Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Plan to secure internet of things with new law

The internet of things, from toys to web cameras, should be more secure, the proposed legislation says.

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Shots Reported at University of North Carolina's Charlotte Campus, School on Lockdown

A North Carolina university has issued an alert for students to remain in a safe location following reports of an apparent shooting.

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Second 'Drag Queen Story Hour' Reader in Houston Exposed as a Convicted Child Sex Offender

The Houston, Texas group known as the Houston MassResistance activists have exposed a second "drag queen" as a convicted child sex offender, who was involved in reading stories to children at a local library.

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NASA Chief Warns of Potential 'Major Asteroid Strike on Earth in Our Lifetime'

NASA and various scientific experts are participating in their latest drill this week, examining what federal agencies would do in case an asteroid struck our planet.

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Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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'I Was One Block Away From Killing Myself': SC Man Carries Cross, Sees God at Work on Trek to Grand Canyon

When Acie Burleson encountered Jesus Christ as his Savior, he learned about the biblical command to deny himself, take up his cross, and follow the Lord as Matthew 16:24 states. Years later, he says he's heard from God and has started a journey to literally carry the cross all the way to the Grand Canyon.

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Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close

Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties.

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Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator.

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Study Suggests Rise in Suicide Among Kids and Teens After Netflix Drama '13 Reasons Why'

Suicide is at a 19-year-high among kids ages 10 to 17, and some are suggesting it's tied to the release of the Netflix drama "13 Reasons Why" which showed a girl ending her life. 

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Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content.

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Four VA School Systems Claim 'Thousands' of Transgender Students in Landmark Case

Four schools in northern Virginia claim there are "thousands of students in Virginia public schools who...identify as transgender" and should be allowed to use whatever bathroom they choose. 

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Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over?

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Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks.

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TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey.

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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Monday, 29 April 2019

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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Government Overreach is Nothing New - The Founders Fought Against it in 1776

Utah Senator Mike Lee has written several books about the United States Constitution in an effort to help every American understand the importance of our founding documents. He's back with a new book about what he calls our "lost" Declaration of Independence.

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Oliver North No Longer NRA President, Now the Gun Group Is Facing Investigation

Oliver North has announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association. He made it clear that he was forced out of the leadership of the organization, and there are claims that it's because he tried to oust longtime NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre.

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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'God and Your Prayers Have Sustained Us': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall Balcony Now out of ICU, Conscious and Alert

The family of the young boy who was thrown from the third fall of the Mall of America balcony is praising God after news that their son's condition has improved. 

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Christians and Jews Should Be 'Locked Up' According to Speaker at Harvard Diversity Conference

In honor of its annual diversity conference, Harvard University's faculty of arts & sciences invited an anti-Christian activist to speak at its "Decade of Dialogue" event. Tim Wise, known for his hatred of Christians, pushed the racial divide and condemned Christian belief in his remarks.

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Rabbi Describes the 'Miracle' and Heroism that Prevented Synagogue Massacre

Southern California is grieving after this weekend's deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego. On Sunday night, hundreds gathered for a vigil where the rabbi described the attack and the heroism of his congregants.  

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Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Sunday, 28 April 2019

Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the gunfire erupted after 5 p.m. on a block in the city’s western district of brick row homes. Harrison said a man approached a crowd on foot and began firing in what he called “a very tragic, very cowardly shooting.” Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared “extremely targeted,” but he didn’t provide a possible motive.

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‘Hero’ Synagogue Victim Died Saving Her Rabbi

Friends of a the woman killed during the mass shooting at Congregation Chabad synagogue Saturday are calling her a hero.  60-year old Lori Kaye of Poway, California reportedly shielded her rabbi from the gunman, saving the life of Rabbi Yisroel Goldestein.

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Saturday, 27 April 2019

Synagogue Shooting Suspect in Custody, Congregants Prevented Shooting ‘From Being a Much Worse Tragedy’

A 19-year old man is in police custody following a shooting this morning at a synagogue in Poway, California just north of San Diego. One person was killed and three others injured at the Congregation Chabad Synagogue in San Diego County.

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Shooting at California synagogue kills 1, wounds 3

A 19-year-old man armed with a rifle opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of Passover, killing a woman and wounding three people Saturday, authorities said.

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Shooting at California Synagogue Kills 1, Wounds 3

San Diego County Sheriff William Gore said at a news conference that he had no details on motive . Authorities say they were reviewing copies of his social media posts.

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Friday, 26 April 2019

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.

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Bethany Christian Services Agrees to Place Kids in LGBT Homes After Michigan Settlement

There's been a major development involving an international faith-based foster care and adoption agency.  Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services announced this week it will place children in LGBT homes.

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'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material.

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‘I Was an...Addict’: Inside My Pillow Inventor Mike Lindell’s Amazing Transformation

Millions of Americans know Mike Lindell from his popular commercials for MyPillow, but many people are likely unaware of the iconic pillow magnate’s incredible backstory of overcoming addiction, finding faith and using his massive platform to help transform the lives of others.

