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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo

US to Restrict Travel from India Over COVID Starting Tuesday

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nBDMVn

Florida Joins Other States to Protect Women's Sports, Banning Biological Males

Florida legislators passed a bill Wednesday banning males from competing in women's sports at the high school and college levels.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eNtRIv

Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000

Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwd7Mv

Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest

Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t5ynav

Ransomware victims urged to go to police

Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xEDTnZ

Preventing Suicide: 'You Really Can Make a Difference' 

Dr. Matthew Sleeth saw thousands of suicide attempts during his many years overseeing emergency rooms and departments. Now, he's out to arm his brothers and sisters in Christ with the knowledge they need to fight a sudden surge in suicides. With 1,500,000 Americans likely to try killing themselves this year, Sleeth believes many of them could be talked back from the brink. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xAPgx2

Mother's Day: How the Tradition Memorializing Motherhood Came to Be

How Mother's Day, the special Sunday in May each year when we honor mothers and mother figures, came into being as a national observance in 1914. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3361wYt

Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes

When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S7I9Me

Rays of Hope: U.S. Economy Bounces Back in a Big Way as Pandemic Declines

There's finally light at the end of the tunnel. The United States is starting to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly one-third of the population is fully vaccinated and businesses are reopening. And that is certainly good news as the economy bounces back. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3t3qNNn

Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t97KkK

Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices

The tech giant faces huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5

Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eB5uNS

These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF

Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy

The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9dr59

'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eI10VV

High School Athlete Collapses at Finish Line After Being Forced to Wear a Mask During Race: 'I Just Felt Super Dizzy'

The state of Oregon has now revised its outdoor mask mandate for high school athletes after a track star passed out just as she crossed the finish line at a recent meet.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xzsp4S

Trump Comes to Giuliani's Defense After FBI Agents Raid His Home and Office Over Ukraine Dealings

Federal agents have executed a search warrant on former President Trump's personal attorney. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nA48HC

Tim Cook warns of Apple product shortages

A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3gsnN

A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Teen Suicides Spike During COVID Shutdown

When public schools shut down last year millions of homes became virtual classrooms. Students became anxious, disinterested, and isolated; unable to truly interact with friends and teachers. Many say the result led to a pandemic within a pandemic as some kids struggled to find answers or a way out. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e3VRsk

'A Grave Moral Evil': Catholic Bishops May Demand Biden, Other Pro-Abortion Politicians Quit Taking Communion

In June, Catholic bishops in the U.S. may decide to demand President Joe Biden and other pro-abortion politicians stop taking Communion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32WCDy7

App used by emergency services under scrutiny

What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R79OfR

Judge declines to dismiss Amazon's Trump allegation

The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vucnr8

Confusion over use of NHS App as Covid passport

The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vuaFWK

US Indicts 3 On Hate Crime Charges in Death Of Ahmaud Arbery

The Justice Department brought federal hate crimes charges Wednesday in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, charging a father and son who armed themselves, chased and fatally shot the 25-year-old Black man after spotting him running in their Georgia neighborhood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vvmlc6

Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high

The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq

Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Yshhu

Judge Won't Release Footage of Andrew Brown Shooting, District Attorney Says Brown Hit Cops with His Car

A North Carolina judge has decided for now not to publicly release bodycam footage of a black man killed by sheriff's deputies.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eCAqh0

'Magic Is Not Christian': Gen Z, Millennials Seek Spiritual Guidance in Tarot Cards - What Does the Bible Say?

The use of tarot cards among Gen Z and millennials is experiencing a mainstream moment as interest in the occult has risen along with spiritual hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sVZ953

Small Virginia Town's Fun and Positive 'Sign War' Attracts Worldwide Attention and Local Dollars

You may have heard of some great battles in American history such as Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, San Juan Hill, and Iwo Jima. But you probably haven't heard about the fun "sign war" that's being waged in the small town of Christiansburg, Virginia.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vsABSC

Facebook: Smoking and alcohol ads 'target Australian children'

The platform profiled teenagers based on interests in alcohol, smoking, gambling and weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YoKjg

Astronaut Michael Collins, Pilot of Apollo 11 Moon Mission, Dead at 90

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the ship from which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left to make their historic first steps on the moon in 1969, died Wednesday of cancer, his family said. He was 90.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nu3Kdk

'Every Life Holds Immeasurable Value': 4 GOP-Led States Sign Pro-Life Bills to Protect the Unborn

A surge of pro-life legislation aimed at protecting unborn babies is making its way across the country as two more governors approved new abortion restrictions Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2R4vyZZ

Government 'avoiding accountability' in WhatsApp messages

Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vEqXN9

Social media boycott: English cricket joins football in four-day move to tackle abuse

English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nseOI9

NC Pastors Call for 'Peace and Justice' in Wake of Andrew Brown Shooting

Pressure is building for officials in Elizabeth City, NC to release the body camera footage in the police shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr. Independent autopsy results ordered by the Brown family are in, revealing that he was shot five times, four in his arm and a shot to the back of the head that took his life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PxQpEw

Google data case to be heard in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dVGRMX

Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g

Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year

The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVlHTj

Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds

People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32WfDQ6

'We Defend Life': Montana and Oklahoma Governors Sign Pro-Life Bills into Law

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed three bills on Monday restricting abortion access in the state, celebrating it as a success after several attempts to pass similar measures in previous years were vetoed by former Democratic governors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xp1Yz3

Dallas Megachurch Pastor Todd Wagner Resigns After Stepping Away for an Unusual Reason

After leading the Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas for more than 20 years, Todd Wagner, the church's senior pastor and co-founder has officially resigned.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xqlQBI

'Absolute Nonsense': Many Black Leaders Rejecting Biden's 'Jim Crow' Slam Against Voter IDs

A growing number of black leaders across the U.S. are backing the requirement of voter ID and rejecting President Joe Biden and other Democrats' claims that election integrity efforts like Georgia's voter ID law hearken back to the days of the "Jim Crow" era. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nCrNap

'This Is 100% God': Girls From Same Orphanage in China Meet by Accident 15 Yrs Later at Liberty Univ.

A chance encounter between two Liberty University students is being called a true moment of serendipity, yet when you consider the stunning variables involved, the two young ladies are saying only a sovereign God could arrange such a surprising transcontinental connection. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PsB3kF

Processed and Released: Migrants Fan Out Across the US as Border Crisis Worsens

When migrants cross into the United States illegally at the Mexico border, they're processed and released. From there, they are being bused and flown all over the country, without documentation and without a future court date.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32TSEoM

CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing

Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pr01Rh

'God We Need Your Presence': Local Pastors Pray for Peace in Elizabeth City, NC After Death of Andrew Brown

After hours of anticipation, the family of Andrew Brown, Jr. was shown just twenty seconds of footage from only one police body camera, leaving them infuriated with more questions than answers about his death. But the family and community are calling for all videos of incident be made public.  Pasquotank County sheriff's office Chief Deputy Daniel Fogg released a video statement Monday saying the office will comply if the court orders them to release the body camera footage, which is the law in North Carolina.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nowSmx

Could Covid-19 vaccine passports use biometric data?

Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vmtqeH

Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32P73lR

Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits

The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu

Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj

Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuBKv4

A 'Super Blood Moon' Is on the Way, Followed by a 'Ring of Fire' - Here's What the Bible Says About Celestial Phenomena

A new lunar eclipse or "blood moon" is on the way, set to take place on May 26, 2021, and it will be at least partially visible from eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and much of the Americas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qxpedr

NM Finally Agrees to Obey Supreme Court, Drops COVID Restrictions on Indoor Worship

New Mexico has become the latest state to eliminate its COVID-19 restrictions on worship services, granting congregations of all faiths the option to resume full-capacity indoor services over the weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gFJ1BX

4 Jewish Synagogues Vandalized in Antisemitic Rampage in the Bronx: 'It's a Very Scary Time'

Police in New York are investigating multiple acts of vandalism to Jewish synagogues in one Bronx neighborhood and they believe the same suspect is responsible for these antisemitic crimes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3t05ble

Supreme Court to Decide if California Is Essentially Creating a Cancel Culture Hit List

A diverse collection of 60 interest groups was at the Supreme Court on Monday, participating in the next round in a legal battle over donor privacy with the state of California. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3npsnbh

'Houses of Worship Provide Soul-Sustaining Operations': Indiana Gov. Designates Churches as Essential

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) has signed a new law that deems religious services as essential, ensuring that they won't be shut down during a state of emergency. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sONdlj

Give Biden 4 Brand New Supreme Court Picks? 'No Way' Say Most Americans

A new survey reveals that packing the Supreme Court, an initiative endorsed by Democrats in Congress gets little support from voters. In fact, two-thirds of Americans said they oppose the idea.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nlF9HP

'America is Under Siege': Former Gov. Scott Walker Takes on Cancel Culture to Reach Today's Students

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has a history of swimming upstream, politically speaking. First, as a conservative in Wisconsin. And now as he's taking on the growing "Cancel Culture" in an effort to reach today's students.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sNgddi

Biden Nears 100 Day Mark – Higher Approval than Trump but Still Not Good

Biden's 52% approval is much higher than Trump's 42%, but he's also received much more positive media coverage than Donald Trump from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dQb53W

'A Warrant Is Not a License to Kill': Family of Andrew Brown Asks for Body Cam Video

The family of a man killed by police in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is preparing to see police bodycam video of the incident. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dSkAja

Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'

A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBeoxH

US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aG5sTY

Biden Nears 100 Day Mark –  Higher Approval than Trump But Still Not Good

Biden's 52% approval is much higher than Trump's 42%, but he's also received much more positive media coverage than Donald Trump from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QWn7Qb

Google Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2

The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmVtId

Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards

The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vkNL4k

India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts

The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf

Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG

Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN

Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xx5Vll

The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32KniAM

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham 'Not Very Impressed' With Biden's First 100 Days in Office

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told "Fox News Sunday" that he was "not very impressed" with Joe Biden's first 100 days as president. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nj6BWF

Explosion at Gender Reveal Party Rocks Several Towns

One New Hampshire family’s gender reveal party was such a blast that it rattled towns, set off reports of an earthquake, and could be heard from across the state line, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sPZ0jA

'God Is Good': Homeless Man in Texas Receives Job, Profound Generosity of Strangers

Just a few months ago, a hungry, homeless, and tired Kenneth Smith was sitting in a chair right outside an Outback Steakhouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Now, he works for the restaurant. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dRCcLK

Overcoming an Anxious Mind in the Era of COVID

The COVID crisis has ravaged our communities, spreading more than merely physical sickness. With shutdowns and job loss along with restrictions on our normal lives, it is no surprise that half of U.S. adults have experienced high anxiety. Anxiety can make us feel hopeless and stuck, especially when there is no clear end in sight to the pandemic and no easy solution to our problems.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QmZOPN

'So Much Hunger': Thousands Encounter Jesus Under a Bridge During 'Let Us Worship' Revival Event

Countless lives have been saved, healed, and delivered during Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour as the faith leader continues to restore the dispirited who are on the brink of giving up on God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Pot8Vu

Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market

Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epTUVU

One-Armed HS Basketball Player Goes Viral With Mind-Boggling Highlights

Hansel Emmanuel, a native of the Dominican Republic, who plays high school basketball for Life Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Florida, lost his arm in a tragic accident at the age of six. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vlt9sm

Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tPtIdD

Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aBFuAZ

Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?

There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tTmtlg

Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW4Fag

'Not Out of the Woods Yet': Rep. Dan Crenshaw Grateful for Continued Prayers After Retinal Surgery

After undergoing retinal surgery two weeks ago, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) gave an update on his recovery process. Crenshaw said his retina is still in place but he cannot see anything other than lights and shadows. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ngaf3z

The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects

Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhULzo

Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xnTd87

'America is Under Siege': Former Gov. Scott Walker Takes on Cancel Culture to Reach Today's Students

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has a history of swimming upstream, politically speaking. First, as a conservative in Wisconsin. And now as he's taking on the growing "Cancel Culture" in an effort to reach today's students.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sG1C3m

Cancel Culture Came After Benjamin Franklin Too - The Way He Fought Back Stands the Test of Time, 290 Years Later

Today, Benjamin Franklin is known for the many accomplishments he made during his lifetime. He's revered as a founding father of the United States, and also as a writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, scientist, statesman, and diplomat. Yet despite his many accomplishments, over the past year, Franklin has become a target of cancel culture.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vixz3d

Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast

A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sOjl8K

Hawaii Creates Vaccine Passport as AZ Gov. Bans Them: 'Vaccination Is up to Each Individual, Not the Govt'

The controversy over COVID-19 "vaccine passports" is becoming heated across the U.S. with some states embracing them and others banning them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sRp0Lu

Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam

A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ax4yce

Lobbying row: Are we heading for 'government by WhatsApp'?

