Technology

BBC's Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGkuRv

'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37YbgGZ

Supreme Court Orders Santa Clara County to Permit Indoor Church Services

California churches are celebrating after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Santa Clara County to allow indoor worship services amid a pending appeal over COVID restrictions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q2JEGP

Ex-Porn Star Reveals How the Bible Transformed Her After Her Boyfriend Was Murdered in Front of Her

Christian author and speaker Brittni De La Mora believes that hardships and pain have purpose — a lesson gleaned from some of her remarkable and inspiring firsthand experiences. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3r4YAWa

Donald Trump to Make First Post-Presidential Speech at CPAC 2021

Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) today in Orlando, Florida. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dT1rOk

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O8K01i

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi

'Amazingly Blessed': TX Couple Takes in Stranded Delivery Driver During Winter Storm

One Texas delivery driver says she is "amazingly blessed" after a couple offered to let her stay in their home during last week's winter storm. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ktad6Q

New York University Suspends Student for Saying 'A Man Is a Man, a Woman Is a Woman'

A university in New York has reportedly suspended one of its students after he shared an Instagram post in which he asserted “a man is a man, a woman is a woman.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37VTl3A

VA School System Drops Dr. Seuss, Claims Books are Fraught With 'Racial Undertones' After Left-Wing Group Promotes Removal

A prominent Virginia school district is dropping Read Across America Day, which celebrates the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss after a left-wing educators group alleged that his books contain "racial undertones." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aWYAlF

'These Biological Males Are Just Taking It Away From Us': Biden DOJ Drops Female High School Athletes' Lawsuit

President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice has withdrawn its support for a lawsuit brought by three female high school athletes that would block transgender females — biological males — from competing on girls’ sports teams in Connecticut. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kseurn

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

'I Think Some People Need a Little Jesus in Their Life': Lankford Reads Religious Liberty Riot Act at CPAC

Faith is a central point in this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) taking place in Florida this weekend. On Friday, Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford spoke about America's freedom of religion and stood tall for our religious liberties. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZVjN9a

'I Began to Feel Like an Administrator at Auschwitz': Stunning Revelations from a Planned Parenthood Insider

Given that I had the keys to the castle, the deeper I looked the more it began to be clear that the rules and regulations that we were obliged by law to follow were being ignored with nearly every abortive procedure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NLYXXg

Flooding Rains to Deluge 1,000-Mile-Long Swath of U.S. in Wake of Devastating Winter Storms

One week after a wild stretch of winter weather slammed a large portion of the southern United States with snow, ice and bitterly cold air, some of the same areas are now facing the risk of flooding. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dTxuh5

'In Jesus' Name We Pray': New York Woman Loses Job, Leads Pantry Feeding Thousands

While dozens of New Yorkers lined up outside in the rain, shopping carts at the ready as they waited for free food, Sofia Moncayo led her team in prayer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3suFFED

MyHeritage offers 'creepy' deepfake tool to reanimate dead

Genealogy firm admits some might find the controversial technology "uncanny or creepy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGf4xx

TikTok agrees legal payout over facial recognition

The video site has agreed to a $92m settlement in a case over how it uses biometrics to track users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sxmCK6

Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCfDBp

Cairngorms recreated in video game Minecraft

The initiative is designed to help young people find out how the Cairngorms national park is managed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bLhH1o

Cameras Everywhere: America's Expanding 'Surveillance Society' Raises Privacy Concerns

How many times a week do you think you are unknowingly caught on camera? Researchers believe that number is in the hundreds given the explosion of surveillance technology and that's worrying privacy advocates, especially here in the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2O1dEFN

Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dMDic5

MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aV1LKv

US Bombs Facilities in Syria Used by Iran-Backed Militia

The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sqG62M

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq

Yellen Backs Research into Digital Dollar, but Experts Warn Right to Privacy Would Be Lost

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has indicated the Biden administration is interested in doing more research into creating a digital dollar. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sxLKjP

A Transgender Potato Head? Hasbro's Classic Plastic Toy Falls to the Trans Agenda

Chalk up another unusual headline to the LGBTQ agenda. This time it's not a television or movie character who has suddenly turned trans, it's a children's toy that has been around for almost 70 years from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pVGlRC

Victims of Big Tech Censorship Keep Piling Up: How Project Veritas Got Permanently Blocked on Twitter

Twitter, Facebook, and others insist they don't discriminate against conservatives, but they'll have a hard time convincing Project Veritas of that claim. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37NFEE5

AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQ5PWa

Pokemon Go players banned for cheating

More than 5 million players have been punished for cheating, with 20% being permanent bans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJCe8T

Bill Gates: Bitcoin not for me, says ex-Microsoft chief

The billionaire said he preferred to invest in "companies that make products" such as vaccines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kpIfJ7

The House Prepares to Steamroll Religious Liberty with LGBTQ Bill

Congress is considering the Equality Act, landmark LGBTQ legislation that poses major challenges for religious liberty. An alternative approach, the Fairness for All Act, aims to accommodate both LGBTQ concerns and people of faith, but has yet to win mainstream support from faith-based groups. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qTvid6

Drought hits Taiwan chip supply as Biden asks for more

Taiwan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chips and the US wants it to speed up production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O4dRI8

Fake emails sent to MPs totally unacceptable - Lindsay Hoyle

The Commons Speaker hits out after an academic study tries to test MPs' responses to constituents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrsLbe

'Living in Swamp Better Than Being Enslaved': How Runaway Slaves Found Freedom in the Great Dismal Swamp

Between 1620 and the time of the Civil War, the Great Dismal Swamp on the Virginia-North Carolina border served as a thriving refuge for runaway slaves who chose to build their lives in freedom no matter the conditions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37N8unV

'Chilling' War on Conservative Media: Some Warn Dems Trying to 'Silence All Opposing Views' and 'Control Your Life'

Some say there's a war brewing against conservative media, while others argue it's just another example of Democrats trying to censor viewpoints and political speech they don't like or agree with. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NUHrjr

Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details

The energy provider, owned by Eon, reports a breach to the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MnM0Cq

All Over Again: Target Removes Abigail Shrier’s Book Critical of Transgender Agenda

Target has — once again — removed Abigail Shrier’s book critical of the transgender agenda from its online shop, according to the author. This time, Shrier noted via Twitter, the move comes “without a word of explanation.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3bC1lrM

Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37LoUwY

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS

'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uvqrRB

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

‘Our World Lost a Giant of a Man Today’: Celebrate Recovery Founder John Baker Dies

Pastor John Baker, founder of the faith-based Celebrate Recovery ministry designed to help people break free from their “hurts, habits, and hang-ups,” has passed away. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37MNca5

'Release a Great Awakening': Regent University Hosts National Collegiate Day of Prayer - Watch Livestream Thursday

On Thursday, Regent University will host the National Collegiate Day of Prayer for over 4,000 college campuses across the United States. The event is a united, multi-generational day of prayer for revival and awakening on college campuses in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qMtvqh

US central bank payment system down for 'hours'

The crash came as the bank faces pressure to keep pace with changes fuelled by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQ5CSK

