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'The SBC Is in Crisis': Rick Warren's New Video Series Addresses Unprecedented Baptist Decline

'The SBC Is in Crisis': Rick Warren's New Video Series Addresses Unprecedented Baptist Decline from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jMQtlfn

'Extreme': Ohio Constitutional Amendment Could Revoke Parental Rights on Abortion, Trans Surgeries

A proposed state constitutional amendment seeks to make abortion permanent in Ohio. Those fighting the November measure are calling it a "direct attack on families" that undermines parental rights on multiple issues, including transgender surgeries.  First-year lawmaker Melanie Miller – representing Ohio's 67th district – says she's leaning on her faith to fight for life.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kTm18Bn

Arkansas Church Asks for Prayers for Pastor, Wife Who Lost Daughters in Train Collision

An Arkansas pastor has been discharged from the hospital after a train slammed into his pickup truck injuring him, his son, and killing his two daughters. Now his church is asking the community to lift his family in prayer as they face the "hardest days" ahead.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X2YZMoP

95 Louisiana Churches Exit UMC; LGBT Schism Also Affecting Methodists' Bottom Line

The Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) has voted in a special session to allow 95 Louisiana UMC churches to formally leave the denomination.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0qPNlMs

'The Biggest Water Baptism in History': 4,166 Baptized at Historic Beach from Jesus Movement

Another big sign of spiritual revival in America just took place at a historic location in California. More than 4,000 people were baptized in Pirate's Cove on Pentecost Sunday to celebrate not only the gift of eternal life but to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Jesus Movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7UFhIMP

House Voting Tonight on Debt Limit Bill as Freedom Caucus Rallies Against It

Despite blowback from some Republicans and some Democrats, the debt-ceiling deal has advanced out of committee and is now on track for a floor vote in the House of Representatives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hs7TDP3

Professor Fired After Allegedly Forcing Christian Students to Fund Political Activism

Two Michigan State University students are suing the school claiming their professor forced them to pay fees to advance political messages that conflicted with their deeply held religious beliefs.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tDgB8Uz

'God's on the Move': CBN News Special Explores Spiritual Awakening Unfolding Across US

Revival is in the air, and many Christians are wondering if the Body of Christ is on the brink of another great spiritual awakening.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gUKyMha

Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4ulR2NP

Antisemitism in America at All-Time High: 'We Can't Remain Silent'

For the first time, there's a national strategy to counter antisemitism in America as incidents rose to historic levels in 2022.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4lvy2Dp

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat as great as pandemics and nuclear war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i4zAJmw

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dSC7XwU

Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dHR8sSt

Capita hack: 90 organisations report data breaches to watchdog

The privacy watchdog is urging groups using the outsourcing giant to check if data has been exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7IHNdRV

Hundreds Gather On Pensacola Beach to Pray, Worship, Receive Christ: 'We're Just Getting Started'

Hundreds gathered at Pensacola Beach during Memorial Day weekend to pray, worship, and give their lives to Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/keWg0h6

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A8aVY5W

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iQyn56L

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YuKPl6I

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VvZEHQ4

Where 2024 GOP Candidates Stand on Abortion: No Time to Run and Hide as Election Looms Large

GOP candidates appear to be backing away from the life issue while Democrats double down on pro-abortion rhetoric. Do Republican and Independent voters want to slow down or capitalize on the fall of Roe v. Wade? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wvryOeQ

Michigan Man Shoots 84-Year-Old Pro-Life Campaigner, Gets Community Service

A western Michigan man who pleaded no contest to shooting an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home was sentenced to community service Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yH7KpMQ

Maine School Board Denies Lease to Church After Asking for Beliefs on Marriage, Abortion, Gender

After outgrowing its current meeting space, a Maine church approached the local school board about renting a facility at the high school to hold worship services. But the school board reportedly decided to reject the church's application after questioning the congregation's stance on cultural issues like gender identity.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Oxsj53G

Planned Parenthood Laying off 20% of Workforce, Pro-Life Leader Offers Them 'Life-Affirming' Options

Planned Parenthood is laying off its national office staff and restructuring its organization, nearly one year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0IGsRMN

SCOTUS Unanimously Agrees to Limit EPA's Wetlands Power: 'Victory for Freedom-Loving Americans'