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Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on 'Gruesome' Dismemberment Abortions

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday blocking a 2015 ban on dismemberment abortions. The decision prevents the state from enforcing a previously passed law that greatly limited second-trimester abortions.

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'I Think There's...Fear': Abby Johnson Responds to Washington Post Editorial's Misrepresentation of Abortion Numbers

A Washington Post editorial on abortion recently reported that most Americans identify as pro-choice and claims that "public support for abortion rights is at its highest since ...Roe v. Wade.'" The editorial, released April 23, cited a poll that showed that 67 percent of voters say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.  But Abby Jo hnson, the former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director whose life story is the subject of the hit movie, "Unplanned," pushed back against those claims. 

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US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown.

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'God Was Definitely With Us': Family Prayer Answered Amid Tornado, Churches Help Rebuild

Severe weather, including several tornadoes, have ripped a path of destruction across the South killing at least five people. 

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Protests over plan to change domain pricing

Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules.

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Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle.

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Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple.

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Thursday, 25 April 2019

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives.

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Loving Teachers, Your Unions Persecute Christians and Ex-Gays

Loving teachers defend and protect all children and families no matter their religion, political leanings or sexual orientation. Make no mistake, teachers' unions don't represent our hearts or ethics. Unions use us, silence us, and undermine the traditional values most teachers cherish.

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Oliver North Highlights American Heroes on NRA TV: 'These are People of Great Faith'

Col. Oliver North says he's spent most of his life in the company of heroes. Now as president of the National Rifle Association he's taking his passion for telling their stories to NRA TV and so far, each episode of "Oliver North's American Heroes" highlights men and women of faith facing risk to help others.

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Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak

Cabinet sources tell the BBC a formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council.

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'White Supremacy' or 'Ridiculous Accusation'? Wake Forest Hosts 'Listening Sessions' for Faculty and Staff of Color ONLY

Wake Forest University is hosting a series of "listening sessions" for faculty and staff of color after growing racial tensions based on accusations that the school has supported "white supremacy." 

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Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos

The Earth's north magnetic pole has been moving from its old location in Northern Canada towards Siberia. And there is a growing concern among scientists that the weakening of the Earth's magnetic field could someday cause its north and south poles to flip. And that could lead to global chaos.

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CA Supreme Court Halts Abortion Case About Baby Body Parts Trafficking by Planned Parenthood

California's Supreme Court has halted an abortion case surrounding the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood employees, granting pro-life activist David Daleiden an unexpected victory. On Good Friday, a California Superior Court judge vacated the preliminary hearings against Daleiden and his co-defendant Sandra Merritt. 

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Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation

The firm is one of only three to have achieved the milestone, the others being Apple and Amazon.

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Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War.

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US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market.

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Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation

A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network.

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Failed Zozosuit hits company profits

A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2019

A Second Chance for Trafficking Survivors: Advocates Work to Clear Their Records

Trafficking advocates say one of the best ways to give victims a true second chance is through a legal tool known as vacatur--which completely erases any criminal record they may be carrying from their time under the control of a trafficker.

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Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active

The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised.

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Montana's Attorney General Wants More Chick-fil-A's, Defying Liberal Cities and Their Bans

The attorney general of Montana has invited Chick-fil-A to open more restaurants in his state after two other states have taken actions to block the food chain over its biblical values.

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Gender 'X': Nevada Allows Non-Binary Option for Driver's License and ID'S

People in Nevada can now get a driver's license or ID card with an "X" for their gender instead of "M" for male or "F" for female. 

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'We'll See You at the Supreme Court!' How Ohio's Heartbeat Bill Threatens Roe

This month may have seen the initial judicial step in overturning the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed into state law one of the most restrictive pro-life bills in the United States: SB 23, otherwise known as the "heartbeat bill."

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What Would Happen if the Earth's Magnetic Poles Flipped?

The Earth's north magnetic pole has been moving from its old location in Northern Canada towards Siberia. And there is a growing concern among scientists that the weakening of the Earth's magnetic field could someday cause its north and south poles to flip. And that could lead to global chaos.

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Huawei row: Ministers call for investigation into leaking

Government ministers are calling for a "full and proper" investigation after discussions were leaked.

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'Reaching Hundreds of Thousands with the Gospel:' Fans Celebrate as Hillsong United Sings About Jesus on GMA

Multi-platinum selling and award-winning group Hillsong United debuted a song from their latest album this week on ABC's "Good Morning America."  The Australian band performed their single, "Good Grace," from their new album called, "United People."

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Dick Barnes, pioneer behind oldest working computer, dies

Dick Barnes co-designed the machine used by engineers who built the world's first commercial nuclear reactor.

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'Obviously Very Partisan': Trump Admin Goes on the Offensive Over Congressional Investigations

The White House is pushing back against congressional investigations, with President Trump saying he is against White House aides testifying to Congress.  The Trump administration is planning to fight in court against a subpoena issued to former White House counsel Don McGahn.

