Technology

Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oluaR0

'You Are Predators': Matt Walsh Confronts VA School Board, Calls Members 'Child Abusers'

After signing a lease in northern Virginia to qualify as a resident, conservative commentator Matt Walsh — who lives with his family in Tennessee — appeared Tuesday evening at the Loudoun County school board meeting, where he characterized members as “child abusers.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39VthWW

Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids

Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kVnAif

Shortages of Everything: Why It's Happening, and Why the Supply Chain Breakdown Won't End Anytime Soon

How the pandemic led to supply chain problems, and why the shortages we're experiencing -- especially in durable goods like cars and appliances -- won't end anytime soon. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3omKeSM

Shortages of Everything: Why It's Happening, and Why the Supply Chain Breakdown Won't End Anytime Soon

Petrol shortage: Waze uses push notifications to track fuel stocks

Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3imUGWB

'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbjNwr

AI can predict if it will rain in two hours' time

The forecasting system can predict the weather with about 89% accuracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3F8mnfi

Aquarium’s fish-spotting app offers marine life insight

Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium app tells users about conservation projects and endangered status. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3okqzCR

Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack

An attacker could bypass the iPhone lock screen and make large payments above the contactless limit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39RVle2

British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ilJA41

California AG Bans State-Funded Travel to Ohio Because It Protects Medical Providers' Religious Freedom

California has added another state to its ever-growing list of places that it has banned from state-funded travel. It's mainly because of laws it says discriminate against the LGBTQ community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mdlQjx

2,167 Choose Christ at Concert Tour with Evangelist Nick Hall, Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, Bethel Music

Evangelist Nick Hall, founder of Pulse ministry, witnessed 2,167 people commit their lives to Christ while sharing the gospel on tour with Christian music artists Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, and Bethel Music. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kQY7Gs

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSnPul

Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6

CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kM7U0G

Quitting Spree: 50% of American Workers Say Pandemic Has Led Them to Reevaluate Their Career Choice

The global impact of COVID-19 has been wide-ranging, from economic hardship to creating a need for positive change. While workplaces scramble to fill openings, many Americans are seeking a fresh perspective due to fallout from the pandemic. A record quitting spree resulted in four million people leaving their jobs in April and another four million in June. Almost 50% of American workers say the pandemic has led them to reevaluate their job. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3COJMAy

Vaccine Mandates Lead to Mass Firings and Mass Walkouts from State Troopers to Hospital Workers

A number of employees across the country are standing firm in their decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite what it means for their careers. Some have simply quit their jobs while others have already been fired. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WiVJij

Amazon announces Astro the home robot

Astro can patrol the home when you're not there, or be remotely controlled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kQaKlo

Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea

The US Department of Justice says he "jeopardised the national security of the United States". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Pj5iA

NJ Congressman Chris Smith: Americans 'Fed up With the Extremism' on Abortion from Biden and Dems

Prominent pro-life Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) told CBN News the country is in dire need of a "national debate on abortion" to protect the lives of the unborn. He's been fighting against the efforts by President Biden and Congress to push America to the far left on abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3iz9SA7

FBI Reports Biggest US Murder Spike in 6 Decades, at Least 21,500 People Killed

The FBI says 2020 was the most dangerously violent year in more than half a century. While the world was dealing with COVID-19, civil unrest, and many other unknowns, homicides were hitting an all-time high. More than 21,500 people were murdered in America last year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XTCAnM

A 'Smarter, Better Republican Party' is Key to Breaking DC Gridlock, Says Ohio Senate Hopeful J.D. Vance

While the 2022 midterm elections are more than a year out, state primary campaigns are already well underway. Both parties want candidates that will help break the 50-50 tie in the U.S. Senate. In Ohio, Republicans hope to hang on to retiring Senator Rob Portman's seat and there's a crowded field of eager candidates hoping to take his place. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CUKCf6

Activision settles $18m workplace discrimination case

The gaming giant settles one of several legal cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AR3vPo

Microsoft says failed TikTok acquisition was 'strangest thing'

Satya Nadella reveals details about the Microsoft TikTok deal that never was. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m7GJwM

Genshin Impact anniversary: 'Unheard of for a game like this to be so successful'

The Chinese game made a $1 billion in it's first six months from microtransactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ukwhWn

Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules

Switching from one tech to another will no longer require long phone calls to several companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ARLxfG

Robot squash coach could aid player’s performance

With the aid of sensors in the player’s racket, the humanoid gives feedback during training. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ANYJT5

Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants

The US carmaker vows to "lead America's shift to electric vehicles" with largest ever factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AP4uj8

The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes

Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3F7MEdY

University in PA Warns Against 'Misgendering... Deadnaming': Student Asks, 'What About My Conscience Rights?'

Students at one university in Pennsylvania are being threatened that "action could be taken" against them if they don't address classmates by their preferred pronouns or preferred name. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zHc2Db

'I Am Traveling the Path the Lord Has Taken Me': Gabby Petito's Father Honors Daughter's Life

The family of the late Gabby Petito gathered Sunday to honor the life of the 22-year-old woman whose disappearance and subsequent death sparked national headlines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zMQx46

Another Hospital May Stop Delivering Babies as Biden Vaccine Mandates Lead to Hospital Staffing Shortages

President Biden's push for COVID-19 vaccine mandates continues to undermine hospital staffing across the country with some nurses and other medical workers choosing to retire early or simply quit their jobs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3APZWJi

'Passion' Founder Louie Giglio Reveals the 9 Words that Changed His Life

Pastor and author Louie Gigio is revealing the nine words that have truly transformed his life: "Don’t give the enemy a seat at your table.” This statement had such a profound impact on the Passion Movement founder that he made it the title of his latest book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Y4g8sq

Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kIkcHm

Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors

Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WgkmMB

Christians Call Attention to Global Persecution During 'March for the Martyrs' in Washington DC

The second annual March for the Martyrs, an event that aims to raise awareness of global Christian persecution, was held on Saturday in Washington, D.C. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kK7kRa

Purdue University Researchers Develop World's Whitest Paint, Possibly Eliminating the Need for Air Conditioning

Scientists at Purdue University in Indiana created the world's whitest paint that can actually save people money and it's getting a lot of attention. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kG3XKT

Alabama Hospital Reverses Course on Vaccine Mandate

A university hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is no longer requiring its employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 — an about-face from the position the medical center held just one month ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uftvSf

