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Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJ9A0aE

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/RYls8LP

Canada watchdog sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The suit is the latest regulatory headache for Google, which is facing similar action in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRbuMFC

Mark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Relations appear to have improved markedly from Trump's threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXfxQgK

More Fascinating Than Fiction: The True Story of the Plymouth Thanksgiving

Americans think they know a lot about the first Thanksgiving, with many envisioning it as happy Pilgrims wearing big buckles and feasting on huge, fat turkeys. But the facts are actually more fascinating than fiction. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aHxpqo7

The Little Known Miracle that Saved the Pilgrims

Some say the little known miracle that took place two years after the Pilgrims' miraculous survival of their first harsh winter is even more impressive. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EaS0Wnl

US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWM3Uo6

Brace Yourself: Holiday Travelers Heading Out in Record Numbers, Millions to Face Wintry Weather

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed this Thanksgiving weekend. AAA predicts nearly 80 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and the Monday after. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ykWUPcg

'Satan Trying to Establish a Foothold': Gov. Condemns City Council Prayer by Pagan Priestess

Outrage has been brewing online over a video of a "priestess of the goddess" delivering a pagan "prayer" during a Tulsa City Council meeting last week.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kCIagQb

‘I’m Not Ashamed of the Gospel’: Christian Realtor Facing ‘Persecution’ After Sharing Bible Verse Won’t Back Down

A Virginia real estate agent claims he’s facing “professional ethics charges and could even lose his Realtor status” over past statements about marriage. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AKX8fUV

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJzqwR2

MrBeast says game show allegations 'blown out of proportion'

Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFwsRuL

Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Has Some Latino Churches on Edge: 'Attorneys Ready to Respond'

An estimated 11 million unauthorized migrants live in the U.S. according to the Department of Homeland Security. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to mobilize the military to assist with mass deportations has many in the Hispanic community concerned. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HxGq2Vl

NY High School Volleyball Players Quit After Male Joins Team: 'Why Are We Pretending This Is Okay?'

Female athletes from New York to California have been fighting for their rights on new fronts this month as transgender activists push their agenda in young women's sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zgeNY1J

'Christ Laid His Life Down for Me': Greg Laurie Gives Powerful Gospel Presentation to Jordan Peterson

Christian megachurch leader Greg Laurie recently appeared on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s podcast, where he gave the professor-turned-cultural commentator a powerful presentation of the Gospel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LEmBrb3

How Will Trump's Re-Election Impact Israel's War Against Hamas?

How will President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning victory impact the current war between Israel and Hamas? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Zk6C0Tf

Ex-Porn Performer Leaves Industry After Finding Christ: 'God Doesn’t Want Me Producing Pornography'

A former adult film actress is sharing her powerful journey out of the porn industry and into faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/G8z6C7W

Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures' access to feeders at sites across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DkBUslq

Operation Blessing Plans to Build 175 Homes for Asheville Victims of Hurricane Helene

It's been 53 days since Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina. The storm surge washed away quaint towns, businesses, and memories for many of the people living in towns like Asheville, Burnsville, and Black Mountain.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/f8PcVLx

'Free Speech Was Given to Us by God': Why the First Amendment Is in Danger Like Never Before

Following the re-election of Donald Trump, free speech advocates are looking forward to his arrival in the Oval Office. During the campaign, he committed to protect free speech at a time when some argue the First Amendment is outdated and needs to be redefined. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UKGePLZ

Colorado to Pay $1.5M to Christian Graphic Design Artist After Violating Her Free Speech Rights

Colorado officials have agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in attorneys' fees to a Christian graphic artist who won a historic U.S. Supreme Court case last year that granted First Amendment protections for people of faith who want to opt out of providing services that promote messages that violate their religious convictions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wehjyoV

Maine Church Sues University System Alleging Religious Discrimination Against Its Winning Bid

A church in Maine has filed a lawsuit against the state's largest educational enterprise for allegedly violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments when it excluded it from being able to buy a campus facility due to the church's biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BHrFMpv

Don't Get Duped This Holiday Season: AI Scams Are Surging

Cybercrime is expected to cost the world an estimated $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a dramatic rise highlighting the new level of sophistication in scams powered by artificial intelligence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iWmaGur

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yi0pagS

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKzukp3

Trans Athlete Battle at San Jose State Escalates National Debate: Here's What Trump Promised to Do

