Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Trump Administration Awards $1.7 Mil Family Planning Grant to Pro-Life Clinics, Cuts Funding to Four Abortion Clinics

On Friday, the Trump administration announced it was awarding a $1.7 million family planning grant to a chain of California crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion and don't offer contraceptives, while at the same time cutting government funding to some Planned Parenthood clinics.

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How To Pay Your Taxes: Pay Taxes With Cash, Credit Cards, Installments, and More

Let's assume that you drew the short straw on the 2018 tax cuts, and you owe Uncle Sam this year. Here's how you can pay your tax bill.

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Dueling Tanks: How These WWII Foes Became Fast Friends & Finally Found Peace

Spearhead debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list. That’s likely because it’s filled with emotion, romance, horrifying loss, heartbreak & duels of such suspense & action, they beat most other fights in fiction bestsellers.  It focuses on several Allies ramrodding their tanks through Europe.

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'Unborn Babies Can Feel': SD Governor Joins Fight for Life With 5 Pro-Life Measures

South Dakota's Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed several pro-life bills into law, taking action like several other states that are working to increase protections for unborn children. 

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Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right.

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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

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This is What Concerns Faith Leaders The Most in America Today

The Barna Group has just released the largest study ever on religious freedom in America.It took four years to complete and the results are astonishing.

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'We've Entered the Danger Zone': New Violent Threats after Mueller as Unhinged Individuals Seek Revenge

Violent threats are escalating from both sides of the political aisle in recent years. Deranged individuals have threatened President Trump's supporters and his opponents, and the problem doesn't appear to be getting any better. Now, a former Trump campaign adviser, Michael Caputo, is opening up about his traumatic and ongoing ordeal. 

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'Religious Liberty Under Assault': Conservatives Push Investigation of San Antonio's Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A

Religious liberty watchdog First Liberty Institute and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are calling for a federal investigation into discrimination against Chick-fil-A. They're asking US Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to investigate San Antonio City Council's decision to deny the restaurant chain the chance to open a store in the city's airport as a result of the company's conservative views, specifically their owners' opposition on same-sex marriage. 

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Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse.

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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

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Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data.

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A Tale of Two Prayers in PA State House: 'Jesus' Prayer Blasted as 'Islamophobic', Quran Prayer Applauded

A Christian prayer given by a state representative on Tuesday at the start of a swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim representative has drawn backlash from some of her colleagues.

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Facebook Expands Hate Speech Ban to Block Legitimately Bad Stuff, but How Will It Be Enforced?

Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. "So I think a lot of groups have praised this new ban, but there are a lot of questions as to how Facebook is going to be able to enforce it."

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Huge Pro-Life Victory: Dr. James Dobson Defeats Obamacare's 'Assault on Religious Freedom'

Dr. James Dobson's Family Institute has won a huge legal victory, securing the right to follow their pro-life Christian beliefs.

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Chad - where social media has been cut for a year

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago.

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'Spiritual Temperature' at Iowa State Capitol 'At an All-Time High' as Pastors Pray with Lawmakers

A group of Iowa pastors goes to the Iowa State Capitol every day to pray for lawmakers on both sides aisle.

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Towson Prof Rejects Students' Pro-Life Project: 'Tell Your Friends to Run to Planned Parenthood'

An associate professor at Towson University has reportedly blocked students from creating a pro-life project for her class, telling them they should support Planned Parenthood instead.   

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85-Year-Old Pro-Life Advocate Violently Attacked Outside Planned Parenthood Clinic

An 85-year-old man was recently attacked for his participation in a peaceful protest with pro-life advocacy group 40 Days For Life. Ron, a participant in 40 Days For Life campaigns for years, was outside of a Planned Parenthood Clinic in San Francisco when a young male attempted to steal the sign he was holding. The video shows Ron's attempt to stop the theft by putting the stick holding the banner into the spokes of the man's bicycle. The man immediately shoved Ron to ground and started violently kicking him. The video, which has gone viral, shows the man threatening Ron as well. 

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FBI, DOJ to Review 'Outrageous' Jussie Smollett Case: 'An Embarrassment to Our Nation!'

The FBI and Department of Justice are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the complete dismissal of 16 felony charges against  "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself. 

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Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities.

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Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women.

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Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed.

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Joni Eareckson Tada Hospitalized During Cancer Recovery

Joni Eareckson Tada, an internationally known advocate for people with disabilities, has been hospitalized as she continues her fight against breast cancer.

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Trump Signs First Directive to Prevent EMP Attacks Against US

President Trump is taking an unprecedented step to protect America's electrical grid with a new executive order to prevent electromagnetic pulse attacks (EMP).

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While Leftist Outrage at Chick-fil-A Still Flickers, Food Chain Has Mostly Won Its Culture Fight

Every so often, there's another flicker of outrage against Chick-fil-A. This month, the San Antonio City Council blocked the restaurant from opening an outpost at the city's airport. It's a reminder that left-wing anger at the restaurant chain hasn't fully gone away. But it's far from what it was.

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Wealthy 'Southern Poverty Law Center' Engulfed in Scandal After Years of Anti-Conservative Agenda

Once upon a time, the Southern Poverty Law Center served as a champion in the civil rights struggle, fighting against true injustice.  Now it's engulfed in a scandal that is shaking it to its foundations.

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Is America Part of God's Providential Plan?

President Ronald Reagan believed God had a plan for our nation. He wrote, "I have always believed that this anointed land was set apart in an uncommon way, that a divine plan placed this great continent here between the oceans to be found by people from every corner of the earth who had a special love of faith and freedom."

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Breathing Babies Tossed in the Garbage: GOP Lawmakers Trying to Force a House Vote on 'Born Alive Protection Act'

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise is pushing forward with legislation that would save the lives of babies born after a botched abortion. 

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Britain's 'bullied' chatbots fight back

Chatbot designers are writing witty responses to abusive messages.

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British-Canadian AI expert Geoffrey Hinton wins Turing Award

Geoffrey Hinton shares this year's award with two other leading figures in artificial intelligence.

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'It's Time to Throw Down the Gauntlet': Utah Bans Abortions After 20 Weeks

Utah's Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a new law Monday that bans abortions after 18 weeks. 

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Federal Court Rules NC Abortion Ban After 20 Weeks Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina's ban on abortions after 20 weeks is unconstitutional. 

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'A Whitewash of Justice': Jussie Smollet Outrage Grows After Charges Dropped, Michelle Obama Aide Involved?

A top aide to former first lady Michelle Obama is being linked to the Jussie Smollett controversy. Prosecutors in Chicago sparked outrage Tuesday after dropping all charges against the "Empire" star after Smollett had faced 16-indictments on charges of staging a hate crime against himself.  Chicago's mayor and police superintendent want answers. They quickly blasted the decision by prosecutors to drop all charges against Smollett.

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Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

The social network says that changing your birth year to 2007 won't launch a colourful design on the site.

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Road safety: UK set to adopt vehicle speed limiters

The EU plans to make the technology mandatory from 2022 and the UK says it will follow suit.

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Aluminium firm cyber-attack cost at least £25.6m

Norsk Hydro is still recovering from the attack, with one part of the company remaining "at a standstill".

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Southwest 737 Max Makes Emergency Landing in Orlando

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max made a safe emergency landing Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, after experiencing an engine problem, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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How the Media 'Tortured' Trump for 2 Years, Crushed Their Own Credibility, and Still Refuse to Back Down

Many journalists in the mainstream media have rejected Attorney General Bill Barr's four-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.  They remain in denial that Mueller's team found no evidence of collusion with Russia after spending the last two years insisting that President Trump and/or his team or campaign colluded with Russia.

