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Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant makes $68bn US debut

It is the biggest US stock market listing by a Chinese company since Alibaba's debut in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hrWso3

How a US teen developed an app to help his sister talk

Sixteen-year-old Archer Calder developed an app to help his nonverbal sister Della communicate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UddTRo

As Oakland Defunds Police, City's 'Violence Prevention Chief' Faces Armed Robbers Right Outside City Hall

An attempted armed robbery took place Monday outside Oakland, California's city hall while a television crew interviewed the city's director of "violence prevention".  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3w5yIev

Tim Berners-Lee sells web source code NFT for $5.4m

The sale came with a bundle of assets, including an animated video and a letter from Sir Tim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w67vbJ

Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned by Court

Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qAaOH0

TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts

The video-sharing app is popular with teenagers who are allowed to set up an account from the age of 13. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y8bKF5

Amazon launches 'child-friendly' smart speaker in UK

But privacy campaigners are warning parents the devices will also be collecting data on their youngsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SEadrp

Google cracks down on financial-scam adverts

Regulators and campaigners say more needs to be done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w577KI

'Feels Like Armageddon': Deadly Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips US as Power Cables Melt, Roads Buckle

Across the country, extreme heat has been breaking records.  Spokane, Washington hit 109 degrees on Tuesday – the highest temperature ever recorded in that city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dt2Wln

Twitter India named in two more police cases

This comes amid growing tensions between the website and the government over new IT rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x9JRwh

Social media: Norfolk Police chief issues child abuse warning

The UK's lead officer on child protection says the industry puts profit above children's safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AeSCqY

India's Bharti invests $500m in UK space start-up OneWeb

The cash injection comes after the British government and Bharti Global bailed out the company last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SFAaH4

Catholic Bishops Won't Deny Biden, Pro-Choice Politicians Communion After All

U.S. Catholic bishops will not be putting forth a policy on withholding communion from pro-choice politicians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dtZ9UN

Flying car completes test flight between airports

The vehicle runs on regular fuel and can travel up to 1,000km while airborne, its creator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qz3HP7

Death Toll Rises to 12 in Florida Condo Collapse, Search Teams Remain Hopeful

The death toll from the condo collapse in Florida is up to 12 and with 150 people still missing, work continues around the clock to find survivors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jnZBI5

Elon Musk sets out Starlink goals

The Tesla founder's satellite-internet business passes 69,000 users but subsidises dish cost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jqolPP

Council workers suspended over TikTok cemetery videos

The clips, filmed at a Derby cemetery, were described as "insensitive and disrespectful". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y1Wbij

California Adds Five More States to Its 'Banned Travel List', Demanding a Transgender Agenda in Girls' Sports

The rise of trans athletes in women's and girls' sports is making headlines once again as a result of new action by the state of California.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xbKpC4

'A Gift From God': Sydney McLaughlin Breaks 400 Meter Hurdles World Record to Win U.S. Olympic Trials

During the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Sunday, Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record in the women's 400-meter hurdles, giving all of the glory to God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qxnkXM

Supreme Court Hands a Win to Transgender Students in Case that Affects School Locker Rooms

Young people and transgender issues have become flashpoints in the culture wars across the country, but now the U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to weigh in on the issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3y3z0nz

As US Murder Rates Spike, Democrats Are Seriously Trying to Blame Republicans for Defunding the Police

The rise in crime across the nation has Democrats on defense. In the summer of 2020, Democrats across the nation embraced the idea of defunding police. Now that the devastating consequences are starting to show, they're reversing course. Not only that, they're trotting out a new line of attack to deflect the blame. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SxPi9e

RIP Pepper robot? SoftBank 'pauses' production

Production of the robot is suspended and will only be restarted if there is a need for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qwKH3T

11 People Confirmed Dead in Florida Condo Collapse, Argentine Family Among Missing

The remains of 11 people have been found after the collapse of a 12-story beachfront condominium building in Florida, authorities said Monday. The Associated Press has been reporting brief descriptions of the dead and the missing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3y3zIBh

Judge Dismisses Gov’t Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook

A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general, dealing a significant blow to attempts by regulators to rein in tech giants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3y25pem

Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives

A small percentage of devices' cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3A8HbRG

Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3haLtiC

US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y2TmgV

NC Gov. Vetoes Anti-Eugenics Bill That Would Have Saved Babies with Down Syndrome from Being Targeted for Abortion

North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have banned providers from performing abortions due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3A6Og52

Make-A-Wish Does About Face, Will Grant Wishes Regardless of Vaccine Status After Backlash

The Make-A-Wish Foundation received heavy criticism after announcing it would grant wishes to eligible children and their family members if they were vaccinated for COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qxTJNT

Fed Up Americans Push Back on Wokeism: 'I've Got News for You School Board President Benito Mussolini'

The great American pushback is underway. A grassroots movement of citizens fed up with leftists forcing wokeism on the public is spreading to school board and city council meetings across the USA. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3w2tCQm

EU approves data flow to UK but adds sunset clause

Personal data can continue to be sent if UK maintains "adequate" data protection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y1onSf

'Hard to Compete with Free Money:' Businesses Struggle as Gov't Pays People Not to Work

Across the country businesses are emerging from the pandemic in the face of a labor shortage, especially in the service industry. According to the Economic Policy Institute, child-care issues and ongoing fears about the pandemic are somewhat to blame. But many say enhanced unemployment benefits are also keeping the unemployment rolls at 9.8 million – about 3.6 million higher than before the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3AaGCqf

'This Is a Frantic Search': Florida Rescue Crews Tunnel to Voids in Search for Survivors with 150+ Missing

Rescue workers digging feverishly for a fifth day Monday stressed that they could still find survivors in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building, a hope family members clung to even though no one has been pulled out alive since the first day the structure fell. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2T6wFK5

Apple lists products that pose risk to pacemakers

Patients should use iPhone 12 and other listed devices at a safe distance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y06ovx

Dangerous: Once in a Millennium 'Heat Dome' Brings Deadly Temps to the West

The western U.S. is under severe heat alerts as the thermometer reaches 30 degrees above normal in some places from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vZYUra

Outlawing Abortion One City at a Time: Pro-Life Sanctuary Movement Gains Momentum

In 2019, the small East Texas city of Waskom became the first in the country to adopt a local ordinance banning abortion. Since then, a pro-life sanctuary city movement has begun, with more than 30 cities adopting similar legislation. That includes 29 in Texas and two in Nebraska. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3y6Iq1X

Once in a Millennium 'Heat Dome' Brings Deadly Temps to the West

The western U.S. is under severe heat alerts as the thermometer reaches 30 degrees above normal in some places from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UFDS3T

Dom Joly: Could this tech help my sleep apnoea?

The comedian and travel writer tries some of the latest technology which could manage the condition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tgl2A1

Labour calls for investigation into private emails

It follows a newspaper report that Matt Hancock used his personal email account for government business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkR8S6

Mother's plea after daughter dies swallowing battery

Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died in Stoke-on-Trent in May after swallowing a battery from a remote control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jxvX3l

FCA bans world's largest crypto-currency exchange Binance

The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jk1R2R

The tech helping parents look after their babies

A growing number of technology firms are aiming to help reduce the anxiety of new mums and dads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36aymsR

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xZ81tv

8th Graders Receive Planned Parenthood Flyer From Teacher Promoting Abortion Without Parental Consent

Parents in Tacoma, Washington were furious to find out that a teacher distributed a flyer to 8th graders outlining their rights to having an abortion without parental consent. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qBAhzR

Northeast Set to Sizzle Under 2nd Heat Wave of 2021

The hum of air conditioners and fans will begin once more in the northeastern United States as the second official heat wave of 2021 gets underway and lasts through most of the week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U9Yy3J

Families Hold Onto Hope as Condo Collapse Toll Rises to 9

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the death toll from the building collapse has risen to nine as search and rescue efforts continue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wVeoOl

Biden Administration Faces Growing Demands From Health Experts to Push Vaccine Passports

There's been a rise in demand from health experts that the Biden administration promote the use of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and passports in an effort to motivate more Americans to get immunized. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jnoun9

Aimee Fuller: Olympian tests 'flying surfboard' on Thames

Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller takes an electric surfboard for a spin on the River Thames. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UIEvda