2021 'Dirty Dozen List' Says Internet Giants Like Amazon, Netflix and Reddit Fueling Sexual Exploitation

After a year of weighing the impacts of the COVID pandemic, it’s clear how it’s led to greater sexual exploitation. The center investigating the trend has just released its annual Dirty Dozen List, and the connection of giants like Amazon, Netflix, and Chromebooks to sexual exploitation should set off major alarms in homes across the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZQmHMg

Gov. Kemp Tells CBN News How He Plans to Turn Georgia into a 'Sanctuary State for People of Faith'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) spoke with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody on why he wants the peach state to be a "sanctuary state" for the faithful. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pP3zsU

Palantir: NHS faces legal action over data firm contract

Controversial data-crunching firm Palantir's deal with the UK health service is under the spotlight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qU5ayN

2021 'Dirty Dozen List' Says Internet Giants Like Amazon, Netflix and Reddit Fueling Sexual Exploitation

'Here I am Lord, Send Somebody Else': N. Carolina Chief Justice Recalls Journey to the Top

North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby is a man of faith and his journey to the top seat includes prayer and what he considers to be an election miracle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3unugs9

Hyundai to replace 82,000 electric-vehicle batteries over fire risk

The South Korean carmaker is replacing batteries for huge numbers of Kona electric cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bvuXa6

Pump the Brakes: Republicans Fight COVID Plan That's Packed with $1T in Democrat Pet Projects

The House is expected to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief spending package later this week, but in the Senate, Republicans plan to put up a fight. They're concerned about the "pork" attached to this latest relief package and how COVID emergency spending is driving up the federal deficit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NVMtw2

Spot: Boston Dynamics condemns robot paintball rampage plan

The art project, which is using a quadruped Spot robot, has been criticised by maker Boston Dynamics from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qRU7WP

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFLsTA

BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSYOzJ

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szaOqL

Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss

The boss of the UK's competition watchdog says tech giants have too much share of the online ad market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pGBdRu

Mike Pompeo Joins American Center for Law and Justice, Will Appear on Daily Live Program 'Sekulow'

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) as senior counsel for global affairs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pLkDQw

'I've Been Blessed': Good Samaritans Offered These Incredible Acts of Kindness During TX Winter Crisis

While Texans continue to recover from the catastrophic winter storm that struck on Feb. 14 leaving millions without power, food, or water, several good Samaritans have found ways to serve their neighbors in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZKBxE8

CENSORED: Big Tech Removes Conservative Scholar's Book on Transgenderism

Amazon has removed a conservative author’s best-selling book about the transgender movement without offering him any notice or explanation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NXDV7K

Spotify: Price rise 'could push users into piracy'

Prices have been anchored at £9.99 for years, and Spotify says the situation isn't likely to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r040Sg

Google-linked smart city plan ditched in Portland

It is another blow for Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs which cancelled a project in Toronto last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bqjMzi

PSVR2: Sony announces 'improved' PlayStation VR for PS5

The games giant says PSVR2 will feature a less-cluttered set-up and numerous visual improvements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qN7UxZ

'Here I am Lord, Send Somebody Else': North Carolina Chief Justice Recalls Journey to the Top

Apple users targeted by 'mysterious' malware

Devices in more than 150 countries are infected - but researchers still do not know why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3khxt7U

'We See You, and We Want to Help': AZ Megachurch Raises $2M for COVID-19 Mental Health Counseling

One megachurch in Arizona has raised almost $2 million since starting a campaign late last year to provide counseling services for people suffering from depression due to stress from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election season. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qLXGOg

'Operation Broken Hearts': AZ Law Enforcement Agencies Arrest 37 for Child Sex Crimes, Human Trafficking

Authorities in Arizona have arrested 37 people in connection with child sex crimes and human trafficking. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NOfwlc

MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo

New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwVt2T

San Francisco Walks Back Decision to Rename 'Racist' Public Schools

The San Francisco Unified School District made the ironic decision to cancel — at least for now — its effort to scrub 44 “racist” names from its schools, including those named after Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qNlAZT

Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3v4lL

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj

Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn

Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKWO8O

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD

Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEkNXA

Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHpLk7

Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dDAe23

Matthew McConaughey Announces Benefit to Help Rebuild Texas and to 'Take Care of Those in Need'

Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday on social media that he's planning a virtual benefit in the next two weeks to benefit fellow Texans directly affected by the brutal winter weather and blackouts in the Lone Star State. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aGWp5C

ICU Nurse Says Grace of God Allows Her to Press on After 5 Coast-to-Coast COVID Assignments

Throughout this pandemic, front-line workers have remained vital to the fight. CBN News introduced you to one of those workers last year named Rachel Hartley. She sailed from Virginia to New York to help out as an ICU nurse. Since then, Hartley has kept moving from hospital to hospital, in large part because she feels it's her calling from God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qXdRsp

Amazon Removes Conservative Author's Book on Transgenderism Without Reason

Amazon has removed a conservative author’s best-selling book about the transgender movement without offering him any notice or explanation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZT7lqJ

Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected

A UK tribunal denied Epic Games permission to go after Apple - but a case versus Google can proceed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwAA7U

Huawei Mate X2 folding phone unveiled despite chip supply worries

The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFwKdx

'I Have to Be Ahmaud's Voice': Mother Seeks Justice for Son Gunned Down in Georgia Neighborhood

On February 23, 2020, a group of white men shot and killed a black man as he jogged through their South Georgia neighborhood. Three men are charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and await trial. One year later, Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, remains resolved to see the legal process through to the end. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37FG2Ey

The Mess in Texas: Freeze Leaves HUGE Electric bills, Burst Pipes and Water Danger for 10M People

Texas may have thawed out, but millions of residents are dealing with a serious water shortage and sky-high electric bills. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aFaW1F

Entire school board resigns after accidental public livestream

Board apologises for comments after realising the criticism of parents was being live-streamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJ6unX

The Mess in Texas: Freeze Leaves Behind HUGE Electric bills, Burst Pipes and a Water Danger for 10M People

Texas may have thawed out, but millions of residents are dealing with a serious water shortage and sky-high electric bills. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aJSzZz

Equality Act Expected to Advance in Congress This Week: 'It Treats People of Faith as Second-Class Citizens'

The Equality Act is expected to advance in Congress this week. It's a controversial bill designed to overhaul the nation's civil rights laws to include LGBT Americans, but many worry it will trample on the rights of women and people of faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dBQ8K8

WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms

The company lays out what will happen to users who do not accept its updated conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsF6Ey

Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG

What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsTo83

Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzjStz

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0

Operation Blessing Teams Offering Aid to Texas Residents Impacted by Winter Storms

CBN's Operation Blessing is on the ground in Texas, bringing much-needed relief to communities impacted by the brutal weather conditions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3seRhLN

'God Showed Up!': Thousands Attend 'Let Us Worship' Revival in Alabama

Worship leader Sean Feucht is spreading revival in "The Heart of Dixie" this weekend where hungry souls joined together to seek God's truth and healing power. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37Bnh4T