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Christians: We Don’t Have To Be The Majority In Order To Shape Culture

Christians have spent endless hours seeking to answer the question: How can we best transform culture?

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'We Are Executing Children in Cold Blood': Activist Mommy Plans Virginia 'Day of Mourning' April 6

Richmond, Virginia will be ground-zero for a nationwide event called "Day of Mourning," which is planned for Saturday, April 6.  The grassroots movement is being called a solemn act of repentance for the abortion of millions of innocent babies in America.

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Cornell University Disinvites Black Christian Pro-Life Speaker Because of Her Belief in Biblical Marriage

A black Christian speaker was recently disinvited from an on-campus debate due to her biblical beliefs about sexuality. It's just the latest example of American universities blocking Christian views from the spotlight.

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'God Is Awesome!' Tornado Destroys House, but Prayer Closet Still Standing

The deadly, monster EF-4 tornado that recently tore through Lee County, Alabama, devoured nearly everything in its path. But one Christian family miraculously survived – huddled inside a prayer closet that was literally the only thing left standing from their house.

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Three-unique-words 'map' used to rescue mother and child

How three words - "weekend", "foggy" and "earphones" - rescued a mother and child after a car crash.

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Huawei shows off flagship camera phone

Two new smartphones from Huawei use artificial intelligence to create better exposures.

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Facebook, YouTube sued over Christchurch shootings video

A French Muslim group launches legal action over the way disturbing footage of the shootings was shared.

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EU backs controversial copyright law

348 politicians voted in favour of the Copyright Directive which stat

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‘Defunded of All Taxpayer Money’: Ohio Withdraws All Funding From Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood clinics across the state of Ohio have been receiving notifications from the Ohio Department of Health informing them that their state funding will soon come to an end.

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Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Charged with Trying to Extort Millions from Nike

NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity.   

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The web burglars trying to break in every second

Tackling the "grey noise" of potentially malicious web traffic is a full-time job for IT teams.

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Pastor and Part Time 'Church Flipper': How This Minister Steps in to Rescue Dying Churches

Between 6,000 to 10,000 churches die every year in the US because they simply can't afford the upkeep on their buildings, according to LifeWay Research. But a Minnesota Methodist minister is out to change those statistics by helping churches avoid that same fate. 

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New Research: If you Want to Live the American Dream, Go to Church

What is the state of the American Dream? Is it alive and well or dying? The answer depends on who you ask, but new research shows at the heart of whether a community blooms or bombs is the strength of its churches.

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Apple launches its own credit card

The tech giant confirmed that it was branching out into personal finance at a live event in the US.

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The Double-Edged Sword of Minimum Wage Hikes: Small Businesses Suffer

Democrats in Congress want a national minimum wage hike to $15 an hour. But states and localities that have boosted the minimum wage have seen unintended consequences: fewer companies are able to hire new employees, and some small businesses have been forced to close.

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Autonomy sale the focus of the UK's biggest fraud trial

Hewlett-Packard sues Autonomy founder Mike Lynch for almost £4bn over 2011 sale of his company.

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Life, Liberty and Texas Values': State Plan Would Protect Religious Rights from LGBTQ Activism

Texas is pushing forward with new legislation that, if passed, will ultimately protect religious freedom.The Republican-controlled state senate in Texas is considering SB 17. The bill would allow state license holders like lawyers, health care professionals, and counselors to serve clients based on their religious beliefs without any adverse actions from licensing boards. 

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Is Apple about to expand its TV business?

With iPhone sales slowing, could the tech giant be about to announce a move into subscription TV?

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Automation could replace 1.5 million jobs, says ONS

The jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation, the ONS says.

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Britons get 'bad deal' from broadband giants

Slow speeds and poor value for money top lists of complaints about big UK broadband providers.

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Grief Hits Parkland Again After Two School Shooting Survivors Commit Suicide Within Days of Each Other

Florida leaders are sending more mental health resources to the Majory Stoneman Douglas High School community after two Parkland shooting survivors killed themselves within a week of each other. 

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'Truly a Work of God': 150-Year-Old Bible Survives Second Fire Unscathed

A 150-year-old Bible has survived a massive fire not once, but twice. 

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10 years of Grindr: A rocky relationship

A look back at the highs and lows from the first 10 years of dating app Grindr.

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Protect Yourself From Medical Identity Theft: Keep Your Health Information Private

Medical identity theft is an increasing concern for Americans. Follow these steps to protect your medical identity.

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He Was a Troubled Gang Member — Until Discovering God Transformed Him

Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne was once a troubled teen and gang member who attempted suicide in front of his own family — but his life radically transformed after a chance encounter when the Bible instantaneously changed his heart. Years later, he’s a dynamic speaker who has executive produced Christian films and reached millions of people with the gospel.

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Texas City Council Votes Against New Chick-fil-A Concession

The San Antonio City Council voted Thursday against letting Chick-fil-A open a concession at the city's airport due to the company's stand against LGBTQ issues.

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How a Stirring Vision From God Led This Family to Adopt Four Kids

Jeffrey and Kristine Moore’s incredible adoption story all started with a calling — a vision from God that led the husband and wife on a 10-year journey that culminated in 2017 in Peru when they lovingly adopted four adorable siblings: Elizabeth, Jhonatan, Mariaelena, and Talia. It’s a story of faith, hope, patience, and perseverance. Despite facing pitfalls and challenges along the way, Jeffrey and Kristine persisted and carried through with the plans they believed God had set before them.

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6 Tips For When An IRS Letter Arrives In The Mail: How to Respond to Internal Revenue Service Tax Communications

Did you receive a letter from the IRS? Take a deep breath, resist the urge to panic, and follow these tips to help you get past your initial shock.

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Michigan Orders Faith-Based Adoption Agencies to Violate Their Religious Beliefs

Michigan is ordering faith-based adoption agencies to violate their own religious beliefs and place children with LGBTQ couples.  

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Chick-fil-A Chain Hosts 'Daddy-Daughter Date Night' at Hundreds of Locations

Many communities host "Daddy-Daughter" Dances, but Chick-fil-A locations across the country have come up with another way to give Dads and their little girls a fun night out with an event called "Daddy-Daughter Date Night".

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'We Will All Answer to the Good Lord One Day': Mississippi Gov. Signs Heartbeat Bill to Protect Unborn Babies

Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill Thursday outlawing most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, about six weeks into pregnancy. Bryant says he anticipates legal challenges to the legislation but he's hopeful "that it will get to the Supreme Court and they will uphold it."

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Trump on World Down Syndrome Day: 'We Will Always Stand for LIFE!'

Citizens across the country celebrated World Down Syndrome Day Friday. President Trump and Vice President Pence met with some individuals affected by Down syndrome at the White House. 

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Multiple 2020 Democrat Contenders Say They Won't Attend AIPAC as Israel Divide Deepens

Multiple Democratic presidential contenders say they won't attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Annual Conference (AIPAC) in Washington next week. 

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Security flaw put RBS customers at risk of cyber-attack

Software designed to prevent cyber-attacks had a bug that could have let hackers get at machines.

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Autonomous shuttle to be tested in New York City

The self-driving shuttle will be available to workers at a large site in Brooklyn.