'It's a Blessing': Stranger Helps Oklahoma Man Walking 17 Miles to Work, Surprised With New Bike

The kindness of a stranger is truly changing the life of one Oklahoma man who use to walk 17 miles to work each day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Tav99t

'I Don't Want Jesus Riding on My Car': Mississippi Atheists Sue State Over 'In God We Trust' License Plates

A group of atheists in Mississippi are suing the southeastern state over its new license plates, which display the phrase, “In God We Trust.” They’re claiming the motto is rooted in “deep hostility” toward non-believers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h5Z22Y

'Deep Fire' Slowing Rescue Effort at Collapsed Florida Condo

Fire and smoke coming from deep inside the concrete and metal remains of a collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami hampered rescue efforts Saturday as emergency workers raced to recover any survivors beneath the mountain of rubble. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U6x6UN

FL Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Students Free Speech, Promoting Civics Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill Tuesday aimed at protecting freedom of expression, including religious beliefs, at state universities.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zVd0gF

US Air Force Base Hosts Drag Show to Demonstrate Commitment to 'Diversity and Inclusion'

Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas hosted a drag queen show last week in order to demonstrate its commitment to “diversity and inclusion.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wXoeza

A Tale of Lost Civil War Gold: Did FBI Secretly Seize Fabled Treasure of Confederate Gold?

It seems tales about long-lost Civil War gold will not go away, even though for the last 156 years people have looked unsuccessfully across the country for it.  Most of the tales revolve around the supposed millions of dollars in gold that reportedly disappeared from the Confederate treasury at the end of the war. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dgFWpt

After Emotional Testimony, Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for George Floyd's Murder

A judge sentenced former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd Friday. Floyd's death sparked the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jgP6pU

Shock Poll Shows Abortion Crowd 'Way Out of the Mainstream', Most Americans Want to Stop Abortions at Key Benchmark

A new poll shows a majority of Americans believe most abortions should be legal in the first three months of a woman’s pregnancy – at the same time, though, even more Americans say it should be illegal to end an unborn baby's life in the second and third trimesters.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jbYqez

Africrypt brothers deny involvement in Bitcoin 'heist'

Investors accuse South African firm of absconding with Bitcoin valued at billions of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gZYzza

Carpet senses human poses for 3D models and other news

BBC Click's Romana Kreider looks at the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w6fwO5

Rescuers Race the Clock in Miami Where 159 Are Missing, Billy Graham Trauma Chaplains Arrive on Scene

The search and rescue effort continues today near Miami after a 12-story beachfront condo building partially collapsed in the overnight hours while residents were sleeping on Thursday. At least four people are known to be dead and scores of others are believed to be trapped in the rubble. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xQQt2C

The online scammers renting out other people's homes

Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h5egFc

Google tracking cookies ban delayed until 2023

Google says it intends to phase out third-party cookies, which track web users' activities online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xVMth8

Pet database still plagued with problems, say users

Petlog customers say a database upgrade is continuing to cause problems, three months on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2StFxsM

Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xStjZL

Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI

America's Broken Border: South Texas Landowners Face the Dangerous Fallout of Biden Policies

Since President Biden took office, illegal entries in the United States are hitting new highs estimated to be more than a million this year.  Desperate to be heard, south Texas ranchers are using social media to blame Biden for the flood of Central Americans and others sneaking across the border every hour of the day and onto their land. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35TlyXo

Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich

Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8zu3J

UK's departing spy tech chief: We're at serious risk if we lose edge

Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vVbGXJ

The valuable car part gone in 60 seconds

Why international criminal networks are behind a jump in the theft of catalytic converters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbXuXC

'The Building has Literally Pancaked': Death Toll from Florida Building Collapse Could Soar 

An entire wing of a 12-story beachfront apartment building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Scores of rescuers pulled survivors from the debris as a cloud of dust floated through the neighborhood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Uqb7bl

Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's License to Practice Law in New York

An appeals court has suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York, ruling that he made false statements while trying to get courts to intervene in the disputes over the 2020 presidential race. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xOiS9w

Army Backs Down on Career-Ending Punishment for Highly Decorated Chaplain Who Publicly Shared His Beliefs

The U.S. Army has decided not to issue a formal reprimand against Chaplain (Major) Andrew Calvert for expressing his religious beliefs online.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h0oKWx

Off-Duty Cop Suspended for Praying Near Abortion Clinic, Other Cops Faced No Punishment for BLM or LGBT Protests

One can only wonder what the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD) had in mind when it suspended an officer for praying the rosary in front of an abortion clinic back in February of this year.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jfpWb9

Mobile roaming charges in Europe: What you need to know

Will Britons have to pay more to use their mobiles in Europe, now the UK has left the EU? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N

Microsoft unveils Windows 11

The updated operating system has a new look and will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sp6hKZ

Fortnite: UK band Easy Life to play virtual gig

The group from Leicester will perform in a virtual recreation of the O2 arena. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qppXuL

The Alarming Rise of Global Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism has plagued the Jewish people for thousands of years - but recently an alarming rise of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hatred has spread worldwide. Saturday – June 26 at 2:00 PM EST CBN Israel is having a FREE webinar. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xQxxkE

Parents Fight to Recall Loudoun County School Board: 'They Are Emotionally Abusing Our Children'

In Loudoun County, concerned parents believe public school board members are censoring free speech and discriminating against students based on race.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3db2s3c

No Fish in Subway's Tuna Sandwich? Lab Testing Claims No Tuna DNA Could Be Detected

Test results reportedly came back that Subway's beloved tuna sandwich was missing one of its key ingredients – the tuna. After a class-action lawsuit was filed against Subway in January claiming that its tuna was fake, The New York Times launched its own investigation to find out whether the allegations were true or false. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xSgyOD

Border Chief Forced Out as Kamala Harris & Trump Plan Separate Trips to Texas

Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first visit on Friday to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office, following criticism from members of both parties for failing to go earlier despite her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h1uTl9

Wing of Miami-Area 12-Story Condo Collapses While Everyone Is Sleeping; At Least 1 Person Dead

A wing of a 12-story beachfront apartment building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Scores of rescuers pulled survivors from the debris as a cloud of dust floated through the neighborhood. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wV5tMX

EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January

The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xJu8Us

The final years of John McAfee's controversial life

Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zT25DX

Apple claims 'sideloading' apps is 'serious' security risk

The tech giant claims that allowing users to avoid the App Store would lead to widespread abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T1ycAT

Harris To Visit US-Mexico Border Area Regarding Migration

Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first visit on Friday to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office, following criticism from members of both parties for failing to go earlier despite her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h28Qux

What is the Great Reset - and how did it get hijacked by conspiracy theories?

A global Covid recovery plan by the World Economic Forum has inspired false rumours about the creation of a tyrannical world government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vWcThw

Parents Fight to Recall Loudoun County School Board: 'They're Teaching Children to Essentially Hate Their Parents'

In Loudoun County, concerned parents believe public school board members are censoring free speech and discriminating against students based on race.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gWlr3X

John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell

The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xIO9e3

Longtime Virginia Republican Senator John Warner Honored at Funeral in Washington

Former Republican Senator John Warner earned 35 years of support from voters across the political spectrum before he passed away recently at the age of 94. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gZhqdB

Ron DeSantis Says He Will Put on 'Full Armor of God' to Fight Leftism: 'Our Rights Come from God'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said over the weekend he is prepared to put on the “full armor of God” to fight against leftism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gWiLC1

NJ School Board Restores Holiday Names Amid Back Lash From Parents, Community Members

The Randolph Board of Education in New Jersey has reversed its decision to remove the names of holidays from the school calendar following a stormy meeting on Monday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35MIHuF

Biden Wants to Combat America's Spike in Violent Crimes by Targeting Unlawful Gun Dealers

President Joe Biden is preparing to lay out new steps to stem the rising tide of violent crime across the country, which has become a major political issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zTZFVG

Dems Seem to Threaten Catholic Church Over Idea of Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians

As U.S. Catholic bishops draft a document about Communion and whether politicians who support abortion can be denied the sacrament, one Democrat has suggested taking away the tax-exempt status from Catholic churches for following their biblical beliefs about the sanctity of life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d8kbZ4

