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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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