At Least 3 Dead Following Amtrak Train Derailment in Montana

At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3o6GUen

'Very Sad and Tragic Matter': Churches Face Fallout From Scout Crises

Now, religious groups that helped run thousands of Scout units are worried they won't be protected as the number of cases against the organization has increased to over 82,000. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XZwEKe

'The Word of God Changes the Country': Student-Led 'Fields of Faith' Event Kicks off on Oct. 13

Students, coaches, and community members across the globe are gearing up for the 18th annual Fields of Faith, where believers will gather on athletic fields to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lXcusm

'Do Not Interrupt My Time!': Mom Unloads on 'Pedophilia' in High School Library

A mother in northern Virginia unloaded on her city’s school board Thursday after discovering what she described as books filled with “pedophilia” on the shelves. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3uagUzH

'She Was the Best Mother': Special Police Officer Murdered, Killer Still at Large

A 41-year-old mother of four — a special police officer just outside Washington, D.C. — was murdered Tuesday night, and police are still searching for her killer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39DAATe

Newsom Signs Bills Helping Children as Young as 12 Hide Sex Operations, Abortions from Parents

Just a little over a week after surviving a recall election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law two abortion rights bills on Wednesday, including one that helps children keep sex-change operations and abortions a secret from their parents. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3AEGVtu

Pandemic Will Be Over Soon, Vaccine Mandates May Not Happen Says Trump FDA Commissioner

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, weighs in on vaccine mandates, the COVID vaccine for children, booster shots, and why he believes the pandemic will soon be over. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3i3RFue

Facebook Files: 5 things leaked documents reveal

Leaked documents appear to present a new problem for Facebook - employee discontent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zk7pm4

The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CLY7O2

China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j

Chris Pratt, Jack Black to star in new Super Mario Bros movie

Chris Pratt will be playing Mario with Charlie Day as his sibling Luigi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XMCGgD

Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech

Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u8txLz

Allowing Thousands of Unvetted Migrants into US: Congressman Says Texas 'Overrun by What's Happening at the Border'

While President Biden is taking heat from his own party for the inhumane handling of Haitian migrants, Republicans on Capitol Hill are also criticizing the administration for allowing thousands of unvetted migrants into the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CJdtDk

Abbott Sends Fleet of Cars to Border to Create 'Steel Barrier', TX National Guard Joins Effort to Stop Migrant Surge

Looking to stem the migrant crisis at the U.S. southern border, the governor of Texas reported his law enforcement officials have created what he calls a "steel barrier" -- lining up a fleet of state vehicles to stop the surge of migrants. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CAsxTs

The Public School Pandemic Plunge: Parents of 1.4 Million Kids Fled in Pursuit of Private Schools, Homeschooling

New information reveals the pandemic convinced hundreds of thousands of families to abandon the public schools, after they closed their doors for remote learning, and pursue new educational options for their children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39uK5nw

TX Law Sets Boundaries for Doctors Who Prescribe Abortion-Inducing Drugs: 'It Helps Protect Women'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law that sets boundaries for the use of abortion-inducing drugs in the Lone Star State. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XVF31h

Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle

The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EL59EN

'Revival or We Die': Why America Needs Another Great Awakening

From the nation's capital to the harvest fields in the mid-west, Christians have been crying out to God for spiritual renewal in America. Some believe the nation sits on the brink of collapse, with the only hope being a visitation of God's power and presence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lUIqNQ

AI cannot be the inventor of a patent, appeals court rules

"Only a person can have rights. A machine cannot," one of the judges wrote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i0Kvqr

Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram

The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u3axhq

EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ

Vauxhall Motors plans Luton job losses amid chip crisis

The Unite union says it will "do everything in our power to mitigate or prevent" job losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYyzJG

'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EIY9bu

Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZpiSAX

Amid COVID Setbacks and a Fast-Changing Marketplace, Ministry Helps Christian Leaders Reach the World

God is raising up a generation of kingdom-minded marketplace leaders, entrepreneurs, and business executives. But many of these ground-breaking pioneers are facing challenges that didn't plague previous generations in the Christian entrepreneurial realm. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EFeJJg

'By the Grace of God There Was No Loss of Life': VA Community Prays, Comes Together After School Shooting

Residents in Newport News, Virginia gathered Tuesday night to pray for peace and unity within their community after two high school students were injured during a shooting inside the school Monday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zw1kPV

South Texas Companies Struggle Months After Biden Nixes Border Wall Construction

With the stroke of a pen, President Biden brought an abrupt end to Donald Trump's four-year fight to finish the border wall. What will happen now? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hXPt7b

College Students Support Shouting and Violence to Block Free Speech - Here Are the Best and Worst Schools in 2021

A new survey shows a stunning number of college students support the idea of shouting down campus speakers they don't like or even using violence to shut them up. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3o1DJo6

'Humble Yourselves in the Sight of the Lord': Powerful Images from 'See You at the Pole' Student Prayer Rallies

Students around the world met around school flagpoles Wednesday to boldly seek God together. They were participating in the 21st annual "See You at the Pole" (SYATP) prayer rally where students meet before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, and their nation to God. It is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lHGBDW

'Sincerely Held Belief' Key to Religious Objection over COVID Vaccine

Legal experts say an individual's religious beliefs are the most important qualification for filing a religious exemption to a Covid vaccine mandate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kxrihL

Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XFpr1u

Officials: Many Haitian Migrants Are Being Released in US

Many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, two U.S. officials said, undercutting the Biden administration's public statements that the thousands in the camp faced immediate expulsion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XHKPTS

TX Doc Who Says He Defied Heartbeat Law Sued by Ex-Attorneys, Pro-Life Group Slams 'Self-Serving Legal Stunts'

The Texas physician, Dr. Alan Braid, who claimed Saturday he deliberately broke the state's new pro-life heartbeat abortion law to test if it's legal has now been sued in two separate lawsuits by former attorneys in Arkansas and Illinois. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39qViWo

Focus on the Family Kicks off 'Bring Your Bible to School Day' on Oct. 7

Students across the country are gearing up for "Bring Your Bible to School Day" on Oct. 7 as a creative way to express their faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ks6jg5

'Satan's Power Was Defeated Tonight': Tennessee HS Football Team Defies School Board, Holds Post-Game Prayer

After a school board in Tennessee told teachers and coaches they could no longer lead students in prayer, members of the football team and their parents took matters into their own hands. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z8CPM7

Watchdog Warns: 'Women's Health Protection Act' a Radical Trojan Horse That Kills All State Pro-Life Laws