'It's Absurd': Loudoun School Board Ends Meeting Abruptly as Furious Parents Protest Christian Teacher's Suspension

Virginia's Loudon County School Board decided to abruptly cut off all public comments during a meeting Tuesday night after residents and parents showed up to complain about the new transgender and critical race theory policy proposals. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xGaPvk

Rembrandt's The Night Watch painting restored by AI

The canvas was trimmed in 1715 to fit between two doors in Amsterdam’s city hall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRDWVC

Anonymous Customer Leaves $16,000 Tip at New Hampshire Restaurant, Commends Staff for Hard Work

The waitstaff at a New Hampshire restaurant wasn't surprised when a customer ordered lunch on June 12, but the $16,000 tip he left gave them was quite a shock. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wSPQ8z

DeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases

The company’s technology maps out the shape of proteins, an otherwise costly and time-consuming process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TQQWmJ

Online Safety Bill 'catastrophic for free speech'

A new campaign claims it outsources internet policing to Silicon Valley. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j7G9Pt

EU wants emergency team for 'nightmare' cyber-attacks

European Commission says recent ransomware attacks on US and Ireland have "focussed mind" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qiFZGG

Johns Hopkins Professor Dr. Marty Makary to CBN News: 'The Pandemic Is Really Over'

As vaccination rates grow, case numbers drop, and we see fewer masks, COVID-19 could soon be behind us and one leading health expert says it's time.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zPDfoG

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites

The US Department of Justice says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government were seized. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d1owNp

Smart devices for babies and parents tested

Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest gadgets and asks if they can reduce parents' stress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYiy9G

Trust in news has grown in the UK during pandemic, research shows

Appetite for reliable reporting has increased but trust still below pre-Brexit levels, report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UvqOy8

Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation

The government says there's an "inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wToijt

Sonic the Hedgehog: 'I'd never seen anything like it in a video game'

Tam Kalinkse, one of the men responsible for gaming's most loveable hedgehog, speaks to Newsbeat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d7o6VQ

CEO Secrets: 'My billion-pound company has no office'

How Britain's youngest billionaire works differently - setting his firm up to thrive in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HMolr

Covid-19 air 'purifier' ad banned by watchdog

An advert which claimed an air purifier could kill off Covid cells is banned as misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0Lb0l

Abortion Survivor Testifies in Congress Against 'Women's Health Protection Act' - Here's Her Remarkable Story

Melissa Ohden, a pro-life speaker, writer, and advocate with the Abortion Survivors Network testified on Capitol Hill last week against the Women's Health Protection Act. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35GYDyC

Washington Post Criticized for Video That Pushes White People to Feel 'Deep Shame' for 'Whiteness'

The Washington Post released a video Friday as part of its podcast series titled "The New Normal" where scholars and so-called experts discuss white racial identity and encourage people to understand their "whiteness." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gL8w4D

Mayor Bans Pledge of Allegiance at Town Meeting, What Happened Next Shows Patriotism Isn't Dead in America

A Colorado mayor tried to ban the Pledge of Allegiance at a town trustee meeting last week, but committee members decided to recite it anyway. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qfMGcE

'You Can Be Free in Jesus': As COVID Has Spiked Anxiety in America, Author Shares Testimony of Healing

The number of adults affected by anxiety is staggering and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wSu5FS

89 Ohio Pastors Proclaim 'Day of Prayer and Appreciation' for Richland County Law Enforcement

As efforts to defund police departments across the nation continue, a large group of clergy from one Ohio county recently called for a day of prayer and appreciation for its local police force and sheriff's department.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xHFGrp

'Love, PORTLAND': After 150 Nights of Antifa-Infested Riots, Leftist City Tries to Woo Tourists with Full-Page NYT Ad

It appears the City of Portland, Oregon is trying to change its image or at least do damage control after the nation's eyes have been on it for the past year due to 150 nights of rioting.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wOWa0W

GP data sharing: What is it and can I opt out?

A scheme to centralise GP patient records in England has been delayed after concerns about a lack of publicity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xNKITv

'Miracle Baby': Given Zero Chance of Survival, World's Most Premature Baby Celebrates First Birthday

When Richard Scott William Hutchinson was born nearly four months early, he was given a zero percent chance of survival. He was so small, could fit into the palm of one of his parent's hands.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gTbYsD

President Trump Tells CBN Why He May Run Again in 2024: 'Our Country Is Really America Last. I Was America First'

Donald Trump may not sit in the Oval Office anymore, but the former president still packs a political punch. His supporters remain faithfully behind him and are hoping he'll make another run at the presidency.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SVsG2z

Violent Crime Steadily Rising in America, and the 'Defund the Police' Aftermath Could Hurt Dems in 2022

From coast to coast, violent crime is rising in American cities. In just one recent weekend more than 120 Americans were killed in shootings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3d2tcmo

7-Year-Old Chicago Boy Calmly Called 911 to Save His Mother's Life, Honored for Bravery

A 7-year-old Chicago boy was honored on Friday for helping save his mother's life by calling 911 while she was suffering a seizure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3j2l8px

Tinder boss says Covid changed how we swipe right

"They want to slow things down and get to know people first a lot more before they decide to match." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wNsa5n

Facebook's VR ads test loses first game after backlash

Plans to test ads inside Facebook Oculus games hit a speed bump after first test game quits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zMCWuM

Google investigated over 'dominance' in ad market

The investigation will look into all aspects of Google's involvement in the digital-advertising market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2oqVM

New tool for under-18s to report nude photos of themselves online

Children who are worried a nude picture of them has been shared online can flag it to be removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3djiJTV

Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break

A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xJOKw7

China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency

The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gVPJ5m

How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TQ5wLd

Political trolling 'twice as popular as positivity'

Political social-media posts are twice as likely to go viral if they are negative, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SKdXI0

The 'Strawberry Moon' Rises on Thursday: How and When to Watch the Last Supermoon of the Year

So far, 2021 has been a year of lunar events. On Thursday, portions of the U.S. will see the last supermoon of the year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qdCn91

Tornado Sweeps Through Suburban Chicago, Causing Damage

A radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35GHJ34

German watchdog probes Apple's market dominance

Facebook, Amazon and Google have all faced similar scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAFSc0

Infrastructure Compromise Bill is Opposed by Democrats Who Want to Use it to Soak the Rich

All agree that America's infrastructure needs some help, but Congress still can't agree on how much to spend on it or even what infrastructure is.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gGBG4T

Snapchat removes controversial speed filter

Snap is being sued by the parents of two men, who allege the filter's "negligent design" caused deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xBO37R

Inflation Ahead? Even A Top Economist Says It's Complicated

Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies — when the economy is already surging — have elevated the risk of accelerating inflation.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ui1j37

The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wMfOup

AI-driven robot Mayflower sails back after fault develops

The crewless ship is returning to Plymouth after developing "a minor mechanical issue", bosses say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0mUr0

Online shopping trend makes warehousing hot property

The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven't reached "peak shed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j1YQ7v

Tropical Depression Claudette Regaining Strength After 13 Killed in Alabama

Tropical Depression Claudette is regaining strength and expected to return to tropical storm status as it nears the coasts of North and South Carolina.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xBSXBY

‘Virtual beauty tests used to be gimmicky but now they are useful’

With stores closed the beauty industry has embraced augmented reality testing apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSXEPB

Former Tennessee Governor, Mayor Examines Relationship Between Faith and Politics

Former two-term Tennessee governor and mayor, Bill Haslam, has a new book, "Faithful Presence: The Promise and The Peril of Faith in the Public Square" which opens the conversation to Christ-following communication, and behavior for the unique and redemptive role of faith in politics. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gNnKVt

Oklahoma Man Finds Bible From 1946 in His Yard, Returns it to Owners Family

An Oklahoma family was reunited with their late mother's Bible after a man found it while mowing his lawn. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wIuVVT

Commentary: Americans Are Turning to the Bible

When the American Bible Society was founded in 1816, millions of people around the world were experiencing what historians have come to call "the year without a summer." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SHckL8

Official: 10 Killed in Alabama Crash, 'Likely' Due to Storm

Ten people, including nine children, were killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash, according to Butler County Coroner Wayne Garlock, who said the vehicles likely hydroplaned on wet roads. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zFETZX

