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'Miracle': Massive Revival Effort on Southern Border Where Countless Are Being Baptized, Healed

A preacher who set out this month to pray over the entire southern border said his tent revivals, baptisms, and invocations are changing lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aHkxqgt

Cold-Case Investigator Turns to Science to Disprove Christ's Resurrection, Gets Shocked by the Evidence

A cold-case detective and a lawyer, both atheists, set out to prove that the death and resurrection of Christ never happened. Now they're both Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xdaY2Zf

Conservative Group Sues University at Buffalo for Blocking Financial Account

Attorneys with the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) have filed a motion asking a federal judge to stop the University at Buffalo from blocking a conservative group from accessing $6,000 in funding.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BMJd6qR

'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years

The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LIOp9vn

2 Bodies Recovered, 4 Still Missing from Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Divers have recovered the bodies of two men missing since Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Four other construction workers are still missing. Now we're learning more about the victims as well as what happened in the moments before the ship struck the bridge. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Fd2fZhn

Shane & Shane's Worship Initiative: Easing the Easter Stress for Churches Worldwide

The Worship Initiative, an online platform for church leaders, is hoping to make Easter Sunday (and every Sunday) less stressful through its extensive digital library.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vYrPNh5

WH Vows to Bring Pride Flag Back to US Embassies, Popular Conservative Calls It 'Perverse'

The White House is vowing to repeal a provision in the newly passed government spending bill that blocks U.S. embassies from flying the LGBT pride flag.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aqiTHhx

Gov. Says 'Keep on Praying' for Families of Missing Workers After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Six construction workers are presumed dead after they fell into the water when Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being smashed by a cargo ship Tuesday morning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TIg4FnD

Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAL4isC

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MGCwdf3

Florida Takes Big Step to Protect Kids, Passes Most Restrictive Social Media Ban in Country

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed one of the most restrictive social media laws in the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3KhAvlq

Cargo Ship Rams Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Bringing It Down in 'Mass Casualty Event'

A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were searching for survivors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aG6pehu

Nurse Practitioner Challenges State Ban on Abortion Reversal Pill: 'God Made Each Person'

Attorneys with the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) have filed a motion asking a federal court to intervene on behalf of a licensed nurse practitioner in Colorado who wants to provide patients with a natural hormone to reverse the effects of the abortion pill. Supporters point to years of evidence that abortion pill reversal is a safe and proven method that can save a baby's life when her mother experiences regret about beginning a chemical abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0puECO3

Pastor Launches Bold Plan to Mobilize 'Prayer Army' Along Entire US Southern Border

Much of the political debate right now is centered on the growing chaos Americans are seeing on the southern border, with migrants illegally crossing into the U.S. at shocking rates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GKIXvbe

Smithsonian to Pay $50K for Booting Pro-Life Students from Museum: 'Absolutely Outrageous'

A national museum in Washington, D.C. has agreed to pay tourists visiting their facility $50,000 after they were kicked out for wearing pro-life apparel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/q1e0QUx

EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nd29GaU

Notable Rise in Americans Who Think Religious Beliefs 'At Odds' With Mainstream Culture (Plus: Are Trump, Biden 'Very Religious?')

An increasing share of Americans think their religious beliefs are “at odds” with “mainstream American culture.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lLuMyxA

Church Sues Government for Allegedly 'Blocking' Pastor From Feeding Poor

An Arizona church is suing the City of San Luis, charging officials with allegedly blocking its charitable food distribution to individuals and families in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zTHU6Ai

Stuck in Haiti: Christian Ministry Needs Help to Get Orphans to Adoptive Families in US

As Haiti reels from gang warfare, one Christian ministry is working to get more than 100 Haitian orphans to the United States, but with the U.S. embassy now closed, it's proving to be an uphill battle.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pAsCL9

Stuck in Haiti: Christian Ministry Needs Help to Get Orphans to Adoptive Families in US

As Haiti reels from gang warfare, one Christian ministry is working to get more than 100 Haitian orphans to the United States, but with the U.S. embassy now closed, it's proving to be an uphill battle.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SoKpj7b

All Nationwide payments to banks 'delayed'

The building society has apologised and says it is "working to get things back to normal." from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPyYgnq

Watchdog assessing McDonald's and Greggs IT failures

Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tipZNwH

White House, EPA Push Automakers to Make More Electric Vehicles Many Americans Don't Want

It's being called the most ambitious plan in U.S. history to eliminate auto emissions. But should the White House and the EPA be telling automakers what kind of cars to sell to consumers? With unsold inventory of electric cars piling up at dealerships, 5,000 auto dealers asked the White House in January to 'tap the brakes' on its push toward EVs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/90n5XB1

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company used its power to stifle competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6TtbdPa

Plans to boost resilience of 999 system announced

Proposals follow chaotic scenes in June 2023 when people could not connect to emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/js01ndB

Top General Blames Biden Admin for Botched US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

