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Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CLU9WJH

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ibnAchQ

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on artificial intelligence in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8Z56Of

'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC

Steve Schnur explains how he chooses which songs get selected for the massive football game's soundtrack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URjFoiq

Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool

It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CliaV32

Facebook parent company fined €91m over password storage

An inquiry was launched in April 2019 by the Irish Data Protection Commission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyP8N6o

They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?

Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KJuNsoF

State of Emergency: Hurricane Helene Threatens 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge, Category 4 Winds

As Hurricane Helene moves closer to the Florida coast, the storm is gaining strength and posing a serious threat to several states. Forecasters warn the storm could bring catastrophic flooding, dangerous winds, and life-threatening storm surge. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xkgcXym

Revival Sweeping Through College Campuses Impacting Tens of Thousands: 'It's a Movement'

Crowds at Bud Walton Arena are usually there to cheer on Razorback basketball. However, this night was much different. With loud voices and raised hands, nearly ten thousand college students joined together. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Lmrk0XE

James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax

More than 600,000 people have shared a message falsely denying Meta the right to use their images to train AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GmWoy1h

Terminator creator James Cameron joins board of AI company

His role at Stable Diffusion creator StabilityAI will focus on AI's use in special effects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ad6eF8G

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?

Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gsp4naW

Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says

The report says a "continuously online" generation needs more help to live healthy digital lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Ta8Xxh

Assassination Evidence Uncovered in Latest Attempt on Trump's Life

Prosecutors say the man who staked out Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on his golf course left evidence of his plan to assassinate the former president. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9uEh2gK

US Gulf Coast Prepares for Major Hurricane Helene: '10-15 Feet of Surge Is NOT Survivable'

The disturbance is expected to become Tropical Storm Helene on Tuesday and then strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane before approaching the northeast Gulf Coast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WSChswU

TSB customers hit by payment problems

Many say they have not received their child benefit, while others have not received their salaries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHXd3y8

CrowdStrike: Company to face questions over global IT outage

Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mV4ueAK

Revival Sweeping Through College Campuses Impacting Tens of Thousands: 'It's a Movement'

Crowds at Bud Walton Arena are usually there to cheer on Razorback basketball. However, this night was much different. With loud voices and raised hands, nearly ten thousand college students joined together. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T1LOM08

'Whole Families Get Baptized': Tens of Thousands Flock to NC FaithFest, Hundreds Born Again

Tens of thousands of God-seekers in North Carolina attended a Christian festival with the single aim of "lifting up and glorifying Jesus Christ," and hundreds of those attendees ended the weekend making decisions to "surrender their lives" to Him. More than 70 people were immediately baptized. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KEiz8aW

A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double

The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxJEWiz

'There's a Fire!': Hero Notices Flames Blazing Under Tractor-Trailer, Takes Quick-Thinking Steps to Save Driver's Life

A Virginia man is being hailed a hero after he saw a fire blazing under a tractor-trailer — and immediately took action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aMDBn39

Hollywood Actor Becomes Undercover Cop Who Now Stops Sex Predators in Their Tracks

Actor Erik Estrada is known for his many decades starring in TV shows and movies, but the “CHiPs” star has also forged a path as a law enforcement official who works undercover to stop child sex predators. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WOTaidQ

Ex-Cop Now Battles Supernatural, Demons: 'Worst Evil That You Can Imagine'

A former New York City police officer has transitioned from fighting crime on the streets to battling spiritual evil. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/E70fR1T

LinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data

The UK's data watchdog said it raised concerns over LinkedIn's approach to using UK data to train AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mXEyY7l

'Jesus Met Us There': Massive Revival Moment as 10,000 Seek Jesus at University of Arkansas

In the fourth major collegiate revival in less than a month, thousands of students gathered at the University of Arkansas on Thursday night to seek Jesus Christ and find salvation in His name. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MOTBbHc

Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/satfRvP

'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal

The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMvncpB

'The Real Reason You're Broke': Ramsey Show's Jade Warshaw on Budgeting, Student Loan Debt

As a debt elimination expert and financial coach on The Ramsey Show, Jade Warshaw sprinkles her financial advice with wit and spunk. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QkfIM8j

'The Real Reason You're Broke': Ramsey Show's Jade Warshaw on Budgeting, Student Loan Debt

As a debt elimination expert and financial coach on The Ramsey Show, Jade Warshaw sprinkles her financial advice with wit and spunk. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tgBwPfU

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVELpuw

X working again in Brazil as Elon Musk finds way around ban

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cNk5fTi

MrBeast and Amazon named in lawsuit over Beast Games

The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/muhnyUX

Hate Crimes Surge Across US, Lawmakers Sound Alarm as American Jews Bear the Brunt

As hate crimes continue to rise across the United States, lawmakers are urgently calling for action. Violent attacks targeting Jewish and minority communities are at the forefront of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's latest discussions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jdwUDEo

Pastor Terrorized, Arrested for 'Reading the Bible Aloud' Scores 'Complete Victory'

A Washington pastor scored a major victory last week after being arrested at least twice for preaching the Gospel in public. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xQBSCu5

Trump Says Biden-Harris 'Rhetoric' Led to 2nd Assassination Attempt - How Did Gunman Get so Close?