Claudette to swipe US Atlantic Coast, Canada after drenching Gulf Coast

The third tropical storm of the season formed along the Louisiana coast early Saturday, but it could go on to impact much of the eastern U.S. and even Canada before dissipating. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zHWOyW

Newest NYPD Bomb Squad K-9s All Named After Fallen Officers

Graduating into K9 officer status is no easy task. Hundreds of hours are spent learning detailed obedience, bomb-sniffing, getting targets, and many other skills. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qeoQOA

Girl Scouts Have Millions of Unsold Cookies Due to COVID Pandemic, Urges Public to Buy Them for First Responders

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gEXxtq

'We are Called to Make People Our First Priority': KY Church Kicks Off 'Heart The City' Week of Service Campaign

The 7 Hills Church in Florence, Ky., has announced it's on a mission to "love" the residents of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cWATdE

Tropical Storm Claudette Brings Rain, Floods to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain across coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as it chugged inland Saturday, threatening flash floods and possibly tornadoes along its soggy course across the Southeast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vJqmJo

‘How Do I Have Two Medical Degrees If I’m Oppressed?’: Man Blasts Critical Race Theory With Powerful Speech

Ty Smith, a parent who hosts a weekend radio show in central Illinois, blasted Critical Race Theory (CRT) in a blistering short speech before a crowded district school board meeting, the latest in a growing chorus of frustrated parents who view CRT as an ideology that flies directly in the face of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h0VCyv

Facebook tests ads in virtual reality headsets

The ads will appear in only a few games at first as the firm assesses users' reactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zKVs6X

HarmonyOS: Hands-on with Huawei's rival to Android

BBC Click's Chris Fox explores what Huawei's new operating system can do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zF7kHA

TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020

China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iMFove

Police to crack down on drones flown dangerously

Anyone flouting the rules faces having their drone confiscated, being fined or even imprisonment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSxIUy

ICO watchdog 'deeply concerned' over live facial recognition

The Information Commissioner says the technology could be used "excessively or even recklessly". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cOHIOD

How market research reveals what you really think

By sifting and analysing huge amounts of data, market researchers say they can find out what's on your mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q9KzqD

Supreme Court Rules 9-0 for Catholic Social Services, Can't Be Forced to Violate Their Faith

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Philadelphia was wrong to reject Catholic Social Services because the group said it wouldn't violate its religious beliefs about sexuality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vv2N7a

Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc

Is Obamacare Here to Stay? Supreme Court Nullifies Legal Challenge to Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the third major challenge to the national health care law known as "Obamacare" on Thursday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vuMffD

Regent Univ. Names Dr. William Hathaway as New Executive VP for Academic Affairs

Dr. William Hathaway will become the new executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Regent University, beginning July 1. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vz9llf

Survey Reveals 51% of Americans Say They Have a Biblical Worldview, But Don't Believe What the Bible Teaches

The Family Research Council's Center for Biblical Worldview conducted a nationwide survey in an effort to find out whether people possess a biblical worldview and how they seek to integrate that into their life.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gzpwL9

Girls' Sports in Crosshairs of Biden's Trans Policy to Equate Identity with Biology

The U.S. Department of Education issued a ruling Wednesday that reinterprets Title IX, a law passed in 1972 to protect against discrimination in education based on sex. In its new policy directive, the department said discrimination based on a student's sexual orientation or gender identity will be treated as a violation of Title IX.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wwsfdI

Supreme Court Rules Unanimously for Catholic Social Services, Can't Be Forced to Violate Their Faith

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Philadelphia was wrong to reject Catholic Social Services because the group said it wouldn't violate its religious beliefs about sexuality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vzjxtY

Biden Touts Positive Russia Summit, but Human Rights Gets Sticky as Putin Points to Death of Ashli Babbitt

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin of Russia spent more than three hours discussing issues Wednesday at their summit in Geneva.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q0qNOo

Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK

Canadian company General Fusion is set to build a $400m fusion demonstrator near Oxford. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwZCMb

Sizzling Heat Wave Puts Stress on Energy Grid, Consumers Urged to Conserve Power

Record-breaking heat is affecting millions of people in the West with some cities expected to see triple-digit temperatures this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zyoR3Z

The relatives frozen in time on Google Street View

People are sharing ways in which the mapping tool has accidentally connected them with dead relatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xtqApr

Chip shortage addressed by US-EU tech alliance

The partnership will also see working groups looking at emerging technologies such as AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35w7YJu

'Trying to Poison Our Children's Minds': Parents Fight Critical Race Theory in Schools

A new poll shows most Americans oppose critical race theory, and at least 22 states have either introduced legislation to ban it or have already banned it. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U4Cis4

Flight of the Sky Lion: 'Like VR but without the headset'

The new experience is a wonderful and complex mix of creativity and technology, BBC's LJ Rich says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UeVUKg

Chloe Kahn and Jodie Marsh rapped by watchdog

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Chloe Ferry were also named by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to disclose ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TCUfOq

Biden, Putin Discuss Cyber Attacks, Nuclear Weapons And More

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin of Russia spent more than three hours discussing issues Wednesday at their summit in Geneva.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TBPxQQ

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi faces probe ahead of market debut, says report

A watchdog is reported to be investigating whether Didi has been unfairly squeezing out smaller rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35rGWTF

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wC0PmE

Food-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds

A Which? survey comparing costs of takeaways found delivery apps up to 44% pricier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xttAlK

'We Will Appeal This Decision': Court Rules Against Jack Phillips in Transgender Cake Case

Jack Phillips just wants to make cakes. He also wants to serve the Lord faithfully. Unfortunately, left-wing activists have made that nearly impossible as much of his time and energy is fighting left-wing activists in court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xtfVes

Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iJLyft

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Marking the End of Slavery

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iMotJ3

IRS Denies Tax-Exempt Status to Christian Non-Profit Saying 'Bible Teachings' Are Affiliated with Republican Beliefs

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) denied tax-exempt status to a Texas Christian non-profit last month, arguing it was not eligible for 501(c)(3) status in part because "Bible teachings are typically affiliated with the Republican party and candidates." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35tv9UU

Conservative U.S. Catholic Bishops Discuss Banning Biden from Communion Over Pro-Abortion Views

America's second Catholic president and his faith are at the forefront of a much-anticipated meeting with U.S. Catholic bishops this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SvC3pL

Newsom Gets a Raise as His State Pays Massive Fines for His Discrimination Against Churches

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and other state elected officials are getting pay raises, even as Newsom faces a recall and The Golden State owes millions in legal fees for his discriminatory action against churches, targeting them with pandemic closure orders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xm2uwA

Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech

The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wsujDw

Google adds encrypted messaging to its Android app

End-to-end encryption comes to Google's messages app, years after Apple's iMessage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gTxz4v

'A Better Direction - for the Future': Pastor Ed Litton Elected New President of Southern Baptist Convention

Alabama Pastor Ed Litton is the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant group of churches in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zyrAdy

Low-income homes 'should get ultra-fast gigabit broadband help'

The recommendation comes from a group set up by government to boost take-up of the service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBquFw

'Much More Contagious': Dangerous New COVID Strain Spreading Across U.S., but There's Some Good News

With cases dwindling and the U.S. finally reopening, health officials are warning that the pandemic isn't over yet as a new variant of the virus spreads to nearly two-thirds of the U.S.  The Delta variant, first seen in India, has been found in 34 states and could become the most dominant strain of COVID in the country.  But health officials say vaccines do appear to be effective against the new strain. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gx6gg0

Bristol company hosted notorious child-abuse site

Companies are urged to work harder against those "profiting financially from the rape and abuse of children". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TzigpB

Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Pause On New Oil, Gas Leases

The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked Tuesday by a federal judge in Louisiana who ordered that plans continue for lease sales that were delayed for the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska waters “and all eligible onshore properties.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pY8Dg8

Digital ad industry accused of huge data breach

Legal action filed over volume of data shared by digital advertising firms during ad space sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gqpLYP

VA School District Still Fighting to Oust Christian Teacher Who Opposes Trans Policy: 'It's Lying to a Child'

The fate of a northern Virginia elementary teacher's job remains unclear after Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) said it would appeal a judge's order to reinstate the educator. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vvvbGd

