, Tries to Clarify 'Racism' Guide That Appears to Push CRT

This is normally the time of year when Salvation Army Santas stand outside stores with their red kettles, hoping to inspire goodwill while ringing bells and asking for donations. But this year the aid group is under fire for accusations of wokeness because some critics say it's promoting Critical Race Theory and labeling the church and white Americans as racist. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3D0D9La

Roe v. Wade in the Balance: What you Need to Know About Dobbs v. Jackson

Capitol Hill police expect up to 20,000 protestors on the morning of December 1, a historic turnout of pro-life and pro-choice advocacy that will likely result in a larger crowd than any Supreme Court demonstration ever. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cYSqS5

'Oh, My WORD!': Pastors in Total Shock as Deer Breaks Into Church Sanctuary

Pastors at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis, Michigan, were in for the surprise of a lifetime when they arrived at the house of worship earlier this month and immediately noticed something was awry. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3p0RaDy

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx

Candace Owens Raises $250,000 for VA Police Officer Who Was Fired for Donating to Rittenhouse Fund

A Virginia police officer, who was fired for anonymously donating to a fund for Kyle Rittenhouse, received a check for over $200,000 from conservative commentator Candace Owens. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3p5u6Uv

'America Is at a Defining Moment': Join Family Research Council Pro-Life Prayer Event for Big Supreme Court Case

As America's ongoing battle over abortion reaches a critical turning point, pro-life leaders from across the country will gather in Jackson, Mississippi this Sunday for a nationwide prayer event hosted by the Family Research Council (FRC).  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FVV3R0

Colorado Drops 'Sex Offender' Term Because It Has 'Negative Impacts' on Those Who Commit Sexual Crimes

Colorado is doing away with the term “sex offender” because it’s stigmatizing to those who have committed sexual crimes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cTJqOo

California Teachers Reportedly Urge Recruiting Kids Into LGBT Clubs

During an October meeting at a conference of the largest teachers union in California — the California Teachers Association — speakers urged teachers to recruit students into LGBT clubs, according to a report from Abigail Shrier, author of “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FRFx8R

What is artificial intelligence and why is it important?

Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3126Aze

What are algorithms and how do they work?

A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/313MgxP

What are quantum computers and what are they used for?

Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ldnkLj

Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies?

Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZWXUh

How do you turn off the internet?

How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xrLHK3

Amazon protests: 13 arrested as Extinction Rebellion targets retailer

Extinction Rebellion targets 13 sites in the UK on the retail giant's busiest day of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DWEfsP

Stores Kick Off Black Friday But Pandemic Woes Linger

Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year in a closer step toward normalcy. But the fallout from the pandemic continues to weigh on businesses and shoppers' minds. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nUph0H

Mr Goxx, the cryptocurrency-trading hamster, dies

The rodent famous for his financial portfolio and trading cage died peacefully on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nRVHcm

Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones

A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xoiRdz

'World's fastest' all-electric plane and other tech news

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

Black Friday: Will you get the tech you want for Christmas?

Bargain hunters could be disappointed this year, especially if they are hoping to buy a games console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cUrz9G

Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HUfdNh

Spotify tests TikTok-like vertical video feature

The music streaming giant is experimenting on iPhone to let users move through clips quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HVRZpW

Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CLZyMl

Cosmetic surgery social ads banned for under-18s

The UK advertising watchdog says the rules will come into force from May next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xmj0xT

Pompeii fresco puzzle to get help from robots

Image recognition will be used to help re-build the past piece by piece. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DRjH4Z

US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3111bsD

How to be Thankful When Times are Tough

The Apostle Paul provides a solution. In essence, he tells us to stop and recognize that Jesus reigns supreme. When we do, we can be assured that regardless of what is swirling around us, God is all-powerful and is actively watching for opportunities to help us. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30RbFLb

'God has a Plan for These Children': 40 Days for Life Celebrates 20,000 Babies Saved From Abortion

Pro-life campaign 40 Days for Life shared a major milestone on Nov. 19 by announcing that 20,000 babies have been rescued from abortion since 2007. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nN0742

'They Wanted to Worship Jesus': Documentary Examines Pilgrims Journey to America, Pursuit of Religious Freedom

The English settlers who came to North America on the Mayflower in 1620 faced many hardships but believed that religious freedom and liberty were worth dying for.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3r83Uey

All 3 Men Charged in Arbery's Death Convicted of Murder

All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3p1afp8

Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies

The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNkkR7

This Is Going to Be One of the Most Expensive Holidays on Record

From sticker shock at the grocery store to the pain at the gas pump, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner and holiday travel will be more expensive than ever this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oUj1FK

Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK law

New rules are introduced to make internet-connected home devices less likely to be hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FGC112