A new report published by the Heritage Foundation warns the so-called Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) advocated by pro-choice lawmakers in both the U.S. House and Senate is intended to radically mandate abortion across the nation by ending existing and future federal and state pro-life laws. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kvLXTv

NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m

But some fans question if crypto-assets and football are a good mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VZiyHH

US Easing Virus Restrictions For Foreign Flights To America

In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test — changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nSPptw

How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic

Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hQf4iG

Franklin Graham Launches 'God Loves You' Tour Along Iconic Route 66 to Preach Message of Hope to Americans

Evangelist Franklin Graham has embarked on the 14-day "God Loves You" tour along the historic Route 66 highway to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lHBdRb

'Gigantic Fraud the Media Perpetrated on the Country': Indictment in Russia Hoax Investigation Points to Hillary's Camp

A prominent cybersecurity lawyer on Friday pleaded not guilty to making a false statement to the FBI in a charge stemming from a probe of the U.S. government's investigation into Russian election interference. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3AnlU6i

'It's Disgraceful': Federal Aid Remains Undistributed as Millions of Americans Face Eviction

Both the Trump and Biden administrations declared a moratorium on evictions during the pandemic. However, the US Supreme Court recently struck down efforts to extend it. That means a lot of people could be out of their homes, although federal money meant to help landlords and tenants is stuck in bureaucratic red tape. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nPwgbA

61 Shot in Chicago, US Murders Up 16 Percent: Is It Due to Decimated Police Departments?

Chicago endured another bloody weekend with nine people murdered after at least 61 people were shot across the city. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that 64 people were shot the previous weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zqIPwi

'These Workers Have Seen the Depths of Hell': Abby Johnson Honors 50+ Former Abortion Workers During 'Quitters Ball'

A special event honoring those who once worked in the abortion industry but chose to leave was held in Dallas, Texas on Saturday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XI55oC

TX Doctor Claims He Broke Heartbeat Law on Purpose, Pro-Life Group Says It's Clearly Bait for a Lawsuit

A Texas physician claimed Saturday he deliberately broke the state's new pro-life heartbeat abortion law to test if it's legal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VYNnwg

Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste

Waste from the cryptocurrency process is similar to that from IT equipment somewhere like the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AqEM4r

Back to Haiti: US Begins Deporting the 10,000 Migrants Huddled Under Texas Bridge

It's being called the largest expulsion of migrants by the U.S. in decades. This morning, the first group of the more than 10,000 migrants who were seeking asylum under a Texas bridge has arrived back in Haiti. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CtdmLN

China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39qzB8w

US Launches Mass Expulsion of Haitian Migrants From Texas

The U.S. is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and blocking others from crossing the border from Mexico in a massive show of force that signals the beginning of what could be one of America’s swiftest, large-scale expulsions of migrants or refugees in decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CxWgfX

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

- September 19, 2021

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lDOev8

'On the Precipice of a Great, Global Revival': Pastor Greg Laurie Gears up for SoCal Harvest Comeback on Oct. 3

- September 19, 2021

In just two weeks, the much-anticipated SoCal Harvest will take place at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. where attendees can expect a night full of worship, encouragement, and revival. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zliek9

Should schools retain online parents' evenings?

- September 18, 2021

Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hL0yIR

Over 660,000 White Flags Placed on National Mall to Commemorate 'the Immensity of Our Loss'

- September 18, 2021

More than 660,000 white flags have been placed on the grassy lawn at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as a touching tribute to the American victims who lost their lives to COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lFLXPQ

'Lives Will Be Saved': FL Abortionist Shuts Down After Accusations of Endangering Women

- September 18, 2021

Pro-life advocates in Florida are rejoicing after an abortionist has permanently shut down after being accused of endangering multiple patients. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hJMqzF

FDA Panel Unequivocally Rejects COVID Vaccine Booster Shots for Most Americans

An advisory board for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lxu0Dj

School Board Meetings Become Battle Grounds as National Issues Play Out at the Local Level

School board meetings have always been places of conflict as parents speak out about curriculum concerns or re-districting boundaries but in the last year, the news reports and videos of highly charged meetings have seemed to surge. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CoMrRc

The AI body scanner detecting skin cancer and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best tech news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nGYu8t

Ignoring the Science: House Democrats Push for Dangerous Mail-Order Abortion

More than 70 House Democrats led by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) recently introduced a resolution urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to permanently lift longstanding requirements that chemical abortion drugs be obtained in-person. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ErRi69

High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO

Mosquitoes 'vacuumed up' by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn

As Americans Feel Effects of Inflation, Financial Analysts Warn Raising Taxes Will Slow Down Economy

New inflation numbers show the average American is feeling the effects of sky-high prices sparked by increased demand for goods and services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ek2t0J

Capitol Tightens Security Ahead of First Big Right-Wing Rally Since Jan. 6 Riot

The U.S. Capitol is on high alert and ramping up security ahead of a protest slated for this weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39g8eOu

The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it

How better technology and regulation could cut the waste generated by the construction industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xv8xmg

As Americans Feel Effects of Inflation, Financial Analysts Warn Raising Taxes Will Slow Down Economy

New inflation numbers show the average American is feeling the effects of sky-high prices sparked by increased demand for goods and services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nGcUG6

Tony Dungy Defends the Unborn, Reacts to Biden's Backtrack: 'I Want to Know What Factors Changed His Mind'

President Joe Biden's recent remark that human life doesn't begin at conception has caught the attention of many pro-life advocates, including legendary football coach Tony Dungy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zfToCf

Capitol Tightens Security Ahead of First Big Right-Wing Rally Since Jan. 6 Riot

The U.S. Capitol is on high alert and ramping up security ahead of a protest slated for this weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zio3yE

NY Gov. Hochul Wants Facebook to Censor Pro-Life Posts, Tries to Block Religious Exemptions for Vaccine

Earlier this week, Google removed online advertising for the pro-life group Live Action. Now comes word that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has approached Facebook to take steps to censor abortion-related information that she doesn't like. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3keMvN9

Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81

The inventor, entrepreneur and ZX Spectrum pioneer died at his London home following a long illness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hEOLLU

Obituary: Sir Clive Sinclair

The prolific innovator invented the pocket calculator and the ill-fated Sinclair C5 electric car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zh3hzy

'People Shouldn't Wait to Share Their Stories': Former Israeli SEAL Says Early Intervention is Key to Healing from PTSD

The connection between the U.S. and Israeli Special Forces is reaching a new level as military men and women find strength by being open and vulnerable about their wartime experiences. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ziu9zl