Big Tech Censors Business Owner for Violating 'Community Standards' by Selling Religious, Patriotic Wooden Flags

A small business owner in California who handcrafts wooden flags with religious and patriotic themes was shut down by several Big Tech companies earlier this year for allegedly violating "community standards." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pXZxzX

Audio-Only 'Clubhouse' App Growing in Popularity Among Christian Community

A new app called Clubhouse is exploding in popularity, especially among Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xnWZ0r

E3 2021: Nintendo shows off more Zelda Breath of the Wild 2

A last-minute Zelda segment capped a Nintendo showcase which left some fans disappointed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuamwp

'North Korea Was Pretty Crazy, but Not This Crazy': Defector Says Ivy League Indoctrination Worse Than Regime

A North Korean who escaped from her country at the age of 13 in 2007, and eventually came to the U.S., transferred her school credits from a South Korean college in 2016, so she could attend the prestigious Columbia University in the Ivy League. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pWbeao

PRAY: Tim Keller Shares 'Encouraging' Cancer Update

Tim Keller, Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and City to City, has been battling pancreatic cancer for about a year and just gave a hopeful update on his fight over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3grLfo9

'Watershed' Convention: Southern Baptists Expect Record-Setting Meeting as They Tackle Race and Pick a Leader

The Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) 2021 annual meeting begins in Nashville today, with a highly charged agenda that will force attendees to grapple with explosive issues like sexual abuse and race alongside the selection of a new president. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iNsltp

Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring 'Moment of Silence' for School Prayer

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that would require at least one minute of silence, and possibly more, in public schools at the beginning of every day, so children can pray or meditate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vpgNiz

Biden Reaffirms US Commitment to NATO, Alliance Calls Out Russia, China for Menacing Global Security

President Biden is wrapping up meetings with NATO leaders in Brussels. Their talks focused on threats posed by Russia and China as Biden now prepares for a high-stakes summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35qsXgC

Windows 10 to be retired in 2025, as new OS unveils

From October 2025, there will be no new updates or security fixes for Windows 10. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gyrU3l

Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wvpU2H

Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body

The UK competition authority says it has launched an investigation into the mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss1B7d

E3 2021: Forza Horizon 5 - is bigger also better?

Newsbeat sits down to talk about the next Forza Horizon game with one of the brains behind it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gyTAoW

Senate Votes To Confirm Biden Pick For DC Appeals Court

The Senate on Monday confirmed the first appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, elevating a judge with strong prospects of landing on the president's short list should a Supreme Court vacancy arise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xofF04

US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gvAz6N

Biden Looks To Ease EU Trade Tensions Ahead Of Putin Summit

President Joe Biden is seeking to tamp down trade tensions with European allies as he spends one last day consulting with Western democracies ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gqdhAp

Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iCYYdj

Federal Judge Nixes Challenge by Hospital Workers, Says Employees Can Be Forced to Get Vaccine or Lose Their Job

A federal judge in Texas threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3woN0Ir

Swallowed by a Whale: A Modern Day Headline with Biblical Overtones

In a story with biblical overtones, a lobster diver says a whale tried to swallow him, but he was able to get out alive. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vo9Ka2

'Cancel the Cancel Culture': Woke School Board Offends Everyone by Stripping Holiday Names to Not Offend Anyone

A petition drive is underway calling for members of the Randolph, New Jersey Board of Education, and Superintendent Jen Fano to resign after they dropped the names of holidays from the district's school calendar.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iDcAFh

Irish police to be given powers over passwords

New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8

Vodafone picks Samsung for 5G network

South Korean firm's contract win called a market "breakthrough" by one analyst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wzYGI4

Biden at NATO: Ready to Talk China, Russia and Soothe Allies

President Joe Biden makes his entrance at a NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by China and Russia while highlighting the U.S. commitment to the 30-country alliance that was frequently maligned by predecessor Donald Trump. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wmhPNT

Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look

Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cE1QD4

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cEunbj

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3goIq5S

The Best Way To Talk About Jesus With Others is to Listen to Them

Go to any Christian church in America on any Sunday, and one of the core messages you are certain to hear is how we need to share Jesus with those outside the church. Jesus wants us to do this! from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cAl3Fu

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Health Departments Can't Authorize Religious, Public Schools Closures

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that local health officials are not authorized to ban private and religious schools from holding in-person classes during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gzpu4H

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5

A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pN8yf8

Pro-Life Group Issues Warning After Dems Reintroduce 'Egregious' Bill Guaranteeing Abortion Up Until Birth

One pro-life group is warning Americans about a bill that was reintroduced by Democrats last week and aims to override state restrictions on third-trimester abortions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pOivJe

Mom Who Survived Mao's Cultural Revolution Issues Warning to School Board: 'CRT Should Have No Place in Our Schools'

A clip of a woman who says she grew up on ‘Mao’s China’ issued a stern warning for schools adopting various forms of Critical Theory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vkWW44

Today at E3: Politics, polygons and palm trees

Avatar, Rabbids and an alien infection - Marc Cieslak runs us through the first day of E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35msvzT

Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zimOkB

E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vgV5gU

'We Need Revival Like Never Before': Sean Feucht Brings 'Let Us Worship' to His VB Hometown

Praise leader Sean Feucht continued his "Let Us Worship" summer tour by stopping by his hometown of Virginia Beach Friday where hundreds came out to proclaim the name of Jesus.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TjmukV

Massachusetts High School Graduate Gives $40K Scholarship Away to Bless Fellow Students in Need

One graduating high school senior in Massachusetts earned a $40,000 scholarship for college but asked school officials to give the endowment to another student.       from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zkMWv5

Exceptional Western US Heat Wave to Bring Days of Dangerously High Temperatures

The magnitude of the heat expected across the western United States through the coming week will be one for the record books, according to forecasters. And it's not just how hot it will get that will set this particular heat wave apart from others the region has frequently endured in the past -- it's how long it will last. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cyCbvi

Money Tips Guide to Save On Theme Park Admission Tickets

Demand pricing is a staple of certain industries such as the airline and hotel business. Prices for flights and hotel rooms frequently change based on total demand. High demand naturally drives prices up, while discounts may be needed to increase demand at less popular destinations and times. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gwfJE7

Actress Admits She Used to Judge Kirk Cameron 'Simply Because He Found God,' Offers Apology

Adrianne Curry, a former contestant on “America’s Next Top Model” and an actor, took to Facebook this week to admit she was taught by “godless people” in Hollywood to judge Kirk Cameron “simply because he found God.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iBUbJ5

Pro-Life Activist Who Regrets Her Abortion Responds to Pro-Abortion Valedictorian

Paxton Smith — the Texas valedictorian who ditched her planned graduation speech to rail against the state’s “heartbeat bill” — sparked a lot of reactions. One of the most viral responses came from a pro-life activist who regrets her own choice to choose abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/35idCyw

'Incredible Work': Richmond Fire Dept Rescues 19 People from Cars During Flash Floods

The Richmond, Virginia Fire Department rescued 19 people from their vehicles on Wednesday after storms moved through the region causing flash flooding.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ggEHsw

US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ghw9Bw

Virgin Atlantic partners with 'flying taxi' company

The airline is exploring whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gdjejW

Steve Austin, Former Pastor Who Wrote About Mental Heath Struggles, Dead at 38

Steve Austin, a former pastor, and author who wrote books and blog posts about his struggles with mental health has died. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gqfs5V

Texas Creates '1836 Project' to Promote Patriotic Education and Christian Heritage

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation this week creating the Texas 1836 Project.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iAE6Di

'Problematic and Racist': NYC Psychiatrist Defends Yale Lecture and Her 'Fantasy' About Shooting White People

A psychiatrist who spoke to Yale University's School of Medicine's Child Study Center in early April, describing a wild fantasy where she kills white people, says her words were misinterpreted.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3geXpk9

Sun sets on Reddit Secret Santa

Users angry as site axes long-running gift swap which attracted celebrity participants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3whboeW

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant files to go public in US

It is set to be the biggest share offering in the United States by a Chinese company since 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3izdCSY

Simulated robot performs realistic acrobatics and other news

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

OnlyFans must do more to protect children, watchdog says

England's children's commissioner writes to the firm to express her "shock" after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RMLGzY