A top general told Congress Tuesday the Biden Administration is to blame for the deadly chaos that resulted from the sudden U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tvz2mSo

Conservative Evangelical Women Take the Gospel to the Border: 'We Lay Hands on Them'

A new study from Lifeway found that 91 percent of evangelicals favor immigration legislation that guarantees tighter borders. That same number also supports immigration measures that respect the God-given dignity of every person. The group Women of Welcome is doing that just by approaching the issue from a biblical stance, not a political one.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Mx27Elt

Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach

The footwear firm's parent company was hacked and customers' personal information stolen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q8o7AeP

Hezbollah Terrorist Arrested at US Border Highlights Concern Over America as 'Open Target'

U.S. Border Patrol arrested a Hezbollah terrorist on the southern border earlier this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5jTuFAD

'Experimenting on Children': UK Decision to Block Puberty Blockers for Minors Could Impact US

New questions are emerging about controversial transgender medical experiments on minors in America after the United Kingdom reached a major decision on the issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/80kIf2d

Christian Nationalism: Rejecting the Left's Misleading Narrative

Some in the media and the political class are trying to use the term "Christian Nationalism" to silence Christian voices in the culture. The way they define the term could potentially include millions of Bible-believing, church-going believers who don't view Christian influence as radical at all. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ahy7rd8

Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years

A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPnAX9M

Jennie Allen Reveals 'Wild' Revival Moments, Powerful Mass Baptisms, Helping 'Stuck' Young People

Author and speaker Jennie Allen has witnessed some of the most powerful revival moments over the past year. Allen helped hundreds of young people get spontaneously baptized at Auburn University in Alabama last fall, and then again at Florida State University in February. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/z7FPDN6

30 Americans Rescued from Violent Crisis in Haiti but Hundreds of US Citizens Still Trapped

U.S. State Department officials say more than 30 U.S. citizens were evacuated from Haiti on a government-chartered flight that touched down at Miami International Airport Sunday. Officials say they're also working to arrange more flights to get stranded Americans out as the Caribbean island nation descends into chaos.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sWQZOuw

Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims

A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ls0791i

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUCmdSe

Persecution Watchdog's Warning: Canadian Bill Could 'Send Christians to Jail' for Quoting Bible

A religious freedom advocate is warning that a proposed Canadian law could imperil freedom of speech and religious liberty. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GPK0d3a

UFC Champ Mark Coleman Finally Wakes up Days After Rescuing Parents from Fire: 'Miracles Do Happen'

The family of UFC Hall of Famer and former champion Mark Coleman is thanking God he is awake and alive after being in critical condition from inhaling smoke from a house fire earlier this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/reTd3M1

Riley Gaines Fights Trans Agenda in Court as 16 Athletes Sue NCAA for Violating Women's Rights

Former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines has joined forces with 15 other athletes to take the NCAA to court in the ongoing battle between transgender activism and women's rights in sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xkzRFKn

Norfolk Council leads £385m legal win over Apple

The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uAZrS26

ADF Urges Congress to Protect Conservatives, Christians from Debanking, Weaponized Gov't

An attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom testified before Congress Thursday alleging some of the country's largest and most powerful financial institutions are de-banking conservatives because of their religious and political views.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RjaX84y

Chick-fil-A CEO Surprises Regent University Student with $25,000 Scholarship: 'Am I Dreaming?'

A Virginia Chick-fil-A restaurant just made a college student's future a lot brighter by awarding her a $25,000 scholarship to continue her education at Regent University.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X8Yz75d

Major internet outages reported across Africa

Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4J2EAOK

California Parents Outraged Over Elementary School Inviting 8-Year-Olds to Secret LGBT Club

Parents at a California elementary school are enraged after finding out that teachers created a secret LGBTQ club that children as young as eight could attend without their permission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/goQyuwS

Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor

Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUG9ReB

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y1k4l2v

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

The bill would force a Chinese tech giant to sell its stake in the app, but its fate in the Senate is unclear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nwfFRjG

MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law

The EU's AI Act seeks to counter the risks associated with the rapidly growing AI sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZuWPOc

Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bDwMXVo

Google AI chatbot restricts election answers

Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8V24q3x

Students Gift Security Guard Trip to See Family in Nigeria: 'Incredible to See How Fast God Works'

Students at a Catholic college in Rhode Island came together to bless their school's security guard with a gift of a lifetime.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HqnhZd6

What is TikTok and could the US ban it?

