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Barbara Walters, Dead at 93, was Cultural Fixture, TV Icon

Barbara Walters was that rarest of TV personalities: a cultural fixture. For more than a half-century, she was on the air, placing in front of her audience world figures, big shots and celebrities whose names and faces might have changed from year to year. But hers never did. She first found her way to prominence in a visually oriented business where, typically, women were adornments or otherwise secondary. Walters death at age 93 was announced Friday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pO5JhQK

Biden Admin's Rachel Levine Demands Tech Companies Censor Misinformation About 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors

A recently resurfaced video of U.S. Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine shows the doctor, who identifies as a transgender woman, calling on big tech companies to censor “misinformation” about “gender-affirming care” for minors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1YM0IhF

UMC's North Georgia Conference Blocks Churches from Leaving Denomination

The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Georgia announced it will temporarily block member churches from leaving the denomination due to the spread of "intentionally deployed" misinformation about the United Methodist Church, its leaders, and its disaffiliation procedure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yPkSwRF

Winter Bomb Cyclone Aftermath: Death, Hardship, and Heroes

In the aftermath of the Christmas bomb cyclone storm, Americans are learning more about those who perished, and some of the heroes who helped their neighbors survive. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/89gZir4

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XOPcgUy

Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations Continue to Snowball: Transportation Department investigating

Many air travelers who were trying to make it home for Christmas experienced a nightmare, especially those trying to fly on Southwest Airlines. Passengers who counted on Southwest suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday with more coming on Thursday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6UTEJtG

Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations Continue to Snowball

Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections are suffering through another wave of scrubbed flights. Another 2,500 flights are being pulled from arrival and departure boards Wednesday and more are expected throughout the day. Exhausted travelers are seeking alternative routes with other airlines, on the ground by rental car or train, or they’ve simply given up. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GOAt9E7

Ukraine was ‘sea change' for spies – GCHQ head

Sir Jeremy Fleming interviews head of US intelligence agency as guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iAclzKG

Military Service Members Granted Relief After Being Denied Religious Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccine

A Texas federal judge has granted relief to 10 military service members after the Army denied their religious accommodations from the COVID-19 shot mandate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1iTWjld

Police Save the Day After 'True-Life Grinch' Steals Indiana Family's Food, Christmas Gifts

Police officers in South Bend, Indiana, responded swiftly on the morning of Christmas Eve after a “true-life Grinch” broke into one family’s home and stole their food and gifts from under the tree. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RXMiQEU

TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VQFNzke

Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n4vgbuO

NY State, Military Police Enforce Buffalo Driving Ban, at Least 64 Dead from US Winter Storms

More than 64 people are dead as a result of severe winter weather that's blanketed much of the country this week. New York state and military police arrived in Buffalo to enforce a driving ban. The nasty weather has also stranded thousands of holiday travelers. Still, some communities have been brought closer together. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/a3utnMy

Supreme Court Keeps Immigration Limits In Place Indefinitely

The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on immigration in place indefinitely, dashing hopes of immigration advocates who had been anticipating their end this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jR5U8Bt

Complete Stranger Gives Car to Teen Who Walks to Work, School Every Day

One high school senior received a truly life-changing Christmas gift last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/h0RDJ6v

Twitter Files Exposes White House Suppressed Information from Medical Experts about COVID-19

The latest findings of Elon Musk's controversial "Twitter Files" confirms the U.S. government pressured former executives to censor information about COVID-19 that was "true but inconvenient." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/y8O1q9J

Western NY Death Toll Rises from Cold, Storm Chaos: Air Travel Nightmare Continues

The massive winter storm that's left dozens dead still isn't over. Snow continues to fall in western New York, and canceled flights are holding up passengers still trying to get home after the holidays. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/p4Pev0F

3 Washington State Electric Substations Vandalized

Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ikNnRDO

Extreme Cold, Travel Chaos: Woes from Deadly Storm Continue

The deep freeze from a deadly winter storm that walloped much of the United States will continue into the week as people in western New York deal with massive snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles and travelers across the country see cancelled flights and dangerous roads. The massive storm has killed at least 34 people across the U.S. and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SiXG1JI