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Government Warns 200 Million Americans: You're at Risk for Flooding This Spring

It's not only going to be a soggy spring for millions of Americans, it's one that could put the majority in harm's way with concerns about flooding in the eastern two-thirds of the country. The dire forecast from the National Weather Service comes amidst dangerous floods in the Midwest.

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Are bots gaming the 'Cancel Brexit' petition?

Questions have been asked about whether all the 3m signatures on the petition are genuine.

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Facebook staff 'flagged Cambridge Analytica fears earlier than thought'

Facebook says concerns raised about data-scraping were not related to the previously reported scandal.

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Uber 'picks New York Stock Exchange' for stock listing

The firm's public stock offering is expected in the coming months and may be one of the biggest in 2019.

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'At 13 She Can Get an Abortion... but She Can't See This Movie': What's the Deal with R-Rated Pro-Life Film 'Unplanned'?

"Unplanned," the highly anticipated film about former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson was assigned an "R" rating last month by the Motion Picture Association of America.  

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Millions of Facebook passwords exposed internally

Developers working for Facebook logged the passwords in plain text as they wrote code for the site.

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Arrests shut down illegal TV streaming gang

The gang behind the net TV services offered access to hundreds of channels in 30 countries.

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Huawei ban would delay 5G rollout: Three

The boss of mobile operator Three said he was confident the Chinese firm was not a threat to customers.

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'It Was About the GOSPEL! #FreeSpeech': Vimeo Removes Church's Videos

Popular social media video site Vimeo has removed multiple videos from Oklahoma's Fairview Baptist Church's account after the church uploaded videos condemning homosexuality. The videos were from the church's God's Voice conference that took place in February.

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Oculus releases updated Rift VR headset

The updated flagship headset has sharper displays but still needs to be tethered to a PC to work.

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Trump Signing Executive Order to Protect Free Speech After Campus Conflict Against Conservatives

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order later today protecting free speech on college campuses. The move fulfills a promise he made to conservatives after announcing the order at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last month. 

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IL Following NY's Footsteps with 'Extreme' Bills to Kill Parental Consent, Allow Late-Term Abortion

Thousands of protestors showed up in the Illinois state capitol in Springfield Wednesday to fight against what they're calling radical new abortion bills. 

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Health apps pose 'unprecedented' privacy risks

Data is being shared with companies, including Amazon and Google, a study of popular apps finds.

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Christian University, Azusa Pacific, Lifts Ban on LGBTQ Relationships - Again

Azusa Pacific University has lifted its ban on LGBTQ relationships on campus for the second time. 

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Christchurch shootings: 'Bad actors' helped attack videos spread online

Edited clips were continually uploaded to help defeat automatic detection systems, says Facebook

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Brexit: Revoke Article 50 petition crashes Parliament website

More than 600,000 people sign a petition on the Parliament site calling for Brexit to be cancelled.

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Instagram eating disorder content 'out of control'

Psychiatrists raise concerns as the BBC finds children are swapping extreme images of weight loss.

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San Francisco moves to ban e-cigarettes until health effects known

The law would halt sales until vaping's health effects are fully evaluated by US regulators.

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Korea spycam porn: 1,600 fall victim and four men arrested

Four men allegedly filmed 1,600 guests in 30 South Korean hotels and sold the footage online.

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Tokyo 2020: Robots to feature at Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to revolutionise the way spectators experience sporting events - by introducing robots

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All Lifeway Christian Stores Closing By Year's End

Lifeway Christian Resources announced Wednesday it will close all of the chain's 170 retail stores by the end of the year and conduct its business entirely online.  

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WARNING: 'Virtual Kidnapping' Scammers Are Pushing Parents to Pay Ransom for Children

The FBI and local authorities are warning parents about two "virtual kidnapping" cases in which the suspects demanded a large ransom payment for the return of their child. 

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Chick-fil-A Booming on College Campuses, and Even Cows Are Crossing the Road to Get There

Chick-fil-A is growing in popularity on college campuses across the nation despite efforts at some schools to ban the restaurants.

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'I Thank God': They Said He Might Not Live, Now College Football Player with Severe Brain Injury Is Talking

After suffering a severe headache and collapsing during a football game last fall, a Tennessee State University football player says it was his belief in God that saved his life.

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Hotel guests 'secretly filmed and live-streamed'

Spy cameras hidden in hotel rooms in South Korea live-streamed footage to the web, police say.

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Artificial intelligence: Algorithms face scrutiny over potential bias

Artificial intelligence used in the justice and financial systems is to be investigated.

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Apple's new AirPods have Siri built-in

The new earphones also have longer battery life and a chip that can better maintain a wireless connection.

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'We're With You': Vice President Pence Visits Flood-Ravaged Nebraska and Iowa

Historic Midwest flooding has left more than 80 cities and 70 counties underwater in Nebraska alone. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Nebraska and Iowa to help comfort victims and calm fears by ensuring governmental resources are being used to support all affected by the disaster. 

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Facebook settles job discrimination case

The social media giant bans targeting ads for jobs, accommodation or credit on the basis of gender, age or postcode.

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US mum 'abused kids who performed on family YouTube channel'

The woman, whose children performed on the Fantastic Adventures channel, denies charges of child abuse.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 'We Are God-Fearing Men': Brazil's President is a Friend to President Trump and Biblical Values

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came to America to tell Donald Trump that he has a president who not only admires him, but is also a friend of the United States.

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Google tweaks search after EU competition scrutiny

Rival companies' price comparison results will be displayed more prominently thanks to the changes.

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'We Are God-Fearing Men': Brazil's President is a Friend to President Trump and Biblical Values

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came to America to tell Donald Trump that he has a president who not only admires him, but is also a friend of the United States.

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PayPal urged to block essay firm cheats

Ministers call for payments companies to block essay writing firms, in a bid to beat university cheats.

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£36 iPhone XR ad criticised

Advertising body criticises a Black Friday promotion for iPhones, following complaints from the public.

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'Lord, Uphold Him. Protect Him From Evil': CBN's Pat Robertson Prays for Brazilian President Bolsonaro at Meeting with Evangelical Leaders

More than a dozen Evangelical Christian leaders met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday for an intimate conversation on his nation's future.   

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'Lord, Uphold Him. Protect Him From Evil': CBN Chairman Pat Robertson Prays With Brazilian President Bolsonaro During Meeting with Evangelical Leaders

More than a dozen Evangelical Christian leaders met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday for an intimate conversation on his nation's future.   

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'God is Present in Pain:' Kara Tippetts' Heroic Cancer Fight Retold in New Film

A new documentary called "The Long Goodbye" retells Kara Tibbetts' courageous fight with terminal breast cancer and offers a fresh look at how she bravely dealt with suffering and pain.

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Google reveals gaming platform Stadia

The new digital platform will stream games and has its own controller

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The SEC calls for new contempt sanctions for Elon Musk

US financial regulator has called for sanctions after Mr Musk tweeted without seeking Tesla's approval.

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Tracking tools found on EU government and health websites

The trackers, used to monitor user behaviour online, were found on thousands of official web pages.

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Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Suspends Harvest Bible Chapel

The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has suspended Harvest Bible Chapel after the firing of longtime Pastor James MacDonald. He was fired over character issues, church finances, and "highly inappropriate" recorded comments after serving as senior pastor of the Chicago-area megachurch for more than 30 years.     

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Snapchat under scrutiny from MPs over 'addictive' streaks

Executives promise to examine a Snapchat feature which has been criticised as potentially addictive.

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Vote Leave fined over thousands of unsolicited texts

The group could not prove that everybody who received its promotional message had consented.

