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There are renewed concerns for some of America's most experienced political leaders after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) experienced another health scare.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QES128v

A California school district has settled a lawsuit for $100,000 with a mother who alleged her daughter was socially transitioned to a new "gender identity" by school staff without informing or getting her permission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/eO3vuZi

A Washington state high school football coach who was fired for silently praying on the field after games will return to the gridiron Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hE4QUq6

A New Jersey Township has agreed to pay a $575,000 settlement to its Orthodox Jewish community for discriminating against their right to hold religious assemblies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yrvtUKb

Violence in the form of hate crimes is rising across America. The FBI is investigating the shooting over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida as a hate crime – the latest in a surge of hate crimes in big cities. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SBHUPvK

Protesters at the Tennessee statehouse voiced frustration and anger Tuesday as lawmakers abruptly concluded the special session on public safety with little significant action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sO0I57q

In the scorching desert of Arizona, one local sheriff is waging war against cartels, human smugglers and the drugs all crossing the border. CBN News visited the area with him to witness the crisis firsthand.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DJzXlPd

Tropical Storm Idalia is barreling through the Carolinas on its way to the Atlantic Ocean after leaving a trail of flooding and devastation throughout the Southeast. Idalia was a hurricane when it made landfall Wednesday in a remote area of Florida, where it shredded homes and submerged streets. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F45BwvJ

Couples filling out marriage licenses in Boston, Massachusetts will no longer be required to check a box to identify their sex or gender under a new policy adopted by the city Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bYPV4Zs

Concerns are mounting over the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican froze up once again during a news conference.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/k5AtxSB

A Washington D.C. jury has found five pro-life activists guilty of violating federal law for attempting to prevent abortions of unborn babies at the D.C.-based Washington Surgi-Clinic late-term abortion facility in October of 2020. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RtTinPe

A Kentucky radiation oncologist who has spent the last 25 years studying near-death experiences says his research confirms that there is life after death.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OM1rj6Y

Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and was unleashing life-threatening storm surges and rainfall in an area not accustomed to such pummeling. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iO5Mf0g

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wE4xG68

Recent headlines are giving off warning signs that the White House and other authorities are gearing up for another possible pandemic in the fall of 2023.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WfnMYz3

The date has been set for President Trump's D.C. trial on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election. The judge scheduled the trial date to begin March 4, 2024, the day before the biggest political primary day of the presidential calendar. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BYpenWb

An on-campus security guard at Edward Waters University, a historically black private Christian university, first encountered the man later identified as the shooter who opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend, killing three people and turning the gun on himself.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9bs4v7K

California's attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its new policy requiring schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ClOB59P

Amid all the tragedy caused by the fires in Hawaii, miraculous stories of survival are surfacing. While visiting Maui, we've seen a firsthand look at the devastation, but also God's divine protection. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bRfZHBw

Florida is bracing for the first major hurricane of the season as Hurricane Idalia gains strength while barreling towards the Gulf Coast.  Experts predict Idalia could become a Category 3 hurricane by Tuesday night.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OR9ycVW

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QG8ZOcM

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SF8s6iJ

Three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend, eventually turning the gun on himself. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/p2Rh8ij

As Congress plans to return to D.C. in two weeks, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims Republicans have mounting evidence of financial misconduct from President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, that could lead to a possible impeachment investigation.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HFvgOih

Bank of America has been accused of discrimination after it closed the accounts of a Christian charity with allegedly little explanation and no warning.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/w60gnku

Pro-life advocates are urging the Supreme Court to restore the rights of sidewalk counselors so they can offer compassionate support for women outside of abortion clinics.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RFmCk2V

Joe Wurzelbacher, who became known as “Joe the Plumber” after bursting onto the political scene when he questioned then-presidential candidate Barack Obama during the 2008 election cycle, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 49. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/h71O5MI

The death toll now stands at 115 after the raging wildfire on Maui, and hundreds more are still unaccounted for. CBN News traveled back to Lahaina for a firsthand look at how Christians are helping survivors recover. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hJrivVp

Authorities say a white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika fatally shot three Black people Jacksonville, Florida, in a racist attack. The assailant opened fire Saturday at a Dollar General store in a predominantly Black neighborhood, leaving two men and one woman dead. The gunman then killed himself.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QF1agNI

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EtILPJD

Inspired by the Old Testament prophet Elijah, a group of Christians in Central Texas are praying for rain amid a severe drought. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8os5YF7