Critics say messaging among ministers desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tQTq1K

DNA-based robots designed rapidly and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFOc2v

Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals

GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3embAlq

Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ImigB

Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nblXwl

Arkansas Lawmakers Take Bold Step to Ban Planned Parenthood Sex Ed from Public Schools

Arkansas lawmakers sent legislation to Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday to prevent Planned Parenthood from providing sex education programs in public schools. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3enM7I9

'Bizarre': Postal Service Running 'Covert Operations Program' to Spy on American Social Media Posts

The law enforcement branch of the United States Postal Service (USPS) could be watching everything you post or have posted to social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vfLk2C

Biden Admin Tries to Force Doctors, Hospitals to Perform Gender Transition Surgeries Even if They Object

The Biden administration on Tuesday filed an appeal to find a way to force physicians and hospitals to perform potentially harmful gender transition surgeries on patients – including children – even if they have religious objections.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gxwFMj

Call of Duty: Warzone goes back to the 1980s

The much-anticipated third season is released, resetting the title to a 1980s-based storyline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6X2ws

Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack

Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xb3Jjb

AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xg6hwo

Signal slams Cellebrite security company over alleged security holes

Messaging-app Signal's boss alleges a wave of embarrassing errors in a rival company's software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dF1hK0

Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials

But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3voDtAf

Jaguar Land Rover to suspend output due to chip shortage

Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3emiEyr

The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life

MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKh4Oz

Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0

Is it the end of the line for landline phones?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt

MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'

Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG0ubH

Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh

Amazon Rolling Out Palm Scanning, Allowing People to Pay By Waving Their Hand

Amazon is rolling out new technology allowing customers at some Whole Food stores to pay for their groceries by waving their palms across a scanner. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xgzvuT

Idaho ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban Bill Heads to Governor

Legislation outlawing nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected headed to Republican Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xbLABI

Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nab3qC

Archaeologists Find Site of Harriet Tubman's Father's Home Where This 'Moses' of the Underground Railroad Got Her Start

Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the home site of Ben Ross, the father of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman. As CBN News has reported, Tubman's story is an incredible story of faith. A former slave herself, she never learned to read or write but still managed to lead dozens of slaves to freedom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QnYpbp

Shocking Video Shows Two Young Girls Collecting Tips on Stage at Miami Drag Nightclub

A video of what appears to be two young children being led around on a stage at a drag club in Miami, Florida surfaced on social media last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gsNsQA

Kirk Cameron Dives Into 'True Faith' in God as His 100-Day Campfire Revival Nears an End

Millions have joined Kirk Cameron during his 100-day spiritual campaign "American Campfire Revival" where he incorporates worship and prayer with biblical discussions about truth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eil29q

Benjamin Watson Exposes Planned Parenthood's 'Hollow' Apology for Racist Roots: 'Stop Killing Our Children'

Pro-lifers are responding to the effort by the president of Planned Parenthood to distance the organization from the racist views of its founder.  Many are calling the leader's words about Margaret Sanger "empty", contending that many of the abortion giant's current practices remain racist. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tGTH74

'Megaphones for the Far Left': Growing Number of Conservatives Ditch Mainstream Media Platforms

The media landscape is changing as disillusioned conservative Americans ditch mainstream media platforms like Fox, Twitter, and Facebook while seeking alternative outlets that don't censor them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RU8VYw

Amazon is opening a hair salon in London

The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v9qy4R

Ohio Police Officer Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Girl Who Was Swinging a Knife at 2 Other People

Another police-involved shooting is making headlines after an officer in Columbus, Ohio shot and killed a 16-year-old girl who reportedly swung at two other people with a knife on Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ejI2Vn

'Stop Killing Our Children': Benjamin Watson Exposes 'Hollow' Apology for Planned Parenthood's Racist Roots

Pro-lifers are responding to the effort by the president of Planned Parenthood to distance the organization from the racist views of its founder.  Many are calling the leader's words about Margaret Sanger "empty", contending that many of the abortion giant's current practices remain racist. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3atGxTs

TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos

TikTok says it is fighting to stop a trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tyx197

'No One Should Be Above the Law': Lawmakers, Christian Leaders Respond to Derek Chauvin Verdict

The family of George Floyd celebrated the three guilty verdicts for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, calling the outcome an answer to prayer and a pivotal moment for racial justice in America.  On social media, evangelist Franklin Graham posted that it's a moment to foster change. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3asi8xD

EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use

An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9xHmv

Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages

The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sDPYFW

Arizona Governor Sending National Guard to Southern Border

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants.Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state's southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n9XuaO

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atCUNd

Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zPTbO

No new smart motorways without additional safety measures

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q979SV

TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0

Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China

Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DYZEp

Citing Campaign to 'Silence' and 'Punish', Mike Lindell's Company Countersues Dominion Voting Systems

Entrepreneur Mike Lindell's MyPillow company has filed a countersuit against Dominion Voting Systems in a federal court in Minnesota, alleging Dominion is on a crusade to "silence" and "punish" him for the charges he made against the software company about the results of the November presidential election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n3x4aB

'I Heard God Speak to Me': Columbine Survivor Craig Scott Reflects on the Moments That Saved His Life - and How He Found Forgiveness

It has been 22 years since two student gunmen entered Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, and killed 12 students and one teacher before turning their weapons on themselves. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dAMxM1

Jury Reaches Verdict in Case of Derek Chauvin, on Trial for the Death of George Floyd

The jury has reportedly reached a verdict in the manslaughter trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for his role in the death of George Floyd. The verdict is expected to be made public around 4:30 p.m. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gs5ySD

Religious Liberty Victory: Houston Officials Allow Orthodox Jewish Congregation to Worship Together

City officials in Houston, Texas, have agreed not to enforce deed restrictions against Heimish of Houston, a small Orthodox Jewish congregation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qh0Ts4

Apple event: AirTag, iPad and iMac lead line-up

Apple unveiled its version of a tile tracker to locate lost items, designed with privacy in mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sZHVc

Punishing People for Holding the Wrong Political Views: Are 'Woke' Companies Coming For Christians?

Corporate America is "woke." "Woke" means being aware of alleged social injustice. So instead of just pitching their products, companies today are pitching political causes. Liberal political causes.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tEzJd6

Jury Considers Fate of Derek Chauvin, Judge Rebukes Maxine Waters

All eyes are on Minneapolis as the nation awaits a verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. As the nation awaits a verdict, there are now concerns a U.S. representative may have disrupted the process.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n69kCt

CNN's Don Lemon Admits 'Not All Police Shootings Are Equal' in Wake of Adam Toledo's Death

CNN’s Don Lemon admitted during a segment of his show Thursday night that “not all police shootings are equal,” urging viewers to understand police officers are often forced — as was the case with the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo — “to make decisions in split seconds.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q9pyPv

Facebook downplays data breach in internal email

Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apdUqD

Jury Considers Fate of Derek Chauvin, Judge Rebukes Maxine Waters for Disrupting Judicial Process

All eyes are on Minneapolis as the nation awaits a verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. As the nation awaits a verdict, there are now concerns a U.S. representative may have disrupted the process.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dyl79L

Medical Ruling: Capitol Cop Sicknick Died of Natural Causes

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner's office ruled Monday, a finding that lessens the chances that anyone will be charged in his death. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ne5PKF

Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sf4NK

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyNJ2M

James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgByyC

Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ

Will NFTs change how we buy our homes?