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US politician sues Twitter over insults

A Republican congressman said the platform didn't crack down on "defamatory" tweets.

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Huge Norwegian aluminium plants hit by cyber-attack

The Norwegian firm, which employs 35,000 people worldwide, has switched to manual controls at some plants.

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Ocado sales hit by warehouse fire

The firm had more orders per week, but their average size was slightly lower.

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Christian Business Owner Forced to Serve Gay Couples After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

The US Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from a Christian bed and breakfast owner who was ordered by a lower court to serve a lesbian couple despite it being a violation of her religious beliefs. 

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Christchurch shootings: Facebook gives new details on NZ attack video

Facebook says a live-stream of the NZ attacks was seen fewer than 200 times as pressure on the firm rises.

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California Congressman Sues Twitter for $250M over 'Shadow Bans' on Conservatives

US Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) filed a lawsuit seeking $250 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages against Twitter and some of its users on Monday.

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Why are Venezuelans seeking refuge in crypto-currencies?

As Venezuela staggers under political and economic crises, its citizens are embracing digital money.

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Wheaton College's Mission and Ministry Conference to Focus on How the Church Can Reach Young Adults

Next month Wheaton College will hold an inaugural mission and ministry conference to focus on how the church can reach emerging adults.

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Wheaton College's Mission and Ministry Conference to Focus on How the Church Can Reach Young Adults

Next month Wheaton College will hold an inaugural mission and ministry conference to focus on how the church can reach emerging adults.

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'You Did What?': CA School Conceals Drag-Queen Makeup Day Leaving Parents Bewildered

Parents across Santa Ana, California were recently stunned with the answer their middle-school aged children gave when asked about their day.

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'We're Raising Her as a Girl': Falwells' Remarks About Granddaughter Spark Protest Among Group of Liberty Students

Some pro-LGBT Liberty University students protested on campus recently after the university's president and his wife said their granddaughter will be raised according to her God-given gender.

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Police: Windows Broken at Historic Virginia Church

Police in Virginia are investigating a burglary and vandalism at a historic church.

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Vietnam Vet Wins Flag Battle, Ending Decades of Dispute: 'The One Thing That Unites Us in This Country is That American Flag'

A Vietnam war veteran put a flag pole in his yard after decades of disputing with Wyndham Homeowners Association in Henrico County, Virginia.

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Facebook Exec Nona Jones Teaches Churches the Art of 'Digital Discipleship'

Facebook executive, Nona Jones, teaches churches how to maximize their use of Facebook to connect with their congregations.

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Tornado Rips Roof from Church as 40 Kids Miraculously Shielded While Singing 'Jesus Loves Me'

A miracle story is emerging after a tornado struck Paducah, KY last week, devastating a church building where 40 preschool kids and 10 church staff were going about their day.

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OWNAFC: Football fans call for refunds over club app

Fans say they feel misled by OWNAFC amid claims they could "take charge of a real life football club".

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MySpace admits losing 12 years' worth of music uploads

The social network has apologised for losing the data during a server migration.

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Christchurch shootings: Social sites struggle to contain attack video

Millions of copies of videos showing the Christchurch attacks have been removed from social media sites.

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WorldPay payments firm in $43bn sale to US rival

WorldPay, once part of RBS bank, has been bought by Fidelity National Information Services.

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MPs call for tax on social media companies

Their report says the money should be used to fund research into the health impact of social media.

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UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off

OneWeb secures new funding enabling it to speed up plans for a global high-speed broadband network.

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Hong Kong subway trains collide amid new signal system trials

Two trains collide during a new signal system trial, threatening travel disruption for millions.

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More Evacuations in Midwest as Floodwaters Head Downstream

Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees.

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President Trump Attends Church Service on St. Patrick’s Day

President Donald Trump spent St. Patrick’s Day morning at church.

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Rescues, Evacuations as Floodwaters Breach Levees in Midwest

Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a recent deluge of rainwater and snowmelt was sent pouring over frozen ground, overwhelming creeks and rivers, and killing at least one person.

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IRS2Go: 101 All About the Internal Revenue Service App

Did you know that the IRS has a free smartphone app to help taxpayers handle basic tax-related functions? Here are a few examples of its available services.

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Christchurch shootings: Sajid Javid warns tech giants over footage

The home secretary says firms "must do more" after the New Zealand attack was shown live on Facebook.

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How swarming drones will change warfare

Flocks of airborne robots are being developed, able to collaborate and overwhelm enemy defences.

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This Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Is a Living Argument Against Infanticide

A baby's first breath is usually a promising sign of life and hope. But that's not the case for some babies who are simply left to die after surviving an abortion. 

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Don't Know How to Unclog a Sink? You Might Need 'Adulting' School

"Adulting" Classes help Millennials learn basic life skills, like money management, meal preparation, unclogging a sink and other skills their parents never taught them.  

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'Bring It!' Kentucky Gov. Vows to Fight as ACLU Tries to Block Pro-Life Laws that Ban Most Abortions

Lawmakers in Kentucky passed a bill Wednesday that bans most abortions, setting the stage for another legal battle in the state.  The GOP-led Senate voted 32-4 to send the bill to Kentucky's pro-life Republican Gov. Matt Bevin.  The legislation would ban abortion for women seeking to terminate their pregnancies on the basis of the baby's gender, race or disability such as Down syndrome.

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'God's Protection Is Real:' Bullet Fired into Kansas Woman's Home Stopped by Plaque of Lord's Prayer

Constance Effie of Kansas City says it's a miracle she and her husband are alive after a bullet flew through her home.  Effie, 70, said the pair were sitting in their living room Saturday evening when a blast tore through a wall, just above her head. 

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Christchurch shootings: Social media's role

Why was a video of the shootings shared on social media and what can be done about the wider threat?

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Apple responds to Spotify complaints over App store

The tech giant has hit back over claims that its App store is unfair and levies a tax on developers.

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UK cyber-security efforts criticised by audit office

The warning comes in a National Audit Office (NAO) assessment of the UK's national cyber-defence plan.

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Musk adds new Model Y to electric car line-up

The new mass-market electric vehicle has a base price of $39,000 and a 230-mile range.

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Prisoners in England to be taught code

The programme is modelled on the Last Mile project in the San Quentin prison in California.

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From 'Car Crazy' to Christ-focused: The New TV Show that Aims to Spark Revival in America

Barry Meguiar is no stranger to TV. As host of 'Car Crazy' he introduced viewers to the latest hot rods and the industry's biggest fans. With his brand-new show, he hopes to ignite the next American Great Awakening.

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Facebook loses chief product officer and Whatsapp head

The two resignations come a week after Mark Zuckerberg outlined plans for a "privacy-focused" platform.

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Uber planning stock market flotation 'in April'

The firm is reportedly planning a stock market flotation in April, hot on the heels of its rival Lyft.

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Facebook blames server tweak for blackout issues

A server configuration change is blamed for global disruption to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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'Beauty Is Important in Our Understanding of Who God Is': College Students' Millennial-Worthy Bible Reaching Thousands

A pair of college students have created a Bible made for millennials by millennials. The Alabaster Co. Bible matches artistic design with God's timeless word to appeal to today's image-hungry culture. 

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Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying About Staged Hate Crime

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges accusing him of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago.

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Tax Expert Reveals Why Getting a Smaller Refund this Year is a Good Thing

IRS tax refunds are down about nine percent this year compared to last year. Tax expert Dan Pilla explains why that's actually a good thing.