'People Shouldn't Wait to Share Their Stories': Former Israeli SEAL Says Early Intervention is Key to Healing from PTSD

Ohio Mayor Tells Education Board Members to Resign or ‘Be Charged’ Over ‘Child Pornography’ in High School Class

The mayor of Hudson, Ohio, delivered a sensational ultimatum to the members of the city’s Board of Education Monday night, telling them all to either resign or face potential criminal charges over what he described as “child pornography” in a high school course. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lzRFTB

File-sharing crackdowns from lawyers and police

Piracy is once again in spotlight as rights holders threaten legal action for illegal streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nG1v8T

OpenSea admits insider trading of NFTs it promoted

An employee was accused of buying digital art that would later be promoted on the homepage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CnODst

Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CmL9X7

Spacex Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Earth-Circling Trip

SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hCLfBO

Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XjzZmD

Senators Join Survivors in Calling Out FBI's Role in Nassar Case: 'They Had Evidence of Child Abuse and Did Nothing'

In a major rebuke of the FBI, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee called out America's premier law enforcement agency for failing to investigate claims of abuse by former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in a timely manner and then covering up the agency's misconduct. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EoVovF

DOJ Asks Fed Court to Declare Texas 'Heartbeat' Law 'Invalid', State Judge Blocks Pro-Life Group Using New Law

The Justice Department is taking more action against the pro-life Texas heartbeat law, seeking an immediate federal court order aimed at preventing the Lone Star State from enforcing its law. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3AsWEMd

Four Creighton Students Sue Catholic University for Refusing Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Mandate

Four Catholic students are suing Creighton University over its requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to remain enrolled, arguing that some of them "feel coerced" to violate their religious beliefs against abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XtPrNl

Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login

Microsoft says users can delete all passwords from their accounts and use a different login system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Efo7Dj

'A God-Centered Plan': YouVersion App Partners With Groups to Translate Bible into 95% of World Languages by 2033

The mobile Bible platform "YouVersion" plans to make the entire Bible available in every language and to 95 percent of the world by 2033. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3AqYqgs

Google Bans Live Action's Pro-Life Online Ads as Battle Heats Up Over Abortion Pill Reversal Info

The pro-life group Live Action says the search engine Google has removed all of its online ads and has barred the organization from promoting a new video about how unborn babies develop in the womb. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tL4zC0

Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EuJOPZ

Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages

We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tIyr1w

Deathloop reviews: 'Ingenious' shooter is a contender for game of the year

The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YQHfHk

'Wokeness is a Secular Religion': New Book Shines Light on Dangers of 'Woke' Corporate Culture

America's biggest corporations are increasingly adopting the ideology known as "wokeness" at the expense of their employees and beyond. One author hopes his new book will wake up Americans from this poisonous dream. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hAIf9j

Is Trump Planning a 2024 Run for the White House? Pastor Tony Suarez Offers Insight on Trump Faith Advisory Board

Although he's not on the ballot in the upcoming 2022 congressional midterm elections, there are increasing signs former President Donald Trump is seriously eyeing a campaign to return to the White House. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39ebzxq

The 'Lord Just Smiled': Houston's Mayor Grateful as City Dodges Bullet from Hurricane Nicholas

Cleanup is underway in Texas after Hurricane Nicholas roared ashore Tuesday. While Texas largely dodged a bullet as the storm weakened, in Louisiana widespread rainfall still poses a dangerous threat as the storm crawls to the east. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Z4deUR

Facebook under fire over secret teen research

It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hzDYTu

TikTok faces privacy investigations by EU watchdog

The Irish regulator says it is looking at how TikTok handles children's data - and where it goes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nBEYKG

'Massive' transatlantic data cable landed on beach in Bude

The new 7,000km-long internet cable connecting the UK and US has been brought ashore in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpFA3g

Hurricane Battered Louisiana Braces for Nicholas Drenching

Residents of southern Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Ida just weeks ago were bracing Wednesday for expected heavy rains as Nicholas crawls across parts of the state from Texas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kdY8US

Canva: Australian online design platform valued at $40bn

The online design platform has become one of the most valuable private firms in the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39eCxFb

TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYQENh

'Natural Immunity Is 27 Times More Protective': GMU Prof. Todd Zywicki Explains His Vaccine Mandate Exemption

Since President Joe Biden announced his controversial new vaccine mandates targeting private businesses, critics have been arguing the move is divisive and unconstitutional. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z79HRH

'We Gather Out Here in Faith': Oregon Farmers, Ranchers Gather to Pray to the Lord of the Harvest

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, hundreds of farmers, loggers, ranchers, and others in the agricultural industry are expected to gather in Albany, Oregon to thank God for the harvest and to pray for the nation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/394K2OX

Protestant Denomination Installs First Transgender Bishop Overseeing 200 Churches in CA, NV

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday. It marks the first time a major Christian denomination appointed an openly transgender person as a bishop. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lnJgT8

Liberty University Returns to In-Person Classes After 2-Week Period to Slow COVID, Offers Online Instruction Too

Liberty University resumed in-person classes Monday after closing its classrooms over a two-week mitigation period to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EeCTKq

Apple iPhone 13 launches portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zhglFm

Israel-Palestinian Facebook posts need 'bias' review

One of the recommendations from the Facebook Oversight Board after ruling on one such post. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tDCsVc

US News & World Report Names Regent a Top National University for 2022

In rankings released Tuesday by the U.S. News & World Report, Regent University was named a Tier 1 Best National University for 2022. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CaXgGt

'This Is America, Not Red China': 17 Medical Workers Sue NY State Over Vaccine Mandate

Seventeen medical professionals have sued the state of New York in federal court to stop what their lawyers call the "patently unconstitutional vaccine mandate for health care workers." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lhfsre

Hurricane Ida Killed the Lights in Southern Louisiana - Can the State Build a Hurricane-Proof Power Grid?