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High School History Textbook Labels Trump as Insane and Racist

Many Advanced Placement students will be using a new textbook that indicates President Trump as mentally ill and his supporters as angry. The American History textbook By the People: A History of the United States has a section entitled "The Angry Election of 2016" which is critical of the president. 

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Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are accused of not doing their jobs as they face questions from MPs.

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Uber Driver Fired, Threatened With Lawsuit for Refusing to Take Pregnant Woman to Abortion Clinic

A 20-year-old college student in New York is looking to sue her Uber driver after he refused to take her to get an abortion.

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Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies

The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds.

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Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'

After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now".

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Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation".

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Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network

Reports suggest the UK will allow the Chinese company to provide equipment for a 5G data network.

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Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism

New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism.

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Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands.

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'This Is Resurrection Power': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall of America Balcony Has No Brain Damage

A five-year-old boy who was attacked and viciously thrown from the third floor of the Mall of America is defying the odds and stunning doctors in what is being called a "miracle", according to the pastor at the family's church. 

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Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries

Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months".

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Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'

Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work.

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Election interference is 'online harm', MPs hear

The UK's information commissioner has strong words on the need for reform of political ads online.

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New Study Shows Millennials Love 'Free' Government Programs, Until They Find out 'Free' Doesn't Mean 'Free'

A new survey by the Harvard Institute of Politics shows 18-to-29-year-old voters will play a vital role in the Democratic campaigns for the 2020 presidential election, making up more than a third of eligible voters. The reason for the overwhelming support: "free" programs.   

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Twitter sees more users and rising revenues

The social media platform reports better-than-expected results as it plans to minimise "outrage".

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Apple AI accused of leading to man's wrongful arrest

A man is suing Apple after claiming its in-store AI led to his arrest.

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Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media

Is the ban a sign of things to come for social media firms unable to halt the spread of misinformation?

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Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year

The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.

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Small Plane Crash in Texas Kills 6

A man regularly volunteered to fly sick people in remote parts of the country to hospitals in Houston and Dallas was at the controls of a twin-engine airplane that crashed Monday in the Hill Country of central Texas, killing all six aboard.

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Vodafone named 'worst' mobile network

Annual study of more than 6,000 mobile customers names most and least popular UK network providers.

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Monday, 22 April 2019

Dangerous Tactic: Democrat Lawmakers 'Weaponize' Religion

These days, religion is being referred to far too often as a disqualifier for public office, in direct violation of the US Constitution.

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Federal Court Punishes Philly Faith-Based Foster Care Agency Over Biblical Views on Marriage

A federal appeals court has upheld a new Philadelphia city policy that forbids Catholic Social Services from placing foster children with families due to the agency's longstanding religious beliefs about marriage.

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Supreme Court to Decide Definition of 'Sex' After Unelected Officials Change Gender Identity Rules for Businesses

The US Supreme Court decided Monday that it will wade into the thorny issue of discrimination in the workplace.  

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Societal Odd Couple: TD Jakes and Top CEO Team Up to Offer Second Chances to Ex-Prisoners

It might not appear that a megachurch pastor and a coprorate CEO have much in common. But when it comes to criminal justice reform, AT&T's Randall Stephenson and Bishop T.D. Jakes are out to prove others wrong. 

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Societal Odd Couple: TD Jakes and AT&T CEO Team Up to Offer Second Chances to Ex-Prisoners

It might not appear that a megachurch pastor and a coprorate CEO have much in common. But when it comes to criminal justice reform, AT&T's Randall Stephenson and Bishop T.D. Jakes are out to prove others wrong. 

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US to Sanction Allies Who Keep Importing Oil from Terrorist Regime in Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the United States will not renew sanction waivers for five countries that receive oil from Iran, according to the Washington Post.

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Christ-Following Football Hopefuls Prep for NFL Draft: 'I Passionately Pursue a Relationship with Jesus'

NFL and collegiate football fans are anticipating the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25-27. Among those waiting are college football standouts hoping to be drafted, including a number of faith-driven players. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Magazine just featured seven of the hopefuls who have been open about their faith.   

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Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai

A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames.

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Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died.

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GMU Will Allow Brett Kavanaugh to Teach Despite Backlash from Student Protesters

Despite protests from thousands of students, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will continue to teach a summer law course at a George Mason University campus at the Antonin Scalia Law School in the United Kingdom. 

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch events delayed in China

Two events are postponed following reports of broken screens from smartphone reviewers.

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TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019.

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Sunday, 21 April 2019

An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone

A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera.

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Trumps Attend Easter Service at Church Where They Were Married

President Donald Trump on Easter morning offered condolences to the people of Sri Lanka and attended services at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea near his Florida estate.

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Saturday, 20 April 2019

Americans Are On The Move: Economic News You Can Use

Data from NerdWallet shows that from 2012 to 2016, an average 47 million residents moved each year. Learn how and why Americans relocate for a new home.

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Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds

A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and "Liverpool".

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United Methodists Edge Toward Breakup Over LGBT Policies

There’s at least one area of agreement among conservative, centrist and liberal leaders in the United Methodist Church: America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination is on a path toward likely breakup over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors.