The Supreme Court handed down a decision Thursday weakening the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power over regulating bodies of water, and some are calling it a victory against government overreach. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TxIHo4K

Target Loses $9 Billion in 1 Week After Firestorm Over LGBTQ-Pride Products

Retail giant Target began advertising gay pride products in early May including items for transgender women. Following intense pushback and billions of dollars in losses, the company has decided to remove some of the items from stores. This comes as other businesses expand promotions and displays in association with the June Pride month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PHfyedU

'Caused Him to Take His Life': Mom Fights Youth Marijuana Use, Pointing to Pot Dangers

It's been nearly 11 years since Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Is that a good thing? That depends on whom you ask. CBN News traveled to the Centennial State to talk with people on both sides of this controversial issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dTrmso1

Target Moves LGBT Displays After Conservative Boycott but Will Still 'Celebrate Pride Month'

A conservative firestorm has prompted major retailer Target to make changes to some of its blatant LGBTQ+ support just weeks before Pride month. Now Target is facing intense backlash from the other side too. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EVdHNSk

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ztKNy9n

DeSantis Launches 2024 White House Bid, Announcement Marred With Technical Problems

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have an unusual presidential campaign kickoff Wednesday night, launching his bid for the White House on Twitter.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fe3wjX0

These 'Dirty Dozen' Big Tech Companies Put Your Children at Risk for Grooming, Sexual Exploitation

Protecting children online is getting tougher, and growing allegations point to big tech companies as helping to fuel the problem. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) recently unveiled its annual list of companies it says facilitate, enable, and even profit from this abuse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wUNlipV

ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law

OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oDyUIgV

TX Students Raise $10K for Beloved Custodian After Wife's Death: 'It's Been a Blessing'

A high school custodian in Texas is praising God after caring students presented him with a $10,000 check to cover the cost of funeral expenses for his late wife.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rCT9SNW

NYC Professor Who Cursed at Pro-Life Students Gets Fired After Threatening Reporter with Machete

A New York City college professor who trashed a pro-life display and reportedly threatened a reporter with a machete is out of a job. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qG0UjkI

Franklin Graham Warns Christians About Bank Accounts: 'Every Demon in Hell... Turned Loose'

Evangelist Franklin Graham issued a major warning about persecution against Christians in America. It came during his keynote address at the opening session of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention being held through Thursday in Orlando, Florida.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lIszQTm

Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fbEPvUS

'My Daughter Would Still Be Alive': Mom Testifies About MS-13 Gang Member's Catch-and-Release

Members of the House Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday to once again examine the Biden Administration's immigration policies and management of the southern border. Republicans call the situation there a threat to national security. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dH8kgLI

Lawmakers 'Nowhere Near Deal' on Debt Limit Crisis, 'Playing Russian Roulette'

Negotiations over raising the debt limit continue on Capitol Hill with just days to go before the country runs out of money.   House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sounded confident Tuesday that lawmakers are close to striking a deal.  But privately McCarthy reportedly conceded to his Republican members that they are  "nowhere near a deal yet." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HgsEdNF

Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iNRGYPp

SpaceX's Paying Customers Now Living in Space Station, Including Saudi Arabia's 1st Female Astronaut

A SpaceX rocket successfully delivered a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station Monday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1ftVq6x

Backlash Erupts After Hunter College Professor's Profanity-Laced Tirade at Pro-Life Students

A professor at a taxpayer-funded college in New York City was caught on video hurling obscenities at student volunteers presenting a pro-life display, trashing their brochures and other information before throwing and pushing items off the table.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AsUIWYE

Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock

Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1APp0KZ

Last-Minute Debt Ceiling Dispute Blasted as 'Brinkmanship' - Will the US Economy Take Another Hit?

