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WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JLkXK6m

Collegiate Day of Prayer Comes Amid Powerful College Revivals: 'Students Are Being Marked for Jesus'

Christians around the globe united on Thursday in a movement of prayer to see revival spread across college campuses and universities. During the Collegiate Day of Prayer (CDOP) on February 27th, 6,011 campuses were adopted in prayer by 3,207 churches, ministries, and individuals. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7nOudo8

Skype announces it will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kN1lJiD

Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps down, thousands report

Technical issues are affecting UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbzyiOR

Uncovering America's Hidden Legacy of Black Cowboys

When most people think of cowboys, they envision rugged, gun-toting figures depicted in Hollywood Westerns. But the truth is far more complex—and much richer in history. Many of the men responsible for settling the Old West in the late 1800s were people of color, with historians estimating that one in four cowboys was Black. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Boq8pIu

Steven Furtick's Elevation Church Fires Youth Pastor Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct at Another Church

A youth pastor at Steven Furtick's Elevation Church in North Carolina has been fired after he was accused of engaging in sexual misconduct while previously serving with the youth ministry of Oaks Church in Red Oaks, Texas.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nzl4OZY

Amazon joins quantum race with 'cat qubit' powered chip

The prototype chip it dubs Ocelot follows similar announcements by Microsoft and Google from BBC News https://ift.tt/azDmfQZ

What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2ibf6w

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ryKHVOE

Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ka3AOvV

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUrf6T0

Abortion by Mail: Horror Stories Emerge of 'Abortions for Children... Without Parental Consent'

Abortion pills are being sent through the mail these days to bypass state restrictions, and it's reshaping the landscape of the abortion battle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ofB4JV5

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds State's 'Heartbeat' Law For Second Time, but That's Not the End

A fight over Georgia's pro-life law that protects babies from abortion when a detectable heartbeat is heard is heading back to a lower court again after the state's Supreme Court ruled in its favor for the second time.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0PILHsc

Revival Sweeps College Campuses Across the Nation Leading Up to Collegiate Day of Prayer

A spiritual awakening is taking hold on college campuses nationwide as thousands of students gather for worship, prayer, and baptisms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zhKLtU9

Lion King visual effects studio on brink of collapse

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with staff told to stay home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbEdgsw

Virginia Beach Mourns Death of 2 Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Residents of Virginia Beach are mourning the loss of two police officers who were shot dead over the weekend.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lD2ERMY

Virgin Media apologises as thousands report internet outage

The internet giant says it is aware customers are experiencing problems and is working to fix them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/As1kGic

Defiant Politician Slams State's Decision to Ignore Trump's Trans Sports Policy, Speaks Out

A Maine politician is taking a stand against a policy she believes directly contradicts President Donald Trump’s efforts to defend women’s sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/x1OmiP6

'God Doesn’t Make Mistakes': Born With Just One Arm, Woman Proves Absolutely Every Critic Wrong

Katelyn Pavey is a real-life inspiration. Born with one arm, she persevered, overcame her struggles — and, against all odds, played college softball. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VCqvF21

List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZcRwTq2

Ex-Political Candidate Listens to Voice of God, Does Unthinkable For Former Foe After Loss

A former congressional candidate and campaign manager has shown that compassion, empathy, and truth should be the gold standard — even in the oft-times cutthroat world of politics. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NE4wZJ0

Christian Grocer Makes a Difference by Creating an Oasis of Hope in a Former Food Desert

E. Palmer Supermarket is in the Berkely section of Norfolk, VA. Complete with fresh fruit and vegetables it has become a beacon of hope for an area that went years without a full-service grocery store like it. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hQZymIA

'A Privilege Being in Prison': Pardoned Pro-Lifers Say Being Persecuted Was 'Worthwhile'

Pro-life advocates are using some surprising words to describe the time they spent in prison before President Trump pardoned them – words like "privilege," "gratitude," "solidarity," "emboldened" and "worthwhile." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1htraKQ

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VFWxgfI

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8WYPUeS

Delta Upside-Down Plane Crash Outcome a 'Miracle,' Experts Say

Experts are calling it a “miracle” after no one died when a Delta Airlines plane flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MchAiUo

Winter Storm Kingston Cripples East Coast with Historic Snowfall

Winter Storm Kingston has unleashed its fury across the East Coast, blanketing at least 10 states with heavy snowfall and bitter cold. From Virginia Beach to New York, the storm is causing widespread disruptions, closing highways, straining power grids, and leaving residents grappling with historic snow accumulations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8PdYJH9