After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana spent billions improving its levee system. After Hurricane Ida, it's clear the power grid needs help too. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nvWzU8

Hurricane Nicholas Hits Gulf Coast, Weather Service Warns 'High Risk' of Life-Threatening Flash Floods

Hurricane Nicholas made landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday, bringing the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast, including the same area hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and storm-battered Louisiana. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3k7KP87

Why Iceland’s volcanoes may aid future Mars exploration

Scientists are using the country to test drone tech that could one day explore the planet's terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nwLVN2

Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack an iPhone

Apple released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers said could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones and other Apple devices without any user action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3A9ys15

Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XbE4JA

Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EeD3S5

Exercising Religious Exemptions in the Age of Mandatory Vaccinations

Many Americans have already filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after President Joe Biden mandated vaccinations in the private sector. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nuS3p8

Justice Amy Barrett: 'This Court Is Not Comprised of a Bunch of Partisan Hacks'

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett expressed concerns Sunday that the public is increasingly seeing the high court as a partisan institution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EgfmIY

Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ehn2ei

Justice Breyer Answers Dems Who Want Him to Quit, Opposes Court-Packing: 'People Could Lose Trust in the Court'

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is responding to calls from Democrats who have been pushing for him to retire right away so a Democratic president can replace him with someone whose ideas are more liberal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3k6oiss

The world's most powerful magnetic field and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z1S6L2

America's Financial Warriors: How the Treasury Department Brings Adversaries to Heel

Following 9/11, America went to war on terror. While military force made headlines, the U.S. Treasury Department made an important discovery: follow the money and you can find the terrorists, stop the flow and you can disrupt their attacks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nqPd4n

FDA Warns Don't Vax Your Kids...Yet: 'Children Are Not Small Adults'

The FDA has issued a warning to parents: Do not seek a COVID vaccine for your child until the agency has approved one. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tCkyC1

Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations

Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hses2g

Epic appeals against Apple App Store ruling

The Fortnite-maker lodges an appeal in its Apple case, two days after the judge's ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nu72iL

Jesse Lingard takes control of a Rainbow Six Siege esports team

The footballer believes his experiences on the pitch will translate to the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hnawzJ

Tropical Storm Nicholas Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Nicholas was moving up the Gulf Coast on Monday, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods to coastal areas of Texas, Mexico and storm-battered Louisiana. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lju21p

Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Z5tB6

The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3noTvcv

Colorado Health Officials Warn Christian School to Comply With COVID Protocols or Face Possible Shutdown

Health officials in Colorado issued an order Thursday instructing a Christian school to implement COVID-19 protocols or risk being shut down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3A9k2hn

Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VDujn6

New York Hospital to Stop Delivering Babies After Maternity Staff Quit Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

A hospital in upstate New York announced that it will temporarily stop delivering babies for at least two weeks due to a shortage of medical staff over COVID-19 vaccination mandates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lh4bHx

'Turning to God, the Ultimate Answer to Evil': Trump Tells Americans at 'Let Us Worship' 9-11 Event

Former President Donald Trump urged Americans to pray for our nation in honor of the men and women who perished during the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nmrvpT

United Airlines Putting Staff Granted Religious Exemptions from Vaccine on Indefinite Unpaid Leave

After first mandating all its employees take a COVID-19 vaccination, United Airlines announced this week it will begin placing staffers granted religious exemptions from the inoculation on indefinite unpaid leave. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3k68kia

National Archives Adds 'Harmful Language Alert' to Constitution, Other Founding Documents

- September 11, 2021

The National Archives Records Administration has added a “harmful language alert” to the U.S. Constitution as well as other founding documents because they “may reflect outdated, biased, offensive, and possibly violent views and opinions.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YCWzqX

Biden Visits 3 Memorial Sites to Honor Victims on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

- September 11, 2021

President Joe Biden commemorated the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Saturday by visiting the three sites where hijacked planes crashed on that fateful day 20 years ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jYqCBH

PASTOR JACK GRAHAM: Where Was God on Sept. 11, 2001?

- September 11, 2021

On Sept. 11, 2001, we watched in shock and horror as the worst terrorist attack in the history of the United States unfolded before our eyes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38VRlbO

Conservatives Outraged Over Biden's Vaccine Mandates, Democrats Remain Silent

Conservatives are outraged over President Biden's executive orders mandating that roughly two-thirds of all American workers be vaccinated. Democrats remain silent on the issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3BYFrKM

New York Times Admits Life Begins at Conception in Article on Democrats' Cradle to Grave 'Social Safety' Net

The New York Times has admitted life begins at conception, actually more than once in the same article. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nq2sSK

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Issues Executive Order Banning Do-It-Yourself Telemedicine Abortions

Back in April, the Biden administration got the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse policy and allow women to obtain abortion drugs through the mail without ever having to be examined by a doctor, justifying the change by citing the risk of COVID-19. At the same time, FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said possible risks were minimal to the woman alone at home who takes the abortion pill, Politico reported. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tuuhu4

Apple dealt major blow in Epic Games trial

A judge in the Apple vs Epic trial says Apple must give app developers alternative payment options. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X68uNR

'Anti-radiation' phone stickers still sold on Amazon

Eight months ago a BBC investigation reported the smartDOT stickers had "no effect". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmBSdm

'To Need Each Other and to Seek God': On 20th Anniversary of 9-11, Survivor Encourages Country to Come Together

America prepares to pause Saturday and remember the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11. 2001 terror attacks on New York, Pennsylvania and Washington. Leslie Haskin worked on the 36th floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center. Miraculously, she survived the deadly terror attack. But the in the months following the attack, she suffered crippling mental and emotional distress. At one point, she even became homeless due to her inability to work. But a renewed faith in God helped her heal and recover. Today she shares a message of hope, healing and unity for the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E0io49

EXCLUSIVE As Taliban Terrorizes Women with Brutal 'Vice and Virtue' Squad, Afghan Christian Prays for Their Salvation

In an exclusive interview with CBN News, Maryam, a Christian convert from Islam whose real identity is being concealed for her protection, told us she thought she was going to die. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hmfYD8

Daily Wire Founder Ben Shapiro Vows to Defy Biden's 'Unconstitutional' Vaccine Order

Ben Shapiro, founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire, announced Friday morning his company will “use every method and resource at our disposal to defy the president’s unconstitutional order.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38XwLYC

Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3txjRtR

Fortnite video chat app Houseparty to close

The developers of the video chat app say they can no longer give it "the attention it deserves". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3laH1lR

Playstation Showcase 2021: What we learned

Sony attempts to turn fan frustration into excitement about new games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nhEFnV

Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff

The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VtfALk

Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E5rZXq

Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts

Twitter wants "good" bot accounts to label themselves as non-human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BZAbX8

Could a reboot make social media a nicer place?

