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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Liberty University for Allegedly Dismissing Transgender Employee

The left-leaning ACLU of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Liberty University after the Christian institution allegedly dismissed an employee who identifies as transgender. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Yu7QSHM

'Spirit of Forgiveness': Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. Reach Legal Settlement

Close to four years after he stepped down as president of Liberty University in Central Virginia, Jerry Falwell, Jr., and the college’s board of trustees reached a settlement on all pending legal matters. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UnJeSA5

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued to slide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDhn3ct

Families of 2 Men Severely Wounded in Trump Assassination Attempt Break Silence, Offer 'Prayers'

Weeks after a 20-year-old gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the families of two men who were critically injured are speaking out. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kbfFZOp

Microsoft apologises after thousands report new outage

Microsoft said it was looking at a 'network infrastructure' issue impacting its services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qy6qupc

Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters' details

The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgDARp9

Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oaELT3Q

Restoring America's Soil: How Regenerative Farmers are Transforming Agriculture

Each year, roughly a billion pounds of pesticides are sprayed nationwide, much of it on land that produces our food. A group known as regenerative farmers sees this as a major problem, and they want to restore America's soil.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vXCKgLB

2,000 Baptized in New 'Jesus Revolution' Sign of Revival at Pirates Cove: 'Lord, Do It Again'

Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in California is reporting another massive baptism turnout at Pirates Cove. It's the latest sign that the nationwide move of God that kicked into high gear with the Asbury awakening of 2023 isn't over yet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2esPgR7

'A Lot of Hurt': Calls for Justice Grow after Sonya Massey Killed by Illinois Deputy

Thousands of people across the country took part in a national day of mourning Sunday for Sonya Massey. Former Police Deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed the Illinois Black woman in her home earlier this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/znKdA1a

Politicians' Historic Embrace of God Stuns Lawmaker: 'Holy Spirit Is Moving'

A Tennessee politician is on a passionate mission to urge fellow citizens to turn back to the Lord. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4cgmdzr

'God Had Big Plans': Man's Incredible Story of Escaping Abuse, Chaos to Find Jesus Christ

In a world of lies, David Hoffman is on a mission to deliver truth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YAJWTjt

'Just Unbelievable': Hero Saves Family of Four Trapped in 'Scary' Situation Amid Blazing Inferno

A 23-year-old Connecticut man is being hailed a hero after he saw smoke billowing from a home and went to the scene to help. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iAmvkN2

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wD0pKLm

'It's Shocking': Colorado Church in Court After Town Halts Its Emergency Homeless Shelter

A Colorado church is suing the town of Castle Rock to maintain its homeless ministry after local officials tried to shut it down. The church recently won a preliminary victory with a federal judge ruling the town must allow the humanitarian outreach to continue while the case proceeds in court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/msUqvy8

Pro-Life Protester Sentenced to More Than 3 Years Behind Bars for Blocking Abortion Clinic Entrance

A Tennessee woman was sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in prison for her participation in a 2020 protest blocking the entrance to an abortion clinic in New York City. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/u3oK6lH

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed

It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kzIj8U2

'Get Him!' Brave Man Rescues Part of US Flag Burned by 'Pro-Hamas Agitators,' Then They Chase Him

An unnamed man is receiving praise for reportedly rescuing remnants of an American flag being torched by what Fox News called anti-Israel and “pro-Hamas agitators.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yUJDqhP

Oncologist Studies 5,000 Cases of Near Death Experiences, Says They Prove Life After Death

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/LjyNDA7

Pastor Faced Death Threats, Had to Go Into Hiding After Revealing Republican Political Beliefs

Pastor Corey Brooks is a fixture in Chicago. The popular preacher is affectionately known as the “Rooftop Pastor” for his valiant efforts to create a much-needed community center — a goal that led him to live atop a building for nearly one year to spark awareness and raise funds. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/S3CXU2F

FBI Director: Trump Shooter Researched a Chilling Detail About JFK Assassination

FBI Director Christopher Wray told a House Judiciary Oversight Committee on Wednesday that when Thomas Matthew Crooks learned there would be a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he researched the Kennedy assassination.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZHc4IB

Netanyahu Gives Powerful Defense of Israel on Capitol Hill as 'Iran's Useful Idiots' Terrorize DC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington on Wednesday for the fourth time in his storied life of service to the state of Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wXpUaLu

Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria

The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tr0b48K

'Christians of America Stand Solidly with Israel': Netanyahu Meets with Evangelicals in DC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a group of evangelical Christian leaders in the nation's capital on Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YjzkPdo

CrowdStrike to improve testing after 'bug' caused outage

The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o4QjWCN

Elon Musk 'Tricked' into Putting Son on Puberty Blockers: Xavier Was 'Killed by the Woke Mind Virus'

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk is revealing a very personal reason behind his decision to abandon the state of California as he goes to battle against woke ideology. He says he was deceived into allowing one of his children to be converted to transgender after being told his son would commit suicide if he didn't approve the procedures. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AQK06zL

'Truly a Miracle': Ohio Man Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive After Search Team Member Prays

An Ohio man who went missing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky was found alive Saturday after 14 days — and 12 days without any food or water. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kHqN3YW

Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover

In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbqXFjD

Google dunks long-running plan to cut cookies

The idea was first announced four years ago, but after a series of delays it has now been cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNTzIyF

Chick-fil-A Dethroned: Beloved Restaurant Chain Falls from First to Third Place

Fans of Chick-fil-A might be in for a bit of disappointment this week as the beloved restaurant group has fallen out of the top spot on USA Today’s favorite fast-food restaurant chains. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FVQYBGd

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wRcolkU

Historic Dallas Chapel Connected to Pastor Robert Jeffress Burns in 4-Alarm Fire

First Baptist Church of Dallas, where Dr. Robert Jeffress is the senior pastor, was forced to hold its Sunday services at the Dallas Convention Center after a four-alarm fire tore through the 134-year-old Historic Sanctuary of the church on Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/v7Oi4HW

Street Preacher in T-Shirt Denouncing Homosexuality Claims Subway Employee Refused to Serve Him

A street preacher in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is claiming a Subway employee refused to serve him this week after he walked into the sandwich shop wearing a T-shirt with brightly colored text describing homosexuality as “sin.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j6BU5k3

'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XiMVOm0

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQNWmcX

President Joe Biden Ends Presidential Bid Just Months Before 2024 Election

President Joe Biden announced this afternoon on social media that he has decided to end his bid for re-election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wofYprC

'Unbelievable': 1-Year-Old 'Miracle Baby' Survives Two Days Alone in Ditch

A 1-year-old baby who survived two days in a ditch along the Louisiana highway was miraculously rescued last week by an eagle-eye trucker who spotted the child crawling toward the road. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8KcXGfa

Actor Dennis Quaid's Plea to America Amid Chaotic Political Scene: 'We Need Each Other'

When celebrated actor Dennis Quaid examines today’s complex political landscape, he sees a situation reminiscent of America’s plight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4UMFTIJ

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zdGX3Lm

Crowdstrike says IT problems will take time to fix

Experts say the manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PJXw3Gp

Trump Accepts GOP Nomination: 'I'm Not Supposed to Be Here Tonight...I Had God on My Side'

Fresh off an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump came to the GOP Convention in Milwaukee Thursday evening with a new script: a speech that began with calls for unity.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/c4Qo9rW

Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage

A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E1IMKop

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7J6aC8N

Robert Morris Accuser Says Jesus Got Her Through: 'I Have Never Stopped Praying'

Allegations that Gateway Church founder Robert Morris molested a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s sent shockwaves throughout Christian circles and the media last month.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cdxbpjY

Therapists Sue State for New 'Gag' on Compassionate Counselors Who Help Gender-Confused Kids

Catholic therapists in Michigan have teamed up with Becket Law to file a lawsuit against the state, fighting for the right to help to people seeking freedom from gender confusion.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yBH8ej2

'It's Like a Fix': As Students Struggle with Cellphone Addictions, More Schools Are Cracking Down

Experts agree that young people across America are in a mental health crisis. Some point the finger at incessant cell phone presence and anxiety-inducing social media usage. In response, more and more states are trying to get these addictive devices out of children's hands during school hours. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/43zlkvj

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0NWbjHw

Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules

The selloff came after a report that the US may further tighten rules on equipment exports to China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKqtu5Q