Former US President Donald Trump tried to ban the app in 2020, but now opposes plans to restrict it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s0C84Xw

'We Won't Back Down!' – Women's Groups and Female Athletes Fight for Fairness in Women's Sports

Saying "we won't back down," female athletes backed by women's groups and Virginia's attorney general protested outside the Sports Center in Virginia Beach on Friday where a biological male was competing against females in the National Track and Field championship. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xEWw780

Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v1pgIJ7

QB Brock Purdy and Newlywed Wife Aim for Christ-Centered Marriage: 'I Love Your Heart for Jesus'

NFL quarterback Brock Purdy is having quite a year. Just one month after competing in the Super Bowl, he tied the knot with his college sweetheart over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/51Sfyk9

This Strategy Is Seen as 'America's Only Hope' in the High-Stakes Global Chip War

The global semiconductor industry, also known as the "chip" industry, is projected to exceed $1 trillion by the end of the decade. Analysts are concerned that the United States may face national security issues if it does not keep up with the demand for these chips. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/htngNGA

Reddit aims for $6.4bn valuation in shares sale

The social media website is one of the most popular in the world but struggles to make a profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O0tyD2x

US firm ends takeover interest in Currys

Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VSFg8GM

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive

The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgKrCBq

Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8iuP0X

'It's God-Glorifying': Signs of Revival Breaking Out at Innovative Christian Night Club Nashville

Night clubs are not often known for their redemptive value, but one faith-based hot spot in Nashville, TN is hoping to change that.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ab3UeL1

Unique 'Shower Up' Ministry Gives Homeless Dignity and Hope in 6 Cities Across US

A former Christian radio executive is making a positive impact in the world by launching a mobile shower ministry that "elevates dignity, ignites hope, and demonstrates God's love" to the homeless.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LgFzvn5

TV star shaken after Jaguar brakes fail during drive

Craig Phillips describes "terrifying feeling" when brakes failed on his Jaguar I-Pace from BBC News https://ift.tt/0bjDLvy

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxPpabD

Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules

The adult site is contesting some of its requirements under the Digital Services Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f207PKt

Spider-Man battles Baldur's Gate in Bafta Games Awards

Larian's surprise hit gets 10 nominations, with Sony's high-profile sequel receiving nine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6vqkIhF

NC Pastor Forgives Unlicensed Truck Driver Who Crashed into Church Building

A North Carolina pastor has shown grace in a moment of hardship after a truck driver crashed a big rig into his church's building.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/k0tsBzx

The pressures of remaking a classic game

How a new team went about creating a new version of 2013 "masterpiece" Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVktxjq

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eB6xLgG

Federal Court Rules Christian Business Owners Don't Have to Provide Coverage for Trans Treatments

A U.S. district court has ruled faith-based healthcare providers and employers are exempt from performing and paying for harmful "gender transition" surgeries, procedures, counseling, and treatments.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LDQ2HCi

Operation Blessing Brings Hope and Aid as Texas Wildfire Victims Suffer Big Losses

In the Texas Panhandle, the largest wildfire in the state's history has consumed roughly 500 structures, and cattle ranchers have been especially hit hard, possibly losing thousands from their herds. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Yw9vOZd

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0i2l7j

Bitcoin price surges past $69,000 to new all-time high

The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bSqjylQ

Record Response to the Gospel Along US Southern Border: 'A Harvest of Souls'

Along the U.S. southern border, record numbers of people are responding to the Gospel. It's part of a 10-city evangelistic tour by Franklin Graham that's ministering to those hard-hit by the border crisis.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1yUTPVf

Tesla plant halts production after suspected arson

The factory, near Berlin, has been the subject of protests by environmental activists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eV5L8PG

'She Knew Jesus': Laken Riley's Grieving Mom Delivers Powerful Message Calling People to Christ

The mother of slain Augusta University student Laken Riley broke her silence over the weekend, taking to Facebook to offer an inspiring, faith-filled message while also detailing her daughter’s Christian faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kmNvD4u

Pro-Life Groups Outraged over CVS, Walgreen's Move to Sell Abortion Pill

CVS and Walgreens, two of the country's largest pharmacy chains, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone in certain stores this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/csA5Xd6

'I Bought Into Lies:' Magazine Writer Says Kindness of Pro-Lifers Helped Change Her Mind on Abortion

Alina Clough is a writer at Evie magazine which focuses on the needs of women. For years she spoke out about a woman's right to an abortion. A recent conversation helped open her eyes that abortion was wrong. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ItMdwK6

EU fines Apple €1.8 billion in Spotify streaming case

It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XCIHzOJ

Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H74VZfK

Massive Study Unveils What People Really Believe About How Hollywood Treats Faith

A new survey exploring opinions about faith in entertainment found a widespread global belief that Hollywood needs to do a better job of accurately portraying faith and religion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iujKwWZ

'Targeted Because I'm a Whistle-Blower': DOJ Investigates Doctor Who Opposes Trans Surgeries

A Texas surgeon faces a federal investigation after exposing transgender procedures being done on children after the hospital said they stopped doing them. Dr. Eithan Haim told CBN News no medical professional should engage in what he calls "barbaric" transgender procedures. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Pfw52ib

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkyCZ06

Advocates Offer Protections Against Religious Liberty Threats: 'People of Faith Feel Besieged'

Religious freedom advocates are addressing an uptick in US threats by providing legal and media resources for people and institutes of faith.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Xx2jgNq

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nqbz9CN