“Tokenisation” could change how many people can own a property and speed up transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sw34Fl

5G: Rural areas to be allowed taller and wider masts

The masts will improve coverage and internet speeds in the English countryside, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x2d10G

Are Apple and others' tech launches a better watch because of Covid?

The pandemic has forced firms to unveil new products via virtual events, rather than live on stage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v16Ecc

A look at some of the unexpected moments at tech events over the years.

Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apFpAi

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3egxNkD

Derek Chauvin's Fate Rests in Hands of Jury Over Death of George Floyd

Both sides get one step closer to a final outcome in the Derek Chauvin murder trial as closing arguments were offered over the killing of George Floyd.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QGStKl

Pandemic Opens Door to Universal Basic Income Programs in the US

Cities around the country and the federal government are looking at providing money to low-income families in a type of welfare that has never been tried before in the US. It's called "Universal Basic Income." Critics warn it will expand government and come with a crippling price tag to taxpayers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uVgiNA

Apple Reinstating Parler to App Store After Its Removal Following the Capitol Riot

Apple announced in a letter Monday it will allow Parler to return to its App Store after the pro-free speech app was removed in early January in the wake of the riot inside the U.S. Capitol. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n1vHsN

Parler set to return to Apple's App Store

The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZ3Nhh

Oldest American Supercentenarian Passes Into Eternity - Her Secret to Longevity? 'Living for the Lord'

The oldest living American – a woman whose life was marked by a strong Christian faith –  died peacefully in her sleep over the weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3srigDG

3 Officers Wounded, Suspects Caught on Video Firing AK47 at Georgia Police During High-Speed Chase

Three Georgia police officers were shot and wounded during a high-speed chase last Monday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sx9ioy

UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

The government is to examine Nvidia's planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehn3SX

NASA's 'Wright Brothers Moment' on Mars: 1st Helicopter Flight on Another Planet

NASA’s experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tBFGHS

Half of American Adults Have Now Gotten the Jab, but They May Need Annual 'Boosters'

50.4 percent of American adults have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and almost a third are now fully vaccinated. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2P5P1sy

Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands

A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxeVi0

Bank of England to consider digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Fe1Kt

Half of American Adults Have Now Gotten the Jab – And They May Need Annual 'Boosters'

50.4 percent of American adults have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and almost a third are now fully vaccinated. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RNfwUA

Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RM9gwl

Suspect Apprehended in Fatal Shooting at Wisconsin Tavern

Authorities say they have apprehended a person in connection with a shooting at a busy tavern in southeastern Wisconsin early Sunday that left three men dead and three men injured. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ebkSk1

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32usUig

Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight

The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x3ngBX

Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZpCx8

Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3swK5KR

Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox and PS Now put to the test

Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDTdaD

How product placements may soon be added to classic films

Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3spG8aV

Lecrae, Prison Fellowship Offers Hope in Christ to Inmates During 'Second Chance Month'

Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners and their families, is observing "Second Chance Month" in a big way this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aluOq9

Jesus Didn't Make the Gospel More Comfortable and Neither Should We

A few years ago, I watched a televised debate between a prominent atheist and a well-known Christian leader. As they talked, I became increasingly alarmed as the Christian leader compromised the claims of Jesus Christ, one by one. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uZJjrw

Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa

Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

We Took the Pandemic Seriously, Now Let's Take Alcoholism Seriously

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to think about America’s number one health issue—alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ggSPlX

Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP

How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4

Police, Protesters Clash in Multiple Cities Over Recent Officer Involved Shootings

Chaos consumed several U.S. cities Friday evening as protesters took to the streets, unleashing their anger over the deaths of Daunte Wright in Minnesota and Adam Toledo in Chicago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3txUUO4

Rep. Burgess Owens Condemns Reparations as 'Demeaning' and 'Divisive'

For decades, lawmakers and political talking heads have debated reparations, but it has never gained serious traction in the halls of Congress. That, though, appears to be changing as even former President Barack Obama — who once opposed reparations — said earlier this year he believes they are “justified.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dmVxUZ

Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dpBi9d

Veteran CBN News Correspondent Recalls How He was 'Stranded by Faith'

In 1971, I was a 16-year-old smart aleck atheist and I took great pleasure in talking young Christians out of their faith. Why live by faith? By its very nature, you can't know what you believe is true. The only problem with my philosophy is that it was driving me into a deep depression. I would say 'if there is no creator and judge, and we are a product of evolution, why do good? Why be good? Why even be? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mXfx3F

White House COVID-19 Response Team Press Briefing: Watch LIVE at 10:30 am Eastern

The White House COVID-19 Response Team holds a press briefing with public health officials at 10:30 am Eastern.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wZExvO

‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: Tennessee Church Sees 1,000 Baptisms in Less Than Four Months

The spark that ignites the flame isn’t always all that bright at first. That has certainly been true for Robby Gallaty, the senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, where 1,048 people have been baptized since Sunday, Dec. 20, following nearly a year of what Gallaty described as “silence and solitude” in his own life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3trhMP4

Facebook faces mass legal action over data leak

Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32k7W5P

Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uVP89j

Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV

TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqBquC

Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old by Police Sparks Public Outcry

Disturbing bodycam video released Thursday after public outcry over the Chicago police shooting of a 13-year-old boy shows the youth appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before an officer fires his gun and kills him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gmS1M6

Chauvin Skips Testifying as Trial In Floyd Death Nears End

Former Officer Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death will be in a jury's hands by early next week, after his brief defense wrapped up with Chauvin passing on a chance to take the stand and tell the public for the first time what he was thinking when he pressed his knee against Floyd's neck. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dkGzin

Police: 8 Dead in Shooting At FedEx Facility In Indianapolis

Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter killed himself, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wXK7id

Alabama Lawmakers Vote to Ban Trans Girls From Female Teams

Alabama could soon become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ss13tM

Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way

Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uYUYH3

Maine Man Charged with Hate Crime in Black Church Arson

A Maine man accused of setting fire to a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation been charged with hate crime offenses, federal prosecutors said Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QqQpGz

Former Vice President Mike Pence Recovering After Receiving a Pacemaker

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced on social media Thursday that he underwent surgery on Wednesday to have a pacemaker installed.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wYG4Cp

William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call

Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32je3rc

Financial Coach Gives Budgeting Advice: How You Can Save for Those Unexpected Expenses

Research shows 40 percent of Americans don't have enough money to cover a $1,000 emergency. One financial expert wants to change that and he spoke with CBN News about how you can turn your financial situation and savings around - no matter what your income might be. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32ftX5K

Amazon Pulls Another Book for Parents Aimed to Help Their Child Get Out of the 'Gender Cult'

If you're a parent struggling to find help for your gender-dysphoric child, your search for answers just became more difficult. Amazon has removed access to a book that offers answers other than chemically and/or surgically trying to de-sex your child from the way he or she was born. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3siTENj