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'State of the Bible': Study Shows Deeper Relationship with God's Word Leads to More Meaningful Life

The American Bible Society's annual "State of the Bible" study conducted by Barna Group, has affirmed that a deeper relationship with the word of God is the pathway to a more meaningful life.

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Friday, 19 April 2019

TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space

Space is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation.

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Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges

Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes".

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Severe Storms Slamming Deep South, Northeast over Easter Weekend

The severe weather that rumbled across North Texas, the Texas Panhandle, Mississippi and southeastern Kansas mid-week now moves through the Deep South.

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Thursday, 18 April 2019

'Blatant, Illegal Religious Discrimination'?: For a Second Time, San Antonio Says No to Chick-fil-A 

San Antonio's city council voted narrowly Thursday not to reconsider its decision to remove Chick-fil-A from its concessions contract at the city's airport. The Texas attorney general is investigating, citing religious liberty concerns.

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50 Millennial Women Preachers Get Real: #MeToo, Social Media-Depression, and Women's Role in the Church

The Word Network hosted a panel of 50 predominately African-American female preachers this week during a special broadcast called, "Young Preacher Ladies Night Edition."  The nearly two-hour broadcast, which was also streamed on the network's Facebook page, was hosted by Bishop Greg Davis.

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Dave Adamson: The Price of Christian Free Speech

This is just one, small example of how Christians are so quick to turn on other Christians online. As soon as there’s a difference of opinion, Christians undo Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane that we would be one as God and Jesus are one, by piling on unmerited personal insults.

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Ben Shapiro: Judeo-Christian Values 'Made the West Great'

Conservative commentator and author, Ben Shapiro, talks with CBN News about his new book, The Right Side of History.

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Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV

The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24.

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'We Were Part of the Con, and We Knew It': Ex Southern Poverty Law Center Employees Reveal 'Racial Slurs,' 'Hypocrisy'

The Family Research Council went public Wednesday with a new campaign in the Wall Street Journal exposing the "hypocrisy" of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Using testimonials of former employees, the organization, alongside the American Family Association and SPLCexposed.com, the effort calls on major companies like Spotify, MSNBC, CNN, YouTube, Amazon, and PayPal to stop their partnerships with the progressive SPLC. 

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Attorney General Barr's Full Remarks on the Release of the Mueller Report

Full remarks on the release of the Mueller Report from AG William Barr

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Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders

A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said.

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Facebook scraped email contacts of 1.5 million users

The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new uses for almost three years, it says.

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Wednesday, 17 April 2019

TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard ban

The woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED.

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Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewers

Several outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen.

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US Flag 'Intimidating to Immigrants'? The Stunning Police Car Debate in Laguna Beach

The City of Laguna Beach will keep the American flag design on its police cars.

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'He Is a Male': Iowa High School Girls Stage Walk-Out Over Transgender Student Using Girls' Restroom

Girls at an Iowa high school are asking for privacy in their bathrooms after a male who says he's a female began using the female facility. 

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San Antonio City Council to Revisit Chick-fil-A Ban, 'First Liberty' Investigates 'Religious Discrimination'

CBN News has learned the San Antonio City Council may revisit its vote to ban Chick-fil-A from the San Antonio International Airport. 

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When You Understand it Medically, You'll Appreciate Christ's Sacrifice, Suffering, and Death All the More

A medical doctor looks at the crucifixion of Christ and reveals what Jesus endured physically on the Cross.

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TED 2019: Prize to online classes project causes controversy

Plans to give millions of dollars to a program for online learning for pre-schoolers has been criticised.

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For the First Crucial 23 Minutes, No One Detected a Fire in Notre Dame

Despite an initial fire alarm, officials didn't see fire or smoke in the Notre Dame cathedral until a second alarm sounded 23 minutes later. Investigators will look into those crucial early moments as they investigate what caused the inferno that destroyed much of the world-famous building.

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Assassin's Creed's maker pledges aid to help Notre-Dame

Ubisoft is to donate money and offer use of its digital reconstruction of the cathedral.

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Xbox One with no discs: 'The way forward' or 'bad timing'?

Gamers give their verdict as Microsoft announces an "all-digital edition" of the console.

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Government in email privacy blunder

A department responsible for data protection shares the personal details of hundreds of journalists.

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Netflix to trial showing top 10 lists to UK users

Streaming company Netflix is to trial showing UK users its most-watched shows over a weekly period.

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Columbine Threat by Woman with Gun Shuts Denver-Area Schools

Denver-area public schools will be closed Wednesday as authorities search for a young Florida woman who flew to the city and bought a gun after becoming "infatuated" with the mass shooting at Columbine High School.

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Google to police new app developers more closely

Apps from unfamiliar developers will be scrutinised more deeply before they go on the Play Store.

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Almost 100 Abortion Clinic Workers Seek to Leave Industry After Seeing Pro-Life Movie ‘Unplanned’

Chuck Konzelman, director of the Pure Flix movie “Unplanned,” revealed to Congress this week that nearly 100 abortion clinic workers have sought to leave their jobs after seeing the pro-life film.

