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Donald Trump Indicted: Expected to Surrender Early Next Week

A Manhattan grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump over hush money payments made to an adult film star. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BcJytrf

Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DKnC14F

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DgNIbZu

Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dD0LxXt

Donald Trump Indicted: First Ex-President Charged with a Crime

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rWmbnaO

'God Goes With Us as Believers': Fox News Sunday Host Shannon Bream on 'Love Stories of the Bible'

WASHINGTON – As a respected Washington journalist, Shannon Bream is on the rise. In addition to recently becoming the host of Fox News Sunday, she's also making a name for herself as a bestselling author.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1TaswQu

TN Gov. Points to Faith Amid Nashville School Shooting Tragedy: 'God Is a Redeemer'

As Nashville grieves the loss of those killed in this week's tragic school shooting, new details are emerging about the timeline of the shooting and the rapid police response.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wt9FR3v

NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach

An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C7awKmd

Google: India tribunal upholds $160m fine on company

India's competition watchdog had fined the tech giant earlier for "unfair" business practices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/e1o54bx

Tulsa Church Cites 'Restoration', Hires Carl Lentz for First Staff Role Since Hillsong Implosion

Former Hillsong East Coast Pastor Carl Lentz has been named to the staff of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Okla.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AwhN72D

'Doomsday Clock' Ticks: Elon Musk, Experts Warn of 'Catastrophic Scenario', Suggest a 'Pause' of A.I.

The startling pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing is sparking alarm, discontent, and concern among analysts, with some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent names rising up to call for a pause before such advances propagate severe societal damage. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/o8hjpve

VA School District Removes 14 Books ID'd as 'Sexually Explicit' Under State Law

Fourteen books will be removed from Spotsylvania County, Virginia Public School (SCPS) Library shelves this week after a local parent filed a complaint about their content.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iVB1kqa

TN Senate Unanimously Votes to Add 'In God We Trust' to State Seal

The Tennessee state Senate unanimously voted on Monday to add "In God We Trust" to the state seal. The measure has now been sent to the House's State Government Committee. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vzYnlcs

Former Teammate of Covenant School Shooter Received Cryptic Messages Just Before Rampage

A former middle school basketball teammate of The Covenant School shooter reportedly received a chilling message from the killer right before the deadly rampage — a digital suicide note that sparked a quick-thinking attempt to stop the assailant. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FdyMba1

Nashville Shooter Had Emotional Disorder, Attack Raises Security Concerns at Private Schools

The shooter who killed six people at a Nashville Christian school was under a doctor's care for an emotional disorder. Still, Audrey Hale was able to legally purchase seven firearms, three of which were used in the shootings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/usIpDEB

Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Pro-Life Center, but What About Last Year's Firebombing?

The Amherst, New York Police Department has announced an arrest has been made in the vandalism of a pro-life pregnancy center's sign in Buffalo, New York.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dHSp1oU

Appeals Court Looks Into Case of Fire Chief Who Was Fired for Attending Christian Event

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is now considering a major religious discrimination case involving a fire chief who was dismissed after attending a leadership conference held at a church.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kt6ynmz

GA Gov. Kemp Publicly Backs $6,500 Private School, Homeschool Voucher to Give Parents Choices

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has gone on the record for the first time, publicly endorsing state Senate Bill 233 which would expand state funding for private school vouchers or homeschooling.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MHIm3xl

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report

ChatGPT-style AI will have a large impact but new jobs could emerge, a Goldman Sachs report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6T7EsAh

'In the Arms of Christ': Pastor's Daughter Among Children Killed During Christian School Shooting

As the nation continues to process the horror that unfolded Monday morning at The Covenant School, a Christian elementary academy in Nashville, Tennessee, heartbreaking new details continue to emerge. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XBIZCtq

Authorities Reveal Shooter at Nashville Christian School Was Transgender, Had a Manifesto