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling. Yet there was no agreement Monday as Washington races to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially devastating federal default as soon as next week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/28WUtQC

Sen. Tim Scott Tells CBN News What God Told Him Before He Announced Presidential Run

On Monday, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott became the latest Republican candidate to announce he's running for the White House. In an address from Charleston Southern University, Scott's alma mater, he highlighted his faith in God and faith in America.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1DHMB3T

These Pastors Aim to Bridge Divides in the American Church: 'People for Whom Jesus Died'

Political disagreements over Donald Trump and Joe Biden and a potentially hostile upcoming election season are fracturing America. The country is polarized and deeply divided over government direction and culture, and the divisions have even crept into the church. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TjvOdan

Will the Federal Government Default? Lawmaker Says Debt Limit Crisis 'Past Point of No Return'

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet face to face on Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vFa8PqS

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QP0iSCy

Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r1u7EBM

'I'm Ready to See Jesus:' Influential Pastor and Author Tim Keller Passes at Age 72

A spiritual hero to many, Pastor and author Tim Keller has died at age 72 after a long battle with cancer. His ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City has inspired countless leaders to preach and teach with a greater understanding of both scripture and community. Keller brought the gospel to millions, reaching a generation for Christ. He spoke and wrote in an approachable way that helped answer tough intellectual questions and addressed deep cultural issues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uy2bVhl

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/81Yf03s

Dr. Tim Keller Dies After Three-Year Battle With Pancreatic Cancer: 'I'm Ready to See Jesus'

Christian author and pastor Dr. Tim Keller has died after a more than three year battle with pancreatic cancer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gIXA2WR

CA Forced to Pay $1M to Four Churches After Being Sued Over Abortion Coverage

California state officials have agreed to pay more than $1 million in legal fees to four churches that sued the state over a mandate that required churches to cover abortions through their health insurance plans.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fYcSM0B

Church's Stolen Truck Containing Crates of Historic Organ Pipes Found

The moving truck stolen from a Memphis, Tennessee church last weekend, fully loaded with organ pipes has been recovered.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lT0XDw9

Samaritan's Purse Delivers First Mobile Homes to Mississippi Tornado Survivors

A Christian humanitarian relief organization is offering help to Mississippi communities hit hard after two deadly tornadoes swept through the state and destroyed homes, businesses, and farmland. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1J5XxpC

Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O0coBPS

Christian Homeless Clinic Results in 80% Drop of Unnecessary ER Visits

People having a heart attack, a stroke or suffering from severe wounds after an accident go to the hospital emergency room. But what about people who want a prescription refill or think they might have a sinus infection? Believe it or not, a large number of those patients go to the ER too. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/R9ozEj2

Supreme Court Avoids Ruling on Law Shielding Internet Companies from Being Sued for What Users Post

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Google, Twitter, and Facebook in lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for terrorist attacks. But the justices sidestepped the big issue hovering over the cases, the federal law that shields social media companies from being sued over content posted by others. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xNOY6H3

ACLJ Attorney Says Nevada Student Felt She Had to Perform Pornographic Monologue in Class

A Las Vegas, Nevada-area school teacher stands accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to recite a pornographic monologue in front of her entire class, and the school reportedly covered it up. The case is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/U9XDiHn

More States Considering Bans as America's Abortion Access Battle Continues

Nearly a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the ripple effects are still being felt with America's battle over abortion access front and center across the country this week.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9k281IW

Racial Unity Goal of 'National Unity Weekend' June 10-11: Here's How You and Your Church Can Participate

Racial reconciliation through the power of the gospel. That's the goal of an upcoming event called National Unity Weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KaLe0qf

Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs?

Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QZTOGLn

God, Truth, Sin, and Church: Shocking Study Reveals How Americans' Shifting Views Spark Biblical Worldview Crisis

A new survey reveals the stunning impact COVID-19 had on Americans' religious perspectives.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5ymUaoA

Saddleback Church Appeals Its Ouster from Southern Baptists Over Issue of Women Pastors

Saddleback Church, the Southern California megachurch founded by best-selling author Rick Warren, wants to return to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Wp0OevR

Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days

Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dGHBMAK

Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised

The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ri4p6XB

Parents of Middle School Boy Punished for Wearing 'Two Genders' T-Shirt Prepare to File Lawsuit

The parents of a middle school boy disciplined for wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “There are only two genders” are planning to sue the staff of his school in Middleborough, Massachusetts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4ZID5Nu

Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DeqTYz

NC GOP Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto to Ban Abortion After 12 Weeks

The Republican-led North Carolina legislature voted to override the governor's veto Tuesday to establish a 12-week abortion ban in the Tar Heel State. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zfNcGSQ

'I'm a Matthew 25 Christian': GA Senator Raphael Warnock on How He Brings His Faith to the Public Square