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UK to introduce porn age-checks in July

Sites that fail to comply will face fines or risk being blocked by internet service providers.

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Technology to keep dementia patients out of hospital

Radar technology and tiny brain-monitors are just some of the devices being tested by a new research centre.

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Tuesday, 16 April 2019

TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India

The removal comes after a court called for a ban on the video app over concerns of risk to children.

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Vodafone 'gigafast' ad banned after Virgin Media complaint

The promotion described broadband packages as being "gigafast" that did not offer 1Gbps speeds.

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TED 2019: The $50 lab burger transforming food

TED fellow Bruce Friedrich tells the TED conference about his vision for the future of food.

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Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuit

The surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end.

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Palestinian Group at Cornell Tells Israeli Student 'Quit Complaining' About Rockets that Blew Up Her Home

A pro-Palestinian group at Cornell University told an Israeli student through a Facebook post to "quit complaining" about a rocket attack that blew up her home in the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip.

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This Would Be One of the Toughest US Abortion Laws, Creating a Collision Course with Roe v Wade

One of the biggest anti-abortion proposals introduced this year, the measure would make an abortion punishable with 10 to 99 years in prison, though a woman would not be charged for having the procedure under the proposal.

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'Who Has Bewitched You?' Franklin Graham Blasts Christian College Students & Alumni for Fighting Mike Pence at Graduation

Vice President Mike Pence is receiving backlash from Taylor University students and alumni after the school announced Pence, a former Indiana governor, would be this year's commencement speaker.

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TED 2019: Twitter boss offers to demote likes and follows

Jack Dorsey has been talking at TED about the changes the platform is considering.

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PlayStation 5: Sony reveals first details of next-gen console

Sony's next-gen console, which will replace the PS4, will be much faster and include improved audio.

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Churches Desecrated in Ongoing Attacks Across Europe

Across Europe, there has been a growing rise in attacks on churches. Countries like France and Germany have seen a spike in violent vandalism, desecrating cherished churches and Christian symbols in recent months and years. According to the German news site PI-News, every day in France, two churches are desecrated. They report 1,063 attacks on Christian churches or symbols like crucifixes, icons, and statues in France in 2018, marking a 17 percent increase from the year before. 

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Ohio Democrat Drafted Measure to Exclude Black Babies from Being Saved Under Pro-Life Law

Last week, Ohio Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that bans abortions as soon as the baby's heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that bans abortions as soon as the baby's heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks. 

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Game of Thrones: Now TV glitch hits Apple TV owners

Sky's Now TV app failed to load for some viewers while displaying a degraded version of the

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Facebook challenged to give TED talk on political ads

Journalist Carole Cadwalladr challenges Mark Zuckerberg to address TED about "election fraud".

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Epilepsy charity calls for social media seizure warnings

People with epilepsy are being exposed to flashing images, some deliberately, says a charity.

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Swedish Social Democrats' Twitter account hacked

Messages posted on the hijacked account included anti-immigration rhetoric.

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Amazon 'flooded by fake five-star reviews' - Which? report

Top-rated reviews on popular items are dominated by unknown brands, consumer group Which? finds.

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Monday, 15 April 2019

'Message Dresses': Beautiful Outfits Also Shout Pro-Life Message

Cedarville University students hope to send a pro-life message with a new fashion trend: combining baby clothes with their own. It produces a startling visual statement of the human cost of abortion.

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold

The BBC's Chris Fox tries Samsung's folding smartphone to find out what it can do.

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'Message Dresses': Beautiful Outfits Also Shout Pro-Life Message

Cedarville University students hope to send a pro-life message with a new fashion trend: combining baby clothes with their own. It produces a startling visual statement of the human cost of abortion.

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PA Wedding Venue Facing Backlash for 'Marriage Is Between a Man and a Woman' Policy

Another Christian business owner is under fire for refusing to go against their religious beliefs in order to serve LGBTQ customers. 

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Jentezen Franklin and Abby Johnson from 'Unplanned' Join for 'Life is Beautiful', Calling US Church to Unite Against Abortion

An overflow crowd of more than 4,000 people attended the "Life is Beautiful" meeting at Free Chapel's Gainesville, GA campus on Saturday to celebrate the unborn. 

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'Made in the Image of God': How Indiana's Pro-Life Laws Could Change US Abortion Battle

The battle over abortion is in high gear in state legislatures across the nation. Lawmakers like those in Indiana keep churning out measure after measure to limit abortion. And those measures keep getting challenged in court.  But pro-life forces say these court battles are worth it. That's because if a case ends up getting appealed all the way to the US Supreme Court, it could affect the whole country.

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Indiana Abortion Bills Appealed to Supreme Court Could Change Nation's Abortion Law

The battle over abortion is in high gear in state legislatures across the nation. Lawmakers like those in Indiana keep churning out measure after measure to limit abortion. And those measures keep getting challenged in court.  But pro-life forces say these court battles are worth it. That's because if a case ends up getting appealed all the way to the US Supreme Court, it could affect the whole country.