The city of Nashville and the nation are reeling from the shooting that took place Monday morning at the Covenant School, a private Christian school with 200 students from preschool through sixth grade.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XBIxKzt

Utah Parent Calls The Holy Bible 'Porn', Asks School District to Remove It for Sexual Content

Warning: This news report contains graphic material that may be unsuitable for some readers. A 2022 Utah law has been used to question dozens of books across the state considered by some to be inappropriate for children and in some cases even pornographic. Now, a parent has requested a school district remove the Holy Bible from its schools for inappropriate content.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QBeSE0H

Meteorologist Credited With Saving Lives After Viral, On-Air Prayer During Tornado: 'Dear Jesus, Please Help Them'

It’s become the prayer heard around the world — a desperate and heartfelt plea to the Lord from a meteorologist stunned, beleaguered, and beside himself due to the troubling storm report he was delivering. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9Kbl2gU

The Woman Behind the Roe v Wade Reversal Points to Just One Thing: 'People Were Praying'

The impact from overturning the federal right to abortion is still spreading across the country with legal battles unfolding in numerous states. In Mississippi, abortion is illegal, although few people know the state's attorney general also paved the way for the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/N2V6dSR

'A Holy God Did Many Holy Miracles in That Building': NJ Church Holds Services After Sanctuary Destroyed by 8-Alarm Fire

A Florence, New Jersey church whose main building and sanctuary were destroyed in a fire last week didn't let the destruction stop them from worshipping God on Sunday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TN9f2Pl

Multiple Victims Reported in Shooting at Christian Elementary School in Nashville

The suspect in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday is dead, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uUlXRMW

'Dear Jesus, Please Help Them': Faith Is the Focus After Monster Tornado Kills at Least 25 in Mississippi

Residents in Mississippi are barely beginning to recover after a deadly tornado carved a vast path of destruction there Friday night. The massive storm took the lives of at least 25 people and injured dozens more. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iL5FzQr

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/exjBL5S

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder back in China after three years

The 58-year-old visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wCelgdT

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7ZnjoeU

Operation Blessing Deploys Emergency Relief Team to Mississippi

The Silver City and Rolling Fork communities of the state of Mississippi have faced devastation and tragic loss of life due to the wrath of an EF-4 category tornado that touched down Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6sE5vmY

'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Powerful tornadoes tore through the Deep South on Friday night, killing at least 23 people in Mississippi, obliterating dozens of buildings and leaving an especially devastating mark in a rural town whose mayor declared, “My city is gone.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JFB8fyc

Mississippi Tornadoes Kill 23, Injure Dozens Overnight

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Powerful tornadoes tore through the Deep South on Friday night, killing at least 23 people in Mississippi, obliterating dozens of buildings and leaving an especially devastating mark in a rural town whose mayor declared, “My city is gone.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YywzmXU

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mKPQBiG

Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DurXYV1

Methodist Exodus in High Gear as Largest UMC Churches in Michigan, AL, SC Want Out

Some of the largest U.S. churches in the United Methodist Church (UMC) are leaving the Protestant denomination as the UMC is accelerating its moves to become more accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles, despite biblical prohibitions. This has led to severe divisions within the denomination and more departures from the group.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ptbSMAB

FL Passes Voucher Expansion for All Students, Giving Parents a Major Victory for School Choice

Florida's Republican-led Senate on Thursday passed legislation designed to expand an existing taxpayer-backed school choice program for all students, regardless of their parent's income. It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T6Emike

AZ School Board Accused of 'Blatant Religious Discrimination' for Rejecting Christian Teachers

For the past 11 years, Arizona Christian University and the Washington Elementary School District had a partnership where ACU students could student-teach in the district's public schools. Weeks ago, that relationship ended when the school board cut ties because of the university's biblical beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/At4xV8y

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five key moments

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KMCySDi

4 Suspects Arrested for 'Hate Crime', Shooting 50+ Rounds at Missouri Church Building

Four people were arrested early Sunday morning after the suspects fired shots at a church building in Morgan County, Missouri. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CiNMG8e