Tech Life: Human life under the oceans

Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2QGheV

Nearly 2,000 Students Choose Christ in 1 Night at Ohio State: 'God Is Moving in This Generation'

Thousands of college students gathered at Ohio State University on Tuesday night to seek the hope that's found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and nearly 2,000 of them made decisions to give their hearts to God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2pzPmWX

Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mYuTe9c

Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations

Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvHJp1s

The quest for video games that don't overstay their welcome

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAv820u

Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gEfj3eT

Unlikely Alliance: How a President and a Freedom Fighter Came Together to Save America's Soul  

Brian Kilmeade is best known as a co-host on "Fox and Friends." He also hosts a radio show and is a prolific writer and history buff. Those two loves come together in his book about the story of two American greats from the Civil War era.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kJlzC4d

'Life-Threatening Cold' and Snow Move East as Storms Kill at Least 11

High winds, heavy rains, and floods took at least eleven lives in the U.S. over the weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NBKbYTX

Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAUP734

South Korea bans new DeepSeek AI downloads

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rHST79f

Majority of American Teens 'Very Motivated' to Know More About Jesus, Survey Finds

While church attendance in the U.S. has steadily declined over the last century, teenagers in America are still interested in knowing more about Jesus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lme8Qc

Tech Life: Decoding the brain

Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/INRZQef

Tech Life: Decoding the brain

Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2WMb5U

'I Can’t Lie': Christian Teacher Celebrates Victory After Battling School's Parental Rights Policy

A Virginia teacher is celebrating victory after fighting back over the claim she was “asked to lie to parents about their own children.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VWJoT0j

'I've Been Through Hell': Longtime Alabama Pastor Retires After Grandson Charged for Murdering Family

Allan Kendrick, the long-serving senior pastor of a church in Alabama, is retiring from the ministry just months after his grandson was charged in the shocking murder of his family. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fyxsqKI

NH University System Punishes Student Who Refused Pronouns in Byline: 'Unconstitutional Action'

A New Hampshire college student is demanding his school correct "its unconstitutional actions" after it removed his online publication because he refused to use personal pronouns in a byline.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/s5Jhxlp

'Help Them Feel Remembered': Justwhiti and Husband Deangelo's Prayer for Singles

Christian comedian Whitney Moss also known as Justwhiti once hosted a podcast for singles which included skits about the struggles of living as a Christian single. At first, she wasn't getting many views. That is until she posted a video of her praying for her future husband. It was a moment Whitney said resonated with what she calls her tribe.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Fc5OCmh

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VO6qwdW

Advocates Say Refugee Resettlement Pause Endangers Some Persecuted Christians: 'Death Sentence'

The Open Doors ministry reports that around 380 million Christians worldwide are persecuted because of their faith. That's happening in places like Sudan, Iran, Iraq, and Myanmar, where following Jesus can lead to imprisonment, violence or worse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0A9Wz8y

Pastor Gears Up For Potentially Historic Nationwide Baptism Event: ‘God Can Do Anything’

A California pastor is on a mission to hold the biggest mass baptism in world history. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LiCTFqt

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gclCsAI

Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mKiFWDH

Tech Life: Decoding the brain

Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKbZYMQ

New Orleans Terror Victim’s Mom Praises Trump, NFL for Incredible Move

More than a month after Cathy Tenedorio’s son, Matthew, was killed during the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, she’s relying on her faith to get through rapid waves of emotion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8NutKgO

Dog the Bounty Hunter Joins Huge Prison Outreach as 800 Inmates Hear Gospel: 'Revival is Happening'

The unmatched love of Jesus Christ has reached "a place filled with men the world has given up on" and changed them forever, a non-profit prison ministry reports.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RiKUaGB

Tech Life: Decoding the brain

Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/AlamrdS

Amid Trump Crackdown, What Do Evangelicals Really Believe About Immigration?