Apple digital-ID scheme delayed to 2022

The delay follows Apple announcing it wanted "sole control" over how US states rolled out the feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CPs7se

NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xkXDNJ

Tolkien estate blocks JRR Token crypto-currency

Lawyers representing the estate said the product, launched in August, infringed the author's trademark. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0xi2r

Jury Awards $26M in Damages for Unite the Right Violence

A jury ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay more than $26 million in damages Tuesday over the violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in 2017. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZjKYhp

Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30VSYpx

Child is 6th Death in Waukesha Parade Crash; Suspect Charged

An 8-year-old boy became the sixth person to die Tuesday as a result of a man driving his SUV into a suburban Milwaukee Christmas parade, with a criminal complaint alleging that the suspect in the case steered side-to-side with the intent of striking marchers and spectators. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3l5jYKa

Samsung chooses Texas as site of new $17bn chip plant

The announcement comes as the US government has been calling on firms to tackle supply chain issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30QUjgY

Dollar Tree Makes it Official: Items Will Now Cost $1.25

Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree said Tuesday it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cOlED3

VA Teacher Who Battled School Board Over Transgender Policy Tells CBN News: Teachers Need to 'Voice' Their Opinion

Tanner Cross is speaking out after the school board of the Loudoun County Public Schools agreed to reinstate him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oOkjBO

NASA vs. the Asteroids: How the US Space Program Plans to Defend Earth with a Kamikaze Attack

Up until now, it has mainly just been a good plot for science fiction movies. But NASA is taking the threat of asteroids more seriously than ever, so it will launch its first planetary defense test mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Tuesday night.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DOeVoC

Could This be Someone's First Thanksgiving Being Thankful?

As we reflect on the ways we’ve been blessed, let’s also catch that spirit of selflessness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DOCZaT

Jury Gets Case of White Men Charged in Ahmaud Arbery's Death

The case of three white men charged with murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery went to the jury Tuesday after a nearly two-week trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked the fatal confrontation and defense attorneys insisted their clients acted in self-defense. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cNCBNX

Leaked HHS Memo Reveals Biden Admin Seeks to Strip Americans of Religious Protections

A leaked memo from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals plans by the Biden administration to make changes to Americans' First Amendment rights and other religious liberty protections.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DPvAbm

Using Taxpayer Money, CA High School Plans to Build 'All-Gender Locker Room'

The Long Beach Unified School District in California has announced plans to build a new aquatic center and an "all-gender" locker room at Wilson High School in Long Beach next summer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FMZduN

Crypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees

Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FMQQiR

Italy fines Apple and Amazon over Beats headphones

Italy's competition authority fines the tech giants €200m over an exclusivity agreement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xgfIMI

US to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Energy Costs

The White House on Tuesday said it had ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to bring down energy costs, in coordination with other countries including China. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CK67yM

Wisconsin Community Holds Prayer Vigil for Parade Victims Killed by Driver with a Long Rap Sheet

The community of Waukesha, Wisconsin is mourning the loss of fellow citizens, friends, and family, gathering for a prayer vigil Monday night not far from the scene of the tragedy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cCIoWO

AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas

Electricals retailer AO World says games consoles and iPhones are among products in short supply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FJ0seu

Uber takes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVflOt

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN

Trial in Ahmaud Arbery's Killing Nears Going to the Jury

Final steps in the trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were scheduled Tuesday before the case of the 25-year-old Black man's death goes to the jury. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nIBky3

Trial in Ahmaud Arbery's Killing Nears Going to the Jury

Final steps in the trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were scheduled Tuesday before the case of the 25-year-old Black man's death goes to the jury. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nIBky3

Atom Bank introduces four-day work week without cutting in pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nFAzWE

Overturn Roe v. Wade? Why Pro-Life Advocates Think It Might Happen This Time

On Dec. 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the abortion case that some say is the most important since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nGlGmL

Lush to stop its social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l338eP

39-Yr-Old Darrell Brooks Charged With 5 Counts of Homicide After Deadly Wisconsin Parade

The police have released new information about the suspect in the Wisconsin parade that turned deadly over the weekend when a red SUV charged into the crowd of revelers and killed five people ages 52 to 81 years old.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DJgVyy

Study: Majority of Americans Say Parents Should be Informed of 'Inappropriate Content' Taught to Kids, Have Way to Opt Out

A new survey released by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty addresses the topic of education and whether parents or school administrators should have the final word on the curriculum being taught to children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kYDZSB

Target to Keep Stores Closed on Thanksgiving for Good

Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CI0AZq

Overturn Roe v. Wade? Why Pro-Life Advocates Suggest It Might Happen This Time

On Dec. 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the abortion case that some say is the most important since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FBmTlA