Donald Trump is blaming the political rhetoric used by his 2024 election opponents for the latest assassination attempt against him, and questions are mounting about how the suspected gunman was able to get so close and stake out the former president for 12 hours. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KFIb0Ud

Trump Says Biden-Harris 'Rhetoric' Led to 2nd Assassination Attempt - How Did Gunman Get so Close?

Donald Trump is blaming the political rhetoric used by his 2024 election opponents for the latest assassination attempt against him, and questions are mounting about how the suspected gunman was able to get so close and stake out the former president for 12 hours. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gayuYHt

Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts

Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8APdNgx

Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden

Musk has deleted the post about assassination attempts on Biden and Harris and said it was a joke. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omD4i0q

Christian School's Girls Basketball Team Punished for Gender Stand Fights Back: 'Boys Are Boys'

A Vermont Christian school is forging a continued legal battle after being kicked out of a state-sponsored athletic league — a move that purportedly puts its students at a profound disadvantage. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pS63QFl

'Truly Heartbreaking': China Bans Foreign Adoptions, Families Left in Limbo

China recently announced an end to its international adoption program, stopping all pending cases at any stage, and many prospective families are now in limbo. The move to ban foreign adoptions leaves hundreds of American parents heartbroken.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BQ3FXcu

New Alleged Trump Shooter Gave to Democrats, Posted 'Democracy Is on the Ballot and We Cannot Lose'

Authorities are learning more about the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump on Sunday while the former president was golfing. This is the second assassination attempt in two months. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1pEPeBM

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fkXz8LG

Trump Was The Subject of Apparent Assassination Attempt at His Florida Golf Club, FBI Says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target Sunday of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was safe and well, and authorities held a man in custody. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SUTeC6E

TikTok to begin appeal against being sold or banned in US

The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QeIS7pD

'I Heard...a Voice': Blind Man Hears Message From God During Miraculous Escape From World Trade Center

Author Michael Hingson’s survival story has been inspiring people for two decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EJ0KjCr

Burning, Shaking and Flooding Across America

With raging wildfires and an earthquake on the West Coast, parts of the southeast and midwest are dealing with the aftermath of tropical storm Francine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/V9Ld6M2

Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture'

The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1PFGNn

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers

The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GtpyuJU

Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIqfB1i

Rebinders Breathe New Life Into Battered Bibles

As Bible rebinding surges in popularity, one artisan explains how he meticulously restores personal Bibles and family heirlooms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UQRnVBp

Hurricane Francine Batters South Louisiana

Parts of the southern U.S. are facing possible flash flooding and the risk of tornadoes Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane Francine make their way inland.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EmOXdly

Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts

The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CeUVydx

Tim Tebow Pushes to Rescue 50,000 Kids Known to Be Victims of Sex Trafficking

Former NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow is on a mission to stop the abuse and exploitation of children online.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/B1hRGSx

Arizona Ballot Measure Could Impact 2024 Presidential Race: '$100 Million to Promote Abortion'

Arizona voters are set to face a historic decision this November that could significantly influence the 2024 presidential election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/x0ncLM8

VIDEO of the 9/11 Timeline: A Look Back at How America Came Together on September 11, 2001

Twenty-three years ago today, the world stood still as we witnessed the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people died, but, as the ashes settled, the people of America rose up, forsaking political and ideological allegiances, and choosing to love their neighbors as themselves.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9gufRjG

Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Francine as It Makes Landfall Today

The Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Francine, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon or early evening in Louisiana.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X2evcIS

Amid Global Tension, New Top Secret US Nuclear Strategy Will Be Passed on to White House Winner

A new U.S. nuclear strategy, reportedly approved by President Biden earlier this year, is said to account for growing global threats and China's rapid nuclear expansion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UfeHLIB

WATCH Harris-Trump Debate Here: 'Biggest Showdown in Philly Since the Rocky Movies'