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) goes back to Atlanta every Sunday to lead the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church as senior pastor. He's currently trying to balance his first full term on Capitol Hill with faith and politics. The same pews that bore witness to sermons from Martin Luther King, Jr. during the civil rights movement now are filled with congregants and constituents watching a rising Democrat. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/licrbzT

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ts1JFQp

Rick Warren Appointed First Honorary Chancellor at London's Spurgeon's College

Rick Warren has announced his acceptance as the first-ever Chancellor of Spurgeon's College – a U.K.-based Baptist theological institution founded by Charles Spurgeon. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XvuMV4N

Want Revival? Powerful, Biblical Solution to Public School Crisis Is Spreading Like Wildfire and Bringing Kids to the Lord

The founder of a program providing Bible education during the public school day believes a failure thus far to utilize a little-known law could be the “greatest missed opportunity of the American church to reach the next generation.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nMHl07U

Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse

Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UKywIo1

Repelled by High Car Prices, Americans are Holding on to Their Vehicles Longer Than Ever

With new and used cars still painfully expensive, Ryan Holdsworth says he plans to keep his 9-year-old Chevy Cruze for at least four more years. Limiting his car payments and his overall debt is a bigger priority for him than having a new vehicle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8sT2ziF

Durham Report on Trump-Russia Collusion Probe Slams FBI for 'Seriously Flawed' Investigation

The Durham report, a summary of Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the F.B.I.'s investigation into Russia and its involvement with the Trump campaign during the 2016 election – a report four years in making – has finally been made public. The report claims the F.B.I. rushed into its investigation of Former President Trump over allegations of collusion with Russia in the 2016 campaign, and that it ignored its own principles of objectivity and integrity, resulting in serious damage to the bureau's reputation. The report slams the F.B.I. for launching the probe into the former president, since "neither U.S. law enforcement nor the intelligence community appears to have possessed any actual evidence of collusion." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KqpfVha

SPLC Hate Map Under Fire After FBI Used It: Catholic Journalist Warns of Plan 'to Silence People'

A Catholic journalist is warning that the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently took a foreboding step that should alarm conservative believers. It turns out the FBI actually cited the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in a memo targeting traditionalist Catholics who follow the church's teachings on marriage and who celebrate the Latin Mass. And critics say the SPLC's far-left definition of hate groups is the real problem. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XTILA1d

Franklin Graham to Liberty University's Class of 2023: 'I Pray This Class Will Stand for Truth'

Franklin Graham told Liberty University's Class of 2023 during his commencement address Friday night that his prayer for them is that they "will stand for truth." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yOJSo8j

'Exponential Evangelism': Study Shows Engaging Christian Moms Can Grow the Church

A new Barna survey reveals that the global Church is overlooking a key group of people when it comes to evangelism–Moms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nZJpgfL

DHS Reports Surprising Border News; Terror Watchlist Suspect Caught Crossing Southern Border

Just days after the expiration of Title 42, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary reports that encounters at the southern border have dropped dramatically. Title 42 was the Trump-era policy that allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants under COVID restrictions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/L1dy9t2

Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/geGT6uy

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WSueaxf

'I'm Not Afraid!' Riley Gaines Stands Her Ground in Fight to Keep Female Sports Female

If you've been watching the news lately – no doubt you're familiar with Riley Gaines, the female college swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male, share a locker room, and even though they tied, give up her trophy.  Since then, Gaines has been viciously attacked for standing up for women's rights in sports, but as CBN News learned, her faith in God is giving her a boldness she didn't know she had.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RraGfvW

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yEckHQ6

Target's New Line of LGBTQ Clothing for Babies & Kids Sparks Social Media Backlash

Retail giant Target is pushing a new line of pro-LGBTQ clothing for babies and children, both in-store and online. And it has sparked backlash on social media platforms as both critics and customers continue to ask, why? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SsLpHcI

ACLJ Joins Legal Fight on Behalf of Nevada Student Forced to Perform Pornographic Script

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court against the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, Nevada for allegedly forcing a 15-year-old female student to perform a pornographic script, and then participating in a cover-up of the incident.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6IyULA5

Tears of the Kingdom: Fans react to Zelda sequel launch

Nintendo's new Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, is already a hit with fans and critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ygibasF