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Hurricane Blizzard: Massive 'Bomb Cyclone' Bears Down on Continental US

From the Colorado Rockies to the Northeast, heavy snow, wind and flooding rains are affecting 70 million Americans, leaving many without power and others stranded on roads and at airports.

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God of War, Red Dead Redemption and indie titles lead 2019 Bafta nominations

Big budget games and independent titles will compete across a variety of categories at a ceremony in April.

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Netflix to set own official UK age ratings under BBFC system

The streaming giant will use an algorithm to make sure its entire catalogue has an official rating.

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Woman breaks pi world record

Emma Haruka Iwao calculates the value of pi to 31 trillion digits.

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‘Epic’ Storm Brings Blizzards, Floods, Tornado to Mid-US

A window-rattling late winter storm brought blizzards, floods and a tornado across more than 25 states Wednesday, stretching from the northern Rocky Mountains to Texas and beyond.

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'I ignored my children to play video games'

The number of people seeking help for addiction to video games is increasing, treatment centres say.

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Texas Megachurch Pastor Challenges Christians Over Lent: ‘We Don’t Fast for Fasting’s Sake’

Matt Chandler is challenging Christians all across the country to give up food for Lent. In a recent sermon, the megachurch pastor encouraged his body to take up the challenge of giving up the gift that food is to “orient their hearts around the betterness of Jesus above earthly pleasures.”

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NYC Mayor Announces 'Meatless Monday' Program in all Public Schools to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The mayor of New York City has decided to help "reduce greenhouse gas emissions" on our planet by ordering all NYC public schools to take part in "Meatless Mondays" for both breakfast and lunch meals starting in the 2019-20 school year. 

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'A Beautiful Gesture': Man Treats 11 Servicemen to Chick-fil-A in Honor of Late Brother with PTSD

A Durham, North Carolina man decided to honor his late stepbrother, who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by buying meals for 11 servicemen at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant.

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Trump: US Grounding Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 After Ethiopia Crash

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people.

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Tax Expert Reveals Why Getting a Smaller Refund this Year is a Good Thing

IRS tax refunds are down about nine percent this year compared to last year. Tax expert Dan Pilla explains why that's actually a good thing.

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'Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!' Disabled Vets Caregiver Overwhelmed by Operation Blessing's Aid in Tornado Aftermath

When an EF-4 tornado ripped through Lee County, Alabama, earlier this month, Kathy Brown's first thought was to protect the disabled veterans under her care.

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TV Stars, Wealthy Parents, Coaches Charged in Huge College Bribery Scheme

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal.

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'Your Prayers Have Helped Carry Me': Anne Graham Lotz' Cancer Treatment Not Over Yet

Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz is immensely grateful for those who have prayed for her during her fight against breast cancer. 

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Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service

The Pentagon has approved a new policy that will likely bar transgender troops and military recruits from transitioning to another sex. It will also require most individuals to serve in the gender they were born in.

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IBM used Flickr photos for facial-recognition project

Some people are said to be unaware that their data had been used for a facial-recognition project.

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Japan Sega game sales halted after cocaine arrest

Japanese sales of Sega's Judgment are put on hold following the arrest of an actor involved in the game.

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Jumia to be first African start-up on NY Stock Exchange

The e-commerce company is to become first African start-up to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Cartoons about online safety launched for four-year-olds

The UK's National Crime Agency launches a series of animations aimed at children aged four to seven.

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Devil May Cry 5 review: Demon-hunting aplenty

Demons have invaded the city of Redgrave and only Dante and his companions can stop them.

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Tech-filled strap makes old watches smart

A strap that adds notifications and payments to old watches has been designed by Sony engineers.

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Tackle tech giants' 'bullying tactics' review urges

The UK must update its approach to competition in the tech sector, a new report says.

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‘I Wanted to Spread the Word of God’: High School Student Suspended After Posting Bible Verses in Response to Rainbow Flags

An Ohio high school student is speaking out after she received a suspension for posting Bible verses on walls and lockers in response to a collection of LGBT “pride” flags that decorated the hallways. In a video posted to Facebook last Friday, Gabby Helsinger claims that she is being punished for allegedly “targeting” the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club.

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Pilots Have Reported Issues in US With New Boeing Jet

Airline pilots on at least two flights have reported that an automated system seemed to cause their Boeing planes to tilt down suddenly, the same problem suspected of contributing to a deadly crash in Indonesia.

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Your Top 10 Rights As A Taxpayer: The Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Were you aware that the IRS also has a Bill of Rights for your benefit? Find out your ten fundamental rights known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

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Federal Appeals Court Allows Law Defunding Ohio Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court upheld an Ohio pro-life law on Tuesday, declining public funding for Planned Parenthood.

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CA Bill Would Force Foster Parents to Use Any Transgender Pronouns Foster Children Want

California lawmakers are debating a bill that would force foster parents to use any transgender pronouns that their foster children want.  

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'I Want to Live Again as the Man that I Am': Nation's First Declared Nonbinary Person Admits Big 'Sham'

The first American who previously identified as transgender and was the first to obtain nonbinary status in the eyes of law says he made a mistake.

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US Dept. of Ed. Just Dropped These Restrictions Against Religious Groups

The US Department of Education has announced it will no longer enforce a restriction barring religious organizations from serving as contract providers of services solely due to their religious affiliation.

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Veteran War Correspondent On Liberal Media Bias: This Battlefield 'More Frightening'

Veteran War Correspondent Lara Logan is calling out liberal media bias and encouraging other journalists to do the same even though she says speaking out comes with great professional risk.

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Actors Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Charged in College Admissions Bribery Scandal

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal.

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US Pressure Grows After Britain, Germany Join Countries Grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8

Global concerns are growing over the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft after the Ethiopian Airlines crash which killed all 157 passengers and crew on board.

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'HALLELUJAH, GLORY': Family Gives Glory to God After Legally Blind Teen's American Idol 'Golden Ticket'

High School Singer Shayy's family is giving God the glory after an emotional audition on American Idol. Shayy, who made it to the next round, has been diagnosed as legally blind for over a year after suffering from hydrocephalus and a brain tumor.

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After NATO Funding Success, Trump Eyes More Defense Money from Allies

The Trump administration is working on a proposal that would require other countries to pay more than the full price of US Defense forces deployed on their soil. Called "Cost Plus 50," officials say the plan could mean that nations hosting American troops would pay an extra 50 percent for the protection that the US provides against dangerous neighbors like Russia or North Korea. 

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Elon Musk denies being in contempt of court

Tesla founder Elon Musk has denied that a tweet placed him in contempt of court.

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Facebook restores ads calling for it to be broken up

The social network removed ads then restored them to "help debate" about its status and power.

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Brexit: Foreign far-right Twitter users 'manipulated debate'

Research shows that fake accounts tried to amplify far-right narratives about Brexit.

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Uber driver kidnapped passenger to boost fare

The driver "groped" a sleeping female passenger while taking her on a long ride to boost his fare.

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Rep. Omar Bashes Trump, Accuses Him of Not Being Human

Freshman lawmaker Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) suggested on Monday that President Donald Trump is not really human when asked to compare him to former President Barrack Obama. 

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Would you be happy being interviewed by a robot?

Employers can make unconscious - and unfair - judgements about interviewees within a few seconds.

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Washington State to Churches: 'Pay for Abortions or Break the Law'

The attorneys for a church in Seattle filed a federal lawsuit on Friday against Washington state officials for forcing churches to pay for elective abortions in their health insurance.