'I'm Thankful That God's Love Sustained Me': Christian Florist Concludes Lengthy Court Battle with Same-Sex Couple

A Christian florist has agreed to settle her legal battle with a same-sex couple, ending a case that has lasted nearly a decade. The couple sued Barronelle Stutzman for refusing to provide her floral services for their wedding. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cCIdL3

October Existing Home Sales Hit Fastest Pace Since January

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked higher in October, marking their strongest annual pace since January even as competition for relatively few properties on the market pushed prices higher. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32d28y7

‘Please Pray’: Invocations Take Center Stage as Nation Mourns Horrific Tragedy in Waukesha

Tears, shock and pain abound as officials continue to piece together the tragic events that unfolded in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening, when a vehicle struck a Christmas parade, killing at least five and injuring more than 40 others. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FzWGDW

Some Journalists Identify Driver of SUV That Hit Wisconsin Christmas Parade, Killing 5, Injuring Dozens

A joyous scene of marching bands and children dancing in Santa hats turned deadly in an instant Sunday afternoon when a Red Ford Escape mowed through police barricades before slamming into dozens of marchers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CH78re

Facebook and Instagram encryption plans delayed by Meta until 2023

Meta's plans to protect messages on the platforms are put back until 2023 in a row over child safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czlDmH

TikTok school abuse: Teachers quitting over paedophile slurs

One school says it called in the police over "very upsetting" allegations on the video-sharing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oIFcOW

Will printable solar cells reshape buildings?

Lara Lewington visits the labs which have some of the latest innovations in solar energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEKeN1

New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWxkIH

Homeless in Cornwall offered laptops by council

Cornwall Council says it is "vital" people without access to the internet are "not left behind". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xcwSKZ

Jury in Ahmaud Arbery Death Trial to Hear Closing Arguments

Attorneys were scheduled to give closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, whose death became part of a broader reckoning on racial injustice in the criminal legal system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z8Ob36

El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6

Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case

It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZZkLg

Police: 'Some' Killed When SUV Hits Christmas Parade

An SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, hitting more than 20 adults and children in a horrifying scene captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cC54GI

WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cBFcL6

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0

Supreme Court Decision on Texas Heartbeat Law Could Come This Week

Aborting a baby with a heartbeat is currently a crime in the state of Texas, but many are wondering when the Supreme Court will issue a final ruling on the law. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3x6e8Nq

'It Was Insane': Dozens of Looters in Ski Masks Ransack CA Nordstrom

Dozens of looters wearing ski masks ripped off a department store in California Saturday night with one bystander comparing it to "a scene out of a movie." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3r3anaF

'Sheer Panic': Elderly Man's Life Saved With Just Moments to Spare When Rescuers Happen to Be in 'Right Place at the Right Time'

Rescue divers were truly in the “right place at the right time” when an elderly man’s car drove off a Maryland dock and quickly began sinking into the water, WJZ-TV reported. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cAZc0k

'We Must Regain Respect': Denver Archbishop Condemns Spike in Church Vandalism

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver denounced the rise in vandalism against Catholic property in the last year, calling it a "spiritual crisis." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z9CKZ9

CA Teacher Tells Group of High School Students to 'Jump Off a Bridge' After They Displayed an Anti-Biden Flag

An elementary school teacher in California has caused quite a stir since posting a video to Instagram where she urged members of a conservative high school club to go "jump off a bridge" because one student waved a "f*** Biden" flag during a rally. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xfhoGo

Museum of the Bible Kicks Off National Bible Week at DC's Iconic National Mall

Museum of the Bible, located in our nation's capital, is giving away "Global Impact Bibles" at David's Tent DC on the National Mall this weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329Gdb4

Bride Who Is Paralyzed Shocks Groom and Her Entire Wedding Party by Walking Down the Aisle

A woman recently delivered the ultimate surprise to her husband-to-be on the couple’s wedding day: she got out of her wheelchair and walked down the aisle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DJ0UsA

Rittenhouse Riots, Public Officials Send Mixed Messages Over Verdict

A riot broke out in Portland, Oregon Friday night after a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of all charges related to the shooting deaths of two people last year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HCxmz5

Unexpected Hospitality: Thanksgiving is a Time to Radically Love Those Unlike Us

More spiritually-attentive gatherings may make time for each individual to share how God has blessed them in the past year. It is a celebration of our family and friends’ experience of sufficiency and plenty. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oP3rea

Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DCBBbl

Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Kju4A

New Movement Offers a Biblical Model for Racial Unity

Unafraid to step on the "third rail," churches and ministry leaders confront the sin of racism in a new nationwide movement toward biblical unity. They say the only place to successfully begin is the Word of God.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HDzvKP