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446 Confirmed Reports of Babies Saved from Abortion in 40 Days for Life

Pro-life organization 40 Days for Life has announced 446 confirmed reports of babies saved from abortion through their campaign efforts which coincide with the season of Lent.  

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Georgetown University Students Vote to Pay Reparations Fee to Benefit Slave Descendants

Georgetown University will likely be the first school in the country to require students to pay a reparation fee benefiting descendents of slavery. In 1838, the university sold 272 slaves to pay off the school's debt. Now students have voted overwhelmingly to give back to the slave descendents.   

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8 Deaths and Devastation Unleashed as 20+ Tornadoes Sweep Across the US

Approximately 21 tornadoes touched down across five states including Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Ohio. 

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Article 13: UK helps push through new EU copyright rules

The UK supports a final vote in favour of new online copyright rules, but some EU nations objected.

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Lyft removes faulty bikes from three US cities

Riders report that brakes were being jammed on sharply on some motor-assisted bike journeys, said Lyft.

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San Diego Border Tests New Wall in the Midst of Crisis That's Creating 'Huge Vulnerabilities'

CBN News visits the San Diego border where a new, 14-mile wall is making a difference in the immigration crisis. But Border Patrol agents are still overwhelmed by the numbers of illegals trying to cross and say more must be done.

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Apple and Qualcomm square off in US court

The row is about how much phone makers should pay for the chips essential to modern smartphones.

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Jack Ma defends the 'blessing' of a 12-hour working day

Alibaba's billionaire founder sparked intense debate after pressing for a 9am to 9pm working day and a six-day week.

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Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' bans on social media

The UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others.

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TED 2019: 10 years of 'ideas worth spreading'

TED talks have become synonymous with cutting-edge ideas and are watched by millions.

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How social media is changing comedy

Social media changed many aspects of modern life, but how has it impacted traditional stand-up comedy?

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Sunday, 14 April 2019

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages

Users said the sites, and messaging service WhatsApp, were unavailable for more than three hours.

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Gatwick drone attack possible inside job, say police

The drone operator was monitoring activities at the airport during the attack, officials believe.

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Credit Monitoring Vs. Identity Theft Protection: How Credit Alerts and Identity Alerts Differ

Should you use a credit monitoring service or subscribe to identity theft protection? To make that choice, learn the differences between the two methods.

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Saturday, 13 April 2019

Sheriff: Several Injured After Powerful Storms Hit Texas

About a dozen people have been injured in Texas after powerful storms spawned at least one suspected tornado and damaged several homes, authorities said Saturday.

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The Masters Drawing That Helped Free a Man From Prison

Valentino Dixon’s introduction to golf came when the warden dropped by his 6-by-10 cell at Attica Correctional Facility in New York with a photo of the iconic 12th hole at Augusta National and a simple request. Could Dixon draw the hole with his colored pencils?

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San Jose Decides to Display Rainbow Flags Near Its New Airport Chick-fil-A

After approving the addition of a Chick-fil-A at its local airport, the San Jose, California, city council has decided it now wants to send a message to LGBTQ people as the fast food restaurant prepares to open.

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It's STILL Not Too Late To Lower Your Tax Bill: April 15 is More Than Just the Tax Deadline

Are you a procrastinator who waits until the very last moment to file your taxes? Here are a few last-minute ways to save on your tax bill for 2018.

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Why I Am Calling America's Christian Leaders to a Family Meeting on the Abortion Debate

You know what's ironic? America has become more pro-life than ever at the very moment that America's abortion advocates have become more extreme and more aggressive than ever.

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Friday, 12 April 2019

Masked Leftist Attacks Conservative Speaker with Chemical for Saying 'Men Are Not Women'

Protests and physical attacks have been proliferating against conservatives on college campuses. The latest victim is conservative political commentator Michael Knowles who was the featured speaker at an event on the campus of University of Missouri-Kansas City Thursday night.

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Pro-Lifers Go Big in Big Apple, Taking 900 Crosses and Live 4D Ultrasound to Times Square

The pro-life movement is working in a bold venue to deliver its message – with two major events in Times Square, right in the heart of New York City.

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Liverpool student 'drop-out' jailed for dark web Silk Road

Investigators believe Thomas White traded around £70m worth of goods online on his Silk Road site.

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CA Moves Toward Forcing Students to Become 'Walking Billboard for Abortions'

Abortion provider Planned Parenthood's phone number could soon be on basically every California school student's ID from ages 12 to 24 – even at private Christian schools.

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You cheated not only the game, but you became a meme

A Twitter user's exaggerated statement becomes so viral Sega joins in the fun with a creative video.

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Bomb Cyclone' Unleashes New Hardship on Flood-Ravaged Nebraska, Midwest

After being hit by devastating floods from a late winter storm one month ago, Americans in parts of the Midwest are experiencing hardship once again.It seemed more like late January than mid-April when this second "bomb cyclone" struck millions of Americans.  A bomb cyclone is when cold air meets warm air and brings freezing temperatures, high winds and heavy snow.