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Tim Berners-Lee: 'Stop web's downward plunge to dysfunctional future'

Thirty years after he invented it, Sir Tim Berners-Lee says the web is not what it should be.

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Was It Wrong for Trump to Sign Bibles? Here's What He Once Told CBN News About the Bible

Critics attacked President Trump over the weekend for signing Bibles when he visited tornado survivors in Alabama, but the media frenzy about it is being called a fake controversy. 

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite lets fans cast spells and rescue magic creatures

The company behind Pokemon Go reveals details of their new augmented reality game.

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Tomorrow's Headlines Today? Joel Rosenberg's Latest Thriller Identifies a New 'Axis of Evil'

Pat Robertson talks with bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg about his latest international thriller, The Persian Gamble, on Thursday's 700 Club.

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CNN Sued for $250M, Accused of 'Vicious' Attack on Covington Catholic Student in MAGA Hat

Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann's attorney is suing CNN for $250 million. Attorney L. Lin Wood announced the lawsuit on Fox News Channel's "Life, Liberty & Levin" Sunday night, saying CNN maligned the student with "vicious" reporting. "CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post. And CNN goes into millions of individuals' homes," Wood told Fox News host and best-selling author Mark Levin. "They really went after Nicholas with the idea that he was part of a mob that was attacking the Black Hebrew Israelites, yelling racist slurs at the Black Hebrew Israelites. Totally false."

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'Literally Willing to Die': Why the Fight for Religious Liberty Hit Home for this Senator's Wife

Even in a city as divided as Washington, people of different faiths and politics are coming together to help their persecuted brothers and sisters. Gayle Manchin, wife of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is part of the team.

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US seeks to allay fears over killer robots

Humans will always make the final decision on whether armed robots can shoot, the US says.

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Facebook sues over 'data-grabbing' quizzes

Malicious quiz apps were used to harvest thousands of users' profile data, according to Facebook.

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Apex Legends studio bans 355,000 cheating players

The players were all using the PC version of the game, Respawn Entertainment said.

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Smart speakers and baking into inflation basket

Q: "Alexa - what is now being used to help calculate the cost of living in the UK?" A: "I am"

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Tesla to raise prices and keep more stores open

The electric carmaker says prices will rise by 3% and reverses a decision to close stores.

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RBS trials biometric fingerprint bank card

The bank says the technology is designed to increase security and make payments at tills easier.

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Russia internet freedom: Thousands protest against cyber-security bill

The government says the bill will boost security but activists say it will stifle dissent.

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Tax Credit For The Elderly Or Disabled: Are You Eligible for This Tax Credit?

Are you eligible for the Senior Tax Credit for the Elderly and Disabled? Read more to learn the two sets of criteria needed to qualify for this credit. 

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Turbulence Injures 30 on Flight From Istanbul to New York

Severe turbulence tossed terrified passengers and crew around a Turkish Airlines plane cabin as it passed over Maine on Saturday, with 30 people suffering bumps, bruises, cuts, and a broken leg before the flight landed safely at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials said.

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Trump Signed Bibles. Heresy? Many Religious Leaders Say No

Hershael York, dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary School of Theology in Louisville, Kentucky, said he didn’t have a problem with Trump signing Bibles, like former presidents have, because he was asked and because it was important to the people who were asking.

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Plane Makes Emergency Landing, Passengers Evacuated

Smoke reported on board an Air Transat flight forced an emergency landing Saturday at a New Jersey airport, where the 189 passengers were evacuated by emergency slides.

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Elizabeth Warren vows to break up tech giants if elected in 2020

The US Democratic presidential hopeful tells a rally she is "sick of freeloading billionaires".

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Time Isn’t on Your Side With Coming Shift to Daylight Saving

Time isn’t on your side this weekend.

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Angler Phishing 101: How to Not Fall Victim to Identity Thieves on Social Media

A new scam called "angler phishing" targets social media users by impersonating customer support accounts. Follow these steps to protect yourself.

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Lords urge tougher rules for tech firms

Technology firms and social media apps should all fall under one regulatory body, Lords report says.

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Dr. Jim Garlow: The 'Jolting' Reality of America's Biblical Void and a 'Bold' Plan to Turn the Tide

Dr. Jim Garlow has traveled the world imparting to global leaders the powerful truth that God's Word provides instructions for every area of life, including government. Here's how he hopes to change America's future.

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Trump Signs Bibles for Tornado Survivors in Alabama, Operation Blessing Helping Victims: 'Please Be Praying for Us'

President Trump is visiting Alabama today where a deadly tornado hit Sunday. The powerful EF-4 storm tore through the rural countryside with 170 mph winds leaving 23 people dead. Three of the people who were killed were children ages 6, 9, and 10. One family lost seven people. The number of those killed by the massive twister – which stretched for nearly a mile at one point – is more than double the total number of tornado-related deaths in the United States in 2018 alone. 

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Your Tax Dollars at Work? Why This State Saw a 1,700 Percent Spike in Taxpayer-Funded Abortions

After the governor of Illinois signed a bill allowing state Medicaid funds to pay for abortions, the number of abortions spiked dramatically within a year. Experts wonder whether more governors will follow his lead even as a new poll shows more Democrats are becoming pro-life.

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Queen Elizabeth Posts Her First Photo on Instagram

Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth of England recently published her first post to Instagram.  Sent via the royal family's Instagram account, the Queen shared a photo of a letter Thursday, sent to her great-great grandfather Prince Albert - husband of Queen Victoria - from 1843.     

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US Lawmakers Refuse to Single Out Anti-Semitism, Add Islam to Bigotry Resolution

The House of Representatives passed a resolution in a 407-23 vote Thursday condemning racism and bigotry in America.  The measure was an attempt by Democrats to evade charges of anti-Semitism triggered by freshman congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN) repeated controversial remarks about Jews and Israel.

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'Deeply Disturbing:' 84-Year-Old Widow Faces Eviction from Veterans Home for Her Voluntary Bible Studies

An 84-year-old woman is being threatened with eviction from the California Veterans Home where she lives if she continues to host Bible studies there.  The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is standing up for the religious rights of Artis Breau in this case.

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'We Cannot Let Up': Wife of US Senator Fights for Religious Liberty

Even in a city as divided as Washington, people of different faiths and politics are coming together to help their persecuted brothers and sisters. Gayle Manchin, wife of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is part of the team.

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As Trump Visits Tornado-Stricken Alabama, Operation Blessing Helping Victims: 'Please Be Praying for Us'

President Trump is visiting Alabama today where a deadly tornado hit Sunday. The powerful EF-4 storm tore through the rural countryside with 170 mph winds leaving 23 people dead. Three of the people who were killed were children ages 6, 9, and 10. One family lost seven people. The number of those killed by the massive twister – which stretched for nearly a mile at one point – is more than double the total number of tornado-related deaths in the United States in 2018 alone. 

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Urgent warning over 'serious' Windows 7 bug

The flaw is found in Windows 7 and could let malicious hackers take over machines, says Google.

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Pro-Lifers Win Legal Battle Over 'ME,' 'ME, AGAIN,' 'STILL ME' Bus Ad

A government-run public transportation company in Lafayette, Indiana is reversing course, allowing pro-life ads to be displayed on the side of buses. Superimposed over the photos are the words "ME," "ME, AGAIN," and "STILL ME."