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L6jhk7

Holiday Travel Upended as Forecasters Warn of 'Bomb Cyclone'

Thousands of flights were canceled and homeless shelters are overflowing amid one of the most treacherous holiday travel seasons the U.S. has seen in decades. Some places have experienced temperatures plummeting 50 degrees Fahrenheit within a matter of hours. Forecasters expect a bomb cyclone to develop late Thursday into Friday near the Great Lakes. That occurs when atmospheric pressure drops quickly in a strong storm. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6YglBQ0

Ex-Trans Influencer Oli London Denounces LGBT Activist's Claim That 'Detransitioning' Not Real

Social media influencer Oli London, who announced a few months ago that he would no longer be living his life as a transgender woman, said he was "horrified" after an LGBT activist told a congressional hearing last week that "detransitioning" is not "a real thing." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HJIkVRS

FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges

Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EjVJUlC

Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HrAWF4D

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Gets His Wish: More Money and Patriot Missiles Coming

Fresh from the frontlines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky met with President Biden in the Oval Office Wednesday and then addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress. During his Washington visit, Zelenskyy stressed the need for ongoing U.S. support in Ukraine's war against Russia, and he is not returning home empty handed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Q8JWVyu

Some Good News: RECORD-BREAKING Number of Nativity Scenes Displayed at State Capitols in 2022

Celebrations of Jesus Christ's birth are scheduled at nativity scenes placed at 43 state capitols across the country this Christmas.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fDCyQdS

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer

Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cgn1y8q

'Not Going Anywhere': Defrocked Priest Responds to Vatican, Isn't Backing Down

A defrocked priest whose story has dominated headlines this week has no plans of stepping away from his ministry and has expressed hope he could one day be reinstated. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ISDi9L

Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack

The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fBRmvea

Christmas Blizzard: Massive Winter Storm Threatens to Disrupt Travel, Electricity for Millions

Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might. Forecasters are predicting heavy snow, ice and even tornadoes between Thursday and Saturday across much of the country. Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the bad weather.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/L9TbeOq

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8Xx9bYs

The 'Twitter Files' Part 7: FBI Paid Platform $3M to Censor Information, Influence the 2020 Election

The latest installment from Elon Musk's "Twitter Files" reveals new information confirming that the FBI not only pressured the social media site to suppress reports about Hunter Biden's laptop, but that it also paid Twitter employees millions of dollars to do so.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OYpwclN

Churches Targeted 420 Times Since 2018: Homeland Security Warns of New Threats to Houses of Worship

A new report reveals that American churches have seen a steady rise in acts of hostility in recent years. Now the Department of Homeland Security is pushing to keep houses of worship safe, given deadly attacks already this year and warnings that more could come. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jiITVpw

'Showing Them Love, Giving Them Hope': CBN Spreads Christmas Cheer in Norfolk Neighborhood

Christmas is less than a week away and The Christian Broadcasting Network recently spread a little cheer and blessings to neighbors in its community. From groceries and toys to hot meals and hugs, over the weekend CBN reached out to help more than 300 families in the Huntersville section of Norfolk, VA celebrate the true reason for the season. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/C6FTgy9

Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/luivDsH

'Decline by Design': Sen. Tom Cotton Exposes Decades-Long Plot to Sabotage American Power

How America handles threats and relations with other countries will likely be under a microscope for the foreseeable future. War raging with Russia and Ukraine, threats from China and others, and ongoing issues at the southern border. Who's to blame and how can we fix it?  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Jvr6wX8

Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rgjsZbF

Massachusetts Court Rules against Medically Assisted Suicide

The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state constitution.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SHx6vCT

Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit from High School Girls Who Lost Their Races to Transgender Athletes