Stanford Diversity Dean on Leave After Heckling Incident 'from Hell', Dershowitz Reveals Marxist Group Planned It

Stanford University's associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been placed on leave after she participated in a student-led protest during a federal judge's scheduled speaking engagement on campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jh6afce

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vF8morl

'Devastated but Not Defeated': Massive 8-Alarm Fire Destroys NJ Church, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

A major fire ripped through a church in Burlington County, New Jersey earlier this week, completely destroying the entire house of worship. Despite the loss, however, the pastor and churchgoers are trusting that God will help them through it – and they even still plan to hold services this coming Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mk8Nrba

72-Hour Revival at Baylor Leads to 20+ Baptisms: 'A Compelling Invitation to Know Jesus'

The flames of revival are being felt again on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas where students participated this week in 72 hours of continuous prayer and worship, leading to the baptisms of 20 people Wednesday night.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8OpvDiy

OpenAI makers 'feel awful' about ChatGPT bug's fix

The bug let some users peek into other conversations - but the solution has a downside. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I3aQix9

Why a TikTok ban could be hard to enforce

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ItSa38n

Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Attacked for Second Time in Less Than a Year

A pro-life pregnancy center in Buffalo, New York, has been attacked for the second time in less than a year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GVI4kvh

8 States Considering Bills That Could Force Device Makers to Block Porn

Proposed measures in eight states are targeting pornography by requiring phone and tablet manufacturers to include filters that would automatically censor any nude or sexually explicit content.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zUQd7Ec

Police: 2 School Administrators Shot at Denver High School

Two school administrators were shot on Wednesday morning at a Denver high school after a handgun was found on a student subjected to daily searches, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6HdTXjY

US Navy Intel Commander Warns China's 'Messianic' Totalitarian Leader Planning a Taiwan War with USA

TAIPEI, Taiwan – China represents the world's number one challenge of the 21st century.  That warning comes from the head of America's Office of Naval Intelligence as the Communist nation builds its military might across the Pacific.  The tiny island of Taiwan finds itself in Beijing's crosshairs with continued signs of a possible Chinese invasion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GAsOw0x

Just Eat: Takeaway firm to cut 1,900 jobs in UK

The delivery giant is restructuring its business after a slowdown in takeaway sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ht6mzyS

Judge to Consider Allowing Abortions to Resume in Wyoming

A judge will hear arguments Wednesday over whether abortions will be allowed in Wyoming while a sweeping new ban gets challenged in her court. The ban took effect Sunday, making abortion illegal in Wyoming despite earlier rulings by Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens that blocked an earlier ban hours after it took effect last summer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MVzuXBg

Sidemen manager: 'I cut out alcohol to succeed'

Jordan Schwarzenberger talks about his attitude to alcohol in the workplace for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/exoaI31

NJ Mom Treated Like a Terrorist Threat, 'Demonized' for Questioning Sexual Posters in Elementary School

A New Jersey mother who says she was treated like a terrorist for questioning offensive signs at a local school last November is now suing nine individuals who she says violated her civil rights.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AilBZWg

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iYe2cpW

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NeUskHY

Amazon to cut another 9,000 jobs

The online retail giant said the positions would be closed "in the next few weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B3q0nie

'She Was Dead Before the Prayer, and Alive After': ER Doctor Reports 'Clinically Dead' Woman Revived in True 'Miracle'

A medical doctor is testifying that a woman was raised from the dead by the power of prayer hours after emergency room staff had done everything they could to revive her. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uKcYoh7

Ohio Pro-Lifers Sound Alarm: Abortions up to 9 Months, No Parental Rights on Abortions or Sex-Changes for Kids

Pro-life groups in Ohio have funded a $5 million ad campaign exposing a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion into the state constitution as a "right."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1f3e2F9

Franklin Graham Praises DeSantis for Drag Show Kid Crackdown: 'Doesn't Mess Around'

Evangelist Franklin Graham recently praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for taking a tough stand against children exposed to drag queen events. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ePHy5k6

NY AG Hosts 'Drag Queen Story Hour', Critics Warn: 'Your Tax Dollars Are Hard at Work Grooming Kids!'