The women's volleyball team at San Jose State University is putting a spotlight on transgender athletes in an unexpected way. The school suspended its assistant coach for joining a federal lawsuit against the NCAA. The suit focuses on a reported trans athlete who plays for the coach.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YmNyca7

Trans Athlete Dispute at San Jose State Escalates National Debate: Here's What Trump Promised to Do

The women's volleyball team at San Jose State University is putting a spotlight on transgender athletes in an unexpected way. The school suspended its assistant coach for joining a federal lawsuit against the NCAA. The suit focuses on a reported trans athlete who plays for the coach.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tuc0ZpD

These States Are Moving Forward With School Choice Programs to 'Unlock Doors' for Children

Georgia and Ohio are moving forward with school choice voucher programs that will have a major impact on the education system and the freedom families will have in deciding how to educate their children.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YAGMxNR

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNvr2PH

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9sFBD25

PA Supreme Court Orders Election Officials to Stop Counting Illegal Ballots in Senate Dispute

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that election officials must stop counting invalidated ballots.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jQxCKg3

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftzbwNr

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6wQA7b

Masked Group of Racists Displays Nazi Swastikas in Antisemitic March in Ohio

A disturbing incident of antisemitism and racism took place in an Ohio community in Columbus over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MHxeGP

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCI1mAs

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlw2Ga6

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QGR0eg

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kaxcEB7

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o9GF78H

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ElsID6c

Harvard Suspends Pro-Palestine Students Who Stage ‘Pray-In’ Protest at Library

As Harvard University workshops its image in the wake of criticisms over its handling of antisemitism on its Boston campus, the Ivy League college has suspended a group of students for staging a pro-Palestine “pray-in” last week in the Harvard Divinity School’s library. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wWNbpdK

Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit

The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMXVsUy

'Miracle Man' Gives Away Cash in Colorado After Dying and Being Prayed Back to Life

A treasure hunt is taking place across the state of Colorado thanks to a man on a mission to give thousands of dollars away to bless others.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nBqODol

18 States Join Middle Schooler Seeking Supreme Court Intervention in 2 Genders T-Shirt Case

A Massachusetts 8th grader is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his First Amendment right to free speech after he was allegedly forced to leave school for wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words, "There are only two genders." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Poy2xvO

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrkDR3i

Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices

The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSc5aku

Supreme Court Weighing in on Age-Limits for Trans Surgeries

The Supreme Court will hear a case next month challenging a Tennessee law that prohibits doctors from performing gender transition surgery and related procedures on minors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NmUTJkS

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WGJ4C27

Colorado Christian Counselor Asks Supreme Court to Lift Ban on Free Speech

A Colorado Christian counselor is seeking the intervention of the U.S. Supreme Court after the state passed a law that bans conversations meant to help minor clients accept their God-given gender and sexuality. Instead, the law essentially encourages counselors to steer young clients toward gender transition. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aWg9OtY

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse." from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZKQ7LR

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9Sedoz

Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Mandating 10 Commandments in Schools

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law that would have required every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YdQHecM

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4nrmiJ

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dx1jO2u

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UtW4SC

FEMA Supervisor Fired for Allegedly Telling Relief Workers to Skip Homes of Trump Supporters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has confirmed that a supervisor is currently under investigation after being fired for allegedly asking fellow employees not to inspect homes in a Florida town hit by Hurricane Milton if they displayed signs in their yards supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0DTKZix

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Unites Faith Leaders to Tackle State's Key Social Issues

Hunger continues to be a national concern, and it's no different here in Arkansas where one food bank alone is providing more than 11 million meals each year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OuT6Xw9

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IhlDe0N

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Unites Faith Leaders to Tackle State's Key Social Issues

Hunger continues to be a national concern, and it's no different here in Arkansas where one food bank alone is providing more than 11 million meals each year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UOXp74d

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHJ0YUK

This Veterans Day, Give Honor to Whom Honor Is Due

Anytime is a good time to pay respect and give honor to whom it is due, as we are reminded in Romans 13:7: (RSV) "Pay all of them their dues…respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due." And Veteran's Day on Monday, Nov. 11, is the perfect time to pay honor to our military veterans to whom we owe the defense of our U.S. Constitution and the preservation of our cherished liberties. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KIeqnxd

President Elect Donald Trump Fills Top Roles as Republicans Set to Win Senate and House