A federal appeals court has dismissed a challenge to Connecticut's policy of allowing transgender students to compete in girls' high school sports, rejecting arguments by four biological female runners who said they were unfairly forced to race against transgender athletes with male biology. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Z1uXM9w

Will Musk Step Down After Surprise Twitter Poll? Move Comes After 'Crazy Stalker' Targeted His Son

Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter after the billionaire posed the question directly in a poll on the platform, promising to comply with the outcome of the vote.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WoZbwnz

'The Enemy Is in Our Churches': Critics Decry 'Evil' After Vatican Defrocks Pro-Life Priest Frank Pavone

A well-known Catholic priest who has, for decades, been a prominent figure in the pro-life movement has been defrocked by the Vatican. Frank Pavone, the 63-year-old founder of Priests For Life, a high-profile, pro-life organization, was purportedly removed from the priesthood Nov. 9 with no chance for an appeal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KeNqFCQ

Fortnite penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lzhWf4C

'Total Chaos' Expected on Southern Border with Title 42 on Track to Expire Wednesday

Officials on the U.S. southern border are bracing for up to 15,000 crossings a day if Title 42 expires as scheduled on Wednesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HmuXABM

'Decline by Design': Sen. Tom Cotton Exposes Decades-Long Plot to Sabotage American  Power

How America handles threats and relations with other countries will likely be under a microscope for the foreseeable future. War raging with Russia and Ukraine, threats from China and others, and ongoing issues at the southern border. Who's to blame and how can we fix it?  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3xIbRHy

Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss

Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UNlGWn1

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G0HKaTD

Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X0prImn

A God Encounter: Officer Pulls Over Speeding Mom, Then Prays With Her When He Learns the Tragic Reason

A police officer in Gaston County, North Carolina helped a woman who was caught speeding after he learned the heartbreaking reason she was rushing. She had just received a phone call that her home was on fire. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1Ld45pw

Christian Doctors and Dentists Sue State Over Forced Participation with Assisted Suicide

A Christian doctor along with the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) is suing the state of New Mexico for enacting a law that forces doctors to facilitate physician-assisted suicides in ways that violate their religious convictions and professional ethics. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tdFjK2w

Santa Knows Sign Language, Brings Christmas Cheer to Deaf Children in DC, and the Kids Say 'He's Real'

When you're as well-traveled as Santa Claus, you can speak every language on Earth even sign language. This allows all children to have a memorable experience of meeting St. Nick and telling him exactly what they want for Christmas.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wXLdZpH

Secret Government Pathway Allows Thousands of Migrants Instant, Legal Entry into the US

Migrants at the southern border are being routed into a little-known program designed to help people with special circumstances. Technically it also reduces the numbers of illegal crossers, because they are pre-approved before reaching the border, then transported into the US at taxpayer expense. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9SVqf73

Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn

For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EjeSQJs

Christian Teacher Says Ohio School District Forced Her Out When She Refused to Endorse Gender Transition

An Ohio public school educator claims school district officials forced her to resign because she refused to follow a district policy and participate in the "social transition" of students by calling them by their preferred names and pronouns.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8mvZ4gD

'Tunnel to Towers' Is Helping Families of America's Fallen Heroes in a Remarkable Way

With high inflation still hitting Americans hard, so many are in need of a helping hand. One charity is going the extra mile to help out, paying off mortgages for some who are facing much more than economic hardship – the families of America's fallen heroes.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5Uu9ypn

Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage

One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RbjmdQ9

TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AOo67gf

US Interest Payments to Cost More Than Entire Defense Budget, $31 Trillion Debt Points to 'Very Precarious Future'

After four straight three-quarter-point interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve is set to announce a smaller half-point increase in its key rate Wednesday, a first step toward dialing back its efforts to combat inflation. At the same time, the Fed is expected to signal that it plans more hikes next year than it had previously forecast to try to conquer the worst inflation bout in four decades.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7425zjQ

Most Churches Across US Plan to Be Open on Christmas Day and New Year's

Has your church scheduled Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day services this year? If so, your congregation will join a number of other churches across the country that plan to welcome everyone who wants to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/y6VaiRx