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Internet Archive denies hosting 'terrorist' content

Europol has sent 550 "false" demands to the site asking for "propaganda" to be removed immediately.

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'A Child Is a Child When Their Heart Is Beating': Ohio's Pro-Life 'Heartbeat' Bill Is Now Law

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that bans abortions after the baby's heart starts beating, which can be as early as five or six weeks into pregnancy. 

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Wikileaks: Document dumps that shook the world

Since 2006, Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents and emails.

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'God's Almighty Kindness and Love': Joni Eareckson Tada Shares Good News After Hospital Scare

Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of the Joni and Friends global ministry serving those with disabilities, has announced she is no longer in the hospital after a recent health scare. 

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Bounty pregnancy club fined £400,000 over data handling

The club did not tell people that data they shared would be sold on to marketing firms and others.

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World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams left off official video game cover

Snooker fans wonder where the world champion could be on the official video game's jacket.

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Police detectors to warn mobile phone-using drivers

Two police forces will use detectors in a bid to deter drivers using mobile phones at the wheel.

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Upskirting now a crime after woman's campaign

A woman campaigned after a man photographed her at a festival, leading to a law change in England and Wales.

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Thursday, 11 April 2019

Suspect in Custody, Linked to 3 Fires at Historically Black Churches in Louisiana

A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with fires at three historically black churches in Louisiana. The suspect was identified as a local sheriff's deputy son named Holden Matthews, 21

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Censorship: Instagram, Facebook Block Pro-Life Posts by Alveda King, Nick Loeb and Babylon Bee Founder

Multiple pro-life supporters have seen their anti-abortion posts removed in another round of censorship from popular social media sites Instagram and Facebook.   

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The Redditor who accidentally spent a year talking to himself

A Reddit user spent a year wondering why nobody noticed his comments - before finding out he was muted.

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75 Stranded Drivers Rescued as Spring Whiteout with Potential 'Bomb Cyclone' Slams US

A powerful spring storm has triggered blizzard warnings in at least six states while others are experiencing high winds and severe flooding.

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75 Stranded Drivers Rescued asSpring Whiteout with Potential 'Bomb Cyclone' Slams US

A powerful spring storm has triggered blizzard warnings in at least six states while others are experiencing high winds and severe flooding.

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Logan Paul 'unwise' to do Alex Jones YouTube interview

Campaigners criticise Logan Paul for talking to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on platform that banned him.

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'Every American's Right': Christian Farmers Fight Back After Being Banned for Biblical Marriage Beliefs

A pair of Christian farmers who were banned from their local farmers market in 2016 for choosing not to host a gay wedding on their personal farm are taking their battle to court this week. 

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Smart speaker recordings reviewed by humans

Staff at Amazon, Apple and Google listen to customer voice recordings, the companies confirm.

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US lawmakers to probe algorithm bias

Computer code would have to be free of bias before being widely deployed by big tech firms.

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WikiLeaks' Assange Arrested at Ecuador Embassy in London

Police in London arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean embassy Thursday for failing to surrender to the court in 2012, shortly after the South American nation revoked his asylum.   

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019

National Review Nails Leftist Activists: 'The War on Chick-fil-A Is Chicken McCarthyism'

Rich Lowry, the editor of the National Review, has called out Chick-fil-A's opponents writing the recent bans from San Antonio and Buffalo's airports are not about social justice, but "about punishing the Georgia-based company for the faith of its leadership."

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's Deep Faith Revealed in New Book

The deep Christian faith of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is revealed in a new book, On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer.

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GA Dem Called Heartbeat Bill 'Abominable and Evil,' 'Bad for Morality,' Implying Abortion Is Morally Superior

Stacey Abrams, the former speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives who nearly won the governor's race in 2018, called the pro-life bill "abominable and evil." Those two words are usually used by pro-lifers in describing the horrors of abortion, not the other way around.

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Stillbirth documentary firm fined for maternity unit filming

The ICO says patients would have been "distressed" to know they were being filmed for a stillbirth show.

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Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun receives £735m bonus

Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, says he will give the award to charity.

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Google Wing launches first commercial drone delivery service

The first commercial drone delivery service launches in Australia, after years of test flights.

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UK train passengers offered smart tickets

Stations around the UK are being upgraded so that users can purchase smart, paperless tickets.

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The tech that could help clean polluted air

A new system at London Marylebone station is helping to remove harmful gases from the environment.

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'Institutes of Technology' to boost skills training

The locations of 12 Institutes of Technology - aiming to provide high-quality skills training - are revealed.

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Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Instagram Artist Shows How Changing the ‘Mechanics’ of Prayer Can Change Your Life

What if prayer was more than a word spoken and worship more than lyrics woven together by a melody?

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Proposed CA Law Would Force Public Universities to Provide "Free" Chemical Abortions to Students  

The California Senate Health Committee recently voted 7 - 2 to force all taxpayer-funded universities in the Golden State to appropriate the funding needed to provide "free" chemical abortions to students on campus by 2023.