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) hosted a "drag queen story hour" on Sunday, and the event was advertised on social media encouraging families to bring their children.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yTvY3Na

'Hope California' Aims to Reach 10 Cities with Revival: 'Blitz the Streets with the Love of Jesus'

As revival spreads across the country, now a major outreach movement is underway for California with 10 stadium events planned across the region on April 1st and Palm Sunday.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/I7aTzwo

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I5Tloy1

Will Americans End Up Footing the Bill for Bank Failures?

The government’s response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. So will ordinary Americans end up paying for it, one way or another? And what will the price tag be? It could be months before the answers are fully known.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xE4wHhp

'Cusp of Great Spiritual Awakening': Pastors Report Fresh 'Fire' in Wake of Methodist Mass Exodus

More than 500 churches across Texas are no longer affiliated with the United Methodist denomination. Many of them are in the Houston area. While pastors admit the decision to leave has not been easy, they felt it necessary for moving forward. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bopQfjT

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ONtFh1

'Black Voices Movement' Reports Harvest of Salvations After Reaching 20+ HBCUs: 'The King Is Calling'

Since February, CBN News has brought you stories of revival spreading across the country since the spontaneous outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Now, one organization reports God is also moving powerfully among the country's historically black colleges and universities, also known as HBCUs.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SyQBMW1

Billy and Ruth Graham's Original NC Home Now a Place for Ministry Leaders to Rest, Reflect, Recharge

The Montreat, North Carolina home where world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham penned some of his greatest sermons will carry on with his mission legacy by giving weary pastors and missionaries a place for much-needed rest and reflection.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2pCeZxD

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dy5S74i

Students Used Free Speech to Reject Free Speech in Stanford Fiasco, 'Inclusion' Dean Led Revolt to Exclude Conservative

Free speech is under fire in America again after a federal judge was shouted down and heckled during his speech at Stanford Law School. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MfQ6Itd

'They Don't Believe in Women in Pulpit:' Female Preacher Was Pulled Off Air Because She's a Woman

The Southern Baptist Convention recently expelled five churches including former pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church for having women as pastors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZHsCd1g

'The Lord Is Not Slowing Down': Revival Flames Spread in Texas and Alabama

The flames from the Asbury Awakening are still burning as reports of revival come from the campuses of secular universities, high schools, and churches across the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tZRrpib

'Pregnancy Isn’t an Illness': Judge to Decide 'Soon' if FDA Violated Safety Rules on Abortion Drug

A federal judge pressed both sides in a hearing on Wednesday questioning FDA approval of an abortion drug. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1H8fQkw

Biden Admin's Washing Machine Proposal Under Fire; Gas Stove Update Called 'Essentially an Outright Ban'

A proposed rule by President Biden's Department of Energy (DOE) would change efficiency standards for washing machines by mandating new machines use considerably less water in the administration's latest effort to "confront the global climate crisis." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CyYvUPX

Chancellor announces £1m Manchester Prize for AI

The Budget also promises funding for a supercomputer and a £2.5bn quantum-computing research programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RAnMQrK

Too Much of a Good Thing: These High-Oxalate Healthy Foods Can Cause Problems in Large Amounts

You've probably heard the phrase, "everything in moderation" associated with consuming junk food.  It can also hold true for certain super foods like spinach, almonds, and raspberries.  Many people may believe that if a food is good for us, then eating a lot of it is even better. However, in some cases, too much of a good thing can be bad, according to some health experts like nutritionist Sally K. Norton, MPH, author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick and How to Get Better. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/W40tBTD