Former NFL star, minor league baseball player, and ESPN college football analyst Tim Tebow shared a video this week with the news that three human trafficking survivors were recently baptized.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sJ6E85D

The Bible talks about reading the signs of the times, and Pastor Greg Laurie is doing just that in a new series about the End Times, speaking recently about the mysterious Christian belief called "the rapture".  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MLUJfQ8

Former President Donald Trump is still the clear GOP frontrunner in the polls as the Republican Party looks to pick its candidate for the 2024 presidential election. But with the four indictments against him this year, legal questions and theories have come up from numerous political groups and pundits about whether he can even run. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RIHAOJt

The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aIbk825

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vTHSOlQ

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gMtyvoa

Sixty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, prominent authors and historians believe echoes of King's charge remain the same today as this generation faces its own "fierce urgency of now." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/eRFGgfj

A San Jose, California church still locked in a years-long legal battle with Santa Clara County officials over $1.2 million in fines for violating COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, alleges the county government conducted unconstitutional surveillance and tracked its members on the church's property using their cell phones. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rs5W9DX

The trial of five pro-lifers facing federal charges for allegedly violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act continues this week with closing arguments expected today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9ASWICz

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HhQI5uG

The 2024 GOP primary now officially feels underway, and the eight candidates who took the stage in Milwaukee hope the energy from the first debate builds them much-needed momentum on the campaign trail.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NCFHMEg

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8PwfDx5

For the first time since the Cold War, the Navy is expanding its Chaplain Corps. This year alone, the goal is to fill 70 active duty slots, a number that would place one chaplain on every U.S. Navy destroyer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QTrmKqv

A high school freshman in Moorhead, Minnesota has a fishing tale and a treasure story all rolled into one.  And best of all, there's a happy ending.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LhJzmuT

Parents in California are standing up for their parental rights and pushing back against state policies that target young children with LGBTQ ideology. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gaxM5mH

A federal district court has ruled that a Christian farmer in Michigan is free to participate in his local farmer's market after city officials banned him from the event because of his biblical viewpoint on marriage.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LtV5ydp

The first debate of the GOP primary is just hours away.  While nine presidential candidates met the donor and polling thresholds to qualify, only eight will take the stage in Milwaukee tonight after frontrunner Donald Trump announced he will not attend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Wts1Kfg

A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GtSAbsL

Ever since the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last February, the First Church of Christ has been a hub for disaster relief in the community. They've hosted medical clinics, and mental health clinics, and distributed relief supplies to the residents.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JlMmFaP

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama can enforce a law that would block harmful and experimental puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and mutilating irreversible surgeries for children and teens who struggle with gender confusion.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NEZBsu5

After settling a free speech dispute with Disney-owned ESPN, veteran sportscaster Sage Steele is using her platform to support and protect female sports. Sage's case stems from comments she made on a popular podcast in 2021, where she voiced her disapproval of Disney's COVID vaccination policy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Vi4oBDj

The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RmclOWP

Christian professional surfer Bethany Hamilton and a pro-life diaper company have teamed up to help moms and babies in Maui who have been affected by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DegF8Bu

One of the leaders of a Christian organization that trains and mobilizes churches to serve their communities is describing the post-wildfire situation in Maui, Hawaii, as “really apocalyptic.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6NIqQHS

Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, has ended the drought. Biden finally heads to Maui. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kiLT4Rc

While President Biden has the full support of the Democratic National Committee, that isn't stopping primary hopefuls Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., from campaigning across the country as they try to shake things up for 2024.     from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tgURuQN

Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, prompting rescues from swollen rivers and forcing some of the nation’s largest school districts to cancel Monday classes. Millions braced for more flooding and mudslides, even as the storm began to weaken. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EwLutvg

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RJcGamU

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iWS5ouG

Firefighters came to the rescue of grandparents whose car rolled over Friday, delivering a major dose of kindness to the couple and their grandchild. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Sb6xkY1

The owner of a Christian coffee shop in Colorado says his business has been under intense heat from LGBTQ and communist protestors purportedly aiming to shut down the establishment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XQ3afNb

A group of online trolls is responsible for the disruption of services at more than two dozen synagogues across the country by targeting them with fake bomb threats and swatting calls. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BSfyMbn