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US Lawmakers Refuse to Single Out Anti-Semitism, Pass Broad Resolution Condemning All Bigotry Instead

The House of Representatives passed a resolution in a 407-23 vote Thursday condemning racism and bigotry in America.  The measure was an attempt by Democrats to evade charges of anti-Semitism triggered by freshman congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN) repeated controversial remarks about Jews and Israel.

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Security holes found in big brand car alarms

Security researchers show Click’s Dan Simmons how to take control of a car via its smart alarm system.

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How to hijack a car via its smart alarm

Security researchers show how to take control of a car via bugs in their smart alarm systems.

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First Baby Saved as '40 Days for Life' Kicks Off Easter Campaign

The annual 40 Days for Life campaign has just kicked off, and already a baby's life has been saved. And this year's effort is projected to be the largest-ever, taking place in hundreds of cities around the world.

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Inside the Incredible Story Behind This Lifesize Replica of Noah’s Ark

The Ark Encounter, a life-sized Noah’s ark replica located in Williamstown, Kentucky, has made international headlines ever since it opened in 2016. A stunning architectural achievement, the ark brings a key biblical account to life in a truly unprecedented way.

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Alabama Judge Allows Teen Father to Sue on Behalf of Aborted Baby

An Alabama judge is a allowing a 19-year-old man to sue on behalf of his aborted unborn child.  According to WHNT News 19, Ryan Magers said his ex-girlfriend had a medicated abortion in February 2017 at the Alabama Women's Center for Reproductive Alternatives in Huntsville, despite his objections.

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Inspired by Biblical Values, Chick-fil-A Helps Customers Who Observe Lent

Popular restaurant chain Chick-fil-A is known for going the extra mile for its customers, and now they've done it again. The company is offering fish on their menu at select locations in honor of Lent. Many Lent observers choose to avoid certain meats during the season of fasting, so they turn to fish as an alternative.

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Facebook discovers UK 'fake news' network

Facebook removes more than 130 "inauthentic" accounts, pages and groups operated from the UK.

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Does the Government Have the Right to Seize Your Property? Here's a Hint: It Does

The practice of seizing private property is perfectly legal.

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Parisians try to shut out Instagram users

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street.

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England's court computers collapse again

Some trials have been suspended as the Ministry of Justice works to fix IT issues.

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Rape Day game pulled by Steam platform after outcry

Gaming platform Steam pulls the release of the game Rape Day after widespread condemnation.

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Girl Scouts Group Gives Top Award to Teen for Pro-Abortion Project

A Girl Scouts of America chapter has openly revealed its pro-abortion stance by honoring an Arizona girl for her work on so-called "reproductive health justice."

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Facebook: What's in Mark Zuckerberg's privacy plan?

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants Facebook to become a "privacy-focused" social network.

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Google spin-off Waymo to sell Lidar it fought Uber on

The self-driving car division of Google is to sell its Lidar units to other industries but not car-makers.

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Huawei sues US government over product ban

The Chinese telecoms firm takes action against claims its products present security risks.

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Zuckerberg outlines plan for 'privacy-focused' Facebook

He also said Facebook would not store sensitive data in countries with weak records on human rights.

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Evangelical Christian University Blocks Pro-Life Speaker Star Parker from Appearing on Campus

The University of Northwestern at St. Paul – a noted Christian University – has barred pro-life speaker and Christian activist Star Parker from lecturing on its campus.

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Abortion Doctor Growls 'I Love It! I Love It!' When Confronted About Killing Babies

A shocking video posted to social media shows an abortion doctor shouting outside the front doors of a women's clinic that he loves to abort babies.

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'Down Syndrome Shouldn't Be a Death Sentence': Utah Lawmakers Ban Abortion of Down Syndrome Babies

The Utah legislature has approved a measure to ban aborting babies born with Down Syndrome. "Selective abortion, for any reason, is the very definition of eugenics..."

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'Outrageous!' Disturbing New Video Game Allows Players to Simulate Rape, Murder of Women

A graphic and violent new computer video game that lets players simulate the rape and murder of women is coming under fire. The developer of "Rape Day" describes it as "a game where you can rape and murder during a zombie apocalypse."

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'Radical Sex Ed Around Every Corner': This Program Exposes Kids to Mermaid Boys and Trans Stars

The National Education Association (NEA) has partnered with the United States' leading LGBTQ organization to teach children about same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. 

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Oversight or Overreach? Trump Blasts Far-Reaching Dem Investigations as 'HARASSMENT'

President Trump is pushing back against Democrats and their sweeping new investigations, insisting there is nothing to see. The House Judiciary Committee sent 81 letters Monday to people and organizations seeking information in investigations into everything from obstruction of justice, to corruption and abuse of power.

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Chinese hackers fish for naval secrets

Almost 30 universities have been targeted by a Chinese hacking group, a report claims.

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Post-apocalyptic video game Days Gone Days previewed

Marc Cieslak looks at the new survival video game Days Gone which is released on 26 April 2019.

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Uber 'not liable' for self-driving death

Prosecutors say Uber is not criminally liable for a crash involving one of its self-driving cars.

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Former Student Warns of ‘Predatory’ Atheist College Profs

Samantha Sullivan’s parents didn’t feel the need to hector or lecture her before she headed off to college. She was one of those kids who wasn’t in much trouble and held on to her Christian faith throughout her childhood years and throughout high school. But when she arrived on campus, things took an unforeseen and unexpected turn.

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Budget Busting Blunders: Senator Behind ‘Federal Fumbles’ Report Warns the Waste Is Massive

Government waste and inefficiency: there’s so much of it, it’s actually hard to keep track of it.   Still, Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford believes it’s important enough to find then share it in a report called “Federal Fumbles.”

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Jack Phillips Vindicated as 'Overwhelming Evidence' Exposes State 'Hostility' Against Christian Baker

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is reporting that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC) has decided to drop its transgender cake case against Christian baker Jack Phillips.

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Gamers suggest ways to combat addiction

Gamers give accounts of their addictions as MPs investigate the issue of online addiction.

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'Child Abuse'? Mass. Therapy Ban Means Parents Could Lose Their Kids if They Try to Help Them

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a therapy ban that would not only make it illegal to counsel children about unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion but also punish parents who allow it by taking custody of their children.

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Regent University's Cybersecurity Program Wins InfoSec Award

Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) has named Regent University's Institute for Cybersecurity among its 2019 InfoSec Award winners. Regent joins other powerful cybersecuity institutions such as Herjavec Group, TTES, NSA.gov, Darktrace and HelpSystems in the "Trailblazing" category. Regent's website says 200 candidates were given awards out of nearly 3,000 candidates. 

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Jibo robot signals its own demise with a dance

Owners of the "social robot" Jibo say the device has been telling them its servers are soon to be switched off.

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'I Am a Committed Follower of Jesus Christ': Dean Resigns After University Bans Chick-fil-A

A dean from Rider University in New Jersey announced her resignation after the school banned Chick-fil-A from serving students on campus. 

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Sony offers refunds over Anthem game glitch

A "scary" crash has led many players to stop playing the Anthem game and ask for their money back.

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Mystery as Quadriga crypto-cash goes missing

Cyber-investigators are trying to find out what happened to millions in crypto-cash.

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Saudi app used to track women 'not against' Google rules

A US congresswoman says Google told her the app, which can track women, was not in breach of its terms and conditions.

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If you die early, how will your children remember you?

Gaby Eirew has made it her mission to help parents leave precious video memories for children, in case they die young.

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Apex Legends v Fortnite: The battle for battle royale

Battle Royale game Apex Legends reaches 50 million downloads in its first month - will it be a threat?