'God Has Not Deserted Us': A Voice of Hope In Beirut's Carnage

In this moment of great trial and suffering -- with thousands terrified about the future -- this is where our true test of faith begins. As followers of Christ, we must show the world the mettle and fiber of our faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Nu3uxB

Christians Need to 'Be Wise' in How We Use Social Media Because People 'Are Watching'

Dr. Michael Brown walked out of his church one Sunday in late January to find he had been temporarily locked out of his Twitter account — a consequence that followed a tweet in which he acknowledged the biological birth sex of a prominent transgender political figure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aCwADK

'I Thought we Were Done': Parts Fall From Sky in Plane Scare

David Delucia was settling back into his airplane seat and starting to relax on his way to a long-awaited vacation when a huge explosion and flash of light interrupted an in-flight announcement and put him in survival mode. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3s7Y7CO

Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qE4Xjh

Customers, Staff Fire Back During Gun Store Shooting, 3 Dead

A person entered a gun store and shooting range in a New Orleans suburb and fatally shot two people Saturday, prompting customers and staff to open fire on the shooter, a sheriff said. The shooter also died. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NJsWyP

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Trump to Speak at 2021 CPAC Conference in First Public Appearance Since Leaving Office

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida next week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDyiXv

'It Was a Big Jesus Fest': Texas Church Becomes Emergency Shelter During Winter Storm

One Texas church has transformed its sanctuary into an emergency shelter to help serve the needs of residents impacted by the recent winter weather crisis. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aFiCkg

Utah 'Equity' Book Program Halted After Backlash Over Teacher Reading Trans Book to Third-Graders

A school district in Utah suspended its “equity” book program after receiving backlash from parents whose third-grade children said a teacher read a book about transgenderism in the classroom without first seeking parental consent. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3k51zeO

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZxTFkL

Biden Declares Major Disaster in Texas Amid Brutal Weather Conditions, Approves Federal Funding

President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Texas as the state faces water and supply shortages amid bitter cold weather and widespread power outages. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZAZBcI

PR Consultant Says Anything That Offends Left Is 'A Problem' in Hollywood

A public relations consultant who works with celebrities revealed recently that “anything” that could offend the left is “a problem” for celebrities in Hollywood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NKIv9m

Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes in Alabama Killing 2

Two Air Force pilots were killed Friday when a trainer jet crashed near an Alabama airport, the military branch confirmed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dE2fq2

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y

How Vogue Magazine Made Abortion a Top Priority of the Texas Winter Storm Crisis

This week Vogue magazine pushed to promote abortion even during a time of a natural disaster, asking people to donate money to help women travel to abortion clinics. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37vr6c5

Mercy Chefs, Operation Blessing Head to Winter Storm Stricken States with Urgent Aid

The Portsmouth, Virginia-based Mercy Chefs have responded to the biggest emergency need they say they have ever seen, and are heading to Dallas to help winter storm victims. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NMwO2g

The Texas Blackout Is a Preview of the Energy Crisis Coming to Your City or State

The power blackout in Texas has many asking how it could have happened to such an energy-rich state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3s9UTPo

Apologist Ken Ham's Response to Atheists and Skeptics Who 'Scoff' at Noah's Ark

Apologist Ken Ham, CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis, is no stranger to making headlines as he embraces innovative and uncommon ways of spreading the Christian faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZyXExs

Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkb1Hg

'The Worst of Times': Biden's Keystone XL Cancellation Means Job Losses and a Host of Other Problems

The Biden administration's recent cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline has shaken an entire industry and may cost thousands of workers their jobs. Some of those workers are already facing sudden unemployment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qCZGZ4

Power Restored to 2M in Texas, but 13M Still Facing a Water Crisis: 'Dangerously Low on Water'

The winter storm crisis is stretching into another day in Texas as the state faces another day of extreme cold. And on top of that, millions of people are facing a water crisis and must boil water to drink. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3u7LRnE

WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash

The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uc5Hk

Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says

App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3axsCvW

Black Country: Facebook targeted 'faggots and peas' chat

It has apologised to a history group after saying the Black Country dish violated its standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qzOUmD

'Kill switch' failed as drone hit controlled space near Gatwick

The drone had gone out of control during a demonstration flight at Goodwood Aerodrome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOhuT3

UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

The ride hailing app's drivers are workers rather than self-employed, the court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uf2AW8

Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZuCrVg

'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxMQKy

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3udbfIz

NASA's Mars Exploration Director To CBN News: Perseverance Will Reveal 'Sounds of Mars', One Step Toward Human Mission

On Thursday, NASA made its first landing on Mars in nearly a decade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uf1TfM

NASA's Mars Exploration Director To CBN News: Perseverance Will Reveal 'Sounds of Mars', One Step Toward Human Mission

On Thursday, NASA made its first landing on Mars in nearly a decade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZviQ7i

Robinhood boss says GameStop episode 'unacceptable'

Lawmakers grill key players in the GameStop trading frenzy at a hearing in Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFcPTl

Mercy Chefs, Operation Blessing Head to Winter Storm Stricken States with Urgent Aid

U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped by a Full Year in 2020, Biden Says No Normalcy 'til Christmas

Life expectancy in the United States dropped an entire year in the first half of 2020 after a wave of coronavirus deaths swept the nation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZtGpNP

Facebook Australia: Tech giant faces growing criticism over news ban

Politicians, publishers and rights groups condemn the social media giant's response to a planned law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nc1TMS

NASA Rover Streaks Toward a Landing on Mars

A NASA rover streaked toward a landing on Mars on Thursday in the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3avEQoU

Nvidia limits crypto-mining on new graphics card

Nvidia's latest graphics card will deliberately slow down if used to mine a popular crypto-currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qtUCpU

Chromebooks overtake Macs in market share for first time

Analysts say the low-cost Google-powered laptops have been used by school pupils for remote learning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qxle9J

'Catastrophic Blackout': Millions Still Shivering Without Heat as New Winter Storm Viola Slams the Nation

Texas residents are still enduring what's been called "a catastrophic blackout" as millions have already been shivering in the cold and dark for four days. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3k53EqX

Texas freeze shuts chip factories amid shortages

A power crisis in Texas forces computer-chip-makers to halt production amid a chip shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2OAO9

Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZtdN7y

'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auTywn

YouTube: Voice of Wales channel accused of racism

Several politicians criticise Voice of Wales' activities following a BBC Wales investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pykb7U

Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting dogged by rows again

Thousands tune in for the latest Handforth Parish Council meeting but Jackie Weaver is not present. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3baH3oW

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkdiCl

Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdGESE

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qJLWp

Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k0rwff

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auDafl

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37oE0IA

Facebook to block Australian users from viewing or sharing news

It comes in response to a proposed law that would force the company to pay publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OMtpkq

Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' Wardrobe Donated to Nonprofit Helping Homeless Men Rebuild Their Lives

Hundreds of garments once worn by the late, great Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek were donated this month to an organization that helps homeless Americans get back on their feet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OOh13p

Google to pay Murdoch's News Corporation for stories

Rupert Murdoch has championed the idea that internet platforms should pay media companies for material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OM7Gcm

'They Don't Deserve to Die': SC GOP Passes Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill, Democrats Walk Out in Protest