PETA Uses Artificial Intelligence to 'Rewrite the Book of Genesis,' Create Own Version of 'Creation Story'

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is rewriting a portion of the Bible to make it more animal-friendly. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/plmdhNc

Almost Half a Million Southern Baptist Members Left Last Year, but There's Also Good News

A recently released Annual Church Profile report shows the total membership of the Southern Baptist Convention has fallen to its lowest number since the late 1970s.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F3XZvsN

Prosecutors Reveal Link Between Terror Defendant in VA and 'Empress of ISIS' in Kansas

A northern Virginia man arrested on terrorism charges has a husband-wife relationship with another American who was dubbed by authorities as an “empress of ISIS” for her work to establish an all-female battalion of the Islamic State, prosecutors said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Asw7Hyt

Texas Lawmakers Vote to Allow Chaplains in Public Schools to Combat Mental Health Crisis

The Texas Legislature has passed a measure that would allow public schools to hire chaplains in addition to school counselors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bRmpGcs

Here Are the 13 Counts New York Rep. George Santos Faces

U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges alleging financial fraud at the heart of a political campaign. In this photo, he speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1LRpgFN

UK further restricts Microsoft and Activision merge

The UK competition regulator bans Microsoft and Activision from "acquiring an interest" in each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aOJmpro

Parents Sue School District After Their Kids Were Traumatized by 'Secret' Gender-Change Club

Two Colorado families are suing their children's school district over allegations that school teachers and officials encouraged their 6th-grade children to join an LGBTQ club and keep its activities secret from them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uF3AYCh

Christian Student from Prestonwood Loses Family in TX Mall Shooting, Donors Give $1.7M to Help Him

A GoFundMe campaign started on behalf of a six-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the Texas outlet mall shooting last Saturday has raised over $1.5 million in just two days. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j3HRNde

AZ School Board That Rejected Christian Teachers Pays Up to Avoid Lawsuit

A Phoenix-area school district has agreed to pay $25,000 to Arizona Christian University (ACU) after permanently cutting ties with the university because of its religious beliefs.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/szdcrFM

Will Your Dishes Be Clean? Biden's DOE Issues New Dishwasher Rules in Appliance Crackdown

The Biden administration wants to limit how much water and electricity new dishwashers would use within three years, and critics say consumers should brace for much higher prices for appliances as a result. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zW9nKvc

Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears

The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PxLagdc

Twitter will encrypt private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0hlpS3L

OK Gov Pulls Plug on PBS Station: 'Indoctrination and Over-Sexualization of Our Children'

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is defending his decision to veto a bill that would have funded the Sooner State's Public Broadcasting Service affiliate for another three years. He says it's based on the "indoctrination and over-sexualization" of children in PBS television programs.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rB4XnHi

87% of Praying Americans Report Answered Prayers Over the Past Year

Despite reports of declining worship attendance following the pandemic, especially among young people, a majority of Americans still say they pray, according to a survey from the Radiant Foundation. And the vast majority of those people say God has answered some of their prayers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FhVnUXZ

Children's commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds' behaviour

Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ra07wX9

Nikki Haley's National Purpose: 'We Need to Go Back to Faith, Family, Country'

Perhaps more than any other 2024 presidential candidate so far, Nikki Haley is actively engaging with the evangelical community. Her campaign kickoff began with a prayer from megachurch pastor John Hagee, and a couple of weeks ago she gave a high-profile pro-life speech at the Susan B. Anthony List. CBN News spoke with her after her commencement address at Regent University this past weekend and she made clear why she’s putting faith at the forefront.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/knoF4J9

Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SYFgli4

Nikki Haley's National Purpose: 'We Need to Go Back to Faith, Family, Country'

Perhaps more than any other candidate so far, Nikki Haley is actively engaging with the evangelical community. It’s been that way from the beginning. Her campaign kickoff event began with a prayer from Mega pastor John Hagee and a couple weeks ago she gave a high-profile pro-life speech at Susan B. Anthony List headquarters. CBN News spoke with her following her commencement address at Regent University this past weekend and she made clear why she’s putting faith at the forefront. "We need one national purpose, we need to go back to faith, family country, that's what's always served us well,” Haley told CBN News. “We've got to bring that back together."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XPRwc2F