FDA Says It Needs 55 Years to Release Pfizer's COVID Vax Data to Public - It Took 108 Days to Approve the Shot

Responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made back in August, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration told a federal judge it first wants to take 55 years to review the data it used in licensing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3csZGWj

Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty, Cleared of All Charges in Kenosha Shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in shootings that intensified debate over vigilantism, guns and racial injustice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DyM1sw

'Piracy' website offers NFT art as free downloads

An artist creates a website that lets people download "every NFT" on the Ethereum blockchain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DC4a8K

'Justice Has Finally Prevailed': Pro-Life Church Members Celebrate Victory After Former NY AG Accused Them of Violence

Pro-life advocates of a Brooklyn-based church are celebrating a victory after a nearly five-year legal battle against the state of New York.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30PAzKS

Biden Temporarily Transfers Presidential Power to Harris for Medical Tests

President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a “routine colonoscopy" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the White House said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cztfVW

'We Want People to Know Jesus Better': App Will Bring Bible to Life for Dyslexic People and Others Who Can't Read

A new Christian Bible platform is setting out to help the more than 75 million Americans who struggle to read God's Word.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HzmYrM

Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CrS3tK

Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HAvGWO

Pets can ring owners with DogPhone and other tech news

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

Six million Sky routers had serious security flaw

The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FuvDKm

Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary says social media has been hijacked

The culture secretary says she doesn't want "to charge out on a culture war battle" in her new role. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FxQJHQ

Alibaba: Shares dive after China spending slowdown warning

The tech giant forecast its annual revenue would grow at the slowest pace since its 2014 market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HzJJMi

Oklahoma Governor Grants Clemency, Spares Julius Jones' Life

Oklahoma's governor spared the life of Julius Jones on Thursday, just hours before his scheduled execution that had drawn widespread outcry and protests over doubts about his guilt in the slaying of a businessman more than 20 years ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Fzyf9P

Crypto bid to buy US constitution copy at auction fails

ConsitutionDAO said it wanted to put the document "in the hands of the people". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FvBU8t

Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oB7quY

The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix

A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x04vzE

Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kLbO9F

Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia

Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oENGXu

Rittenhouse Jury Deliberates for Third Day Without a Verdict

The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial deliberated for a third day without reaching a verdict Thursday, while the judge banned MSNBC from the courthouse after a freelancer for the network was accused of following the jurors in their bus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3x10rz4

As Thanksgiving Approaches, Will Rising Costs, Supply Chain Issues Spoil the Holidays?

Thanksgiving is one week away and the holidays just might be spoiled due to rising costs and supply chain issues.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kMc87R

LGBTQ+ Pride Group Stages 'Drag Show' in Georgia Church

A gay pride organization at Emory University recently held its annual drag show in a Methodist church affiliated with the Atlanta, Georgia, university.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kPurtb

'A God Thing': They Adopted a Severely Handicapped Baby Despite Doctors' Warnings, and It Changed Everything

In the early 1990's, a young dentist named John Cranham and his wife Kim wanted to start a family but were having trouble getting pregnant. Then, something happened. Kim worked with sick and premature babies at a local hospital and fell in love with one of her little patients, Cornell – a victim of his mother's drug use. Kim wanted to bring Cornell home although John wasn't there –  yet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nuVJXu

'They She HE Me; Free to Be!'- K Thru 5 Kids in CT Elementary School Being Taught Transgenderism

A school district in West Hartford, Connecticut is teaching students as young as kindergarten "social emotional learning through an equity lens" in which the educational program teaches elementary students a set of "social justice standards." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nqgyDf

Could Californians Go to Jail for Misgendering? State Supreme Court Weighs 'Preferred Pronouns' Law

The debate over preferred pronouns is kicking into high gear in California, with the state’s Supreme Court slated to hear a consequential case surrounding “misgendering.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nqBlXo

Crypto adverts on London Tube under investigation

The advertising watchdog says it is part of a wider look at the way cryptocurrency is advertised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DvOC6C

UK and US join forces to strike back in cyber-space

Combined "enduring" operations will use the "full range of capabilities", the two nations say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Eww40

'I'll…Keep Killing Babies': Women Caught on Camera Purportedly Defacing Pro-Life Display While Hurling Expletives

Campus authorities have reportedly launched an investigation after at least two individuals allegedly defaced a pro-life memorial at St. Louis University in Missouri. A video posted by Students for Life appears to show two women kicking, trampling, and ripping up red flags planted in an effort to remember the lives of the unborn as part of the Cemetery of the Innocents project. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kNPYCs

'Fatally Flawed': OSHA Halts Biden's Vaccine Mandate, Pfizer Seeks to Release COVID Pill