For nearly six years Nona Jones reached millions in the digital world through her role as head of Facebook's Faith-based Partnership Outreach.  But in 2022, Jones felt God calling her to a new mission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RChkWgq

Retail giant Target is feeling the pain of consumer backlash over the marketing of its LGBT Pride and transgender merchandise, and it's happening right where it hurts – in the company's earnings.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hl9TXSA

CBN News has received confirmation that Christian evangelist and refugee Torben Søndergaard was deported from the United States in the last 24 hours.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gH0Bl3S

Former NFL star Michael Oher is making headlines this week with a lawsuit filed against the Tuohy family. He and the family were the subjects of the hit film "The Blind Side", but Oher is now speaking out against both on the heels of the release of his new book where he's sharing lessons learned from a lifetime of adversity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6sR3Pfo

A major development unfolded Wednesday in the state-by-state battle to regulate transgender medical treatments for children. The North Carolina state legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) veto, passing a law that prevents minors from undergoing transgender medical procedures. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/v0Vwafm

Amazon admits error after voice assistant replied to semi-final query by saying there was no match. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hBt6ZCS

The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o4uB2Ox

Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines on top of that — in a lawsuit that appears to be the first of its kind brought by a state against the largest abortion provider in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vJLkmUx

Residents living in the city of Goodhue, Minnesota will be without a police department after the chief and all of the officers resigned over low pay.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mvfnMxA

After a deadly fire hit the island of Maui, Samaritan's Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, has now deployed 17 tons of relief supplies to help survivors facing the devastation from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Dn89PLe

While President Biden is celebrating his economic policies, some experts say "Bidenomics" is doing more harm than good.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VavGTNn

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Washington D.C. officials "selectively" enforced a defacement statute to arrest pro-life activists who chalked a message on the sidewalk while allowing Black Lives Matter protestors to do much worse without any consequences. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9aPlWNO

Relief efforts are underway on the island of Maui in the aftermath of last week's deadly and devastating fire. One official fears the death toll could reach into the hundreds. As the community looks for help, aid agencies like CBN's Operation Blessing are ramping up their efforts to assist in this time of need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/l8WFYp0

Despite former President Donald Trump's growing legal issues, he still holds a formidable lead in the GOP primaries.  While current polls indicate it might not be possible for any candidate to beat him, one evangelical leader tells CBN News that's not what he's hearing from evangelical voters in Iowa, the nation's first Republican caucus state.        from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Xsv4gYa

A conservative children's book publisher that offers an alternative to the transgender ideology that's being spread at Drag Queen Story hours in public libraries is now making books available to elementary schools across the country. But one Virginia school district is already getting pushback from some parents before the books hit the shelves, this fall.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HNn5ot8

Michael Oher, the retired NFL offensive tackle whose adoption story was the focus of the 2009 motion picture The Blind Side, has alleged in a petition filed in a Tennessee court that in reality, he was never adopted by the Tuohy family. Instead, he now claims they tricked him by creating a conservatorship that benefited them.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HPui2bQ

One senior living center in Missouri could soon find itself in legal trouble after blocking a group of Bible-believing residents from holding weekly faith gatherings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1jHGD6Y

New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Catholic school allowing them to make decisions to train students in the faith without the government's interference. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GVkLpD6

Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas turned 114 years of age last week, making her the second oldest person in the U.S. and seventh oldest in the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rvGDpSM

God is changing lives in the wilderness, from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, through a 70-year-old ministry dedicated to spreading the gospel in America's national parks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/l9xGEke

A north Texas school board is reportedly trying to silence one of its conservative board members who is working to remove sexually explicit books from student libraries.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/n381VFY

One of the top high school point guards in the country has died of a sudden cardiac event while playing basketball.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/p0igGPY

Thousands of middle school, high school, and college students' lives were changed recently as they engaged in prayer, worship, and Bible study at the latest Motion Student Conference.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xl6d9Y1

The Satanic Temple (TST) is accusing Chesapeake, Virginia city officials of canceling a scheduled meeting of the After School Satan Summer Club at a local public library.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YVkzEf9

A longtime member of the CBN family has passed on to his heavenly home – reporter, host, and beloved TV personality Scott Ross.  Scott was known for his storied career in radio and TV broadcasting, joining CBN from the early days of the ministry. More than that, he was a father and grandfather, husband to his wife Nedra, and a friend. On Friday, he passed into eternity.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5RxD2Kp

At least 96 people died in the flames that swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, but that death toll could rise substantially as hundreds more remain missing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Uwm6alB

Presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa over the weekend for the opening days of the Iowa state fair. While President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hold resounding leads in their primaries, voters CBN News spoke with suggested these races could be more open than polls indicate. Every four years the annual Iowa state fair turns into a destination for political tourists. People from all over the country come to meet, hear and maybe even flip a pork chop alongside candidates vying for their support in the presidential election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HtXhkIM

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kGw4TmY

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VLNHolJ

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NrATOqS

A Florida motel owner is being lauded as a hero by police after his quick thinking helped rescue two young girls who were reportedly being sex trafficked. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cPQuI8o

If you could text Jesus a question, knowing He would immediately reply, what would you ask? What would you ask Jonah about his time in the belly of the giant fish? What would you ask King Solomon? Would you ask Daniel about his time in the lion's den? Now with the help of an AI-enhanced app, you can text Jesus and other biblical characters and receive an immediate response.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pkgA3Hj

Attorney General Merrick Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PU4A0Sq

In the scorching desert of Arizona, one local sheriff is waging war against cartels, human smugglers and the drugs all crossing the border. CBN News visited the area with him to witness the crisis firsthand.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aswpOou

Some conservatives argue American leftists always seem to need a boogeyman. When left-wing political activists are not demonizing MAGA Republicans, they're aiming to marginalize patriotic Christ-followers by labeling them as "Christian nationalists." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WlZN2vt

"It's clear they're trying to chill parents from speaking out," said The Heritage Foundation's senior legal fellow Sarah Parshall Perry.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ll7aKCR

At least 55 people are confirmed dead and that number is expected to rise. Much of the Lahaina area's culture has been erased with as many as 270 buildings damaged or destroyed.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OYctRSo

Hundreds of Regent University students will fast and unite in prayer this month, believing God to pour out his limitless mercy and love on a hurting world.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UlOM8Jt

IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pc7ZNiE

A U.S. District Court judge has ordered Southwest Airlines to pay the most recent legal fees of a flight attendant who says she was fired for expressing her opposition to abortion. The judge ruled the airline had "twisted" his words and disregarded his order.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WrDdSX5

The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) and two faith-based pregnancy care centers in Vermont have filed a federal lawsuit challenging state officials over a law the plaintiffs say restricts their free speech and their services to women for their pregnancies.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cVPaLqE

Soldiers stationed at one of the U.S. Army's largest bases located in Texas are going without food as the base faces a shortage of cooks to staff its dining facilities. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9AuXiUd

At least 36 people have been killed and dozens more injured by wildfires that are sweeping the Hawaiian island of Maui, devastating homes and businesses.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uEyMQaW

Americans have hit a new high in credit card debt. The surge means their overall balance shot above $1 trillion for the first time. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ie0PxgM

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing continues to rise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Awn12MW

A Catholic couple is suing Massachusetts for preventing them from taking part in the state's foster care system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/b4WcAgq

The huge box office success of The Sound of Freedom is exposing the dark world of human trafficking and boosting efforts to fight it. One ministry that's been working for more than a decade to combat trafficking is the Tim Tebow Foundation.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1p5qgWn

With various instances of private data being accessed, what can you do to keep your info secure? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KhZTEW8

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lSDeWyV

The search for a missing Corpus Christi, Texas pastor continues for the seventh day after he left home to go to work and never showed up.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4EkGA6v

Voters in Ohio go to the polls today for a special election that could have an impact on abortion in the state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NlWUaRA

In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the talk of a federal abortion law has lessened. It is an issue that has now led to new trends in the evangelical adoption arena.  Before the historic court action, statistics showed Christians already more likely to adopt than other Americans. Now they are stepping up at an even bigger rate to grow their families and help children in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/auhpUXH

Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright are on a mission to help prepare believers for Jesus' imminent return. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bQ8SB5p

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dd6sg8R

At least two people have died, thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled and more than 1 million have lost power as destructively strong storms move through the eastern U.S. Residents were warned to stay indoors Monday and prepare for the worst.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nCzEGt4

Mountain climbing is one of the most dangerous activities in the world. The risks of injury or death are high, and even experienced climbers can be caught off guard by the elements. But for Kent Johnson, mountain climbing has been more than just a dangerous hobby. It's also been a lifeline, helping him to overcome a mountain of addiction. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BGUN2hT