Top House Democrat's Child Gets Probation for Striking a Police Officer in the Face

The adult child of a top Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives has been sentenced to probation for assaulting a police officer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wy3CgQR

Presbyterian Megachurch Pastor in Nashville Placed on Indefinite Leave of Absence

The Rev. Scott Sauls, the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence after admitting to an "unhealthy leadership style."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ANMk7X3

'Give Him the Glory': 35K Hear the Gospel, Franklin Graham Wraps 'God Loves You' Tidewater Tour

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" Tidewater Tour closed out in North Carolina Sunday, with more than 35,000 people hearing the life-changing message of the Gospel during the six-city tour.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vbNtlQu

Texas Mall Massacre Took Place in a 'Gun-Free Zone': Why Did the Gunman Do It?

A vigil was held Sunday afternoon at Cottonwood Creek Church for the victims of the weekend shooting in Allen, Texas in which a gunman killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OFlL4XM

SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead

Police in Brownsville, Texas, say eight people are now dead and at least 10 are injured after a driver struck a group of people waiting at a bus stop outside a migrant shelter. Police confirmed that the latest victim has died Sunday night. The driver was hospitalized and police plan to arrest him when he is released. Brownsville police say the crash happened about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday in the border city. The victims were across the street from a shelter, and the shelter director says the facility's surveillance video shows an SUV running a light before crashing into the victims.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oKVE2rp

Source: Investigators Examine Ideology of Texas Gunman

A law enforcement official says federal investigators are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology as they work to try to discern a motive. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aIJL4nT

Alabama School Choir's Impromptu National Anthem Performance at Jefferson Memorial Goes Viral

A group of teenagers visiting Washington, D.C. recently stopped tourists in their tracks while they sang a familiar tune.  Members of an Alabama high school choir serenaded people at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial with a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zcnsrMl

NC Churches Turn Old Church Buildings Into Housing for Refugees 'for the Glory of God'

As the number of refugees coming into the United States continues to rise and overwhelm government agencies, Christians in North Carolina are stepping up by retrofitting abandoned churches into homes to provide affordable housing for some of them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j7EYl1s

'Infuriating': CA Teen Confronts School Board After Trans Student Assaults Female Students

A California high school senior has confronted her school board for allowing biological men to enter the women's locker room after viral videos showed a trans-identifying male student attacking female students. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6mM2uid

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kbJYoQ

Nearly 700 Babies Saved from Abortion During '40 Days for Life' Spring Campaign

Nearly 700 unborn babies worldwide were saved from abortion during this spring's international 40 Days For Life campaign. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Efb3oF7

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ci0OXea

White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks

The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZRv1hNF

CityServe & Love Has No Limits Give $1.6M in Aid as 96 Houston Churches Help the Needy

Churches and faith-based non profits in Houston, Texas have joined together to lend a helping hand to people in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IlPvzDu

'I Saw My Baby': Women's Abortion Pill Trauma Backed Up by Videos of Amazing Window into the Womb

Women are opening up about the trauma they've experienced after taking abortion pills, saying they witnessed the evidence of human life in their aborted babies, and they regret what they did.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/I3JnBck

Navy Tries to Solve Recruiting Crisis with a Drag Queen, Backlash Ensues: 'Our Enemies LAUGH at Us'

The U.S. Navy's decision to use a drag queen as a digital ambassador to help with recruiting has sparked an online backlash. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tLAu5Tc

Faith Leaders, Politicians Join National Day of Prayer: 'Prayer Is the Christian's Greatest Weapon'

Today is the National Day of Prayer and millions of Americans are joining together to intercede for the restoration of the United States, their local communities, and their families. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rkRIcf

US regulator says Meta putting child users at risk

The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aAVrEUs

'True Religion': Churches Offering Mental Health Aid for Adoptees and Their New Families

May is National Mental Health Awareness month. While that recognition is important, for many adoptive families it is an awareness they must live with year-round. That's because statistics show adoptees are at a higher risk for mental health issues than other kids. And Christian families are stepping up to meet the need.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zlv7eat

How Will the Grid Cope?' NY Natural Gas Ban Raises Concerns About Electricity Costs, Power Outages