E3 2021: What to expect at the world's most influential gaming event

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell looks ahead at this year's gaming convention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wd3bZe

Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations

Many petrol stations will close over the next 20 years, accelerating the shift to electric cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vhrRhM

Who Is NFAC? Inside the Heavily Armed Black Militia that Calls Itself 'the Backbone of a Military Force'

Black gun ownership has increased 60 percent according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and it's believed to be in response to continued violence impacting that community. Another response is a black militia called the NFAC, the "No F-ing Around Coalition." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RNZAlq

DeSantis Blasts 'Critical Race Theory' as 'Toxic' as Florida Bans It from Public Schools

Florida's State Board of Education banned "critical race theory" (CRT) from public school classrooms Thursday, adopting new rules it said would shield schoolchildren from curricula that could "distort historical events." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RGs1S4

$95M Raised for Restoration of NYC Church Destroyed During 9/11 Terror Attacks

A New York church that was destroyed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is continuing to make progress in its efforts to rebuild.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RHbNrU

Drought-Stricken Southwest Faces Water, Energy Shortage, Wildfires as Reservoirs Plunge to Historic Lows

Energy and agriculture in the drought-stricken western U.S. are suffering as the water supply in some major reservoirs is dwindling.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ixJZ4c

EA hacked and source code stolen

Game data and source code were both stolen by hackers, but no player data, EA said in a statement from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gnrKvR

How tech could help create 'music prescriptions'

Jen Copestake looks at a number of projects which are focused on technology, melodies and health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355e3fE

Map glitch 'closes' dozens of Oxford's roads

According to Google Maps and TomTom, barely any routes appear open through East Oxford. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pDQMLp

Govt Can't Single Out Churches: Nevada to Pay Legal Fees for Discriminating Against Christians

One can only guess why Nevada's governor thought people meeting in a church were more dangerous as COVID spreaders than people gathering in casinos or bowling alleys. But when Democrat Gov. Steve Sisolak issued an edict saying only 50 people could meet in a church, but casinos could have up to 50-percent capacity, Calvary Chapel in Dayton, decided to resist and object to the obvious discrimination.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wfRHUA

Did You Miss the Solar Eclipse This Morning? Here It Is

While most of the U.S. wasn’t able to see this year’s first solar eclipse, some people who live on the East Coast were able to catch a glimpse of the so-called “ring of fire.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xcuxyF

Facebook developing smartwatch with AR control

The company says the device is in only its early stages - and may never be released to the public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SfXX05

G7 tax deal: What is it and are Amazon and Facebook included?

A deal has been agreed by the world's richest nations to tax global companies more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czV68W

Facebook remote working plan extended to all staff for long term

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says working remotely has made him happier and more productive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zcnasZ

Deliveroo couriers can train to become ‘snoopers’

Riders will be offered optional training to look out for offences like domestic abuse and drug dealing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TlTQ2M

Maya Forstater: Woman wins tribunal appeal over transgender tweets

Maya Forstater lost her job at a think tank over tweets saying people cannot change their biological sex. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/357mkzO

Could ‘super-agers’ help explain how we get old?

Silicon Valley companies are researching why some people age more slowly than others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v5xIGN

Experts Warn Cyber Hackers, EMP Attacks and Solar Storms Could 'Annihilate Our Electric System'

From natural phenomena to cyber hacks like the massive SolarWinds operation and recent attack to the Colonial Gas Pipeline, security experts warn it's clear that most businesses and key infrastructure like power grids across this country are woefully unprepared to meet such threats. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zgoFGr

Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack

Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wchhKn

Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender

It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x5ZMeG

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ivDm2A

'Silicon Valley has no Business Regulating Free Speech': Sean Feucht Says Facebook has Been Censoring Him for Months

The rising "cancel culture movement" continues to make its way across the country and many believe it's taking aim at the church.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wbzfMS

'A Form of Persecution of the Faith': LA Pastor Seeks Reinstatement of Lawsuit Challenging Pandemic Restrictions

Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell returned to a federal appeals court in New Orleans Monday with the hope a judge would reinstate his lawsuit filed last May over criminal charges brought against him for holding worship services during the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pHdySr

Federal Investigation Concludes Protest Not Broken Up Due to Trump's Church Visit

A federal investigation has determined that the decision to forcibly clear racial justice protesters from an area in front of the White House last summer was not influenced by then-President Donald Trump's plan to visit a historic Washington, D.C. church set on fire by protesters the night before. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zcSGH7

U.S. Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans its Own Review

The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g9ryBv

Donald Trump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Joe Biden

The delayed ban on TikTok and WeChat will now not happen - instead apps from China will face reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pAbsnx

Kansas Community Mourns Local Pastor, 10-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Automobile Accident

A small community in Kansas is mourning the loss of a beloved pastor and his young daughter who were killed in a car crash on May 30. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Tex3Wm

'Getting Worse and Worse' Texas Landowners Give Inside Look at Living in Border Town Amid Surge

Right now in South Texas, the increase of people illegally crossing the border isn't just affecting law enforcement.  Local landowners and ranchers are daily dealing with uninvited guests trespassing on their property, breaking into their homes and sheds, and damaging their gates and fences.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g8hhW2

Is Joe Biden the 'Master of Disaster' on Foreign Policy?

Biden has been dubbed the "master of disaster," taking America back to the dark days of Jimmy Carter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3w2Pax3

'Getting Worse and Worse' Texas Landowners Give Inside Look at Living in Border Town Amid Surge

Right now in South Texas, the increase of people illegally crossing the border isn't just affecting law enforcement.  Local landowners and ranchers are daily dealing with uninvited guests trespassing on their property, breaking into their homes and sheds, and damaging their gates and fences.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pEUJj0

Thousands of fake online pharmacies shut down

An Interpol crackdown in more than 90 countries aimed to stop the sale of illicit prescription drugs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3isfNaC

Fastly blames software bug for internet meltdown

The bug was triggered when a customer changed their settings, the company says, promising a "post-mortem". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zfO4jC

On 1st Overseas Trip, Biden To Assure Allies And Meet Putin

Set to embark on the first overseas trip of his term, President Joe Biden is eager to reassert the United States on the world stage, steadying European allies deeply shaken by his predecessor and pushing democracy as the only bulwark to rising forces of authoritarianism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zbvwkv

Pandemic accelerated UK's shift online, says Ofcom

Online shopping soared, topping £110bn in sales, while adult sites were visited by half of over-18s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w7Upf1

Renewable crypto mining - from cow to coin

One company is trying to persuade small-scale renewable generators to mine crypto currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gnDYUW

Cicadas Swarm Washington, DC in Cloud so Thick It's Showing Up on Radar: 'This Is Our Super Bowl'

A swarm of bugs so immense that it's showing up on weather radar – this is not a story about Africa. It's what's happening in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3itHf82

Tunbridge Wells: Skinners' Kent schools closed after data breach

Two schools in Tunbridge Wells are shut after "sophisticated" hackers encrypted student data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vdb3IZ

Judge Reinstates Virginia Teacher Suspended for Refusing to Use Kids' 'Preferred Pronouns'

A circuit court judge ruled Tuesday in favor of a northern Virginia physical education teacher who was placed on leave after he said he would not affirm transgender identities for students. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3v5zibG

Burger King Jabs Chick-fil-A in Announcement About Donation to LGBT Group

The battle between Chick-fil-A and every other fast-food chain is about more than just the chicken sandwich wars — at least for Burger King. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pGHaQ4

Ancient Bible Fragments at Heart of Crime Case Pitting Hobby Lobby Against Former Oxford Professor

Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has filed a $7 million lawsuit against a former Oxford University professor who was arrested last month after he allegedly stole ancient Bible papyrus fragments from the U.K. university and sold them to the U.S. retail chain.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/352EAtX

Cicadas Swarm Washington, DC in Cloud so Thick It's Showing Up on Radar: 'This Is Our Super Bowl'

A swarm of bugs so immense that it's showing up on weather radar – this is not a story about Africa. It's what's happening in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3w7x0u1

'It Was God's Protection': Dog Alerts Owner, Helps Save NY Church Building from Devastating Fire