Nearly all of South Carolina's Democrat lawmakers walked out of the state House chamber in protest Wednesday before a vote on a bill that would ban most abortions in the state once the baby's heartbeat is detected. Republicans voted to pass the measure and it will head soon to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster for his signature. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jWzW7D

Court Reformers Could 'Eviscerate the Independence of the Judiciary'

One presidential prediction that's coming true: Joe Biden would move to alter the US Supreme Court. He has named a commission to study judicial reform from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qpFk5z

US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft

They are accused of attempting to steal from some of the world's biggest corporations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pwr1Lf

Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'

A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkNPJ0

'Blue's Clues & You!' Promotes LGBTQ Agenda With Alphabet Song, 'P is for Pride'

The popular children's network Nickelodeon is now promoting LGBTQ pride to preschoolers with its educational show "Blue's Clues & You." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37oA6iT

Biden Gives Optimistic Outlook on Reopening Elementary Schools in CNN Town Hall

President Joe Biden addressed a range of topics on the pandemic during a CNN town hall Tuesday night in Milwaukee, including vaccination efforts, economic relief, and school re-openings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NipnzE

Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines

The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxHDCi

Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3prBkjF

Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year

Over 200 million pieces of content were taken down from the site in total. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jXVDUD

Deadly Monster Storm Kills 20 and Knocks Out Power for Millions, Osteen Opens Church as a Shelter

More than 73 percent of the nation is covered in snow. And millions of homes and businesses are still without power even as the forecast is calling for more snow and ice. The storm has had a tragic impact on many levels, claiming more than 20 lives so far, including a woman and an eight-year-old girl who died in their garage in Houston, trying to stay warm in a running car. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZqDXYo

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3diTJwQ

'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr

ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bga5DJ

Salvation Army Stepping in to Meet Urgent Needs as Massive Winter Storm Knocks Out Power for Millions

Accuweather meteorologists say parts of the country that are already struggling from snow and ice storms will get a second wallop this week. Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, the national commander of the Salvation Army, spoke to CBN News on Wednesday about how his organization helping people who've been hit hard by this polar vortex. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZkbNym

SolarWinds Was the Biggest Cyberattack the World Has Ever Seen - 1,000 Hackers at Once

Microsoft says a foreign power enlisted more than 1,000 software engineers to pull off a massive computer hack against U.S. government agencies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3b8NJ7a

Ex-Planned Parenthood Employee Says Abortion Giant Treating Trans Kids Like a 'Cash Cow'

A former Planned Parenthood employee is speaking out about the organization's financial gains from trans-gender activism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3bdfUS9

Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000

The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pnRAC7

AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'

Scientists use AI to tackle the puzzle of where a new coronavirus could emerge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k1BdKI

Republicans, Democrats Blast Cuomo for Handling of COVID in NY Nursing Homes: 'No One Believes You'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is under mounting pressure to answer questions about his administration's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes. But his explanation in a Monday press conference only outraged state lawmakers and families who lost loved ones. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZnuoJS

'God Could Sweep that City with Revival': Hillsong Pastors Chrishan and Danielle Jeyaratnam to Lead NYC Church

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced a married couple has been appointed to serve the Hillsong East Coast church following the removal of former pastor Carl Lentz. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qsJTvR

'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

A firm which reviews apps for several NHS trusts says 80% do not meet its standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pokIte

TikTok breaching users' rights - European Consumer Organisation

The European Consumer Organisation is urging authorities to take action against the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3prPUb1

Covid-19: Nearly 4,000 Amazon staff given wrong test results

Private tests shared with NHS Test and Trace leads to workers being wrongly told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LUwwFM

What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue looks at what went wrong with the gaming flop Anthem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jT6Ply

Extreme Cold Threatens Huge Swath of Power Grid, Deadly Winter Tornado Hits NC: 'Pray for These Devastated Families'

Extreme cold temperatures pose a new threat to residents from North Dakota to Texas, as millions of Americans are without electricity and the region's power grid is at risk of failing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pqGiwU

Pro-Free Speech Social Media Platform Parler Is Back Online

The conservative social media platform Parler — known primarily as a free-speech alternative to Twitter — is back online. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37mritQ

North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data

It follows earlier claims that the dictatorship had tried to hack Covid-19 research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NdN0cP

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD

Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0bTrk

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

NRA Vows to Fight Back as Biden Calls on Congress to Crack Down on Gun Rights in America

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has declared it will fight back against any proposed gun legislation after President Biden called on Congress to reform gun laws in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3plWzDC

Minneapolis Reverses 'Defund The Police' Efforts, Approving $6.4 Million for New Officers After Widespread PTSD

The Minneapolis City Council has reversed its original effort to defund the city's police department in the wake of George Floyd's death last summer. Now the city is planning to spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers after an unprecedented number of officers quit or went on extended medical leave after Floyd's death and the unrest that followed, which included the burning of a police precinct. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NcXCse

The Solution to America's Anger Problem: Forgiveness?

From the playground to the political arena, anger fuels the emotions of many today. And while conventional wisdom endorses fighting fire with fire, one Christian author suggests trying something truly radical: forgiveness and being "unoffenable." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OI1fHh

After High Number of Suicides, San Francisco Sues Own School District to Get Children Back in Classrooms

The City of San Francisco, California is suing its own school district in order to reopen classrooms due to the high number of suicides among children during the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NyqcEf

'Detrimental to Their Health': Pandemic's Shutdown of Schools, Sports Activities Could Affect Kids for Years

From disorganized virtual learning to no activities like proms and after-school sports, COVID-19 has disrupted basic elements of life for this young generation, leaving many with mental and behavioral issues that could linger well after the virus is gone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Nan95l

Parler app back online after month-long gap

The right-leaning social network was banned by Amazon, Apple and Google in January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1ediY

Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37hOSrF

'We Are Rejoicing': NYC Pastor Tim Keller Shares Cancer Update

Christian author and New York City-based preacher Tim Keller shared an encouraging health update late last week regarding his battle against pancreatic cancer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dkk9Oz

Vandals Attack Home of Trump Defense Attorney - His Family and Business 'Under Siege'

The Philadelphia home of one of the defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial was vandalized Friday evening. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3u4aNfJ

Historic Ice and Snow Could Buckle Power Grid for Millions, Massive 130-Car Crash Kills 6

States of emergency are in effect from Texas to Virginia after an ice storm and crippling cold weather turned roads into dangerous skating rinks over the past few days. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ddfn5l

Historic Ice and Snow Could Buckle the Power Grid for Millions, Massive 130-Car Crash Kills 6

Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles

Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9g0SP

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPGqsc

Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT3XtD

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Yan Dhanda: Social media firms 'adding fire to hate' says Swansea midfielder

Swansea City's Yan Dhanda says lack of action taken by social media companies over online abuse is giving people "the green light to go and do it again". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVvTID

Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37cut7u

Sanitation Worker Praises God for Helping Him Rescue Young Girl from Sex Offender

In a harrowing Facebook Live broadcast Monday, one Louisiana sanitation worker heaped praise on God for helping him save a 10-year-old girl from a registered sex offender whom police believe had abducted her a day earlier. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tVYCBD

Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpldV6

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo

'God is Moving': Worshippers Receive Salvation, Healing From Addictions at 'Let Us Worship' Event

Worship leader Sean Feucht is bringing a "fresh sound of unity, hope and revival" to Florida this weekend with his "Let Us Worship" events. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tRk3nD

Crenshaw Christian Center Founder Frederick K.C. Price Dies After Battling COVID

Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of Los-Angeles based Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), passed away after battling COVID-19. He was 89-years-old. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d7CSNi

Police: Intoxicated Driver Struck and Killed Dallas Officer

A Dallas police officer was struck and killed early Saturday morning by a man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3b8AByW

DeSantis, Rubio Blast Biden Administration Amid Talks Over Travel Restrictions to Florida

The Biden administration is reportedly considering domestic travel restrictions to stop the transmission of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading throughout Florida. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qjCP4O

Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379e4AA

Hospitals to Use 'Gender-Inclusive' Language Like 'Chestfeeding' to Accommodate Trans Patients

Some hospitals in Great Britain have instructed their midwives to use more “gender-inclusive language” — like “chestfeeding” instead of “breastfeeding” — in an effort to be more accommodating of transgender patients. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N2atO2

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWsq8C

'Fact-Checking' for Profit: Conservatives Call out Big Tech Funded Censorship

The term "fact-check" is one that's become trendy, especially in recent years. Now, conservatives are sounding the alarm about the power these Big Tech appointed fact-checkers wield. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3b6CJqW

TN, MS Work to Protect Women and Girls Rights, Saying Trans Athletes will 'Destroy Women's Sports'

Lawmakers in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi have taken steps to protect the rights of women and girls in their respective states, pointing to their concerns about allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's and girls' sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ad2B58

Prayers Requested for Crenshaw Christian Center Founder Frederick K.C. Price as He Battles COVID-19

CBN News has learned televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of Los-Angeles based Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), is fighting against a battle of COVID-19 that has affected his heart, lungs, and kidneys. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/377VsRJ

Biden Announces Vaccines for 300M Americans by End of July

There is promising news in the war on the coronavirus. Thursday, President Biden announced the country will have enough vaccine to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of summer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N2WebN

Will Religious Liberty Suffer Under President Biden?

During the last four years, the Trump administration made the protection and enhancement of religious liberty a top priority. Many people of faith wonder whether President Biden will stay that course or follow the direction of the Obama administration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rKx1S4

Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle

The test is first step towards all-paper bottle that can withstand pressure from fizzy drinks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/377IHGx

Biden Announces Vaccines for 300M Americans by End of July

Twitter Bans Project Veritas Whistleblowers, Locks Founder's Account

Twitter banned the whistleblower website Project Veritas from its platform early Thursday morning for "repeated violations of Twitter's private information policy" after the website posted a video of a short confrontation between one of its journalists and a Facebook executive that occurred outside the executive's home. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rENW8G

US President Joe Biden 'pauses' TikTok and WeChat bans

President Joe Biden pauses action against the Chinese apps while his administration investigates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZdMH3S

Reddit's five second Super Bowl ad and other tech news

BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3af98w2

O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers' final bills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3adtCoX

Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

The listing of Bumble, which also owns Badoo, makes a billionaire of 31-year-old founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4CvCY

Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jFFFP5

Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rXH0Ur

Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4keWp

AP: Cuomo Sent 9,000+ Virus Patients into NY Nursing Homes Instead of USS Comfort Military Hospital

More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks, according to new records obtained by The Associated Press. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aaaBns

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

Max Lucado Is Cancel Culture's Latest Target After Preaching at DC's National Cathedral

Just days after well-known Pastor Max Lucado delivered a virtual sermon at the Washington National Cathedral, leaders of the historic church now say it was a mistake to invite the evangelical leader, because of his biblical views on marriage. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/374nVaZ

Milan's 'acrobat thieves' use Instagram tags 'to rob rich and famous'

The "acrobat thieves" allegedly monitored famous people's Instagram posts to virtually case their homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4dqIE

The Last of Us on HBO: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey join cast

The post-apocalyptic game is being brought to TV with some former Game of Thrones cast members from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jCVuWJ

Disney Axes 'Mandalorian' Star for Comparing Today's Political Climate to Nazi Germany

Actor Gina Carano of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” has been fired by Lucasfilm in what is the latest example of our asymmetrical cancel culture. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aV5kPB

How Faith Became a Part of the Capitol Riots: The Beliefs that Shaped the Mob

On Jan. 6, thousands of Christians came to Washington to support President Donald Trump and to pray. Later, however, many unwittingly found themselves in a large crowd that would march on the Capitol and eventually breach the building, leaving two dead and more than 100 police officers injured. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jGdQWX

Hack of Florida Water Treatment Plant Exposes Seriousness of Vast Cyber Threat to U.S.

The Superbowl weekend attack on a water treatment facility near Tampa, Florida has once again put the spotlight on the ever-present cyber threat in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d0kBkP

YouTube Bans LifeSiteNews, Removes All of the Website's Pro-Life Videos

As Big Tech continues its efforts to censor conservative voices, YouTube has banned the website LifeSiteNews from its popular video-sharing platform and removed all of its pro-life videos. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jHZ3Lo

Instagram bans Robert F Kennedy Jr over Covid vaccine posts

Robert F Kennedy Jr had his account removed "for repeatedly sharing debunked claims". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/375PYH7

Pigs can play video games with their snouts, scientists find

Despite poor vision and a severe lack of thumbs, Hamlet and other pigs could learn to be gamers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3tQbY

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA

The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM

Powell Stresses Commitment to Full Employment and Low Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday underscored the Fed's commitment to reducing unemployment to multi-decade lows, where it stood before the pandemic while signaling little concern about the risk of potentially high inflation or financial market instability. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d4bWhk

'High Tech Prison Walls'? As Tesla Turns to Bitcoin, Privacy Experts Warn Digital Money Paves Way for Total Gov't Control

Electric automaker Tesla surprised the financial markets on Monday with the announcement that it has invested around one and a half-billion dollars in the digital currency known as Bitcoin. But other experts are warning there are other reasons not to use digital currency – surveillance. Thought you could be spied on using your credit card? With certain types of digital money – the bank, even the government – would know every purchase you make. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cZCkcc

8 Victims Rescued From Human Trafficking in Missouri, 33 Massage Businesses Face Eviction

A successful human trafficking operation in Missouri, that was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies, led to the rescue of six adults and two children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rG9GkC

Trustpilot condemns legal action against reviewer

The website says it opposes any attempts to ‘silence consumers' freedom of speech’. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p9j0eQ

MI Judge Dismisses Charges Against 'Operation Haircut' Lockdown Protesters Who Stood with Barber Karl Manke

A judge in Michigan Monday dismissed all charges against a group of hairstylists who participated in the "Operation Haircut" protest at the State Capitol in Lansing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aWO6Sd

Regent University Nursing Students Help Administer COVID-19 Vaccines in Virginia

In response to a surging demand for healthcare personnel who are trained to administer vaccines, Regent University nursing students are helping the Virginia Department of Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/370WJtQ