New York state has become the first state in the nation to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings as the Democrat-controlled government looks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the name of climate change.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6QxKTYS

9,000 Brave Bad Weather to Seek Jesus During Latest Stop on Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour

Thousands of people endured the cold and rain in Maryland on Tuesday to worship God and hear the Gospel message during evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/H5A2D0V

'Death Tourism': 2nd State Allows Nonresidents to Commit Assisted Suicide

Vermont has become the second U.S. state to change its medically assisted suicide law to allow terminally ill nonresidents to end their lives.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cPgTejR

Florida's Immigration Bill Amended to Provide Religious Liberty Protection

Florida lawmakers have passed SB1718, a sweeping immigration bill aimed at penalizing undocumented migrants. Some Florida pastors and evangelical groups challenged early drafts of the bill, citing religious liberty concerns, and that led to some important changes in the final bill. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WZOFc2Y

Sheriff: Suspected Texas Gunman Caught Hiding Under Laundry

Authorities near Houston say they have caught a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors with an AR-style rifle. San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Tuesday that 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza was arrested in connection with the shooting in the town of Cleveland. He said Oropeza was found hiding in the closet of a home, under a pile of laundry, after investigators acted on a tip. Authorities say the shooting began late Friday after the neighbors had confronted Oropeza about firing a gun in his yard late at night. One of the victims was 9 years old. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Y8zD7mQ

Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yv04gdc

'Fantastic News': Top Porn Site Blocks Utah Access in Protest of Age-Verification Law

The world’s largest pornography website, P*rnhub, has blocked Utahns from accessing its platform in protest of a new state law requiring visitors to verify their ages before entering the site. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/amp0J7C

Cyber-Bullying, Doomscrolling, Loss of Christian Faith: How Social Media Is Harming Our Kids

Mental health experts and Christian parents are sounding the alarm about the negative impact social media is having on our younger generation. Teenagers are experiencing a mental health crisis that is likely linked to time spent on sites like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KkszApD

Worship Evangelist Sean Feucht Says 98 SatanCon Attendees Gave Their Lives to Christ

Hundreds of people over the past weekend attended what was billed as the "largest Satanic gathering in history" in Boston, Massachusetts. But the weekend wasn't entirely marred by spiritual darkness. Worship leader Sean Feucht reports that sources have indicated dozens of people who attended SatanCon actually gave their lives to Christ over the weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T7YqxzI

The Oregon 'Divorce': Conservatives Aim to Exit, Join 'Greater Idaho'

LA PINE, Oregon – Most folks in eastern Oregon will tell you there are really two Oregons: a mostly liberal western Oregon and mostly conservative eastern Oregon. These two regions are separated by much more than the majestic Cascade Mountain range.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ygadb9o

Treasury's Yellen Says US Could Default as Soon as June 1

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has notified Congress that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1, if legislators do not raise or suspend the nation’s borrowing authority before then and avert what could potentially become a global financial crisis. In a letter Monday to House and Senate leaders, Yellen urged congressional leaders “to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by acting as soon as possible” to address the $31.4 trillion limit on its legal borrowing authority.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GXZlF7I

AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google

Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field "are quite scary". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SilmgFo

In 3rd Major Bank Collapse, Regulators Seize First Republic Bank, Sell It to JPMorgan Chase

Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday and sold all of its deposits and most of its assets to JPMorgan Chase Bank in a bid to head off further banking turmoil in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UKfvi9h

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Walter Reed Says Catholic Services Will Resume After Priests Told to 'Cease and Desist'

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center officials say Catholic pastoral services will resume at the military veteran's hospital after it told Franciscan priests to stop ministering during Holy Week last month.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D0ylPGf

Miraculously No injuries from Powerful Twisters in Virginia, Florida

Tornados struck along the coastal Atlantic this weekend, touching down in Virginia and Florida. Severe weather struck elsewhere in the U.S., too, powerful winds and heavy rains devastated parts of the South and Northeast even as the Midwest anticipates potential floods. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CVGeEHS

God Told This Student to Organize a Massive Outreach, Reaching 60,000+ for Christ Over the Weekend

A surprising surge of faith continues to spread among America's young people. And this weekend, it led to what some are calling the largest campus outreach event ever. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BX28xqt