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off for their first - and perhaps only - debate tonight in Philadelphia. The matchup has been characterized as the biggest showdown in Philly since the 'Rocky' movie franchise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pdkFyAR

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7bfJD9

WATCH Harris-Trump Debate Here: 'Biggest Showdown in Philly Since the Rocky Movies'

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off for their first - and perhaps only - debate tonight in Philadelphia. The matchup has been characterized as the biggest showdown in Philly since the 'Rocky' movie franchise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oQqBGmu

Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5XcDQk

'The Dragon's Prophecy': September 11, October 7, and the Mystery of Evil

There is more to the world than meets our eyes. As we approach the autumn, we are faced with the anniversaries of two calamities, one, the twenty-third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers and Pentagon on September 11, and the other, the first anniversary of the Hamas invasion and massacres of October 7 from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SvEIDdF

Wildfires 'Everywhere You Turned' Forcing Evacuations in California and Nevada

Dozens of wildfires in California and Nevada have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XHlt4wC

Another Revival at Texas A&M Corpus Christi as 1,500 Hear Gospel, 62 Baptized

College campuses across the country have seen significant signs of spiritual awakening over the past few years from Asbury to Auburn. Now there's another example of revival breaking out on the Corpus Christi campus of Texas A&M University. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/REyhbXm

Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ofF3CJY

'Hypocritical': Texas Megachurch Pastor Fires Back at Critics of Large Churches

Texas-based Pastor Ed Young believes those who think megachurches are “just too big” are hypocrites. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZGVtpfQ

China's Confucius Classrooms in US Public Schools: Are They Brainwashing America's Children?

China is believed to have spent at least $17 million establishing so-called "Confucius Classrooms" in 143 school districts across the US, teaching school children Beijing's view of the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ktsf8wi

Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds

The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kontg3u

Musician charged with using bots to boost streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QV2DZ4

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNhvsF6

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending from BBC News https://ift.tt/J8O1bza

GA Community Turns to God After School Shooting, 14-Year-Old to Be Charged with Murder

Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray will be charged with murder and tried as an adult after police say he killed four people and wounded nearly 30 others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Wednesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EMreafl

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZcgPMn

The New 'Ministries of Truth': The Fast Spreading Global Censorship Movement

A censorship movement in rising in the world's democracies from overseas to here in the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/O0n5jta

Injuries Reported in Shooting at Georgia High School

Injuries have been reported after a school shooting at a Georgia high school, which was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium, the local sheriff's office said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ULHcGI2

After Their Lemonade Stand Was Robbed, VA Siblings Spread Message of God's Forgiveness and Hope

A small-time crime in a Virginia neighborhood sparked a big community response when a man robbed a children's lemonade stand. The Caldwell family, instead of dwelling on the incident, turned it into a powerful message of faith and forgiveness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sZJ1YjS

Top Aide to 2 NY Governors Charged with Being a Spy for Communist Regime in China

A former top aide who worked for two New York governors is facing charges of secretly helping the communist regime in China and receiving millions of dollars in cash and perks in return. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FCTYeEg

Town Officials Shut Down a Boy's Ice Cream Stand. Fundraisers and Death Threats Followed

Bored and looking for something to do this summer, Danny Doherty hatched a plan to raise money for his brother's hockey team by selling homemade ice cream. Then Danny's family received a letter from the Norwood Board of Health ordering it shut down. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GmpLDJE

Vermont Department of Health Urges Schools Not to Use Words Like 'Son' or 'Daughter'

As students return to the classroom for the fall semester, the Vermont Department of Health is encouraging educators to ditch nouns like “daughter” and “son” in favor of words that don’t presume children’s sexes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ty0xfo5

Inflation Appears to Be Slowing, so Why Does It Still Feel so Heavy?

Inflation and the economy look to be a major issue this election. Both sides are talking about it while Americans are feeling it – at grocery stores, in housing costs, electric bills, and more. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vJgNDWG

Phone companies asked to help tackle rise in thefts

Some 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched last year, more than double the previous year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1JwUBQi

Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools

The crisis engulfing more than 500 schools and universities involves many underage victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1yGOAK

'God Shielded Him': NFL Star Ricky Pearsall Walks Out of Hospital Day After Being Shot

Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49ers' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft who was shot in the chest during an alleged attempted robbery Saturday, was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon, not even a full day after he was wounded in an attempted mugging in San Francisco's Union Square after an autograph signing.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SgMshOI

'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys

An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mzQ5fbp

'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvfMO64

Top Brazil court to vote on decision to ban Musk's X

Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YhEKykF