University of Idaho Pays $90K to Settle Free Speech Lawsuit with Christian Club

The University of Idaho will pay $90,000 to settle a lawsuit from members of a Christian law students' organization who contend the school illegally punished them for expressing their religious beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Zh2aD0J

Scientists Announce Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Energy

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion science could ignite big advancements in national defense and the future of clean energy, but not for decades, according to scientists.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IGJ63mT

Kamala's Pivot: From Failed 'Border Czar' to 'Point Person' on Abortion Rights

Vice President Kamala Harris proclaims herself the Biden administration's 'point person' on abortion, and says you don't have to abandon your faith in order to support a woman's right to an abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iWjoxhf

'It Was Shaking the House:' Deadly Tornadoes Strike South as Blizzards Blast Several States

A massive storm blowing across the country has spawned several tornadoes that wrecked buildings and injured a handful of people in Oklahoma and Texas. Tornados also left two people missing in Louisiana. Meanwhile, much of the central United States braced Tuesday for blizzard-like conditions, from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/y8zCxt3

Cambridge Dictionary Bows to ‘Woke Activists,’ Changes Definition of ‘Woman’

Cambridge Dictionary has been accused of giving in to “woke activists” by changing its definition of “woman” to be inclusive of those who identify as transgender. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZY1jo6L

Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nF0Y627

‘I Saw Jesus’: In Christmas Miracle, Paralyzed Athlete Walks Again

“Jesus has healed me.” Those are the words of Naomi Bogale, an Ethiopian runner who moved by herself to Colorado filled with visions of athletic renown. That, though, was before everything changed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HzglwIu

Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group

The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mS5jLwR

Massive Storm System Set to Affect Entire US by End of Week

From coast to coast, millions of Americans in more than a dozen states are under some sort of winter weather alert as a massive storm system moves eastward. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QdhWSB3

Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/60iTfZm

US Scientists Set to Announce Fusion Energy Breakthrough

Scientists Tuesday are expected to announce a major advance in the long-running quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars. For the first time, researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to produce more energy in a fusion reaction than used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8MtyEaU

From Blizzards to Tornadoes, US Braces for Wild Weather Week

Millions of people in the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest are bracing for blizzard-like conditions from a massive storm blowing across the country. States farther to the south including Texas and Louisiana are being warned of the risk of flash flooding and tornadoes from the same weather system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cmt78xG

'He Shows Me Grace Every Day':  Gov. Glenn Youngkin Leans on His Faith to Lead Virginia

CBN News White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson recently sat down with Virginia's Governor, Glenn Youngkin, and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, to discuss how they're leaning on faith in their new roles. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/igVlLam

Univ. of Oklahoma, Univ. of Texas Join Alliance to Protect Free Speech from College Censors

College campuses were once considered to be safe places for free speech, but many institutions have bowed to policies that limit free expression in recent years. Now, two universities are joining the ranks of a small coalition of schools that are resisting the anti-free speech movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lhy6B2e

Are the Biblical End Times Upon Us?

Famines, earthquakes, wars, and rumors of wars are just some of the signs Jesus attributed to the “beginning of birth pains” (Matthew 24) set to precede the end of days. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FMLcusX

December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU

New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qtMG3iE

Groundbreaking Case? 18-Year-Old to Sue Over 'Grossly Negligent' Transgender Treatment

An 18-year-old California girl is taking on one of the nation's largest medical groups. Chloe Cole alleges that Kaiser Permanente coerced her into transgender medical treatment that she says was grossly negligent and resulted in permanent mutilation and damage to her body. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XKBLscV

S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dHoVg3R

Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W6Z0oV4

As Twitter Files 3 & 4 Roll Out, Musk Calls Social Media Platform 'a Crime Scene'