A Harvard University project will explore whether social media can be de-toxed from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hjgrpF

20 Years Later: Pre-Trial Hearings Begin for Defendants Charged in Sept. 11, 2001 Terror Attacks

This Saturday marks 20 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. Pre-trial hearings began this week for those behind the attacks, including the so-called mastermind of the plan. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E52qFW

Shanksville Remembers: How Flight 93 Changed 9/11 and This Community

The town of Shanksville, Pennsylvania remembers how the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, changed the nation and their little town forever. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38WwEwy

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Allegedly 'Canceled' After Questioning Company's Support For 'Equality Act'

Apparently the definition of "equality" does not extend to religious believers who work for Alaska Airlines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3CbWvNF

'God Took Care of Them': 5 'Heroes' Pull Elderly Couple from Burning Car in California

A group of Good Samaritans in California jumped into action Monday to help save an elderly couple who were inside a burning car along the highway. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3l8JOfB

Biden Called 'Puppet of the Radical Abortion Agenda' for Using Justice Dept. to Sue TX Over Its Heartbeat Law

The Biden administration is planning to sue Texas over its new heartbeat law that would effectively ban most abortions in the Lone Star state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3niwJTx

Ray-Ban Stories: Facebook reveals its video camera glasses

Facebook and eyewear brand Ray-Ban have revealed a pair of glasses that contain two cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqCsYx

Robot vacuum cleaner trained to dodge pet faeces

Owners have previously documented robots mindlessly spreading excrement as they "clean". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jYruXc

PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe

PayPal is bringing in a new fee for commercial transactions between the UK and EEA. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X7k3UR

Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme

Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcF5Bn

Ida Deaths Rise By 11 In New Orleans; Louisiana Toll Now 26

The death toll in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida rose to 26 Wednesday, after health officials reported 11 additional deaths in New Orleans, mostly older people who perished from the heat. The announcement was grim news amid signs the city was returning to normal with almost fully restored power and a lifted nighttime curfew. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yY4tI7

Texas Man Gets Execution Delay Over Pastor’s Touch Request

A Texas death row inmate won a reprieve Wednesday evening from execution for killing a convenience store worker during a 2004 robbery that garnered $1.25 after claiming the state was violating his religious freedom by not letting his pastor lay hands on him at the time of his lethal injection. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3nhbrWg

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears

Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked in order to enrich herself, prosecutors say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BSVgCB

The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yXAvDQ

The models that turned Instagram into their DIY catwalk

New York Fashion Week marks a tentative return - but how did supermodels keep working through Covid? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DZo3HK

Facebook accused of allowing sexist job advertising

An investigation by Global Witness suggests its algorithm is biased in choosing who sees which ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hyAWyX

Robert E. Lee Statue Taken Down in Former Confederate Capital of Richmond

The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed from its pedestal Wednesday in the former Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, where it stood since 1890. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DTe5HP

More Americans Deciding to Homeschool Their Children as Many Moms Choose to Stay Home

Homeschooling is now more than just a thing. It's now a big thing and it's growing faster and larger than some folks probably ever imagined. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YubR1a

100-Year-Old Tennessee Nonprofit Gives Local Schools $1.8M to Teach 'the Gift of Bible History'

A Tennessee-based nonprofit called Bible in the Schools (BITS) recently presented Hamilton County Public Schools in Chattanooga with a $1.8 million gift as reimbursement for its 2020-2021 countywide Bible History elective program. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jTWt6z

Is this the era of a more shopping focused social media?

Virtual retail is changing and becoming more embedded in our day to day online activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jUc3iI

Stranded Texas Mom and 3 Kids Run 300-Mile Gauntlet to Escape Taliban, US State Dept. Blocks Other Evacuations

A Texas mother and her three children made a daring 300-mile journey through 20 Taliban checkpoints before they finally escaped the radical Islamic regime that now runs Afghanistan. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38R97wM

Fortnite gamer's mum becomes pro herself

Anne Fish began as her son's manager and has just signed a professional gaming contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BS1ylX

Loss of Pandemic Payouts May Push People Back to Work as $70,000 Unemployment Checks Run Out

Congress gave out trillions of dollars in federal aid in the form of expanded unemployment benefits to help our crippled economy and people forced out of work by covid. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3neLRRK

'Proven to Work': Pro-Life Leader's New Guide Fights Abortion While Reaching Hearts of Pro-Choicers

After almost 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe versus Wade decision, people still spread wrong information about abortion and the life issue. A new book called, "What to Say When: The Complete New Guide to Discussing Abortion," is designed to focus on converting hearts instead of winning arguments. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hfucFL

Twitter tests bigger pictures in timeline

Twitter's latest test to change its core experience makes photos and videos fill a mobile screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZz6I6

Email company under fire over police data handover

The encrypted-email service has just recruited web founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YttEpc

Loss of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits May Push People Back to Work

Bitcoin crashes on first day as El Salvador's legal tender

Technological glitches plagued the first day of El Salvador accepting Bitcoin as legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFY1cp

'Let Us Worship' Returns to DC for 9/11 'Day of Prayer for America'

Sean Feucht of the "Let Us Worship" tour is calling all believers to the nation's capital this Saturday, September 11, for a national day of prayer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3hbbUW8

Ohio Church Comes Alongside Police Departments to Help Bridge Gap with Communities During Troubling Times

In today's harsh climate for law enforcement, a Cincinnati, Ohio, church is reaching out to area police to help them better serve their communities. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jP7Ah9

Satanists Say TX Heartbeat Law Restricts Religious Freedom by Limiting 'Satanic Abortion Ritual'

The Satanic Temple (TST) has entered the fray against the Texas heartbeat law, not by claiming a woman's right to abortion, but by alleging the law restricts the group's freedom of religion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DXscMj

San Francisco Archbishop in Op-Ed: No 'Good Catholic' Can Support Abortion, Reminds Faithful to Challenge Catholic Politicians

Salvatore Cordileone, the archbishop of San Francisco, says it is the duty of Catholic leaders to challenge Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3BO8mkz

Chinese social media site Weibo suspends 22 K-pop accounts

The social media site says 22 fan accounts have been suspended for "irrational celebrity support”. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l4PwPk

Game Company CEO Out After Saying He Is 'Proud' of Pro-Life Law

The CEO of a gaming company, Tripwire Interactive, stepped down after he faced backlash for writing he was “proud” of the Texas law virtually banning all abortions after six weeks, often before a woman knows she’s pregnant. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DSKz4N

Openreach axes connection fees for low-income homes

The network provider will not charge firms for connecting unwaged universal credit claimants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hcb63n

'God and Cancel Culture': How to Stand Firm Against the Woke Mob Takeover

Things are chaotic in America. Liberal policies are advancing. A rash of executive orders appears to be moving the nation closer to socialism and a one-world government. And many Americans, including Christians, are being censored as never before. How can you fight back? Author Stephen E. Strang has some answers in a new book, God and Cancel Culture: Stand Strong Before It's Too Late. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3l1oYyv