US Judge Warns Rule of Law on Track for 'Barbarism' After Stanford Dean Supports Heckling Tantrum 'from Hell'

A federal appeals court judge is calling for Stanford University to fire one of the college's associate deans after she participated in a student-led protest during his scheduled appearance on campus. He's also calling for the university to discipline the students that were involved.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PliwmTj

Capitol Hill as a Mission Field – New Southern Baptist Leader Offers Vision for 2023

The nation's largest Protestant denomination has new leadership in Washington, D.C. and an ambitious agenda for influencing policy this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oWv5nN2

'Heavy, Heavy Snow': Powerful Nor'easter Leaves Hundreds of Thousands in the Cold, Dark

A "bomb nor'easter" has struck the Northeast,  burying some areas under several feet of snow and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Some areas have been blanketed with more than 30 inches of snow, and it's still coming down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kvO1btI

NatWest limits cryptocurrency transfers over scam fears

Customers will be able to transfer a maximum of £1,000 a day and up to £5,000 per month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/idgJaXD

Major Storms Heading for East and West Coasts as CA Recovers from Weekend of Wild Weather

Two major storms are coming for the East and West Coasts this week. Rain-soaked Californians are bracing for even more wild weather, preparing to get hit again with flooding. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/e2uO4IJ

Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6Ki1vJ3

Why Another High Inflation Report May Not Cause Fed to Hike Interest Rates

The government inflation report being released Tuesday is expected to show that price acceleration in the United States remained chronically high in February, putting the Federal Reserve in an unusually tough position.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bwmQC6v

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5L9GBPs

Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool

The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O0HTCRA

Silicon Valley Bank: Lessons learned from failed 'tech bank'

The BBC talks to some of the UK-based tech firms which had accounts with Silicon Valley Bank. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/24gSnUl

As Atmospheric River Exits, a New Storm Threatens California

Wet, miserable weather is continuing across huge swaths of California as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward. As it moves out, weather officials say another onslaught of rain and snow could yet again pummel the region as soon as Monday night.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9zm823s

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aoqlCL7

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uEe9xkR

UK firms await government help after US bank collapse

The government is expected to announce support for companies after Silicon Valley Bank went bust. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JusLmRx

TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/b37Zq8X

Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over as failure raises fears

Regulators take over Silicon Valley Bank as the collapse raises wider fears about the banking sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IbZG7w8

'Blatant Violation of the US Constitution': AZ Christian University Sues School District

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys representing Arizona Christian University (ACU) filed suit Thursday against Washington Elementary School District (WESD) for permanently cutting ties with the university because of its religious beliefs.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DCOPIpW

Indiana School Counselor Fired in Dispute Over District's Policy to Hide Gender Transitions from Parents

An Indiana high school guidance counselor was fired Thursday night by a local school board, accused of making false statements while leaking the district's gender transition plan for students, and its policy to conceal that information from those students' parents.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/81VfZsn

Meta exploring plans for Twitter rival

Meta is looking at plans to launch a new social media app in its bid to displace Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lskczwR

Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f3aNBgv

Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial markets

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UxG30yS

Another Great Awakening on the Horizon? Christian Author Tells CBN News 'There's A Hunger for It'

What will be the impact of the Asbury Revival that's spreading across America? Will it lead to another Great Awakening?  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wCSJctD

NY State to Pay $250K to Faith-Based Adoption Agency After Trying to Shut It Down for 4 Years

In what's being called a victory for children awaiting adoption and religious ministries, the state of New York has agreed to pay $250,000 in attorneys' fees and costs after trying to close New Hope Family Services because of its religious beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iv0opeb

Danish public broadcaster advises staff against using TikTok

Journalists needing access to the app for research must ask for permission to use special "TikTok phones". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YfNMFoJ

WhatsApp would rather be blocked in UK than weaken encryption

The encrypted app will refuse to comply with the Online Safety Bill if required to scan messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v3xILze

Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition

Wing hopes the technology will soon be able to handle tens of millions of deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CTgJu5R

Why do Chinese tech billionaires keep vanishing?