Tucker Carlson Says There Is 'Spiritual Battle Underway' After Trump Assassination Attempt

Conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson, a lifelong Episcopalian, said this week he believes the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is proof positive there is a “spiritual attack underway” in the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ATS0Nhc

Oppressive Heat, Lingering Power Outages Challenge Beryl Recovery in Southeast Texas

As Southeast Texas slowly recovers from Hurricane Beryl, lingering power outages, food shortages, and intense heat are compounding difficulties for residents and disaster response teams alike.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AefzRCg

Judge Takes Big Step in Miyares Investigation of US-Palestinian Group Accused of Ties to Hamas

A Virginia judge has just taken a major step in the investigation of a pro-Palestinian group here in America that's accused of ties to Hamas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/69lJunL

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/InlqOWH

Is a Digital Dollar Coming Soon, and What Would It Mean for Americans' Privacy?

When asked whether a Federal Reserve or Central Bank Digital Currency might be on the horizon, here's what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told a congressional committee this year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oxFpYD6

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss

The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJoqU5t

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AvSKM2D

WATCH: Republican Convention Begins, Trump Announces His Vice Presidential Pick

WATCH CBN News Coverage: Donald Trump was officially voted in as the Republican presidential nominee Wednesday, and he revealed who he has picked to be his vice presidential running mate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VsZbRyf

Here's Who Trump Has Picked to Be His Vice Presidential Running Mate

Donald Trump is now the official Republican presidential nominee, and he has also revealed who he has picked to be his vice presidential running mate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QHWLn7y

Authorities Seek Motive in Shooting of President Trump, Witness Reported Gunman Before It Happened

Authorities are still searching for a motive behind the shooting of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday night. The 20-year-old suspect, identified as Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, left no manifesto or social media clues explaining his actions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lfXMBvs

American Leaders Call for National Soul-Searching After Assassination Attempt on Trump

After Saturday's attack on former President Donald Trump, both Republicans and Democrats are urging Americans to tone down political discourse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oyiCBaU

'It Was God Alone': Trump Gives Thanks to God for Protecting His Life from Assassin's Bullets

Former President Donald Trump has announced he's still traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday for the GOP convention after being wounded and narrowly surviving an assassination attempt. In a social post on Sunday, Trump said "it was God alone" who saved his life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OtcUo5D

Former Fire Chief Killed at Trump Rally Used His Body to Shield Family from Sniper

The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wGKi3S5

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Injured, Whisked Off Stage in PA After Apparent Gunshots

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) - Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RAJLtBP

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iJoCMlF

Operation Blessing Rushes Relief as 1 Million Texans Still Struggling Without Power After Beryl

More than one million people in southeast Texas are still facing the sweltering summer heat without power after Hurricane Beryl. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2kHcCsw

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgB5sUZ

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69EguyO

'Thank God': Luna the Life-Saving Dog Rescues Family from Deadly Gas Leak

An emotional support dog recently went above and beyond her regular call of duty, rescuing her entire family from deadly danger. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ieFSxtn

Virginia Bans Smartphones in Classrooms: 'It's a Fantastic Idea'

When students in Virginia return to the classroom next year, they'll have to leave something behind – their smartphones.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fLmK9xW

The Democrat Party 'Coup' Against Biden Subsides, for Now

For the moment, President Biden may have blocked what some call a "coup attempt" from his own party to remove him as their presidential nominee, but all the criticism reveals a lack of confidence among Democrats.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sOgXTAq

The Democrat Party 'Coup' Against Biden Subsides, for Now

For the moment, President Biden may have blocked what some call a "coup attempt" from his own party to remove him as their presidential nominee, but all the criticism reveals a lack of confidence among Democrats.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8Vm4iOD

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZCNpzLU

3 Deans at Columbia University Ousted for Texting 'Antisemitic Tropes'

Three administrators at Columbia University have been ousted from their positions and placed on indefinite leave over controversial messages they sent during a panel on Jewish life at the university. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fsCvYOr

'Beautiful Blessings': Couple Adopts Frozen Embryos, Delivers Twins as IVF Debate Heats Up

For ten years Rodney and Mary Leah Miller struggled to have a family. Then some friends told them about embryo adoption, a process that involves a woman receiving one or several donated frozen embryos.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ms2Dln0

Beryl Kills 8, Leaves Millions in the Dark - Disaster Response Teams Move In

Millions of people are without power after Hurricane Beryl tore through Texas on Monday. Making landfall just south of Houston, the storm battered the Lone Star state with winds up to 90 miles per hour and heavy rains that dropped as much as nine inches in some areas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LHCwyFq

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w05MQra

'Beautiful Blessings': Couple Adopts Frozen Embryos, Delivers Twins as IVF Ethical Debate Heats Up

For ten years Rodney and Mary Leah Miller struggled to have a family. Then some friends told them about embryo adoption, a process that involves a woman receiving one or several donated frozen embryos.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/A3xvQoj

Faith-Based Voters Poised to Shape 2024 Presidential Election

As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, the role of religious voters is emerging as a critical factor that could sway the contest between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ISR1kL

Beryl Hits Texas as a Category 1 Hurricane, Knocking Out Power to More Than 1 Million

Power outages are mounting along the Texas coast after Beryl came ashore Monday and lashed Houston with heavy rains and powerful winds as the storm moved inland. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EJ4I5KP

Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7XFjsr

What's Driving the Growing Abstinence Trend Among Young Americans?

It’s tempting to look at the so-called “Great Abstaining,” as The Cut put it, and think it’s a notch on the belt of those preaching biblical morality in a culture run amok. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yoRsAIl

Families of Covenant School Victims Applaud Move to Keep Nashville Shooter's Manifesto Sealed

A Tennessee judge has ruled against releasing the journals written by the shooter who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary   school in Nashville in March of last year.Parents of the victims asked the judge not to release the killer's manifesto.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VhPQp8k

How Liberty Flowed From Ancient Israel to the New America

The idea that liberty should reign in America didn't start with the Declaration of Independence or the 4th of July, 1776. The seeds were planted more than a hundred years before in the soil of the New World. One of the most important was in what would become Connecticut. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cEYsNIf

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QmolAjT

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y35ruQJ

'The Culper Ring': What George Washington's Spies Can Still Teach Us Today

Among the many thousands of American heroes who fought in the long seven-year Revolutionary War, there was one small group of men and women who history forgot. Why? Because they wanted it that way.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4GEcH8r

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of 'evolving' industry standards but sellers say they feel 'betrayed.' from BBC News https://ift.tt/9W6nOIt

'With a Firm Reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence': Read the Full Declaration of Independence

The words of the Declaration of Independence reach across time to speak to the hearts of Americans even after 243 years.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MieoVt0

Tony Perkins Launches Major Effort to Protect 'Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Israel' Planks in New GOP Platform

On Tuesday, a coalition of groups announced the launch of the Platform Integrity Project to ensure the Republican Party Platform maintains its conservative ideals. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/a53pYXo

The Faith of Our Fathers: God and the American Revolution

Many people are unaware of America's Judeo-Christian heritage. The following are short profiles of some of America's founding fathers, sharing their thoughts on how God's hand could be seen in the establishment of this nation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NZtMv5F

Tony Perkins Announces Major Effort to Protect 'Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Israel' Planks in New GOP Platform

On Tuesday, a coalition of groups announced the launch of the Platform Integrity Project to ensure the Republican Party Platform maintains its conservative ideals. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/93ThKmX

'We're the Frontline': CBN News Joins Border Sheriff to Show You the Threat to America

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/FW87Z2A

Ruling Is 'Good News' for Hawaii's Good News Clubs

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has won a preliminary injunction to allow it to operate Good News Clubs in Hawaii. A U.S. district court has ruled that CEF Bible clubs must be provided equal opportunity as other clubs throughout the island state.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nBD1oYr

Two Chick-fil-A Employees Slain by Illegal Immigrant in Texas

A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Irving, Texas, is temporarily closing its doors after a Salvadoran man in the U.S. illegally reportedly shot and killed two employees at the fast-food location. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GxbBRp9

Is This a Climate Emergency? These Horrific Weather Events from Long Ago Tell the True Story

The phrase "extreme heat" is being used over and over in news coverage as if to signal that a climate emergency has arrived. Weather history, however, tells a different story – that the worst weather events, including the hottest years, have all been in the past.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/g89qpi7

Meta accused of breaching law over 'pay or consent' ad model

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JdvDlzE