The Food and Drug Administration is set to expand COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults and Pfizer is asking federal regulators to authorize its new COVID pill. The moves come as cases of coronavirus are on the rise again across the country and the president's controversial vaccine mandate faces an uphill court battle.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ozkJvK

Rural broadband: Residents miss out on NI scheme

Project Stratum promises to deliver full-fibre broadband to rural properties in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/326NJDz

Paytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut

Paytm, which counts Chinese giant Ant among its backers, raised $2.5bn in its IPO. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qM02iW

The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kNCN4f

Arbery's Shooter Back on Stand As Black Pastors Plan Rally

The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery faces cross-examination by prosecutors Thursday, while a large group of Black ministers planned to rally outside the courthouse in support of Arbery’s family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30yeUXp

'Blatant Government Overreach': OSHA Suspends Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has put a hold on enforcing the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for private employers after a federal appeals court stopped the measure last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/321Nxpa

Dr. Who Developed Successful Treatment for Sepsis Sues Hospital for Right to Treat COVID Patients with Ivermectin

An internationally acclaimed doctor from Norfolk, Virginia is suing Sentara hospitals for banning the use of certain drugs in the treatment of its COVID-19 patients.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nqPpjv

Rise of the Machines: Are We Entering 'Dangerous Territory' with Machines That Replace God?

High-tech and artificial intelligence are fast becoming a big part of our daily lives. Author Wallace Henley says if we are not careful, American society could easily enter into 'dangerous territory,' a less human world that forgets the preeminence of God.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wUl549

Reawaken America Tour Faces Pushback for Politics in Church & Call for National Religion

A movement called the Reawaken America tour has hosted sell-out crowds in the thousands at churches and other venues across the country this year, offering a controversial mix of worship, medical advice, and politics.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wZXteu

Abraham's Table: 13-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish Gift to Help Feed the Homeless

A 13-year-old boy who needed a bone marrow transplant due to a rare blood disorder decided to use his Make-A-Wish gift in a way that would help others. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HGsZ6a

Crypto bid to buy US constitution print raises millions

A group called ConstitutionDAO is crowd-funding an auction bid, but there are concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DuIo6Q

'100% Led by God': Iowa Teacher Gives Desks, Hope Chests to Children Through 'Woodworking With a Purpose'

"I've always wanted to help kids ... that's why I became a teacher. Education was my ministry. In the last year or so, God has truly revealed Himself to me." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Drcd8x

Apple announces self-service repair scheme in win for campaigners

Users with the know-how will be able to order and replace iPhone screens and parts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FsN91h

FBI Email Reveals Counterterror Official Did Create a Special 'Tag' to Track Parental 'Threats' to School Boards

There's fresh concern that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appears to now be using terrorist-tracking tools to track parents who have spoken out at local school board meetings.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kKzo6v

Bobby Kotick: Activision Blizzard employees call for boss to step down

After a newspaper report levels fresh allegations, employees call for Bobby Kotick to step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CqQXOW

Star Trek Discovery fans angry as new season is pulled days before launch

Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season was due to launch outside North America on Netflix on Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32akTCt

Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA

Rubbish sifting robots recycle demolition waste

A recycling plant is using machines to stop valuable materials in building waste being incinerated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YUSb7n

Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FrAtHY

LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3np73nQ

Judge Vets Potential Jurors for Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

Prospective jurors got their first glimpse of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite charged with helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls and women, when a judge began questioning them individually Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oDBKVD

Rittenhouse Jurors to Return For Day 2 of Deliberations

Jurors weighing charges against Kyle Rittenhouse were to return Wednesday for a second day of deliberations in his murder trial, after they failed to reach a swift verdict on whether he was the instigator in a night of bloodshed in Kenosha or a concerned citizen who came under attack while trying to protect property. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CmZUJ6

US Northwest, Canada Devastated by Flood, 1 Death Reported

As many parts of western Washington began drying out Tuesday after a storm that dumped rain for days, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qJOuNf

TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges

The company has also highlighted the negative impact of online hoaxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cmGGZj

Vaccine research among cyber attack targets

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZ4bos

Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner

A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cjUBzt

Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FoAyMQ

New Barna Survey Finds That 38% of US Pastors Have Considered Leaving Ministry

The great resignation plaguing our nation is reaching into churches on an alarming level.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kE1noj

Meat Prices Skyrocket as Perfect Storm of Problems Spikes Everything from Pork to Poultry

Rising costs of labor, transportation, and grain are hitting many meat companies hard, and that will hit Americans hard at the grocery store.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FhBrGI

Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry

The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJEOlK

Student Sues School District After Football Suspension for Saying There Are 'Only Two Genders'

A high school freshman in New Hampshire was suspended from playing football in September for sharing his views on gender with another student. Now the athlete's family is suing the school district for violating his constitutional right to free speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oDxC8j