US Jobless Claims Plunge to 576,000, Lowest Since Pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32eniZw

Crisis Escalates as Migrants Overwhelm the Southern US Border

As thousands of illegal migrants surge over the Mexico border into the US, the facilities and personnel there to try to deal with them are overwhelmed. CBN News takes a closer look at the growing crisis at the border. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eb1Om6

President Biden Pulling Troops Out of Afghanistan Despite Concerns of Terrorism in the Region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Afghanistan Thursday, to sell the country's leaders and a concerned public on President Biden's plan to pull American troops out of the country. The visit comes a day after the President said the 9/11 attacks could no longer justify U.S. forces staying in the region.  The pullout plan calls for all American forces, numbering some 2,500, to be withdrawn by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks which were coordinated from Afghanistan. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q6rEPR

Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years

Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32eFKkM

Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet

Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0eGDQ

Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9huWZ

Former Minnesota Cop Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Of Daunte Wright

A white former police officer faced her first court appearance Thursday in the traffic-stop shooting of a Black motorist that has engulfed a small Minneapolis suburb with four straight days of bitter conflict between protesters and police. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PWmW7x

Defense Expert: Floyd Died from Heart Trouble, Not Restraint

George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm disturbance as a result of his heart disease, a forensic pathologist testified for the defense at former Officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial, contradicting prosecution experts who said Floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3djHijT

Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm

Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5

US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4

Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP

Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a7RvO7

Pro-Life Advocate Meghan McCain Tells Planned Parenthood She'll 'Never' Stop Defending the Unborn

Meghan McCain defended her pro-life position on abortion after Planned Parenthood indirectly criticized her on social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uRMyBe

Facebook faces investigation over data breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission is to launch an investigation into whether it broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uRryuo

BLM Founder's $3.2 Million Real Estate Purchases Draw Criticism, Calls for Investigation

The news that Patrisse Khan-Cullors, a founder of the Black Lives Matter organization, purchased four high-end homes for $3.2 million, including a $1.4 million home in an exclusive California community, has been met with harsh words from some of her fellow activists. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mTAgFB

Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society

The rules are proposals and could take several years to become law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wXYyTp

TX Bill Would Make It Illegal to Change the Gender of Minors, Charging Parents Who Consent With Child Abuse

Texas lawmakers discussed a new bill on Monday designed to protect minors from getting gender-altering treatments when they're too young to make major lifelong decisions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tmyxen

Virgin Media and O2 'blockbuster' merger provisionally approved

The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RAw16n

Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site

A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ga0RNe

Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money

More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3GiHN

Expert: Ex-Cop Justified in Pinning George Floyd to Pavement

The defense for a former police officer charged in George Floyd's death challenged the heart of the case against the officer, calling a use-of-force expert who testified that Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning Floyd and said it might have gone easier if the Black man had been “resting comfortably” on the pavement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wXjCd0

Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abf8pb

Star Trek inspired device sees drones fly off factory line

A converted commercial laser cutter is able to 3D-print and assemble functional devices on its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dfoWAs

County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'

A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq25JW

'Your Dad Was a Hero': Biden Speaks at Service for Slain Capitol Officer

Tuesday was a somber day of remembrance in Washington as lawmakers, including President Joe Biden, and the U.S. Capitol Police force paid respects to one of their own. Officer William "Billy" Evans died in the line of duty on April 2nd after a driver struck him while trying to break through Capitol barricades.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3df2mYy

California's Rock Church Announces Indoor Services to Resume at Four Locations This Sunday

San Diego, California's Rock Church has announced four of its campuses will finally resume indoor worship services this Sunday at 50 percent capacity. The move comes after California churches have endured a year of some of the most extreme restrictions in the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3efhJQn

Watchdog Calls Out CBS for Bias Against Gov. DeSantis: 'They Cut Out Pretty Much Everything'

CBN News spoke with one media watchdog expert about a recent example that shows the potential for bias already in relation to the next presidential election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tkeqh4

AR House Bill Protects Conscience Rights of Teachers Who Won't Use Trans Pronouns or Names

The Arkansas House has passed a measure that would protect educators from any litigation which might result from offending a student if they don't use that student's preferred pronouns or name. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3a8y3ki

'The Lord Has Blessed Me': 104-Year-Old WV Man Packs 1,000th Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child

It may not be Christmastime anywhere in the world right now, but centenarian Ira Miller has Christmas in his heart all year round.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dcb5L8

Users can appeal Facebook's editorial decisions

The Oversight Board will review user content allowed to remain on the site after calls to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUfF4d

Online racist abuse 'spiralling out of control' says anti-bullying charity

Online racist abuse is "spiralling out of control", a leading anti-cyberbullying charity says after more footballers are targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sbwvwd

Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page

The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wU1rEI

Dozens Arrested During Second Night of Unrest in Minnesota After Daunte Wright Shooting

Violence continued overnight in Minnesota as demonstrators took to the streets after a Black man was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e1HNhp

Estate agent's hi-tech house tour exposes personal data

House listing on Rightmove reveals "treasure trove of private data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/326Z2sm

Gmail 'safer than parliament's email system' says Tory MP

Tom Tugendhat, Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair, says he was advised Gmail was 'more secure'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tgKrq2

Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise

The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rxj3Gs

The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry

NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PS8IVc

Defense Set to Take Turn in Ex-Cop's Trial in Floyd Death

The defense for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death was set to start presenting its case Tuesday, following 11 days of a prosecution narrative that combined wrenching video with clinical analysis by medical and use-of-force experts to condemn Derek Chauvin's actions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dWEVCK

China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt

Conservatives Say Biden's 'Court Packing' Commission Could Undo 150+ Years of Supreme Court Precedent

Republican politicians and conservatives are blasting President Biden's new commission to study overhauling the U.S. Supreme Court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325rZoy

'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'

Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wSIIta

'The Wild West of the Abortion Industry': Republican-Led States Look to Target Medical Abortions

At-home abortions are becoming a big topic for debate among state lawmakers across the U.S.  Roughly 40% of all abortions in the country are now done through medication — rather than surgery — and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made them more central to the pro-choice crowd. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tf6yx0

Police Report Multiple Victims in Tennessee School Shooting

Police say multiple people including an officer were shot Monday at a high school in the East Tennessee city of Knoxville. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329UIIU

Hillsong Church Shuts Down Dallas Campus Citing Moral Questions in Wake of Lead Pastors' Resignation

The Hillsong Church's leadership announced to the members of Hillsong Dallas on Saturday that it has decided to "pause all operations" at its Dallas, Texas church campus for the time being.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Rm5U2M

‘It’s About Fear and Control’: Cali City Puts Fence Around Restaurant ‘Continuing to Offer Outdoor Dining’

Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill in Burbank, California was closed down by city officials after the owner “defied health orders” and “continued to offer outdoor dining at a time it was banned in Los Angeles County.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uEQmFC

EEOC Firing Raises Religious Liberty Questions

In early March, the head of the EEOC, Sharon Gustafson was fired by her new boss—President Joe Biden—after refusing a request for her resignation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wOnyMN

'This Means Everything': Sean Feucht Receives William J. Seymour Award at 2021 Azusafest

"Let Us Worship" leader Sean Feucht received the William J. Seymour award last week, an honor given to leaders in ministry who exhibit the characteristics of the late preacher who led the Azusa Street revival that fueled the modern Pentecostal movement. Past recipients include Lou Engle, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and the late Dr. Myles Munroe.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g8dOXU

Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance

The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mFlX7u

Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz

Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8HyGt

Conservatives Say Biden's 'Court Packing' Commission Could Undo 150+ Years of Supreme Court Tradition

Republican politicians and conservatives are blasting President Biden's new commission to study overhauling the U.S. Supreme Court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mE2Ydz

FBI arrest man over alleged Amazon centre bomb plot

The man allegedly wanted to bomb an Amazon data centre to wipe out 70% of the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5OrlF

Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing

Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dZqFJp

Phone app alerts users to look up while walking

The tool is being tested by Google's Android operating system, reports suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dUytw3

Love Island: Could Tinder find the show's first gay couple?

The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OMtPYs

Border Surge Smashes Records - The White House Solution? Pay off Central American Governments 

There is a new report the Biden Administration is so desperate to stop the border crisis that it is looking at a plan to pay Central American governments in a bid to stem the surge.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uGBg2w

Border Surge Smashes Records - The White House Solution? Pay off Central American Governments 

There is a new report the Biden Administration is so desperate to stop the border crisis that it is looking at a plan to pay Central American governments in a bid to stem the surge.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uGBg2w

NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules

Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6V2ns

Man Shot, Killed During Minnesota Traffic Stop Sparks Unrest

Crowds of mourners and protesters gathered in a Minnesota city where the family of a 20-year-old man say he was shot by police before getting back into his car and driving away, then crashing several blocks away. The family of Daunte Wright said he was later pronounced dead from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wOfLic

Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site

Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8LnLR

Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by 'sabotage'

The country's top nuclear official says a power outage at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uGJmZ8

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uEKrAw

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wOQioD

Early access releases: Should we buy video games before they're finished?

Early access releases help makers smooth out glitches and build hype, but what's in it for gamers? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0AZ4q

Environment takes centre stage at London games festival

Climate change was on the agenda at the Now Play This festival, Cristina Criddle finds out more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qdb4xy

The body armour many of us may soon be wearing

The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t8UkGg

Focus on the Family Launches 'Prevention With Purpose' Campaign for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, one Christian organization is raising awareness throughout April after initiating its "Prevention with Purpose" campaign. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3t8CsLG

200+ Male Inmates in CA Identifying as Female, Nonbinary Request Transfer to Prison Matching Their 'Gender Identify'

Since January, hundreds of male prison inmates in California, who identify as female or nonbinary, have requested housing in a women's facility - a growing desire since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill supporting the LGBTQ agenda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3t8muRK

Rep. Dan Crenshaw Asking for Prayers After Undergoing Emergency Eye Surgery

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) announced Saturday that he is recovering from eye surgery after doctors recently discovered that the retina was detaching from his left eye. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fXRyA3

'Unity' and a 'Heart for Revival': How the Power of God is Changing People Across America

There is a picture of unity being painted in cities across America, but you will not find it in the governmental sector, your social media page, or even a church building.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dPJAWU

High Court Rules Against California's Restrictions on Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings in Private Homes

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late Friday night to lift California's restrictions on in-home religious gatherings to include Bible studies and prayer meetings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dLL1pm

Nike Settles 'Satan Shoes' Trademark Lawsuit, MSCHF Company Will Offer Buyers Full Refund

The company who marketed "Satan Shoes" last month will offer to buy back the customized sneakers from purchasers, settling a lawsuit filed by Nike, Inc. after the shoes went viral on social media.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uDReKG

Is the Electric Vehicle Revolution Here to Stay? 

Car companies have been manufacturing electric cars for years but with little success at making a profit from them. Tesla changed that with its line of electric models and is now forcing the world's auto giants to play catch up. But are electric cars the future of the industry? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39Y3rlP

Christian Photographer Challenges New York Laws Forcing Her to Work LGBT Weddings

A Christian photographer and blogger filed suit in federal court Tuesday against New York state and county officials, challenging state laws that force her to create photographs and blogs celebrating same-sex weddings despite her religious objections.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3t7HOH3

Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort

Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/323DXPv

Artist will.i.am launches facemask and other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/320dulL

Religious Liberty in Crisis: Protecting Your Freedoms in the 'Cancel Culture' Era

Gordon Robertson talks with Judge Ken Starr about his book, Religious Liberty in Crisis. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mxKb3u

Elon Musk's Neuralink 'shows monkey playing Pong with mind'

The entrepreneur makes bold claims for how the technology can be used to help paraplegics walk again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RhZvFP

Software flaw led to 'serious incident' on Tui flight

A language difference meant some women were labelled as children, throwing out weight calculations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s6R4tE

Beloved Christian Doctor, Author Dies in South Carolina Mass Shooting

Robert Lesslie, the South Carolina physician and author who authorities say was killed along with three family members and a repairman by former NFL player Phillip Adams, frequently wrote of the fragility of life and a deep-seated Christian faith that guided him personally and professionally. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mypILN

Expert: Lack of Oxygen Killed George Floyd, Not Drugs

George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck, medical experts testified at former Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, emphatically rejecting the defense theory that Floyd's drug use and underlying health problems killed him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39Wtj1r

Police: Employee Kills 1, Wounds 5 At Texas Cabinet Business

A man opened fire at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and wounding a state trooper prior to his arrest, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3s3Lf0j

Amazon holds early lead in historic union election

Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2

US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups

President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d77AWB

US Suicides Dropped Last Year, Defying Pandemic Expectations

The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dRCBNh

What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?

Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dNlFr9

Pets' names used as passwords by millions, study finds

A survey suggests 15% of us are using an easily-guessed dog's or cat's name as a password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VBlY2

Italian man 'offered €10,000 in Bitcoin' to maim ex-partner

The 40-year-old allegedly contacted a man via the dark web to paralyse his ex-girlfriend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6s9Ie

'A Long Road Ahead': Evangelist Voddie Baucham Continues to Recover After Quadruple Bypass Surgery

Christian preacher Voddie Baucham is recovering after having quadruple bypass surgery Monday following months of treatment for heart failure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cYiptI

Redcar cyber-attack: Government to help cover costs

Redcar and Cleveland Council will be given almost £3.7m after being targeted by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ozmnje

2021 International Religious Freedom Summit Aims to Bring 'Freedom for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time'

Former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback and USCIRF Chair Gayle Manchin have announced the first 2021 International Religious Freedom Summit to be held this summer in Washington, D.C. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uvjyiv

US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'

The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PJWaiu

SURVEY: During The Pandemic More People Say They Think About 'Meaning and Purpose of Life'

Has the pandemic and living under lockdown affected how people think about life and their own place in it?   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dFKfKw

Clubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?