Operation Blessing Delivers Meals and Supplies as Thousands Still Without Power After Hurricane Ida

CBN's Operation Blessing is on the ground in Houma, Louisiana helping with clean up and delivering much-needed supplies and meals. "Our volunteers have gone out to the field to clean up debris, muck and gut houses, put tarps on roofs and even today we were able to go to the Houma, Louisiana Police Department and deliver 150 meals to a very hungry police department," explained Blake Mueller with Operation Blessing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3BMMOVx

Tripwire boss steps down over support for Texas abortion law

Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tjcaYa

Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender

Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BM5eFL

Bolsonaro: New bill will limit tech giants' power to remove content

Brazil's president signs a decree requiring firms to provide "just cause" before removing posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYky3f

Chip shortage could last into 2023, says car boss

The car industry must learn from the Covid "stress test", says Mercedes-Benz-owner Daimler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WRPZfX

Netflix to continue with BBFC age ratings after successful trial

The streaming giant and the regulator will work together long term after a successful trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n6hX2b

Cookie banners: G7 urged to consider solution to pop-up notices

Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham believes the issue needs to be solved collectively. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZ016Q

Esports: Why are there so few professional women gamers?

There are no female players in the top 300 earners in esports, according to research shared with BBC News. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yJpu9i

Why coders love the AI that could put them out of a job

Artificial intelligence is getting better at penning code but still a long way from working alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X2umtl

Kim Kardashian cypto ad singled out by financial watchdog

An Instagram ad by the influencer was criticised in a speech by FCA chairman Charles Randell. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WUgwt4

TikTok overtakes YouTube for average watch time in US and UK

TikTok has higher watch time per user than video giant YouTube in the US and UK, a report suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h788wS

A Bright Light for the Gospel: Hollywood Prayer Network Celebrates 20 Years of Uplifting Christian Entertainers

As one of the longest-running ministries for the entertainment industry, the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) just passed a huge milestone, celebrating its 20th birthday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h3dU2z

Facebook apology as AI labels black men 'primates'

The company says it was an "unacceptable error" and disabled the feature and launched an investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BQwq6x

'It Looks Like a Bomb Went Off': Death Toll From Ida Now 68, Power Will Be Out For Weeks

One week after Ida came ashore as a category four hurricane in Louisiana, more than half a million people are still without power. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n6j4ih

Has Covid killed off business cards for good?

Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NysYk

Group Inspired by Trump's 1776 Commission Launches Campaign Designating September 'Patriotic Education Month'

A group influenced by former President Donald Trump's 1776 Commission started a campaign that identifies September as "Patriotic Education Month" in an effort to "counter false and misleading accounts of American history" in schools. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ldLYL1

Messing with Texas: Biden Not the Women's Advocate He Claims to Be

In a statement issued on September 2, President Biden called the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Texas's six-week abortion ban to remain in effect "an unprecedented assault on women's constitutional rights." Biden went on to say that during his time as president, he has prepared to react to "assaults on women's rights." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YvqAZV

Teacher Fired for Refusing to Call Transgender Student by Preferred Pronoun Takes Case to VA Supreme Court

A Virginia school teacher, who was fired for refusing to refer to a female student with male pronouns, appealed his case to the Supreme Court Friday after it was dismissed by a Circuit Court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3h1LBBW

Google Chromebook Pulled from 'Dirty Dozen List' of Companies Propagating Sexual Exploitation

Prior to the change, Google’s Chromebook was featured on the “Dirty Dozen List” published by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, a nonprofit focused on fighting against sex trafficking. The list, released in February, includes big tech companies NCOSE argues profit from sexual exploitation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DM1pCq

Escaping Subjectivity: Scripture as our Source of Truth

While we have a shared desire for truth, we live in an age in which fewer and fewer people recognize the existence of absolute truth — let alone a truth knowable through God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n5vmY8

He Was Raised By 3 Gay Parents and Vowed to Never Become a Christian — but His Quest to Disprove the Bible Changed Everything

Author Caleb Kaltenbach once found himself saying, “I never want to be a Christian,” but a blatant attempt to try and disprove the Bible left him in the most surprising of circumstances: accepting Christianity and transforming his heart and mind in the process. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n2mfaJ

'Heritage' is Crucial to Our Name

The USA was founded by men of God who expressed their belief in a divine creator in virtually every document they penned. God and Church were part and parcel of the American way of life. Monuments are scattered across this nation and proclaim His blessing and His sovereignty. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DQKu1q

Abortion Battle in Texas Continues After Judge Grants Restraining Order Against Pro-Life Advocates

A Texas judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by Planned Parenthood against Texas Right to Life, the group’s Legislative Director John Seago, and 100 other unnamed individuals. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jJjGs3

'Devout Catholic' President Biden Says He 'Doesn't Agree' Life Begins at Conception

President Joe Biden — who has been described by the White House as a “devout Catholic” — said Friday morning he “doesn’t agree” human life begins at conception. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38KRy1e

'Bloodthirsty Beings': CA Dept. of Ed. Sued for Woke Curriculum That Has Students Pray to Aztec Gods of Human Sacrifice

The California Department of Education passed a curriculum that has students praying to Aztec gods, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday by the Thomas More Society. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tgdkmZ

Apple employees make US labour watchdog complaints

Two employees have filed charges against Apple with the US National Labor Relations Board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BGdmb6

While Texas Heartbeat Law Stands, Florida Officials Look to Pass a Similar Pro-Life Law

Now that Texas has enacted the only heartbeat law in the country, other states may jump at the opportunity to pass similar pro-life laws. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VcdHCA

'It's a Step Toward Justice': Aurora, CO Police Officers, Paramedics Indicted for 2019 Death of Elijah McClain

Two years after Elijah McClain's death, a grand jury has indicted three Aurora, Colorado, police officers, and two paramedics on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DKapbd

'A Demonstration of Love in These Tough Times': Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Shelters More Than 100 Displaced by Ida

Pastor Joel Osteen's megachurch in Houston, Texas was preparing to help potential evacuees even before Hurricane Ida came calling on the Gulf Coast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3n0wEnt

Texas Clinic Boasts of Performing Nearly 70 Abortions in 17 Hours Just Before Heartbeat Bill Takes Effect

One of the largest clinics in Texas rushed to complete a whopping 67 abortions in just 17 hours ahead of the implementation of the state’s heartbeat bill, effectively outlawing abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tbF7oG