As parts 3 and 4 of the Twitter Files were posted over the weekend, the company's CEO Elon Musk called his organization "both a social media platform and a crime scene." More revelations emerged concerning the shadow-banning of conservatives as well as the decision to permanently suspend former President Donald Trump's account in January, 2021. Incoming Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, says "We will roll out the red carpet" for Musk to testify the committee attempts to investigate the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4yTpndJ

The Twitter Files Part 2: Soviet-Style 'Secret Blacklists' and Shadow-Bans of Conservatives Exposed

The release of the controversial "Twitter Files" continues, confirming the previous left-wing agenda of the social media giant. The latest evidence reveals how conservatives were shadow-banned from the site despite not violating any rules or policies.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/erZJ8px

CA High Court Rejects $217K COVID Fines Against Calvary Chapel San Jose, Legal Battle STILL Not Over

After two years, Calvary Chapel San Jose has overcome another hurdle in its ongoing legal battle against Santa Clara County's enforcement of Gov. Gavin Newsom's COVID lockdowns. But there are still a few left to go.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0pJ3ocv

'So Much Hatred': Vandals Smash Ancient Church's Nativity Scene, Decapitate Joseph Figurine in 'Barbaric' Attack

Just four days after it was erected, vandals decimated a nativity scene at an ancient church in England. The Rev. Danny Morrison, vicar of the 13th century All Saints Church in Ipswich, told local media members of his congregation were “distraught and saddened” by the “barbaric” attack that left the nativity scene in shambles. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KXPjRoE

US Court Orders Southwest to Give Fired Pro-Life Flight Attendant Her Job Back

A federal court has ordered Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) to give former flight attendant Charlene Carter her job back after she was allegedly fired over her stance on abortion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/V6tmCpH

Former Navy SEAL Trans Poster Boy Announces DeTransition: 'Transgender Ideology Is Cultish'

A former Navy SEAL who spent almost a decade living as a transgender woman is warning Americans of the dangers of the transgender movement after recently announcing he is detransitioning back to a man.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NlbJFIg

Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners

A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JocYvL6

US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dt4EvOi

Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qSDzEYs

How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden

Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GfsiK9R

American Girl Doll Company Promotes Gender Transition, Puberty Blockers to Girls as Young as 3

A popular doll brand known for promoting positive self-esteem among young girls appears to be switching gears. American Girl has published a guide that advises girls as young as three to transition their gender, also promoting puberty blockers – and it is sparking outrage.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4nrcZ7d

Does the Constitution Give Election Power Solely to State Legislatures? U.S. Supreme Court to Decide

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into the debate over the power of judicial review. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kUtXxQp

WNBA Star Griner Freed in Swap for Notorious Russian Arms Dealer, 'the Merchant of Death'

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the White House said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price - and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aTFybsc

Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero Reopens 21 Years After 9/11

More than two decades after a tiny Greek Orthodox church in lower Manhattan was destroyed by the falling south tower of the World Trade Center, that church's far grander replacement opened to the public this week in an elevated park overlooking the rebuilt trade center's memorial plaza. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/O9CxrEN

'After-School Satan' Promoter Withdraws Application from VA School but the Club Is Still in the Works

An After-School Satan Club that was planning to begin its program at a Virginia primary school next week has canceled its meetings–for now.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/i0T2pqL

Possible Terror Attack on NC Power Station Reveals Vulnerabilities in US Power Grid: 'Very Difficult to Protect'

The hunt is on for the suspect who shot up two energy substations in Moore County, NC last Saturday.  Charges could range from conspiracy to possibly murder after one person died in a house with no power. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7o6jyFX

Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ

The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7Pz4gde

Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal

Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rlZgz48

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AukRt6Q

Nativity Scene Can Stay in Local Park for Now, Despite Legal Threat and Protest: 'We Refused to Take It Down'

A nativity scene that has been part of a decades-old tradition in a local Eureka Springs, Arkansas park will remain on display during this Christmas season. But whether or not it will be allowed to continue in the future remains to be seen.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZNp83mD

What Happened Inside the Supreme Court in Pivotal Free Speech Case of Christian Web Designer?