A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9DBo6

Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists

The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cXCRee

Trump tweets can't be brought back to life on Twitter

The former president's tweets are being archived but will not appear back on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fTEg7M

President Biden's Massive Infrastructure Plan Faces Stiff Resistance

Republicans calling it a big-liberal spending agenda that comes with major tax hikes, while on the left, progressive Democrats are demanding even more money to tackle things like climate change. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fPVXEX

The artists creating digitally immersive storytelling

CreativeXR's acceleration programme helps those in creative industries produce new types of content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwD0LF

Khloe Kardashian tries to get unfiltered photo removed from social media

A natural-looking image of the glamorous Khloe Kardashian was shared "by accident" by her team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dITJof

Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets

Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0zzuU

Carlisle ex-police officer 'devastated' by £3k Royal Mail scam

The officer of 25 years felt "helpless and angry" after falling victim to a Royal Mail parcel scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wyLFyV

Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?

Microsoft says firmware cyber-attacks are on the rise, but enterprises are not paying attention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3utlV5p

The woman who took on Google and won

When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t16xwP

YouTube Kids 'a vapid wasteland', say US lawmakers

The comments were made in a letter sent to YouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wA2Yj7

'Utter Nonsense': Florida Democrats Defend Gov. Ron DeSantis After '60 Minutes' Airs Edited Response to Question

Some top Florida Democrats are calling the recent CBS "60 Minutes" story on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis "malarkey" and "intentionally false."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fMV7sI

The tech billionaire who is putting women first

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the 31-year-old founder of dating app Bumble, has joined the billionaires' club. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39PygsS

Utah Governor Signs Law Requiring Biological Fathers to Pay 50% of Pregnancy Costs

A new law in Utah aims to increase the responsibility for biological fathers by requiring them to pay half of the out-of-pocket expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39NouHG

'No More Confusing Rules': President Biden Announces All Adults Can Get COVID Vaccine by April 19

President Biden is bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for COVID vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, health officials warn the nation is not out of the woods yet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fQhb5y

'No More Confusing Rules:' President Biden Announces All Adults Can Get COVID Vaccine by April 19

President Biden is bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for COVID vaccines. But even as he expressed optimism about the pace of vaccinations, health officials warn the nation is not out of the woods yet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31Vxgic

Mobile phones should be banned in schools - Gavin Williamson

Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sSy837

Minneapolis Police Officers Line Up to Reject Chauvin's Actions

The parade of Minneapolis police officers rejecting a former officer’s actions in restraining George Floyd continued at his murder trial, including a use-of-force instructor who said officers were coached to “stay away from the neck when possible.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31Zyadv

Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies

Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyaXVa

Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator

The new regime will be "unashamedly pro-competition", the UK's business secretary promises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEKplj

Pretty Little Thing ad by TikTok creator house banned

The post on TikTok failed to make clear it was a marketing communication, a watchdog said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R2MU9l

Study: Despite the Pandemic, Religious Liberty Winning at U.S. Supreme Court

It can feel like religious freedom is on the ropes with the attempted government bans on church services over COVID concerns and an aggressive homosexual agenda in the courts. But a new study shows that at the Supreme Court, religious liberty is winning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31P5NyM

Traffickers Using Facebook to Reach Migrant Clients, Giving False Hopes About U.S. Accepting Them

Human smugglers are increasingly turning to the social media giant Facebook to fuel false hopes in migrants about immigrating to the U.S.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDD85b

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Vetoes Bill to Ban Trans Treatments for Minors

Claiming it’s a case of “vast government overreach,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced Monday he vetoed legislation that would have blocked minors from undergoing sex-altering procedures and hormone therapies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uqp3yS

'InterVarsity Must Be Treated Fairly': Court Slams Wayne State for 'Odious' Discrimination Against Christian Club

A federal court ruled Monday against Wayne State University, finding that it discriminated against InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a religious student club when it kicked the group off campus for requiring its leaders to be Christians.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uvKXk7

E3 2021: Biggest conference in gaming is going online

The video game conference was cancelled last year because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFAyLX

NHS Covid-19 contact tracing app to share QR code venue check-ins

The move should lead to more people being told to get tested for Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1ys13

Conservatives Expose 'Truth' in Corporate Cancel Crusade - It's Easier to Vote in GA than Biden's Home State

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola and Delta were among the first corporations to speak out against the new Georgia voting law, but when Major League Baseball (MLB) pulled the All-Star game, it raised the political stakes to a new level. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39Mu7We

Tool checks phone numbers from Facebook data breach

A new online tool lets users check their phone numbers against the leaked database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PCJKc9

FBI probes match-fixing in Counter-Strike eSports

Details of the investigation with Australia's Esports Integrity Commission revealed in YouTube chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ND0KP

Police Chief: Chauvin Broke Policy in Pinning Floyd

The Minneapolis police chief who called George Floyd's death “murder” soon after it happened testified that Officer Derek Chauvin had clearly violated department policy when he pinned Floyd's neck beneath his knee for more than 9 minutes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dxAPRe

Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?

After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW

'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'

Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq

'Don't Mistake Progress for Victory': COVID Vaccinations Up, but Cases, Hospitalizations Increasing Too

There’s both good and bad news on the COVID front.  The rate of people getting vaccinated, which was three million a day, is soaring.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fKgevO

'Don't Mistake Progress for Victory': COVID Vaccinations Up, but Cases, Hospitalizations Increasing Too

There’s both good and bad news on the COVID front.  The rate of people getting vaccinated, which was three million a day, is soaring.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3upRnRX

'Glaring Concern': Clarence Thomas Signals It's Time for Big Action Against Big Tech Censorship

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is railing against the unchecked power of Big Tech, including social media giants like Twitter and booksellers like Amazon, to control speech in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sUVi8Z

Online porn websites promote 'sexually violent' videos

One in eight videos contained sexual violence in their titles or descriptions, the study said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rSqQuI

Dismantling Some Abortion Lies, Half-Truths, and Propaganda

Abortion remains one of America's most divisive issues almost five decades after it was declared legal nationwide. And even after all that time, myths about abortion persist. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cOptci

Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair

The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wsDlkd

Biden's 'Infrastructure Bill' Labeled a Goody Bag of Left-Wing Spending

The White House has unveiled a massive $2-trillion infrastructure bill.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rU9LAG

Fun but doomed: LG's most memorable smartphones

The South Korean firm is giving up on mobiles after repeatedly trying to out-innovate the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIK97q

Facebook leak: Irish regulator probes 'old' data dump

The Irish regulator is checking that an "old" leak of 500 million users' data is what Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fHnWXr

The English cricketer turned elite Madden gamer

How England physical disability cricketer Liam O'Brien has become one of the best in the world at the Madden NFL computer game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3duUQYC

Biden's 'Infrastructure Bill' is a Goody Bag of Left-Wing Spending

The White House has unveiled a massive $2-trillion infrastructure bill.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cMqvFQ

Esports body calls for disability gaming tournaments

Disabled players took part in an esports tournament, now there are calls for specific competitions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LiLNU

Can celebrities control their image online?