'I Serve God First': Teacher Wins Trans Dispute with Loudoun County School Board, Lawsuit Over Policy Goes On

The Loudoun County School Board has agreed to a permanent injunction prohibiting it from retaliating against Leesburg Elementary School teacher Tanner Cross for expressing his constitutionally protected views on the board's transgender policy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ox3ATK

CA School Board Unanimously Votes to Defy Gavin Newsom's Vax Mandate for All Students, Staff

Another California school board has voted to stand up to Gov. Gavin Newsom, unanimously rejecting the state's vaccine mandate for students or staff.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qKdzb2

DC Church Gives 250 Drivers Free Fuel During 'Gas on God' Event, 8 Customers Accept Christ

Members of one Washington, D.C. church helped 250 drivers put gas in their vehicles Saturday and witnessed eight people give their lives to Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kKxmTJ

Halo Infinite given early multiplayer launch for 20th anniversary

Microsoft releases the free multiplayer part of its latest title three weeks early. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HrPNGp

Tensions Flare in Arbery Death Trial as Jesse Jackson Visits

A judge denied mistrial requests Monday at the trial of three white men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery after defense attorneys claimed jurors were tainted by weeping from the gallery where the slain Black man's parents sat with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FhRtR9

Jury to Begin Deliberations At Kyle Rittenhouse Murder Trial

Jurors will begin deliberations Tuesday at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial after two weeks of testimony in which prosecutors and defense attorneys painted starkly different pictures of his actions the night he shot three men on the streets of Kenosha. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wQlww2

Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia

The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oygl0b

How smart tech is supporting smallholders in South Africa

Small farms in Africa struggle to compete with commercial agriculture - can new platforms help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qGLVLO

Catholic Bishops Debate Holy Communion Rules That Could Affect Biden

President Biden's ability to receive communion is back in the headlines. Kicking off a conference in Baltimore today, U.S. Bishops are expected to vote this week on a document clarifying the meaning of Holy Communion, a sacrament central to the Catholic faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31UTu7i

Do Hippos Now Have More Rights Than Unborn Humans? Here's the Shocking Ruling from US Federal Court

A pro-life group is speaking out against a recent U.S. federal court ruling, acknowledging a group of hippopotamuses as "interested persons" that now have legal rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cvIqzP

'Nonbinary' ODU Professor Calls for 'Destigmatizing' Pedophilia

Allyn Walker, an assistant professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, is arguing “minor-attracted people” — those sexually drawn to children under the age of 18 — should not be ostracized for their attractions, suggesting such urgings are OK, so long as they are not acted upon. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3niLEgb

SC Gov Orders Investigation of All School Libraries After 'Gender Queer' Book Found with 'Pornographic' Images

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has asked State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to perform a systemic review of "inappropriate" materials in the state's schools after a book containing explicit illustrations of sexual acts was discovered in a local high school library. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qBQl6N

Gigabit broadband: Internet seen as top homebuyer priority

A survey of estate agents indicates a boom in questions about internet speeds before buying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wMV3jc

'A Win for Religious Freedom': OK Judge Blocks Healthcare Provider from Firing Workers Seeking Religious Exemption

A judge granted the state of Oklahoma a temporary restraining order Friday stopping Ascension Healthcare from firing workers who had been denied religious exemptions from the company's employee vaccination mandate.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CgTKdu

Online hate speech rose 20% during pandemic: 'We've normalised it'

A new report by charity Ditch the Label analysed 263 million conversations between 2019 and 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oz2nuU

Atheists Claim ‘Victory’ After Demanding Texas School Stop Helping Franklin Graham’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’

Atheist activists with the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) are celebrating “victory” for purportedly stopping a Texas school from participating in Operation Christmas Child, an annual charity created by Christian relief agency Samaritan’s Purse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FcyYxk

Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs

Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ne0C74

Xbox at 20: The story of where gaming goes next

Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks to BBC podcast Press X to Continue on the console's 20th anniversary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30v5Anl

FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzBIwY

The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint

A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30m7NkL

Lake-Effect Snow Machine to Fire up Early This Week

In the wake of an Alberta clipper that brought snow to the Great Lakes on Sunday morning and will bring snow to the interior Northeast on Sunday afternoon and evening, AccuWeather meteorologists say that will not be the end of the snow. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3omlVm4

'God Has Been So Good': Nearly 100-Year-Old WWII Combat Vet and Pastor Who Continues to Preach Credits Jesus

A Texas pastor and veteran who served in World War II and has inspired thousands with his perseverance is crediting Jesus for his longevity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nmN6yd

'There's a Train Coming!' Hero Rescues Unconscious Man From Train Tracks Just Seconds Before His Car Is Obliterated