With evangelicals serving as such a foundational platform of support for President Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy, a new poll sheds light on these Christians’ views about immigration, a key issue for the newly minted Trump administration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AbEIt4Q

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

It follows a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry." from BBC News https://ift.tt/sk3g1rR

Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok

The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCnKtm1

821 Churches Join Tebow's 'Night to Shine' Honoring Special Needs People: 'God's Beloved Royalty'

Thousands of people around the world came together Friday night to spread the message of God's love by honoring young adults with special needs and disabilities.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kjzEDaF

Bye Bye Penny! Trump Calls them 'Wasteful' - They Cost Two Cents to Mint

President Trump has reportedly signed more executive orders in 10 days than any of his predecessors, including Joe Biden, did in 100 days. In his quest to root out government waste, just about everything is on the table. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1Ebl5Gg

Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attention

The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WmBQ7l

Long-Serving Disneyland Employee Sues Company Over Alleged ‘Overt Attacks’ on Her Christian Faith

After nearly a quarter century at Disneyland, a now-former employee is alleging she was fired over what her attorneys are calling “religious discrimination.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lMkeqjp

PlayStation Network back online, firm says

PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYmTEo8

China's ex-UK ambassador clashes with 'AI godfather' on panel

Fu Ying also expressed regret about the impact of US-China tensions on the progress of AI safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFTzGDI

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UEkbGiR

Lauren Daigle Super Bowl Performance Feels Like 'Vindication' After Attack by New Orleans Mayor

Louisiana native Lauren Daigle is celebrating what she sees as “vindication” as she prepares to perform at the pregame show for the Super Bowl. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JEhd92F

Two Major Virginia Hospital Systems Suspend Transgender Procedures for Minors

Two major hospital systems in Virginia will no longer perform transgender-related procedures on minors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vgKTae5

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOwmKfF

‘It Changed Something in Me’: Trump’s Candid Admission About How Attempted Assassination Transformed His Belief in God

President Donald Trump said an assassination attempt on his life drew him closer to God and that he believes people need faith to find true happiness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YPGuj3d

TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths

The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OWtwgeq

'Only for Women': Trump Defends Female Athletes, Signs Order to Protect Girls' Sports

President Donald Trump signed the "No Men in Women's Sports" executive order Wednesday at the White House surrounded by a large crowd of female athletes and coaches.  He said, "Under the Trump administration we will defend the proud tradition of female athletes and we will not allow men to beat up, injure and cheat our women and girls.  From now on, women's sports will be only for women." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aHn9w4o

Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe

Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RgTySfs

L.A. Wildfire Survivors Receive Physical and Spiritual Support as Recovery Begins

Now that the severe Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, residents and business owners face a recovery that could take years. CBN's Operation Blessing has been on the scene for weeks, helping provide physical and spiritual resources. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2fIcsrB

Pro-Girls Ad Goes Viral as Trump Signing Order to Protect Women's Sports

President Donald Trump is signing an executive order Wednesday designed to prevent trans men from participating in women's sports. The move follows Trump's day-one order that called for the federal government to define sex as only male or female. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D3AZaSi

Secularist Group Forces Michigan Jail to Remove 'Peacekeepers' Bible Verse

A Bible verse will be removed from the entrance of a new jail in central Michigan after critics said it was a government endorsement of religion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/t61w7RT

The monthly AI or real quiz: February 2025

Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! from BBC News https://ift.tt/HpgVFsO

Reddit community banned as user spat with Musk intensifies

The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RBmaDvl

Pro-Life, Pro-Family Movements Find Ally in White House but Struggle Post-Roe

Americans who support family values say they are fighting an ideological and even a spiritual war against forces seeking to destroy the traditional family. Their message is simply families are the building blocks of a great nation, pointing to God's mandate to be fruitful and multiply.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4pjAxlE

Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xRAJX4U

WATCH LIVE This Week: National Prayer Events with Trump, Vance, and Speaker Johnson

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are among the top American leaders who will be participating in several prayer and faith events in the nation's capital this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dKBYUQ0

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk

The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZYcJbu

The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world

Some people didn't expect it to last a year. Here's how the popular life simulator has stayed alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JliVKrc

'A Viper's Nest of Radical-Left Marxists Who Hate America': Musk and Trump Take Aim at USAID

President Trump and Elon Musk are on the verge of closing down the U.S. Agency for International Development. Thousands of USAID employees have reportedly been laid off already.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sYAoCWm

NY Abortionist Indicted for Mailing Abortion Pills to Mother of Pregnant Teen in Louisiana

A New York abortion doctor is being criminally charged by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing and mailing abortion pills to a minor in the pro-life state. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oPaCExL

Conflicting Altitude Reports in DC Air Disaster, New Details in Medical Jet Crash in Philadelphia

Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site just outside Washington, D.C. on Sunday from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7lA6tME

Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uSN3Rdl

Barclays says payment issues resolved after tech outage

The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/soSJj3d

Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

Tomohiko Sho says the unreleased game was something fans were 'starting to get a bit bored of'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLjU8cp

AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nzUA6D2