A fire that broke out at a New York church building could have been a lot worse if it wasn't for God's protection and the "alarming bark" from a local dog. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3inslAh

FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug Despite Little Evidence It Works

Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cnSfzN

Apple pays millions in iPhone-repair explicit photo case

Intimate images and videos were shared from a woman's iPhone while it was being repaired. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzCj2N

The DOJ Strikes Back, Turns the Tables Against 'Darkside' Ransomware Hackers

In a major cybersecurity breakthrough, the United States Department of Justice has seized millions of dollars in ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russia-based cybercriminal gang Darkside. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3w96aSk

'It's Like Kicking Satan in the Face:' This Ministry Is Spreading Christ's Love to Women in Strip Clubs

The faith-based group, Cherished, VA operates on the belief that every woman is special and loved.  Given that mission, the women in this non-profit ministry are dedicated to helping those involved in the sex industry, offering value, hope, and a way out. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zc0OHR

Capcom accused of infringing artist's copyright in Resident Evil games

Capcom used dozens of images from a book of textures in games for decades, the case alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uXAOg4

New NHS patient data store delayed by two months

The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0sGN6

ANOM: Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app

Hundreds are arrested worldwide after using the ANOM app, where their messages were monitored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzj2yO

FDA Approves Much-Debated Alzheimer’s Drug Panned By Experts

Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34W24kw

Pipeline Executive to Face Congress as US Recovers Most of Ransom

Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount will face the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, one day after the Justice Department revealed it had recovered the majority of the $4.4 million ransom payment the company made in hopes of getting its system back online. A second hearing is set for Wednesday before the House Homeland Security Committee. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3v4GIfr

Major newspaper and government websites down

Early reports blame problems with a cloud computing provider from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34USgr4

Donald Trump calls Bitcoin 'a scam against the dollar'

The controversial former US president thinks the cryptocurrency is a threat to the US dollar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x1UTDq

E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules

Electric bike sales are soaring, despite high prices and confusing rules over their speed and power. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ptX2oK

'Church is not Just a Building': Worshippers Gather at VB 'Boat Church' for 2nd Year

The second season of "Boat Church" got off to a rainy and overcast start, but it didn't dampen the spirits of those who came out to worship on the water. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iuT3XP

'It's Like Kicking Satan in the Face:' Virginia Ministry Uses Friendship to Rescue Women from Strip Clubs

The faith-based group, Cherished, VA operates on the belief that every woman is special and loved.  Given that mission, the women in this non-profit ministry are dedicated to helping those involved in the sex industry, offering value, hope, and a way out. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z3t4fT

In Wall Street Journal Op-ed, Doctor and Scientist Say Evidence Suggests COVID-19 'Escaped' from Wuhan Lab

The theory that the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic was caused by a pathogen escaping from the Wuhan Institute of Virology is rapidly gaining new support from researchers.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fYqqjL

Colonial Pipeline: US recovers most of ransom, justice department says

The justice department says it has seized most of the $4.4m (£3.1m) paid to a cyber-criminal gang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g20tQk

iOS15: Apple continues privacy war with app tracker reports

The tech giant will now provide updates showing when apps access a device's microphone and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cpaJju

Operation Thou Shalt Not Steal Nabs Suspects Who Allegedly Stole $740,000+ from Hundreds of U.S. Churches

Police in Florida arrested a group of thieves who reportedly stole more than $740,000 from hundreds of churches across the United States.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gkJic1

U.S. Army Turns to Astrology to Recruit Young People Based on Their Zodiac Sign

The U.S. Army has always tried to recruit young people using their social media accounts, but now they are targeting young people's rising interest in astrology.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SgRNwz

Rick Warren Stepping Down from Saddleback Megachurch After 42 Years

Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), is stepping down from his position as lead pastor of the megachurch. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cHLxVR

Doctors urge delay to England GP data scrape

GPs say more time is needed to warn patients about the transfer of their medical information to a database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clh8Mv

GoFundMe Ends Fundraiser to Repair Home of AOC's Puerto Rican Grandmother

After raising more than $100,000, the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe shut down a campaign to raise money for the home of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Puerto Rican grandmother. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S7rx7X

Unanimous Supreme Court Rules Illegal Immigrants with Temporary Status Can't Apply for Permanent Status

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that thousands of immigrants living in the U.S. due to humanitarian reasons are ineligible to apply to become permanent residents if they entered the country illegally.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wdjRjn

When and where can I ride an e-scooter legally?

London is the latest UK city to trial e-scooters - which the government hopes will be a more environmentally-friendly way to travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2laIqhd

Google fined €220m in France over advertising abuse

Technology giant Google was fined by France's competition watchdog for abusing its market position. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ZJyaM

Apple employees rally against office working plan

Staff are pushing back against Tim Cook's declaration that most working days need to be at the office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fWvTYs

The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues

Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe a lonely night.  Unfortunately, what's in these guilty pleasures can make blue moods and other mental health problems worse, not better, as researchers continue to discover a link between what we eat and how we feel.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34SXTWP

Jeff Bezos and brother to fly to space in Blue Origin flight

The Amazon founder will take the first human flight launched by his space company, Blue Origin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z8aJhO

'My foggy glasses solution helped me through Covid'

Alex Wickens explains how a business idea during the pandemic restored his hopes for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TDbPSc

Xiaohongshu social media account blocked after Tiananmen post

E-commerce app Xiaohongshu's social media account disappeared after a post on the sensitive date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zfIxtt

Ollie Robinson: England bowler suspended for historical tweets

England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will not play in the second Test against New Zealand starting on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fX8lCR

Covid vaccine stickers come to dating apps in UK

The optional badges will be displayable on dating profiles as part of a government collaboration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vYFjIF

'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x6lcbJ

Illinois School Reverses Decision to Ban 2nd Grade Girl From Bringing Her Bible to School

A win for religious liberty was reported last week after school officials reversed their decision to ban a student from bringing her Bible to school. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ipOjm2

Eric Metaxas Radio Show Banned From YouTube For Violating Community Standards

New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and conservative Christian, Eric Metaxas, announced last week that YouTube has terminated his radio show channel for failure to comply with the platforms community guidelines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/34SRmLz

'So, You're Pregnant': Powerful New Pro-Life Vid Flips Narrative

The pro-life group behind the satirical “magical birth canal” videos recently launched a new animated short seeking to empower pregnant women to choose life for their babies instead of abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pq7qhi

CBS, Hallmark, CMT Reject Pro-Life Ad, Label Content 'Controversial' and 'Unacceptable' to Air

Several well-known television stations are refusing to air a pro-life ad that emphasizes the value of life in the womb, deeming the content "controversial." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SZrkDU

'Your Accounts Have Been Cleared': Wilberforce University Surprises Graduates by Canceling Student Debt

The Wilberforce University graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 had extra reason to celebrate during this year's commencement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fZz0z7

Obama Predicts Major Discovery Could Spark 'New Religions'

Former President Barack Obama — a professing Christian — is predicting the discovery of life on other planets could spark “new religions.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fQ5Ylk

G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals

G7 finance ministers have agreed to work together to create a "level playing field" on global taxation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TNmc6h

Microsoft says error caused 'Tank Man' Bing censorship

Microsoft's Bing search engine showed no image results for the famous Tiananmen Square protester. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pp3QnJ

United plans supersonic passenger flights by 2029

The US airline has ordered 15 supersonic passenger jets which could cut travel times in half. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pp29H2

Facebook suspends Trump accounts for two years

Facebook's oversight board previously criticised the firm's decision to ban Donald Trump indefinitely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gcEsx5

Facebook Bans Trump for 2 Years, Here's His Last Post: 'Remain Peaceful'

The quasi-independent oversight board of Facebook has decided to ban President Trump from its platform for two years. Trump immediately responded with the following statement: from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fPo9ra

Kannada: Google apologises for 'ugliest Indian language' search result

The tech giant has apologised and said it had swiftly corrected the mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uWqdCg

Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ScJXEf

Patient data transfer still set to start in July

The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wT5XCP

WhatsApp hijack scam continues to spread

Scammers are using an old trick to hijack WhatsApp accounts by posing as a friend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gd1owe

Fauci Under Fire as Emails Reveal Him Flip-Flopping on Masks

The fire burns a bit hotter under Dr. Anthony Fauci over more uncovered emails about his early knowledge and handling of the pandemic. Republican critics want him fired after the pre-pandemic emails from Fauci such as one saying masks don't work against COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2S1sv5F

Apple updates AirTags after stalking fears

Critics say the miniature trackers could be used to secretly monitor people's location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z4jNUT

Facebook probed by UK and EU competition watchdogs

Authorities in the UK and EU are concerned the firm is using ad data to gain an unfair advantage over rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wSxzIf

Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe?

Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3geAFjc

Millions struggle to pay broadband bills in UK

Citizens Advice says that about 2.5 million people are believed to be behind with payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fQ5DPG

Sunak ‘confident’ of reaching tech tax agreement

The US has delayed imposing tariffs on some global imports in retaliation for taxes on tech firms from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cg47nC

How AI is working with Parkinson’s patients?

The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SSTRe8

'Not Really Effective': Fauci Under Fire as Emails Reveal Him Flip-Flopping on Masks and COVID

The fire burns a bit hotter under Dr. Anthony Fauci over more uncovered emails about his early knowledge and handling of the pandemic. Republican critics want him fired after the pre-pandemic emails from Fauci such as one saying masks don't work against COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fOrJSz

How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines

As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cgTgtA

VA Dem Launches Ad Against 'Thoughts and Prayers', but Isn't Prayer Exactly What We Need?

Virginia Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria) is running for higher office with a campaign ad that disses the idea of "thoughts and prayers". from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g74rGq

Is COVID Virtual Learning the Same as Home Schooling? What Parents Need to Know

The COVID pandemic hit our educational system hard, and one of the major shifts for many families came through home-based learning. A census report found that homeschooling doubled during COVID. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yWHiz0

Twitter Blue subscription service launches in Australia and Canada

Australia and Canada are the first two countries to get access to the enhanced Twitter product. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wV5G24

Apple wants staff back in offices by September

The tech giant says staff will be required to work at least three-days a week at their desks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34NpHvm

Norton antivirus adds Ethereum cryptocurrency mining

The software security firm is adding Ethereum mining to its products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RXzpsB

Google diversity head removed over anti-Semitic blog post

Kamau Bobb wrote in a now-deleted 2007 blog post that Jews had an "insatiable appetite for war". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iaUJ8F

Conservatives fined £10,000 for sending unwanted emails

The emails were sent in the name of Boris Johnson after he became prime minister in July 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yWR5VR

Charlie Bit Me NFT sale: Brothers to pay for university with auction money

The viral brothers talk to Newsbeat after an NFT of their viral video from 2007 sells for £538,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ceEALx

Working from home: Call to ban out-of-hours emails from bosses

The UK government is urged to bring in a French-style law giving workers "the right to disconnect". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vYB7Zz

California To Pay $2M Church Legal Fees Over Virus Closures

The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on retail establishments in a pair of settlements that provide more than $2 million in fees to lawyers who challenged the rules as a violation of religious freedom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2STCtWw

Could phone footage put Myanmar's leaders in jail?

The UN is gathering video of state-sponsored violence in Myanmar to use as evidence in future trials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Ez8gM

JBS: FBI says Russia-linked group hacked meat supplier

The White House says President Biden will bring up cyber-attacks when he meets Russia's President Putin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wTI5Pi

Donald Trump's 'communications' platform permanently taken offline

The former US president will return to social media, an aide says - but exactly how remains unclear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pgcUv5

'Are You Guys Vaccinated?' Businesses, Schools Wrestle with Mandating COVID-19 Passports

With the pandemic easing and the CDC no longer demanding masks indoors or outdoors, businesses are grappling with whether to require proof of the vaccine from employees and customers alike. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vO53Hv

US delays tariffs in 'tech tax' row

Extra US tariffs on UK and other goods are delayed as international tax talks continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g2KnVJ

'May God Be Glorified': Graduate Wins After Another Michigan School Tries to Censor Religious Remarks

A student in Michigan, who was selected to deliver a speech during her school's senior honors night, will now be allowed to include comments about her Christian faith during the oration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yWwkJI

Etsy snaps up Gen-Z focussed shopping app Depop for $1.6bn

The British second-hand clothing app Depop has unique items and potential to scale up, the boss of Etsy says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CIR7r

East of England broadband boost for 1 million planned

Upp promises to spend £1bn bringing fibre broadband to homes across the east of England. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3cqfD

Tesla failed to stop Musk tweets, says regulator

A court order requires the automotive giant's lawyers to pre-approve some of the CEO's tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TFp4lD

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Calls for 'End' to Israel

Patrisse Cullors, an embattled co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, once called for an “end” to Israel, describing the Jewish state as an “imperialist project.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g7W25H

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from Women's Sports

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) kicked off Pride month by signing into law a bill to protect female athletes from competing against biological males. “I can tell you this in Florida,” the governor said. “Girls are going to play girls’ sports and boys are going to play boys’ sports. That’s what we’re doing.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uO809z

Amazon warehouse injuries '80% higher' than competitors, report claims

A union-led group says Amazon's injury rate is twice that of its closest competitor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wU5XSO

US Struck by New Cyber Attack: World's Largest Meat Supplier Taken Offline by Likely Russian Ransomware

A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat processing company disrupted production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vWJRiR

Ex-reality TV stars' 'misleading' debt ads banned

Stars from Only Way is Essex and Geordie Shore have Instagram debt adverts banned by the regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fEUh0G

Drone skirmish as Chile football team fears Argentine spies

Fearing their Argentine rivals were spying on them, the Chileans took down a drone flying overhead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iceOew

Meat Producer JBS Says it Expects Most Plants Working Wednesday

A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat processing company disrupted production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3g1q3Ur

Zoom sales race ahead despite workplaces reopening

The video platform said sales nearly doubled between the first quarter of 2020 and 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3idzEKC

Huawei operating system coming to smartphones in Asia

The system was developed after a trade ban blocked smartphones from working fully with Google's Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yX5nG3

'Just Doing My Part': Teacher Gives His Shoes to Senior Banned From Graduation for Wearing Sneakers

When a Louisiana senior was told he couldn't attend his graduation ceremony because the shoes he wore didn't meet the dress code, one educator stepped up to ensure he didn't miss out on the big day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uGLZcQ

JBS: World's largest meat supplier hit by cyber-attack

The ransomware attack may mean delays for some customers in the US, Canada and Australia, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SIL2n8

100 Years Later: Remembering the Tulsa Massacre, One of America's Darkest Moments

Today marks a somber anniversary and a stain on American history. It was 100 years ago that hundreds of Black people were killed and blocks of buildings were burned to the ground when a mob of angry White people attacked the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vU9qkc

Artificial Intelligence vs. Humanity: Will A.I. Rule Over Us with Life and Death Decisions?

One of the most talked-about technology breakthroughs in the 21st century involves artificial intelligence or A.I.  Whether you know it or not, it touches every part of our lives.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vGMu8h

VA Democrats Target Pastor Who Spoke Out in Support of Christian Teacher During Transgender Debate

Democrats in northern Virginia are coming after a pastor, accusing him of making "libelous and inflammatory" comments after he weighed in on one teacher's right to hold her own religious views on gender identity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3vH36wH

Watch Out: Forecasters Predict 2021 Could Be Another Big Year for Hurricanes 

2021 could prove to be another active Atlantic hurricane season with up to a dozen hurricanes. The record-setting 2020 season brought 14 hurricanes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3wOmub3

America Roars Back as Millions Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend: 'I'm Feeling Free!'

Memorial Day was the first "maskless" holiday in more than a year for many Americans, and across the country people were out publicly honoring the fallen and marking the unofficial start to summer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fEzZV7

eBay sellers can no longer use PayPal under new terms

Some sellers are unhappy with the changes that put payments straight into bank accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wTp0gp

‘I Literally Wanted to Die’: Porn Star-Turned-Pastor Wanted to Escape It All Until a Simple Act Shattered His Reality

Joshua Broome wanted to die. After achieving fame in the porn industry, he spiraled down into a pit of confusion, was at the end of himself — and believed he had no viable path forward. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3c8XQtR

Watch: Drone crashes into erupting Icelandic volcano

A flight to film the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano didn't go quite to plan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wKsUIc