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a pivotal case with broader implications for religious liberty and free speech. It hinges on whether Colorado's public accommodations law can have any exceptions to allow business owners to keep their conscience rights.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7kJOfIC

Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand

Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9eAS5vF

'Transgender Ideology Is Cultish': Former Navy SEAL Trans Poster Boy Announces DeTransition

A former Navy SEAL who spent almost a decade living as a transgender woman is warning Americans of the dangers of the transgender movement after recently announcing he is detransitioning back to a man.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Eiy1jrO

Apple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ANiVzu8

Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes

Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A0t9T8q

Pro-Abortion Group Threatens to 'Shoot Up' Nebraska Pro-life Center

A pro-abortion activism group has threatened to "shoot up" a Nebraska pro-life organization if a sanctuary city initiative is passed and their "right" to abort babies is taken away. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rMCogcd

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Today on High Stakes Free Speech Case for Christian Web Designer

A Christian website designer is challenging a Colorado anti-discrimination law that prevents her from serving couples based on faith. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Monday, a case that includes high stakes for religious liberty and free speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NS2nadF

Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rKSxhie

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on High Stakes Free Speech Case for Christian Web Designer

A Christian website designer is challenging a Colorado anti-discrimination law that prevents her from serving couples based on faith. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Monday, a case that includes high stakes for religious liberty and free speech. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kI91pVt

Shootings at Power Substations Cause North Carolina Outages

Two power substations in a North Carolina county were damaged by gunfire in what is being investigated as a criminal act. A spokesman for Duke Energy said at a news conference with local officials on Sunday that the damage caused the night before could take days to repair. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xwKCVhm

Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams'

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GwajQNy

Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people

The research and development centre in London is the company's first of its kind outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/48KQqYv

Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FePuz5a

Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use

The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PYZEveD

Pastor Details ‘Surreal’ FBI Experience After Pregnancy Center Firebombing, Warns of Politicization: ‘They Literally Started Screaming at Me’

A faith leader who runs crisis pregnancy centers in Upstate New York is alleging he had a “surreal” experience with Federal Bureau of Investigation officials after his pro-life clinic was firebombed, claiming agents screamed at him on the phone and waited months to put out a most wanted poster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6WrKhZa

'Merry Christmas': 30 years of the text message

In December 1992, the first SMS text message was sent to a mobile phone by an engineer in Berkshire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gHpVWTZ

Walmart's Walton Family Giving Millions to LGBTQ Causes, Including Drag Shows for Children

High-profile institutions like Disney have been under fire by family groups for years for pro-LGBT policies and activism. But there's another powerful force that's now on the radar for many conservative critics – the Walton family and their Walmart Foundation are suddenly getting lots of attention. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Bc6PJdV

'God Always Wins': Virginia Parents Plan to Fight in Prayer Against New 'After-School Satan Club'

Parents in one Virginia community are outraged after a flyer advertising a new After-School Satan Club was sent home with students. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/azEdXsU

Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1zHbrdS

'ANARCHY ON AUTOPILOT': Millennial Americans Lose Biblical Worldview, Here's Why

Christian pollster George Barna recently found that only four percent of American millennials hold a biblical worldview. So, why are so many young American adults abandoning the Judeo-Christian faith? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IGnLs2l

Atheists ‘Insist’ Georgia Police ‘Immediately Remove’ Large Cross Outside Headquarters, Claim Complainant Fears for His or Her Safety

An atheist activist group is “insisting” a Georgia police department “immediately remove” a large cross outside its office. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vnm8rYb

Biden Admin Wants Sex-Change Surgery for Minors to Be Covered by Taxpayer Dollars

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra recently confirmed that the Biden administration supports using taxpayer dollars to cover gender transition procedures for minors and adults that healthcare providers have determined are "medically necessary."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mP2vILe

Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JMvEBPV

House Passes Measure to Block Looming Rail-Strike, Senate Pressed to Act Swiftly

Congress is using its powers in a last-ditch effort to avoid the nation's first railroad strike in almost 30-years.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hVHpnsE