The mystery over the latest missing business leader comes as Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YlISu7s

New Reports of Revival, 20 Baptisms at Purdue - Evangelist Chastises Critics, 'God Is Moving, It's Just Starting'

As the flames of the Holy Spirit continue to spread across the nation, there are new reports of young people answering the gospel's call. And one noted evangelist says he believes "it's just starting."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kOmRpe1

Fed Chair Predicts Rough Ride Ahead for US Economy

The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy, Chair Jerome Powell says in prepared testimony to a Senate panel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KbY2oX6

TikTok launches Project Clover to allay China security fears

TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JtR5i2a

Powell Signals Increased Rate Hikes if Economy Stays Strong

The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy, Chair Jerome Powell says in prepared testimony to a Senate panel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4IGkUir

Elon Musk apologises to Twitter worker over online exchange

Elon Musk says sorry to fired employee Halli Thorleifsson and appears to offer him his job back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q2vEfiO

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ql8Padq

LGBTQ Members of AZ School Board Ban Christian Student-Teachers Due to Their Biblical Beliefs

An Arizona public school board recently voted to end its partnership with Arizona Christian University (ACU) which had supplied student-teachers to the district for the past 11 years. The reason? The student-teachers Christian faith was deemed to be a threat to LGBTQ students.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mgVNUFQ

The 'Global Disinformation Index': Could It Financially Strangle Conservative Websites?

Companies are being steered away from spending advertising dollars with conservative news websites by what's been labeled a "stealth blacklisting operation."   The Global Disinformation Index, based in the United Kingdom, says its mission is "to disrupt the business model of disinformation. To reduce disinformation, we need to remove the financial incentive to create it."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JEQMVIW

'Revival is in the Air': New Reports of Spiritual Awakening as a Huge 'Fill The Stadium' Event Slated for April 29

The outpouring that began with the Asbury Awakening is reaching more young people as it marches on to both Christian and secular university campuses, churches, and youth events literally from one end of the country to another.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/f9Fckay

Lawmakers Blast American College of OB-GYNs for Canceling Pro-Life Doctors: 'Always a Bad Idea'

A group of pro-life doctors were recently barred from an annual OB-GYN conference, told upon arrival that the exhibit spot they'd booked a year in advance had been inexplicably canceled.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rTp9tRk

Have I been fired? worker asks chief executive Elon Musk on Twitter

In a Twitter thread that went viral, Halli Thorleifsson was asked by Elon Musk what work he had done for the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GsFw0ah

Elon Musk's Tesla cuts prices again as tries to boost sales

Tesla boss Elon Musk has previously said he hoped price cuts would help the firm avoid the hit from a "pretty difficult recession" in 2023. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9i4l1CU

A Documentary: By ChatGPT

Making a documentary powered by artificial intelligence (AI) reassured me my job’s safe, for now at least. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4EIsb3p

Twitter links and posting images down

It's the second time in a week that the platform has had significant problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UMBbwmX

'The Life Change Is Real': Pastor Details Saved Souls, Baptisms, Total 'Atmospheric Shift' After Lee University Revival

Rob Fultz, campus pastor at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, believes recent revivals at Asbury University, his campus, and other locations have significantly impacted participants’ lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JUwmpY8

'Help Us!' Record Snows in CA Create a Real Climate Crisis, Extreme Weather Kills 13 Across US

It's a historic winter for the mountain communities of California with record snows showing no signs of letting up.  Thousands were without power over the weekend, as blizzard conditions and near zero visibility caused accidents along I-80. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Jrgf0zo

Foxconn: iPhone maker sees revenue slump as demand weakens

Foxconn said its sales fell by more than 11% in February, compared to the same month in 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qomnvfk

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RhmeyzS

Christian Ex-Cop Fights Back After Resigning Over Social Media Post About 'God's Design For Marriage'