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Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

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The fastest road car in the world revealed - and it's electric

Could such ultrafast supercars generate a "halo effect" and make electric cars sexier in general?

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India beats UK and US on mobile data price

A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

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'The Lies Our Therapist Told Me': One Parent Speaks Out About Her Family's Struggle with So-Called Transgender Experts

One parent is speaking out about her daughter's experiences with a gender therapist and the many layers of manipulation she had to confront through misinformation about transgender medical practices.

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Firefighters Find Bibles, Crosses Intact After West Virginia Church Building Blaze

After an intense fire broke out at a church building early Sunday morning, firefighters were amazed to discover that several Bibles and crosses had survived the inferno. 

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‘Thank You, God’: Tornado Survivor Reacts With Praise While Sitting Amidst Her Utterly Decimated House

At least 23 people have been confirmed dead after a series of vicious tornados swept across Lee County in Alabama. County Sheriff Jay Jones called the subsequent damage and destruction “catastrophic,” noting that the landscape looked “as if someone had taken a blade and just scraped the ground.” The National Weather Service (NWS) classified the tornado as an EF-3, with winds up to 165 mph.

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'I've Seen Jesus': He Died, Made Three Trips to Heaven, and the People He Saw There Will Astound You

After a horrific car crash, little Landon was resuscitated and life-flighted to Carolina's Medical Center. He died two more times that day and both times he was brought back to life. Doctors didn't give Julie much hope for his survival.

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Muslim Congresswoman Strikes Again, Facing New Anti-Semitism Charges

Freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is once again at odds with fellow leaders for what many are calling another anti-Semitic slur. Omar has received bipartisan criticism for her comments at a town hall event with fellow pro-Palestinian advocate Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Omar said she wanted to talk about the political influence in this country that says "it is ok for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country." Omar was speaking in particular about Israel, making it the second incident of hatred this month. 

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Royal Family to block or report social media trolls

The Royal Family publishes guidelines following reports of online abuse aimed at Kate and Meghan.

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Regent University Welcomes NC Supreme Court Chief Justice as New Law School Dean

Regent University welcomed the new dean of its law school Friday – former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin.

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The chat room where you pay by the letter

The message board charges almost one penny per letter in a "social experiment".

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'I'm Still Thanking God I'm Among the Living': At Least 23 Killed as More Than a Dozen Tornadoes Slash the South

A deadly winter storm racing across the country is pounding the northeast today. But before heading north, the same weather system produced devastating tornadoes in the south.

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PS Vita: The end of Sony handheld gaming?

While Sony's PlayStation 4 has been a runaway success, the handheld PS Vita found only niche appeal

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'We View Manure as an Opportunity': Companies Partner to Turn Hog Waste into Energy

Two leading companies believe manure is much more than fertilizer. Smithfield Foods and Dominion Energy have teamed up to prove that – through a "manure to energy" project to power homes and businesses.

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Young people warned over buying drugs via apps

A study says drug users have a "false security" of escaping law enforcement by using apps.

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Death Toll Rises to 22 as Tornadoes, Severe Storms Hit South

A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 22 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.

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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou sues Canada authorities over arrest

The chief financial officer of the tech giant says Canadian authorities violated her civil rights.

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Netflix hits back at backlash to Oscars run and Steven Spielberg

The streaming service says it "loves cinema" but wants it to be easier for people to see films.

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Music education 'risks being outdated by technology'

Music teaching 'needs to keep pace with young people's grasp of technology or risk being outdated'.

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Amazon withdraws painted children's drinking tumblers

The painted glasses contain cadmium, which is associated with a risk of damage to kidneys and bones.

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At Least 2 Dead as Storms, Possible Tornados Hit Deep South

At least two people were killed by a possible tornado in Alabama on Sunday as severe storms destroyed mobile homes, snapped trees and left a trail of destruction amid weather warnings extending into Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, authorities said.

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Winter Storm Spreading From Midwest to the Northeast

A storm that dropped several inches of snow in the central United States over the weekend is spreading to the Northeast, where it could disrupt Monday morning commutes.

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Tax Return Transcripts: How to Get Copies of Your Old Tax Returns from the Internal Revenue Service

The IRS recommends that you keep tax records for at least three years. If you need a tax return transcript, review these available options for getting one.

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Dragon capsule heads for space station

The demonstration flight of America’s new astronaut capsule will see it dock with the lab.

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March Roars in Like a Lion With Rain, Snow, Bitter Cold

A winter storm is making its way across much of the U.S., bringing rain, snow and bitter cold to some areas.

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Colo. High School Wrestler Chooses to Forfeit Spot in State Championships Rather Than Wrestle a Girl

Brendan Johnston of The Classical Academy in Colorado says he's never competed against a girl.  When presented the opportunity to do so in the Colorado state wrestling championships last weekend, and move closer to a possible state title, he stuck with his principles and decided to forfeit matches against two female wrestlers, thus ending his high school career. 

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Families of Texas Church Shooting Victims Sue Gun Retailer

Family members of victims of a Texas church shooting are suing a sporting goods chain that sold the weapons used in the 2017 massacre.

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The Oscars & The Attack on Masculinity

The American Psychological Association has decreed that “traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful.” The forces of political correctness are seeking to throw out the idea of assigned sex at birth in favor of a spectrum of gender from which we can choose.

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8 Of 9 Financially Vulnerable Americans Used Tax Refunds To Pay Bills: New Survey Shows Many Americans Living on the Financial Edge

According to a new survey, 87% of financially vulnerable Americans used their tax refunds to pay bills. Discover the other popular uses for tax refunds.

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SpaceX set for crew demo launch

The US is about to take a major step towards being able to fly its astronauts into space once again.

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Schools Criticized for Bringing Anti-Semitic BDS Activist on Their Campuses

Several universities are under fire for hosting an anti-Israel activist on their campuses. Linda Sarsour, who is accused of Jew-hatred that was seen during her work on the Women's March, was recently invited to speak at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill's Minority Health Conference.Her speech was intended to discuss "why advocacy is important, her path as an advocate, the spectrum of advocacy and application to the field of public health." However, The College Fix reports Sarsour took the time to focus more on criticizing Israel than actual health. 

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'I Want to Empty the Foster Care System': Retired Nun Provides Loving Environment for At-Risk Kids

New Life Village in Florida is a unique intergenerational community. Its goal is to reduce the number of children in foster care and provide kids in need with a loving, stable environment.

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Twitter Supporting Islamic Blasphemy Laws, Tells Michelle Malkin She's in Trouble for Upsetting Muslims

Critics of Twitter say recent incidents are signs that the social media company is enforcing Islamic blasphemy laws on their site - Islamic laws which are known as shariah.In a recent encounter, conservative journalist Michelle Malkin was warned of a 2015 tweet showing cartoons of Islam's prophet Muhammad. Twitter's legal department sent her a notice saying she had violated Pakistan's blasphemy laws.

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YouTube Suspends Comments on Videos of Kids : Here's Why

YouTube said Thursday it will turn off comments on nearly all videos featuring kids - potentially affecting millions of posts on the site - after reports last week that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous videos of children.The change comes as YouTube grapples with moderating content across its platform as concerns about hate speech, violence and conspiracy theories continue to plague it.

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Independent Group Finds Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Bill Hybels 'Credible'

An independent group of Christian leaders says the allegations of sexual misconduct against Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church are credible. 

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Amazon stops selling Dash buttons

Amazon stops selling its Dash buttons because shoppers are using other methods to buy products.

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