900,000 Still Without Power in Louisiana, Northeast in Shock After Ida's Remnants Left Dozens Dead

The remnants of Hurricane Ida shocked the U.S. East Coast this week with deadly, record-breaking rain, flash floods, and tornadoes. The storm killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yGoUZR

Apple delays plan to scan iPhones for child abuse

It said it had listened to feedback from privacy campaigners and others and would reassess. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38DwYQt

Bitcoin: El Salvador divided over legal tender law

The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DHnstY

Banksy was warned about website flaw before NFT hack scam

Security researcher warned artist before hacker scammed a fan out of $336,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kUc6tU

Meet Digit, the workplace robot, and other news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38D9MBR

Ex-Prosecutor Indicted for Misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery Death

A former Georgia prosecutor was indicted Thursday on misconduct charges alleging she used her position to shield the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery from being charged with crimes immediately after the shootings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DHYxXm

How to back up your data and keep it safe

Experts recommend using three drives to back up your data and using cloud-based services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BCUbid

Supreme Court Allows Texas Bill Banning Abortions Once a Heartbeat is Detected to Remain in Place

Aborting a baby with a heartbeat is now a crime in the state of Texas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kVaqRc

At Least 25 Killed in Ida Backlash, Rescue Operations and Clean-Up Efforts Underway

Tragedy in the northeast where remnants of Hurricane Ida have killed as many as 25 people after battering the East Coast with flash floods and tornadoes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3BDyleo

Critical Race Theory Doesn't Just Get Race Wrong: It Gets Redemption Wrong Too

By teaching our kids to view everything through the lens of white privilege and systemic racism, CRT undermines the foundation in liberty and equality that has made America great for hundreds of years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zGVj3S

CBN's Operation Blessing Disaster Relief Team Now Coordinating Volunteer Efforts in Louisiana

CBN's Operation Blessing (OB), the international humanitarian organization based in Virginia Beach, Va., has deployed its U.S. Disaster Relief Team and a convoy of equipment to Houma, Louisiana to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Ida. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zGWal8

'Unethical, Dangerous': 3,000 Medical Professionals in Tennessee Sue Biden Admin for 'Transgender Mandate'

The number of doctors and medical professionals filing legal action against the Biden administration over its Transgender Mandate continues to grow. The directive would force doctors to perform gender-transitioning procedures on patients even if the procedure violates a doctor's medical judgment or religious beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38C8A1O

Sir Salman Rushdie to serialise book via email newsletter

The Booker Prize-winning author will serialise a new novella on the Substack newsletter publishing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38xeAJb

Liberty University Offering Vaccinations to Students as Number of COVID-19 Cases Rises Rapidly on Campus

Liberty University will offer free "first dose" vaccinations to students beginning Friday, Sept. 3, with the second shot availability scheduled for Oct. 5. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3kR07NK

Fashion Mag Marie Claire to Film & TV Industry: 'We Need to See More Parents Having Abortions'

Pro-life advocate Lila Rose speaks out about a controversial article in Marie Claire which calls for film and television to depict "more parents having abortions." She also discusses the future of Roe v. Wade and shares the 'ultimate pro-life story.' from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yCpojO

Historic Flooding Grips New York City as Remnants of Hurricane Ida Pummel Northeast

Relentless rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida sent New York City and parts of New Jersey into a state of emergency Wednesday night. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DAGpyx

US states to accept driver's licence on iPhones

Apple's new ID system for its Wallet will be rolled out at airports to start. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mR8WKe

Historic Flooding Grips New York City as Remnants of Hurricane Ida Pummel Northeast

Relentless rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida sent New York City and parts of New Jersey into a state of emergency Wednesday night. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mVixj6

Apple to allow Netflix-type apps a sign-up link

Apps offering books, videos or music will be able to offer a website link to sign up and manage accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yF7Jrq

WhatsApp issued second-largest GDPR fine of €225m

The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRWOVq

Afghanistan: Facebook says it helped people flee, including staff

The flight arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday, with 175 Afghan citizens on board, including 75 children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yHBV5f

1 Student Killed in Shooting at North Carolina High School

A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday after one student was fatally shot at a North Carolina high school, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mSWedM

Texas Bill Banning Abortions Once a Heartbeat is Detected Goes Into Effect

Aborting a baby with a heartbeat is now a crime in the state of Texas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3tf7a6U

Translator Explains Why First Nations Version New Testament is Culturally Relevant to Native Americans

There are already numerous Bible versions available. But now, there's an indigenous translation and its creator hopes readers will view scripture in a whole new way. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yD6Rnc

20 States Sue Biden Admin Over LGBT Directives, Guidance for School Sports and Workplace

Attorneys general from 20 states sued the Biden administration Monday seeking to stop mandates that broaden federal sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ people. The government mandates range from transgender girls participating in school sports to the use of school and workplace bathrooms that align with a person's gender identity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gVkYOK

Twitter tests safety mode feature to silence abuse

Once enabled in settings, the new feature will automatically sniff out abusive tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DFo4jA

Investigation into hacked "map" of UK gun owners

Animal rights activists have published a "map" of thousands of gun owners and their addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BxEqZT

Schools Push Mask Mandates to Avoid 'Distance Learning' Repeat

Millions of children are headed back to school. For many, it's the first time in over a year they're gathering in person, something medical experts say is much healthier for the kids than distance learning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38wKSnG

Children's Code: What is it and how will it work?

The ICO's Children's Code will make technology companies reassess how they offer services to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zAwWVj

Parents Divided Over School Mask Mandates

Gold Star Parents Recount Biden’s Callous Response to Death of Service Members

The mother of one of the U.S. Marines killed by the suicide bomber at the Kabul airport is rebuking President Joe Biden for his callous response to her grief during their meeting. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3jAPOOI

Floods and Flames: Northeast Braces for Ida's Rains as Thousands Flee from California's Caldor Fire

Total destruction is the only way to describe parts of southern Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The storm, which struck the region Sunday, left piles of twisted metal and homes in ruin. Many places are flooded beyond description. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zBAWoI

VA Supreme Court Reinstates Virginia Teacher Who Opposed Transgender Pronoun Mandate

The Virginia Supreme Court rejected Loudoun County Public Schools' appeal Monday, affirming the Circuit Court's decision to reinstate Byron "Tanner" Cross, a physical education teacher at Leesburg Elementary School. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gR5s6w

Vauxhall Motors warns chip shortage to last months