Meet the stars who have attempted to police their online presence - from Remi Malek to Beyonce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRp8pw

Tennis tech to help if you are playing solo

Jen Copestake tests out some gadgets which could help improve your game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wnq3FX

LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqhwkV

What's the One Bible Verse You Want the World to Know?

This Easter is our moment to make history, to help fulfill the Great Commission, and prepare the way for Christ's return. Translating the Bible is a huge undertaking -- but we can each sponsor one verse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rKhGQZ

Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8wXid

Christian Youth Ministry 'Upward Sports' Launches Latest Initiative 'Project Select' to Further Reach Communities

Upward Sports, a Christian youth sports organization, is revising its sports ministry in an effort to help churches reconnect with their community this spring. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mfWCRe

Suspect in Deadly Capitol Attack Self-Identified as Follower of Nation of Islam's Louis Farrakhan

The suspect in Friday's deadly Capitol attack described himself as a follower of Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31PJqJn

Sex Trafficking Survivors Call on Visa to Cut Ties with Pornhub's Parent Company

Dozens of sex trafficking survivors and advocates are calling on leading credit card company Visa to cut ties with Pornhub’s parent company, MindGeek, which hosts several major pornography websites. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sRmeXd

How Instagram’s influencers changed the model industry

Models have increasingly been asked to shoot their own photographs during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wkbq66

Police uncover teenage girl ‘suicide’ Instagram group

Twelve UK girls, aged between 12 and 16, were part of a chat group that led to "serious self-harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3umEgRF

Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides

Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cGv18J

Oppo smartphone adds 60x microscope camera

A smartphone with a microscope camera has been revealed by Chinese phone-maker Oppo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fAATSJ

Loot boxes linked to problem gambling in new research

New research says there is a clear link between video game boxes and "problem gambling behaviours". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fClCkj

Derek Chauvin Trial: Supervisor Says Officers Should Have Stopped Restraining George Floyd Earlier

A Minneapolis police supervisory sergeant who was on duty the night George Floyd died testified that he believes the officers who restrained Floyd could have ended it after he stopped resisting. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ufoxDJ

Instagram star, 90, 'gobsmacked' by royal gift

Geoffrey Walker joined social media to stay in touch with family, but now has more than 350,000 followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHVUgP

Does space affect the taste of wine and other tech news

Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cJ1bjQ

James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys

The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sEfHz3

Pranksters plead guilty over fake bank robbery

Twins Alan and Alex Stokes are sentenced for a "prank" robbery video which they filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3drwbUU

4 in 10 Churchgoers Plan to Attend In-Person Easter Service as Vaccines Rise and COVID-19 Declines

In 2020, churches across the country closed their doors and moved to virtual services as COVID-19 forced churchgoers to celebrate Easter through computer screens and mobile phones. This year, with more Americans getting the vaccine, a growing number of congregants want to return to worshipping together. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sERR6e

Illuminations Alliance: By 2033, The Scriptures Will Be Available in Every Language

The world's leading Bible translation organizations are teaming up to accomplish a huge goal. They want the scriptures to be available to every single person on earth by the year 2033. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39ByjIt

Century-Old Records in Jeopardy as Cold Blast Takes Aim at South

A shift in the weather pattern is expected to bring an abrupt pause to spring in the southeastern United States. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that a wave of cold air is forecast to send temperatures plummeting across the region, jeopardizing records that date back more than 100 years in some areas while also threatening sensitive vegetation with a frost or freeze. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cHHEjM

'Say Bye to Mommy': Texas Mom Tells How Traffickers Tried to Grab Her Little Girl, Offers Powerful Tools for Parents

A Christian mother of four recently talked about her run-in with people at a local store whom she suspects were child sex traffickers. Her efforts to raise awareness of traffickers led her to write a book and create a website to empower parents by giving them the information they need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3doIUHO

Colorado Town Refuses To Remove Veterans Memorial with Christian Message Despite Threats from Anti-Religion Group

The town of Monument, Colorado, apparently won't be bullied by anti-religious activists who say a memorial to veterans in a public cemetery violates the First Amendment because it contains a Christian message.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mcUE4e

You Can Trust It: Christ Existed and The Gospels are True

Much of the world on Good Friday and Easter Sunday marks Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection. But others wonder if the Messiah is real and the Bible true. Well, do you doubt Julius Caesar existed? Or all the ancient philosophers of Greece? You have much more proof Jesus Christ existed, and that the New Testament telling His miraculous story from incarnation to resurrection is trustworthy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uk1Ka5

China's Communists Strike Mega Deal with Islamic Iran, Gaining Strategic Foothold in Middle East

China's influence in the Middle East just got a lot bigger this week with a $400 billion economic deal with America's arch-enemy in the region – Iran.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sJCTvV

Streamer xQc knocked offline over unpaid electricity bill

"Power went down, stream did too," he explained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPe5UI

'Ruthless': Traffickers Seen on Video Dumping 2 Little Girls Over 14-Foot Border Wall, Tossing Baby into Rio Grande 

The dangerous journey for unaccompanied children traveling to the US-Mexico border can be seen in new video released by the US Border Patrol in El Paso. It shows smugglers dropping two little girls over a border wall fence and then abandoning them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PJ5nXY

Restoring a 'Cherished Friend': Pre-Civil War Pipe Organ and Basilica Undergo Massive Renovation

A leaky roof repair led to a major renovation of the historic Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, VA. It's the only African-American basilica in the US. Part of the project involves bringing life to a huge pipe organ.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dkgIpy

Microsoft's Cortana silenced as Siri gets new voice

Microsoft retires its voice assistant from mobile while Apple aims to make Siri more inclusive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sIQ8wT

Child Among 4 Dead in Shooting at California Office Building

A child was among four people killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Southern California office building that left a fifth victim and the gunman critically wounded, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31Csczf

Microsoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army

The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQvdcM

Google rejigs remote working as it reopens offices

The tech giant will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dqy0Bu

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC