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Pizza Delivery Driver Selflessly Cuts Elderly Customer's Grass After Noticing It Was Overgrown

One pizza delivery driver in Ohio is dishing up true kindness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kdft27r

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2mY9fh0

Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/70bODdJ

'A Good Story of God Doing a Big Thing': HGTV Stars Shine Light on Crisis Pregnancy Center

The stars of the HGTV hit series “Home Town” are using their platform to highlight a crisis pregnancy center in Orlando, Florida. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qonk6ie

Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RiMJeYP

X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/esj7OPb

When Everything Shuts Off – Future Cyber War Could Plunge America Into Chaos

If war ever reaches the American home front, most people might expect to hear an air raid siren. But what they may actually hear is silence, when many of the things they rely upon each day stop working. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cHq1xKn

Zuckerberg Reveals: Biden Admin Pressured Facebook, Instagram to Censor COVID Content

A mix of social media, politics and censorship is coming into light following a confession from Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He admits the Biden administration pressured his platforms to censor content related to COVID-19. In a letter to House lawmakers, Zuckerberg also addressed the handling of the Hunter Biden laptop story.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qjfFB8w

Telegram repeatedly refused to join child protection schemes

BBC learns platform does not comply with industry norms as its boss remains under arrest in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79UesjY

Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more

The firm wants to reduce staff levels to 2,000 works through its use of AI in marketing and customer service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGBTL25

America's Housing Crisis: Skyrocketing Costs and the Search for Affordable Home Solutions

Housing costs in America have skyrocketed, leaving many families struggling to keep up. The shortage of affordable housing has created a crisis, forcing people to choose between basic needs and a place to live.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kO2d8Tv

Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Score a Free Speech Victory in NY Case

A federal court has ruled that nonprofit pro-life pregnancy centers in New York are free to tell women about the life-saving potential of abortion pill reversal medications while their lawsuit proceeds. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sUZacVw

Task Force Investigates Trump Assassination Attempt with Sobering Visit to Butler, PA

The task force investigating the attempted assassination of President Trump visited the scene of the shooting Monday. The bipartisan group, which House leaders appointed, made its first public appearance touring the rally site in Butler, Pennsylvania. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6dAxkR8

Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQmfEqF

In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss

Since Pavel Durov was detained in France, Russian media has been awash with speculation and conspiracies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ufGiZxz

'Chicago for Jesus': These Street Ministers Were Able to 'Slice Through the Lies' at DNC Protests

While speeches and applause took place inside Chicago's United Center during the Democratic National Convention last week, chaos often erupted outside. In the midst of it all, a group of Chicago street ministers boldly shared the gospel just outside the security perimeter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YQGsol6

Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?

Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/24vWNYL

Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3lVos0G

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rK7Rxya

Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8dojTF6

Grieving Widow of Pastor Killed in Head-On Crash Forgives Man Responsible During Powerful Courtroom Testimony

It was a moment of profound pain for a grieving family when the man sentenced for the death of a beloved husband, father, and pastor publicly apologized in court last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KGduBfg

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pTS4v6W

Tim Tebow Partners with Cincinnati Company Giving Ex-Prisoners a Second Chance

It may surprise you that one in six Americans has a felony record. That reality often poses a huge obstacle when it comes to getting a job.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6NU5u4J

Should you have to pay for online privacy?

Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3au0zq

89-Year-Old Communist Camp Survivor Could Spend Rest of Life in Prison for Peaceful Pro-Life Protest

An elderly survivor of a Soviet-era concentration camp was among the seven convicted this month for blocking access to an abortion clinic in a northern suburb of Detroit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1weoGHj

Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CJHLKSW

Stats Say Evangelical Christianity Losing Ground in America

New research is sounding the alarm about the potential fading influence of evangelical Christianity in America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/R8NKZk5

Inflation in America: Churches Report Decrease in Giving

From the grocery checkout line to the gas pump and now the church pew, Americans are closely watching what they spend and it's putting some churches in a bind.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/apofnTR

Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8LHzhxR

Evangelist Lou Engle Calls a Million 'Esthers' to DC Mall for 'America's Last Stand'

In the book of Esther, we see how God raised up a young woman during a time of crisis to save her people, the Jews. Evangelist Lou Engle sees 2024 as another pivotal moment in history, with God calling women to save this nation. Engle is calling a million women to the DC Mall in October, for such a time as this. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/c2BTqk6

Christian Astronauts Lean on Their Faith While Stranded in Space

The world is watching and waiting as NASA works to get two stranded astronauts home from space. We're also seeing faith at work as the rescue effort proceeds.     from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0o4Lxhm

London through the ages inspires Civilization VII

An eight year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yS2A9Er

'Targeting Pro-Life Individuals': Shocking Data Revealed as Biden Admin Accused of Weaponizing DOJ

As tensions over abortion reach a fever pitch in the post-Roe era, concerns are mounting over allegations the Biden administration is weaponizing the Department of Justice against pro-life activists.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sbhVI1p

Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him with AI images

Taylor Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election, but endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIqsCSD

Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c02RqtQ

The Enduring Faith of James Foley's Mother, a Decade After His Murder: 'We Know He's in God's Hands'

After the waking nightmare was made public when the beheading of her son was broadcast on screens and smartphones around the world, one mother's Christian faith is still shining.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uknr4bW

Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?

The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6s92vZP

Floodwaters in the Northeast Carry Away Cars as Ernesto Pounds the Coast

Parts of the northeastern United States are under feet of water from high rains while Hurricane Ernesto batters beaches with dangerous rip currents.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tHzwALc

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olgB8CJ

'We're Gonna Pray Right Now': Mike Pence Reveals Immediate Reaction to Learning of Trump Assassination Attempt

Former Vice President Mike Pence said last week it “took my breath away” when he learned, in the moments after it happened, of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/THDjoKJ

Regent Students Step in to Help as Operation Blessing Preps for Very Active Hurricane Season

Hundreds of incoming Regent University freshmen teamed up with CBN's Operation Blessing for an epic disaster-preparedness event this week, all in the quest to make sure they are ready to help families in need this hurricane season.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uneAjc9

'The Rent Is Ridiculous': As Prices Squeeze Americans, Trump and Harris Battle Over Solutions

As Americans grapple with rising costs, presidential candidates are presenting competing visions on a key campaign issue – the economy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/H3z9MIc

Fortnite back on Android mobiles and some iPhones

Fortnite, which is one of the most popular games in the world, has been unavailable for four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YAoCVEM

Woman Finds Hope, Healing After Being Sold for Sex to KKK: 'Started When I Was 3'

Galia Ahava Meira became a victim of sex trafficking when she was just a toddler. Her own grandfather took that step by selling her for sex to his fellow members of the KKK. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FE3YyhL

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPirljo

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jShdKAZ

Ohio Investigators Rule 4 Church Fires Arson as US Violence Against Churches on the Rise

A string of rural Ohio church fires has left both parishioners and investigators with many questions and few answers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0MiomZE

Tech firm apologises for hostess lampshade outfits

The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called "creepy" and "sexist." from BBC News https://ift.tt/sMakX8Q

Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued for wrongful death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTH5ouW

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5V2INM

Nick Vujicic Officially Launching ProLife Bank in November After He Was Debanked

Evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic has announced that his new faith-friendly online banking service will finally be opening in November after years of planning. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/A6c0mw1

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JEQUO1K

Military Spouses Struggle to Juggle Careers, Home Life as Childcare Shortage Reaches 'Crisis Levels'

The U.S. is experiencing what many consider a "childcare crisis," after pandemic-related staffing shortages forced thousands of centers to permanently close. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HEa465

Communists, LGBTQ Activists Still Targeting Christian Coffee Shop - but There's a Major Update

The owner of an embattled Christian coffee shop in Colorado said his business and ministry are continuing to persist despite a barrage of protests from communists and LGBTQ protesters over the past year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Uc0SH2r

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jpZxCOJ

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MVQKPR2

As 'In God We Trust' Returns to US Classrooms, Here's How It Became Our Official Motto

Over the past few years, a movement has sprung up to remind Americans of our national motto in a variety of settings from public school buildings to law enforcement vehicles. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/27HXB1v

'God Is so Good': Ryan Bomberger Shares 'Miracle' Update in Battle With Cancer

Just a few months after announcing his cancer diagnosis, Christian author and activist Ryan Bomberger shared just after midnight Friday morning he is now in remission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/N9UdgSl

From Ruins to Revival: The Remarkable Comeback of Lighthouse Church After Hurricane Michael

Five years after Hurricane Michael ravaged Florida's Panhandle, Lighthouse Church in Panama City stands as a testament to perseverance. Lead Pastor Cole Bailey reflects on those challenging days with gratitude for CBN's Operation Blessing, praising it as a powerful, life-changing force for good.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7n0HGvU

US Faces Abortion Divide Following Roe v. Wade Overturn - Here's What the Numbers Look Like

The end of Roe v. Wade is having a clear impact across the country. Recent statistics reveal stark contrasts in abortion rates since the Supreme Court's decision to leave abortion law up to the states.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cdgJS5u

Pro-Life Women Step in to 'Show God's Love' with Pregnancy Resource Center in Eagle Pass

Abortion restrictions in Texas are leading some women to seek options in Mexico. But one pro-life ministry here in the border town of Eagle Pass is offering them an alternative. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F0iNn2w

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85IKyUg

Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters post

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpmJ46w

Young Evangelist's Prayer With Satanist Goes Viral For All Right Reasons

A young Christian evangelist’s conversation with a Satanist is getting some attention after the fascinating and powerful exchange was posted on social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MSUrmEi

Pakistani Man with Ties to Iran Charged in Plot to Assassinate Trump on US Soil

A Pakistani man alleged to have ties to Iran has been charged in a plot to carry out political assassinations on U.S. soil, including potentially of former President Donald Trump. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5jsHr1P

Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk

The open letter comes as social media firms face increasing scrutiny over their role in the disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w47PHGK

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." from BBC News https://ift.tt/g91opB8

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jLJ0rGe

Stocks Rebound after Topsy Turvy Sell-off, Political Blame Game Begins

The political blame game begins as stocks rebound after a disastrous day of trading, the worst sell-off in two years.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0r9SWed

Tropical Storm Debby Turns Deadly, CBN's Operation Blessing Steps in to Help Survivors

Residents across the Southeast are bracing for historic flooding as Tropical Storm Debby moves through the region. The system is expected to drop unprecedented amounts of rain on Georgia and the Carolinas after coming ashore as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida on Monday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pJZ7RVT

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eoh091e

'Voting with Their Feet': Chicagoans Relocate to Arkansas Amid Illinois Exodus

Anthony and Lisa Nicholas are among approximately 174,000 Illinois residents who have left the state since 2020. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9jenksS

Dow Drops Nearly 1,000, Japanese Stocks Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987 on US Economy Fears

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dLvaiK8

Hurricane Debby Hits FL, Could Bring Historic Flooding to Southeast

Hurricane Debby made landfall on Florida's Big Bend coast this morning as a Category 1 storm.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0QqW9Jj

Social media firms must take action on agitators, says Cooper

The home secretary said firms are not removing 'criminal material' fast enough after protests in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GIale46

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0NsB6O2

The Biggest Detriment if Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Becomes Reality

President Joe Biden’s sweeping proposals to change the U.S. Supreme Court and presidential immunity are being met with a variety of responses. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PfkFjVY

EXCLUSIVE: Arkansas Begins New Faith-Based Initiative Effort

CBN News has learned that the state of Arkansas has launched a brand-new faith-based initiatives website that will allow faith leaders to sign up and help improve the quality of life for Arkansans.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Cdh5Pok

'Hamas Is Comin': Anti-Israel Protesters Tore Down US Flags in DC - This Lawmaker Restored Them

'Hamas Is Comin': Anti-Israel Protesters Tore Down US Flags in DC - This Lawmaker Restored Them from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QKEWRgC

Americans Freed in Historic US-Russia Prisoner Swap - Here's Why Critics Call It a Win for Putin

Three Americans have returned home safely today following the largest and most intricate prisoner exchange with Russia since the Cold War, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/03YJ6vZ

New Report: US Unprepared for 'Devastating' Future War with Russia or China

The United States is not ready for the most serious security threats it has faced since World War 2. That was the somber warning from defense experts to a Senate committee.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9CNZFW6

Sept. 11 Terrorist Mastermind Finally Pleads Guilty to Murdering 2,976 People

The top suspect in the September 11 terror attacks will plead guilty to the murder of nearly 3,000 people on that terrible day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hgpxKVN

Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

US authorities allege Abraham Shafi made misleading statements to investors about IRL's growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6W7CqIY

Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Owners say rehoming the guinea pigs is "a real possibility" after the sudden loss of income. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sM7JVoF