An Illinois resident is being hailed “citizen of the year” after pulling an unconscious man to safety just moments before an oncoming train obliterated his vehicle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/323LeSN

'A Stay is Firmly in the Public Interest': US Appeals Court Orders a Hold on Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate

A federal appeals court ruled Friday to keep its block on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate that all large businesses require their employees to get vaccinated.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Fe0P09

Baby Had Virtually No Chance of Survival — Then the Record-Breaking Preemie Shocked Doctors and 'Defied All Scientific Odds'

Babies like Curtis have virtually zero chance of survival, yet this amazing child — born at 21 weeks and one day gestation — defied all expectations and is now being recognized by Guinness World Records. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ot1rrR

Uyghurs March from White House to State Dept. Demanding US Do Something About China's Genocide

Hundreds of Uyghur Muslims and fellow protestors marched from the White House to the State Department building on Friday, calling for the United States to take stronger actions to help end China's genocide of Uyghurs and Turkic peoples. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3C9B5jt

Using the Power of the Gospel to Fight Hunger: Operation Blessing Manager Says We Must Rely on God's Hand in Uncertain Times

As inflation squeezes American families, hunger relief organizations supplying food banks are pointing to the power of the gospel as another tool to fight hunger. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kv4wXe

Uyghurs March from White House to State Dept. Demanding US Do Something About China's Genocide

Hundreds of Uyghur Muslims and fellow protestors marched from the White House to the State Department building on Friday, calling for the United States to take stronger actions to help end China's genocide of Uyghurs and Turkic peoples. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YHLVQ9

VA Church Seeks to Rescue Kids from Public Schools, Using Scholarships to 'Ransom' Them from 'Culture of Death'

A Catholic church in Virginia is offering its members $2,000 to move their child out of public school to a Catholic school of their choice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c7pE1l

FL Parents Sue School District, Say Officials Colluded with Daughter to Change Her Gender Identity Behind Their Backs

The parents of a middle school student in Leon County, Florida, have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the local school district for meeting with their daughter to discuss her chosen gender identity without their consent or notifying them about the meeting.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3osD8KZ

US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YEosiM

Councils and police must 'weigh CCTV firms' human rights records'

Surveillance camera watchdog's call follows MPs' plea for a ban on tech used in Uyghur camps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CcPQSN

Apple to fix iPhone 13 Face ID screen repair glitch

The firm promises a software update to enable unofficial repairers to replace broken iPhone screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oohbfV

Robot gives needle-free injections and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ce0iJI

Eco-friendly greenhouses grow food with waste heat

Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are being grown with warmth harnessed from a water treatment works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Hi4rQI

COVID-19 Hot Spots Offer Sign of What Could Be Ahead for US

The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North, a worrisome sign of what could be ahead this winter in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c3cNNJ

Defense Rests its Case at Murder Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse

The defense rested its case Thursday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, setting the stage for closing arguments Monday in the shootings that left Americans divided over whether he was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a vigilante. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DbTZaO

Singles Day: Alibaba's annual event sees slowest ever sales growth

The world's biggest online shopping event was muted this year amid a crackdown on technology firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n8JbVj

Nation Marks Veteran's Day by Honoring 100th Anniversary of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the nation celebrated Veteran's Day Thursday, America was also marking the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n7cZSp

How high-speed electric vehicle racing is advancing tech

From rally cars to scooters new electric racing competitions are a test bed for new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3opVL29

Nation Marks Veteran's Day by Honoring 100th Anniversary of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the nation celebrated Veteran's Day Thursday, America was also marking the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wKO61Z

OK Governor Orders Agency to Stop Issuing Non-binary Birth Certificates: Not Permitted Under State Law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has directed the State Department of Health to stop issuing birth certificates with a non-binary option instead of male or female. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c67TQ6

Vermont Now Providing Free Planned Parenthood Condoms to Middle School and High School Students

Vermont has become the first state to require all school districts to offer free condoms in all secondary schools, grades 7 thru 12, according to multiple media reports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30aCvNw

Biden Admin to Abolish Trump Rule that Expanded Religious Exemptions for Federal Contractors

The Biden administration outlined a plan this week that would cancel a Trump-era rule expanding religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws for federal contractors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qvNvAk

83-Year-Old Man Becomes Oldest Person to Hike Appalachian Trail, Says God Gave Him Peace

One Alabama man has just proven that you don't have to be young to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart, also known as "Nimblewill Nomad," entered the record books as the oldest person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine on Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cjBbed

'Expressions of Courage': Huge Public Art Project Pays Tribute to the Sacrifice of Military Families