Just three days after Election Day, the transition is already underway for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. The new administration is moving swiftly to fill top roles, while Republicans are on track to take control of both chambers of Congress. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DuAYOwq

Ronald Reagan's Son Michael Says America Needs His Dad's Help Once Again with These 3 Principles

The son of former President Ronald Reagan says three key principles that his father exemplified while in the White House would greatly benefit politicians today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OFGktrb

Southern California's Fast-Moving Mountain Fire Out of Control as 800 Firefighters Battle Inferno

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days. That’s according to the Ventura County Fire Department.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F02gOY

Wildfire Destroys 132 Structures in Southern California as Fierce Winds Expected to Subside

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days. That’s according to the Ventura County Fire Department.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pH7UKbl

Christian Celebs and Faith Leaders Advise Believers to 'Build Bridges' After Trump Reelection

Christian leaders and celebrities are sharing their prayers for peace, hope, and "building bridges " after Donald Trump's re-election to the White House.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tKEnoIY

Trump Prepares for Historic Return to Oval Office, Democrats Search for a New Identity

One day after his historic win, President-elect Donald Trump is already huddling with advisors on how to tackle some of the major issues from the campaign, including inflation and the border crisis.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fr2OysR

Roblox introduces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9g3eNv

America Has Become a 'Surveillance Prison' - Our Devices and Our Government Are Spying on Us

Many of us are under surveillance, at this very moment. No warrants are needed, and no laws are broken. The most obvious culprit is all the cameras, and America has as many surveillance cameras per person as Communist China. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cCauiB6

California Court Rules in Favor of Firefighters Who Refused COVID Shot Due to Religious Beliefs

The California Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of San Jose firefighters who were allegedly placed on "involuntary, unpaid leave" for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AJs03ev

These 3 States Held Strong to Protecting Life on the Ballot, but 7 States Enshrined Abortion

Ten states across the country voted on ballot measures Tuesday as pro-choice forces sought to overturn pro-life protections and permanently enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions – in some cases allowing abortions to be performed up until birth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/at0ql87

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1pbNnet

Republicans Flip the Senate with Big Takeaway in Ohio

Republicans officially took control of the U.S. Senate tonight after a big win in Ohio.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GpaImHb

'The Economy, the Economy, the Economy': Voters Weigh in on What Matters Most to Them

The 2024 presidential campaign comes to a conclusion today, and it all comes down to the battleground states where the margins are razor thin. Voters across the country are lining up to cast their ballot and election officials are taking extra security precautions to protect them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UxOZmg

Researcher’s Dire Warning: Rejecting God Is Fueling Crisis

Is part of America’s massive mental health malaise actually rooted in a spiritual crisis? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fhEFTWM

A Matter of Life and Death: These 10 States Are Voting on Abortion Today

It's November 5th, also known as Election Day, and voters in 10 states will decide whether to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Rbk753A

David Jeremiah Warns Voters Must Address America's 'Moral Crisis' as Religious Freedom Under Fire

Renowned preacher David Jeremiah warns there's a moral crisis in America right now, saying tomorrow's election is a pivotal moment for the country and believers "carry a dual responsibility to the state and to God" and we must fulfill both mandates as Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0UQpN9Y

Christian School Banned and Blacklisted After Girls Team Forfeits Game Over Trans Opponent

A Vermont Christian girls basketball team is continuing to face major consequences after athletes refused to play against a team that had a biological male athlete who identifies as transgender. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UQZx5Mh

On Final Day of Presidential Campaign, Polling Shows a Dead Heat in Swing States

With Election Day in less than 24 hours, both candidates made their final pitches to voters over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DdonUA6

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNDGUAn

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRTzhqX

Weakest Jobs Report Since 2020, New Sign Economy Is Struggling

The Labor Department is out with its final economic report before Election Day, and the news isn't good. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8MKNen9

Christian Baker Jack Phillips Scores Major Victory After Legal Nightmare, Reveals Why He Clung to Faith and Kept Fighting

Christian baker Jack Phillips has been locked in a long legal battle over his refusal to make cakes for a same-sex wedding and a gender transition. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cTbidy9

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DyfYcRW

Tulsa's Black Wall Street Massacre: Faith Still Standing as New DOJ Probe Ignites Quest for Justice

The Justice Department recently announced a close review of the Tulsa Race Massacre, where hundreds died in a thriving Black community in 1921. Locals say the scars of that violence still run deep, and many are turning to history as a bridge toward healing and reconciliation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rbTF268