TikTok's Oracle-Walmart deal could be off

The Biden administration may be taking a softer line on Chinese tech giants say industry watchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a8c5hP

Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks No Longer Playing National Anthem at Games

Something has been missing at Dallas Mavericks games this season — the national anthem — and team owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday he has no intention of bringing it back. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MV2pP5

Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'

The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a3pQOR

Facebook 'horrified' by online abuse of Premier League footballers

Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a6lB50

Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software

The filter is not from Zoom itself but came pre-installed on Dell laptops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2wff4

Zoom cat: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap

Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abAXpf

Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tLxu8j

Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says

The advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about a video shared last year by the reality star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZyWOK

Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qaziph

Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MH4UEF

Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/370M7uV

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoU0DZ

Conversation apps: 'It's given me a lift in life'

The coronavirus lockdowns have been particularly isolating for many people who live alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYIUaR

Newsom Forced to Back Down on Indoor Church Services, but Singing Ban Remains, and So Do the Protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the COVID-19 pandemic, but left in place restrictions on singing and chanting. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cW6NrC

Judge Strikes NY Restrictions on Houses of Worship - Critic Says Cuomo Just Begged Court to 'Stop Me Before I Discriminate Again!'

A federal district court judge on Tuesday issued an order permanently blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's discriminatory limits on Orthodox Jewish synagogues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36W0mAU

TX GOP Rep. Ron Wright Becomes 1st Sitting Member of Congress to Die From COVID

Republican Rep. Ron Wright (TX) became the first sitting member of Congress to die after contracting COVID. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MG56UF

Talk of 'Deprogramming' Trump Supporters is Giving Refugees from Communism 'Flashbacks'

Prominent journalists are calling for Trump supporters to be "deprogrammed," and their children to be sent to "re-education camps." For those who lived under communist dictatorships, what's happening in America has disturbing parallels. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z1D7Bq

Police: Multiple People Shot at Minnesota Clinic, 1 Detained

Multiple people were shot at a Minnesota health clinic on Tuesday and someone was taken into custody afterward, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rDR4BO

Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all

People who have invested in Bitcoin share their stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXJghX

Porn Company Execs Face Canadian Ethics Committee for 'Monetizing Rape, Child Abuse, and Trafficked Content'

Executives with the world's largest adult-entertainment company MindGeek, which runs Pornhub, testified virtually before a Canadian ethics committee over charges that it profited from sex trafficking as well as the rape of minors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jBtRgO

Facebook sued for 'losing control' of users’ data

The alleged data breach was revealed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSgZS1

'This Is Dangerous Stuff': Hacker Attempts to Poison FL Town After Accessing Water Supply

A hacker nearly succeeded in poisoning a Florida town's water supply on Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tHh1lB

Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge

The Information Commissioner's Office says it believes the purchase broke its rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q8xk8M

Freezing Temps, Snow, Ice Grip Much of U.S., Deadly Avalanches in Mountain West

Winter is packing another mean punch across America as millions face dangerously cold air and more snow and ice. In the Mountain West, avalanches claimed more than a dozen lives in the first week of February alone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rAuXMr

What You Need to Know About the Leading Coronavirus Vaccines

While two vaccines have been approved for emergency use in the United States, others appear to be close to winning approval for distribution. Here's what you need to know about the leading brands. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jx695b

Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

The cryptocurrency gains strongly for a second day after Tesla bought $1.5bn of the currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7A9sn

Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack

The hackers claim to have obtained game source code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNX2cj

Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review

The man left a negative review of a law firm, which then took legal action over his comment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YWbkSO

Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVfZg0

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tFLQXR

Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tCNV6V

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsXb98

Midwest, Northeast Brace for Bitter Cold Snap with Snowstorms: 'This Is Dangerous Stuff'

Some would say winter took forever to take hold but now extreme cold weather is sweeping across the nation bringing snow, ice, and bone-chilling temperatures. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MPuUgS

'Confusing Our Innocent Children': One Million Moms Boycotts American Girl Doll's Same-Sex Wedding Story

The Christian advocacy group "One Million Moms" is calling for the American Girl company to change the lesbian storyline for its "2021 Girl of the Year." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36QKfVm

Molly Russell: Social media users 'at risk' over self-harm inquest delay

Fourteen-year-old Molly Russell killed herself after viewing graphic images on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OapFZy

Toyota Super Bowl Ad Tells Amazing Adoption Story of Paralympian Jessica Long: 'Embrace Who God Made You to Be'

Toyota's Super Bowl 55 commercial featuring Paralympian swimmer Jessica Long is being described as inspirational and deeply moving. The ad delivered a powerful message of hope, making it clear that issues like appearance and disabilities do not define our self-worth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N4SUwz

'Overtly sexual' cow blocked as Facebook ad

A gallery owner says photographs, including one of the England cricket team, have been rejected from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYDdte

WATCH: COVID-19 Response Team Gives an Update From the White House

President Biden's COVID-19 Response Team will give a LIVE update on the pandemic Monday morning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YVZIz7

Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China

The uncensored audio chat app exploded in popularity in recent days - before it went offline Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jvGfif

Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The crypto-currency surges 14% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36W2Lvs

YouTube robbery 'prank' ends in fatal shooting

A 20-year-old is shot dead allegedly taking part in a "prank" robbery being filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p8D15D

Democrats Want Budget-Busting COVID Relief but Economy Already Recovering: 'We Do Not Need to Bankrupt Our Country'

Another COVID relief bill is making its way through the Democrat-controlled House, but some are questioning whether the $1.9 trillion in aid is still needed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rDflYF

China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRjns4

How Wikipedia maintains its reputation for accuracy

BBC Click's Lara Lewington talks to the co-founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3juprId

Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39WfJLG

Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL

Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E

Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0

The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF

Maine Parents Head to U.S. Supreme Court Over Law that Bans Religious School Choice

Parents in Maine are taking their religious discrimination case to the U.S. Supreme Court after the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that students would only qualify for educational benefits if they attend a school that does not provide religious instruction. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rqL4Mk

Reagan's Longtime Secretary of State George P. Shultz Dies

Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, a titan of American academia, business and diplomacy who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve Cold War relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, has died. He was 100. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tEaloy

Amazon 'paying less business rates than retailers'

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks and mortar retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1C2Xm

DANIEL FUSCO: How Suffering Can Lead to Blessing

I've always said I wish God could teach me the biggest lessons without the biggest heartaches. But I usually find it's seasons of grief and suffering when I learn the most. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36S2Xff

Memorial Services Held for Slain FBI Agents, Remembered for Protecting Children

A slain FBI agent was remembered for her strength, infectious laugh, love of family and commitment to protecting children during a memorial service Saturday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LtpRlR

Police: 4 Skiers Killed, 4 Injured by Utah Avalanche

An avalanche killed four skiers and injured four others Saturday in a popular recreation area, making it one of the deadliest avalanches in Utah history, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39XRDjI

Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'

David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNIyf7

Amazon after Bezos: The company that Jeff built

As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VNblt

FCA warning over 'risky' TikTok trading tips

Some TikTok creators have been giving investment advice in the wake of the GameStop frenzy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHlqEv

Pro-Life Advocate Abby Johnson Gives Women New Legal Option to Combat Abortion Negligence: 'Abortion Is Not Safe'

Pro-life activist Abby Johnson is expanding her fight for life to include women who've been negatively impacted by an abortion with a new project called "Hurt After Abortion." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tBMXHW

'Unprecedented Season of Revival for Young People': Kingdom Youth Announces Free Events for 2021

Kingdom Youth Conference, a ministry that disciples teenagers through scripture, worship, and entertainment, announced that its events will be free this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YQ4cXQ

DR. DAVID JEREMIAH: Our God Is Both Immense and Personal

Let's review a little high school science, shall we? A light-year is measurement of distance. Light travels at 186,000 miles per second, so a light-year is the distance that light travels in one year. If you do the math, that comes out to about 5.9 trillion miles. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oVvE19

Justices: California Can't Enforce Indoor Church Service Ban

The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t bar indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it can keep for now a ban on singing and chanting indoors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36LQrOg

ACLU Fact-Check Declares 'Trans Girls Are Girls' With No 'Unfair Advantage in Sports'

In a recently posted Twitter thread of supposed “facts,” the left-leaning American Civil Liberties Union claimed, among other things, that it’s a “myth” sex is binary and immutable and suggested transgender females — biological males — have no “unfair advantage” in women’s sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aCAgnL

Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching

The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VN21i

Can AI tackle racial inequalities in healthcare?

A study indicates AI can improve knee pain diagnosis of black patients, spotting signs doctors miss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHvKMC

Encrochat: Secret network messages can be used in court, judges rule

Police say Encrochat, a secret communications network, was used by criminals to trade guns and drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YRyE3U

UPDATE: IL School Finally Allows Girl's Religious Exemption from 'Gender and Sexuality Program'

After receiving a letter from First Liberty Institute, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora, Illinois, has reversed its position and approved senior Marcail McBride's request for a religious accommodation. Instead of completing the school's Student Gender and Sexuality Program, the school offered her an alternate assignment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jpV6ea

Here's What Former VP Mike Pence Is Doing Since Leaving the White House

Former Vice President Mike Pence is keeping busy, landing not one, but two new positions after leaving office a little more than two weeks ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39Skd6f

Covid-19: Facebook rejects businessman's jab advert

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones wanted to raise awareness in the black and Asian communities about the Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oOxpNH

Lara Logan on Calls to 'Deprogram' Conservatives: 'This Was Never About Trump'

Calls to 'deprogram' Trump supporters become widely accepted among traditional media elites who never understood why such a wide swath of Americans supported the Trump presidency. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YR45LI

Rep. Chris Smith Calls Out President Biden: A 'Powerful Adversary' Against the Unborn

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the pro-life caucus, led a special order on the House floor this week to talk about the dangers facing the unborn in the U.S., challenging President Biden to shift away from targeting the unborn with his policies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YO82AR

'Equality Upside-Down': What Could Happen with President Biden's LGBTQ Executive Order

On Jan. 20th, Kamala Harris made history for millions of girls and women who had long dreamed of a woman vice president. Hours later, however, a newly sworn-in President Biden would fundamentally alter their rights, with an LGBTQ executive order designed to open up school bathrooms, locker rooms and sports to any student of any sex. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MFYaXk

Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game 'remaster' leaks online

Fans of the classic N64 game have been hoping for a high-definition remake for decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39RSHFM

Spy planes grounded in US following privacy battle

The planes were being used by police to fight crime in Baltimore. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MB5Ie4

Universal pulls its music from TikTok rival Triller

The record label says Triller has "shamefully withheld payments owed to our artists". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rh0TFw

Jackie Weaver: Handforth Parish Council meeting goes viral

Jackie Weaver tells the BBC most council meetings are "just not like that" after it gets two million views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tEeKrw

How will 'chipageddon' affect you?

Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tvRV99

Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LqUI2s

The race to create the world's next super-app

Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cH9hKd

A robotic dog that can learn points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36L6L1R

Biden's Prayer Breakfast Message: Where Do We Turn When Times Are Dark? 'Faith Provides Hope and Solace'

On Thursday, President Joe Biden followed in the footsteps of every living president since Dwight D. Eisenhower by participating in the 69th National Prayer Breakfast. The annual event was presented virtually this year for the first time, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it featured messages from every living president except Donald Trump who has hardly been heard from since leaving office. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36KhdGR

COVID Cases and Hospitalizations Drop Dramatically, but Fears of Super Bowl Surge and Mutations Remain

There's increasing good news in the battle against COVID-19, but some health officials are still more scared than ever. The latest statistics show new cases and hospitalizations dropping dramatically and fatalities leveling off. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ttpyZ9

Dogecoin takes off after tip by Elon Musk

The currency has risen more than 800% in the year so far. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFi5Ao

Children Suffering 'Emotionally and Academically': Parents Sound the Alarm on School Closures

Experts agree academic and social development are likely slipping for many students as most public schools remain closed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ayh6iH

Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu's Facebook account removed for hate speech

Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jiYGXf

'He Has Surely Guided the Boat': WV Gov. Credits God and Common Sense as State Leads U.S. in Vaccine Rollout

In West Virginia, not only are the number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations coming down, they've vaccinated more people per capita than almost any other state. The Mountain State is often last when it comes to national trends, but not this time. West Virginia is credited with leading the country when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and no one could be happier than West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aD0o1E

Amazon faces spying claims over AI cameras in vans

The firm says the camera system improves safety but not all drivers are convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YMo12h

Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website

The hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group's members online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YMwB10

'I Want to See Change': Rayshard Brooks' Widow Copes with Aftermath of Police Shooting

Police reform is one of many items on the Biden administration's agenda, especially following a number of high-profile police shootings in 2020. Tomika Miller is dealing with this on a very personal level following the death of her husband, 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36JDVyV

Dangerous products remain for sale on Wish

Despite being highlighted in a BBC Watchdog investigation, a range of products remain online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pOezYg

Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook for sake of 'stability'

The UN secretary general says the coup is "unacceptable" and pledges international pressure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cCPxaC

Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board

The "free speech-driven" social media platform has been largely offline since Capitol riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YGHKkb

eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders

eBay saw sales jump as shoppers turned to online shopping for Christmas presents during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IGGT8

Chip shortage hits General Motors production

Multiple plants will be affected next week due to backlogs affecting the whole car industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rj3EG9

Amazon: Five things we know about new boss Andy Jassy

The executive will take over from Jeff Bezos later this year, but what's he like? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rqrTm9

Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?

The recently scrapped Singapore-Kuala Lumpur train link isn't the only such project to struggle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aAkSs3

The NY Times Wants Biden to Create a 'Reality Czar' - Is Orwell's '1984' Prophecy Coming True?