On this Veterans Day, a Virginia artist is paying tribute to members of the Armed Forces and their families. The unique exhibit involves larger than life photos displayed across a huge storefront. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30gG7O8

A Hero in War, A Fighter at Home: Why WW1 Hero Sgt. Alvin York's Legacy Still Shines in Tennessee

He was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War 1 – a humble man whose exploits on the battlefield are still remembered by many Americans 103 years later. His name was Alvin C. York, and even though he's best remembered as "Sergeant York" for his wartime heroism, he once said his effort to get a high school built in his hometown was actually his greatest battle.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30lxHFt

Vodafone to offer ultra-fast broadband to millions

The British telecoms giant has reached new deals with CityFibre and BT Openreach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wGcCkL

'America, It's Time for Us to Talk': Pastor Calls on Christians to Lead the Way on Racial Reconciliation

Dr. Derek Grier, author, educator, entrepreneur, and pastor of one of the fastest-growing churches in America, talks about his new initiative, "Let's Talk," designed to get Christians talking with one another to bring about racial healing and reconciliation in the church.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kppQh6

Judge Furious at Prosecution During Rittenhouse Trial, Video and Witnesses Seem to Confirm Self-Defense

Kyle Rittenhouse told jurors at his murder trial that he tried to get away from his pursuers the night he shot three men during street unrest in Kenosha, saying he never wanted to kill anyone: “I didn't do anything wrong. I defended myself.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3C6jFUU

'We lost festive savings in family Whatsapp scam'

Trading standards officers warn that fraudsters are posing as family members to steal money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Hdd1jx

Ancient Olympia to be digitally preserved

Ancient Olympia to be preserved in a new deal between the Greek government and Microsoft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D2n60e

Rittenhouse Gives Account of Shootings: 'I Defended Myself'

Kyle Rittenhouse told jurors at his murder trial that he tried to get away from his pursuers the night he shot three men during street unrest in Kenosha, saying he never wanted to kill anyone: “I didn't do anything wrong. I defended myself.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wCBE4h

SpaceX crew launch marks 600 space travelers in 60 years

A SpaceX rocket carried four astronauts into orbit Wednesday night, including the 600th person to reach space in 60 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3C5w6jO

Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker

It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kptiYS

Prices Soar to Highest Level in 30 Years as Inflation Strains Economy

Food banks from California to Virginia are on the front lines as surging food prices and supply chain issues take their toll on family budgets. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c1kp3c

Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people

The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3okqfCq

Retired Navy SEAL Reveals Secrets to Getting Off the Grid: 'Make Your Plans in Pencil and Give God the Eraser'

At fewer than two people per square mile, Alaska boasts the lowest population density in the country. And for people like Brian Heaphy, that's one of the biggest reasons to live here. After graduating from the Naval Academy and a successful career as a US Navy SEAL, Heaphy needed a change of pace. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HdSLOH

Meta Will No Longer Allow Ads Targeting Politics, Religion, Sexual Orientation on Facebook, Instagram

Meta, the newly named parent company of the social media giant Facebook, announced Tuesday that early next year, it will no longer allow its advertisers to target ads on topics related to politics or other sensitive issues, including religion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3D7HmO1

This Year's Thanksgiving Dinner Could Be Most Expensive Ever as Cost of Living Spikes to 30-Year High

There's no relief in sight from inflation as the Labor Department reports the cost of living just keeps rising. The Consumer Price Index rose at a higher rate than expected, up 6.2 percent since last October. That's the highest in more than 30 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31EXM2u

Anger Boils Up at Loudoun School Board Meeting Over 'CRT Cancer', 'Transgender Radicalism' - Parents Petition to Oust Chair

Shouts of anger erupted at a school board meeting in Loudoun County, VA, on Tuesday evening after a group of parents demanded the resignation of the board's chairman. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c1nEYg

Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk

A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ofHzIX

Premier Property Lawyers: House sales halted by security breach

A conveyancing company says an IT "security incident" is delaying property transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpHS6z

Apple v Epic: Court denies delay on App Store changes

Apple has been denied a bid to delay making changes to its App Store as a result of a legal battle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3074CNy

Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google

The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmGmhE

TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'

Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BZj2MV

Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury to launch consultation on a UK central bank digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31FVZKB

Electric truck maker Rivian raises almost $12bn from share sale

Amazon-backed Rivian said it sold shares at $78 each, which was well above its target range. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H4V3jh

Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity

New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H6LFf0

Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction

The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H7z3Ep

Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cd4Wxf

Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yv44k4

'Wrongs are Being Done by our Government': Southern Baptist Leader Sues Biden Admin Over Vax Mandate

"Christians are being awakened to the issues we now face. In our increasingly secularized society, we are to be ever more vocal, articulate, respectfully engaged by Christian conviction. That is our calling."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3C3llP7