A young Georgia cop who claims he felt forced to resign his position after being reprimanded for publishing a Facebook post about the Bible and gay marriage is taking action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kFUuvZw

DRIVE IT HOME: Christian College Appeals Trans Rule in Battle Against 'Woke Secular Humanist Religion'

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers student loan debt forgiveness, a Christian college in Missouri is asking the court to hear its case about gender and dorm assignments.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1X5ZY4C

NY Tries to Force Pro-Life Pregnancy Center to Hire Pro-Abortion Employees

A federal court of appeals reversed a lower court ruling earlier this week that upheld a New York State labor law prohibiting pro-life pregnancy resource centers from discriminating against employees or employee applicants because of their abortion views. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6rHi1UK

Revival Goes Nationwide, Hits Theaters After 'Jesus Revolution' Film as Well as ORU, Portland, Ohio State

The move of God that began as the Asbury Awakening is becoming increasingly decentralized as it spreads across the country. It's popping up in all types of spots, from secular colleges to theaters to youth events to special church services, with passionate responses to God's outpouring of His Holy Spirit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qgdvY0a

NYC Mayor Angers Atheists by Slamming Separation of Church and State, Decrying Removal of Prayer in Schools

Atheist activists are blasting New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) after the Democrat took aim at the separation of church and state and seemingly blamed the absence of school prayer for violence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gH2BmQR

Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/znEpIuJ

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vig6hpT

Free Speech Fight: CA College Board Censures Trustee for Posting Apple Meme It Considered Offensive

A California community college district board in Dublin has censured one of its own trustees for posting a meme to his private LinkedIn page last fall, claiming that it was an insult to the transgender community. He says that was not his intention. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZtLkc3s

New VA Task Force Zeroes in on Antisemitism, Aims to Crack Down and Educate

The Jewish community faces a greater rise in hate than any other religious group in the U.S. With that in mind, Virginia officials are taking the lead in growing efforts to fight antisemitism.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MqdunUj

GoWokeGoBroke: Hershey Faces Boycott for Pushing Trans Agenda for Women's History Month

Hershey's decision to include a transgender woman in a Canadian advertising campaign promoting Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8 has sparked backlash on social media with some users calling for people to boycott the company's products.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gZbWloI

MO Christian College Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Its Biblical Beliefs on Male and Female Dorms, Showers

A Christian college asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to take up a case on gender identity and dorms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MWakOvx

House GOP Offers 'Parents' Bill of Rights' Amid 'Toxic Movement Infiltrating Our Schools'

House Republicans say parents have a right to a seat at the table when it comes to their children's education and the Parents' Bill of Rights will ensure that. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bFZrISx

Ex-Porn Star-Turned-Pastor Joins Revival: 'God Is Moving … in a Unique Way'

Ex-porn actor Joshua Broome is on a mission to spread the Gospel and help people build stronger and healthier relationships with the Lord.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4kFz128

MA Supreme Court Rules Killing a 'Viable' Unborn Baby Is Homicide, Affirms Their Legal Right to Life

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that someone who kills an unborn baby capable of living outside of the mother's body can be charged with homicide since that child is considered a person under state law.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QkijT4f

China Deploys 'Little Blue Men' Militia with Water Cannons, Lasers, Ramming Tactics to Conquer Key Waterway

MANILA, Philippines – China's ambitions in the South China Sea show no signs of slowing down.  In the last 10 years, Beijing has deployed significant military assets to intimidate any country challenging this key international shipping lane.  As CBN News discovered on a recent trip to the region, those depending on this vital waterway find themselves in the crosshairs of China's aggressive tactic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wQhCtmr

'An Existential Struggle': Congress Points to Escalating Global Threats from China

In its first public hearing, lawmakers on the newly formed Select Committee on China pointed out rising threats from the communist regime: issues like trade, Taiwan, and TikTok.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qpZ6oJW

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VO791LT