Under the "you aren't going to believe this one" category, a New York Times writer on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to appoint a "reality czar" – someone to tackle disinformation and domestic extremism, working across several federal agencies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aw9EET

Federal Appeals Court Rules After Atheist Offended by Nativity at Indiana Courthouse

The legal battle over a Nativity scene in Indiana was settled on Tuesday with a victory for the Christian community after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the display is constitutional and can be exhibited. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ri55EN

American Journal of Medicine Study Points to Zinc to Combat COVID, and Hydroxychloroquine for 'Reduced Mortality'

As we know, COVID is in the same family of viruses as the common cold - they're both types of coronavirus. There have been many attempts to find a means of fighting the common cold, and one of them has been through zinc supplements. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pLezYN

Fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick Honored for Heroism

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries sustained during the Jan. 6 invasion, is being honored today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YDhK9j

U.S. Murder Rate Spiked in 2020, Pandemic Lockdowns Partly to Blame: 'Could Push Somebody over the Edge'

Murder rates saw a historic increase nationwide last year according to a report from the National Commission of COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. The study looked at crime rates in 34 cities ranging in size from New York to Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to the significant spike in homicides, researchers found how the pandemic may have contributed to the uptick in violence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oKe0x9

Broadband switching should be less 'hassle', says Ofcom

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MtQNCp

Call of Duty: Warzone 'enhances' its anti-cheat software

Publisher Activision has banned more than 60,000 accounts in one day for cheating on the video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IUDjR

Amazon: Meet Jeff Bezos's successor - Andy Jassy

Mr Jassy has been at Amazon for 23 years - and currently runs its profit-making web services business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rhULN7

Influencers told not to use 'misleading' beauty filters

The Advertising Standards Authority ruling applies to UK brands and influencers on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YEedaD

Covid: Tech helps doctors assess patients’ pain levels

Two Madrid hospitals are using tech to measure how much pain non-communicative patients are in. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FTkSQ

Google owner Alphabet sees record growth as ad spend soars

Alphabet's revenues jump as advertisers unleash spending on Google during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MjVGht

Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter

Michael Birch sold Bebo for $850m in 2008, but now plans to revive it with a focus on profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aodKPk

Solar energy empowers young women in Yemen

Ten women in Yemen’s Abs district have built and now run a solar microgrid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36E3aCJ

Big tech: I kept a data video diary

Technology reporter Zoe Kleinman keeps a video diary of the times she shares data with tech companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jd4q4S

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive

The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pHWrPJ

Respected Messianic Bible Scholar Michael Brown Warns About Rising 'Christian Antisemitism' and How It Hurts the Gospel

There's growing concern that certain self-described "Christians" and churches in the U.S. have seen a rise in antisemitism over the past few years. Author and columnist Michael L. Brown, Ph.D., says the trend is disturbingly true. Brown is a proponent of Messianic Judaism, Christian Zionism, and the Charismatic Movement, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Line of Fire. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YDxPvA

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's Founder, Will Step Down as CEO

Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and turned it into an online shopping behemoth, is stepping down as the company's CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3czwMot

IL School Tries to Punish Girl Who Requested Exemption from 'Gender and Sexuality Program', Wants Students to 'Experience Discomfort'

An Illinois high school senior is set to face a disciplinary hearing after she refused to participate in the school's Student Gender and Sexuality Program and requested a religious accommodation exempting her from the class. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2O0jyHj

'Is the State God?' Another CA Church Fined as Newsom Remains Only Governor to Ban Indoor Worship

The leaders of a Santa Rosa, California church which at first refused to stop holding indoor worship services decided to comply on Sunday after county officials fined the church twice in two days. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jb9mqK

Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot gets long distance remote control

Previously an operator had to be within range with a tablet to command the four-legged robot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O3AWuV

Boston Dynamics robo-dog Spot cleans, gardens and skips

Boston Dynamics shows off some of Spot's latest skills as it announces a new web-control facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rgAZ4F

'A Crazy Amount of Power': GM Pushes Forward with Major Plans for the Electric Car Market

General Motors has set an ambitious goal. It plans to make the vast majority of its fleet electric by 2035 – just 14 years from now. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2O1dLRR

TX Pregnancy Center Celebrates 90,000 Babies Saved: 'We See It as a Divine Appointment'

A Texas pregnancy center is celebrating 30 years of providing women with guidance, education, and medical help. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oJafbn

China bans children from using mobile phones at school

The authorities say they want to protect children's eyesight and improve their concentration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tjP3MD

FBI: 2 Agents Killed, 3 Wounded, Suspect Dead in Child Exploitation Raid in Florida

The FBI has confirmed that two agents were killed and three were wounded while serving a federal search warrant in a case involving violent crimes against children. The suspect also is dead, the FBI said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NQokXE

Apple Face ID to work for mask wearers

An Apple Watch will also have to be worn to complete authentication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFhwXv

Viagogo must sell StubHub's non-US business

The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j7ckwJ

Tesla recalls US vehicles over failing touchscreens

It follows demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FF5gT

Online gambling faces fresh restrictions

A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ey2F5

Electric cars: Rollout of charging points still too slow

The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LfF21W

Covid: NHS Wales app users can apply for £500 self-isolation payment

Users will need to contact their council to access the £500 self-isolation support scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cxpm56

Sowon: K-pop star apologises over 'Nazi mannequin' image

Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xN7GC

Myanmar coup: How the military disrupted the internet

As the military took power, internet access was restricted in many parts of the country, but how was it done? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aoshdN

Farmers protest: Twitter restores blocked Indian accounts

The accounts were all linked to a continuing farmers' protest against agricultural reform laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36PYBpd

Covid: India launches online memorial to commemorate pandemic victims

India has reported more than 154,000 Covid-19 deaths, but infections have dropped sharply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YDN5Zg

Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit

The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39GIjkh

The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid

Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NOymsk

Anti-Trafficking Advocates Join Federal Lawsuit Against Twitter Brought by Teen Sex Abuse Victim

Social media giant Twitter was recently hit with a federal lawsuit after it refused to take down pornographic images and videos of a teenage sex trafficking victim. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cqIamK

Army Investigating Chaplain Who Called Transgender Service Members 'Mentally Unfit'

The "cancel culture" is in full swing and now appears to have infected the United States military. The most recent example? Officials at Ford Hood, Texas are investigating an Army chaplain for expressing his opinion on a social media post about President Joe Biden's executive order changing the rules on transgender people serving openly in the military. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3csnfjf

'We're Just Getting Started': God Poured out His Presence During 'Let Us Worship' Events in Florida

Souls are being saved and God is being lifted up in Florida as worship leader Sean Feucht presses ahead with his outdoor "Let Us Worship" rallies across the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NS4Rpz

Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty: Warzone over cheating

The popular video game streamer said Activision's battle royale title was "saturated with hackers". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oM1vS1

West Virginia Is Winning the Vaccination Race: 'We Didn't Necessarily Take the Federal Approach'

More than 93,000 Americans died from COVID-19 in January, making it the deadliest month since the pandemic began. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rfqGO6

General Motors Sets Goal of Going Largely Electric by 2035

General Motors has set a goal of making the vast majority of the vehicles it produces electric by 2035, and the entire company carbon neutral, including operations, five years after that. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pQgwTO

Twitter Censors Focus on the Family, Accuses Them of 'Hateful Conduct'