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Half of Pastors Worry They’ll Offend Someone if They Preach on Controversial Topics

New polling has revealed half of American pastors are too concerned they might offend someone to speak out on hot-button social and moral issues, but could that problem have a simple fix?

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Pastor Reveals the Biggest Lie Too Many Christians Believe

After nearly two decades as a pastor, speaker, and Christian leader, Shane Pruitt has discovered some of the pervasive “lies” that too many people of faith have come to believe. And he’s on a mission to right these theological wrongs in an effort to stop misplaced beliefs from holding people back in their faith.

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PA School Board Decrees 'In God We Trust' Can Be Displayed in Local Schools

The Greencastle-Antrim School Board in Greencastle, PA has voted unanimously to allow the national motto "In God We Trust" and other documents from US history to be displayed in foyers and other public areas of the district's primary, elementary, middle and high schools. 

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'God's Hand at Work': Franklin Graham Hosting Facebook Live with 'Unplanned' Actress Ashley Bratcher

Rev. Franklin Graham is set to host a Facebook Live interview with actress Ashley Bratcher, who plays Abby Johnson in the pro-life film, which released March 29, has continued to surpass box office expectations.

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Flickr adds photo theft detection tools

The photo-sharing site will let subscribers see if people have used their images without permission.

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Facebook sorry for 'disturbing' disabled comment

The social network apologised for saying people might find images of disabled people "disturbing".

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'Assault on the Rights of Parents': MA Bans Same-Sex Attraction Therapy Among Healthcare Providers

Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a new law banning licensed health care professionals from trying to help patients under age 18 who struggle with same-sex attraction.

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Lush steps away from social media in UK

The cosmetics firm is closing several of its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

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Suspect Captured, Accused of Plotting Islamic Terror Attack to Plow Down US Crowds of People

Federal officials say they have a suspect in custody, accused of plotting to drive a stolen truck into crowds of people. The Justice Department says 28-year-old Rondell Henry was inspired online by the radical Islamic group ISIS to commit mass murder.

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Sony creates colossal 16K screen in Japan

The tech firm is installing a screen that is bigger than a bus in the offices of a cosmetics firm.

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President Cleans House at DHS, Hoping to Solve Border Crisis

A series of sweeping leadership changes are underway at the Department of Homeland Security, spurred by a historic flood of immigrants at the southern border.

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Bitcoin mining ban considered by China's economic planner

China's economic planning agency adds Bitcoin creation to a list of activities that may be outlawed.

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Men accused of $1m fake iPhone scam

Two Chinese men studying at an American university are accused of submitting fraudulent repair claims.

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Monday, 8 April 2019

'The Violent Type of People': Drug Cartels Taking Advantage of Migrant Tidal Wave Distraction

US Customs and Border Protection shut down a border crossing Saturday between Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, saying the crisis of migrants crossing illegally requires the agency to deploy its agents along the unguarded border fence.  

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Should cyber-security be more chameleon, less rhino?

Israeli researchers think it's time we changed our approach to securing our computers from hackers.

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Big Tech Feels the Heat as US Moves to Protect Consumer Data

Momentum is gaining in Washington for a privacy law that could sharply rein in the ability of the largest technology companies to collect and make money off people’s personal data.

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Huawei wi-fi modules were pulled from Pakistan CCTV system

BBC Panorama discovered that Huawei was told to remove the kit because of the "potential of misuse".

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Judge Warns: No Right to 'Visual Bodily Privacy' for High School Girls

After a three-year legal battle, a federal judge for the Northern District of Illinois has ruled a lawsuit can proceed against an Illinois school district that said it was OK for high school transgender students to use girls' locker rooms, restrooms, and showers. 

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Windrush: Home Office admits data breach in compensation scheme

The immigration minister says email addresses of individuals and organisations were shared by mistake.

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Satellites used to protect endangered sharks

Earth observation satellites are proving to be valuable tools in protecting rare sharks, say scientists.

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Pro-Life 'Unplanned' in Top 10 at Box Office Again! Star Actress Shares Her Own 'Unplanned Story'

The pro-life movie "Unplanned" finished in the top 10 at the box office for the second weekend in a row, overcoming an "R" rating and an initial media blackout against it. 

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Call to delay use of Police Scotland data devices

MSPs want more safeguards before the encryption-breaking technology is rolled out by Police Scotland.

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Woman faces Dubai jail over Facebook 'horse' insult

Londoner Laleh Shahravesh, 55, could be sentenced to two years in prison over two Facebook posts.

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UK's Sabre space plane engine tech in new milestone

UK engineers developing a novel propulsion system say their technology has reached a new performance level.

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Sunday, 7 April 2019

Websites to be fined over 'online harms' under new proposals

The government's plans also include blocking offending sites from appearing in web searches.

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Huawei's 'shoddy' work prompts talk of a Westminster ban

GCHQ suggests ministers consider banning Huawei's 5G kit from Westminster and other sensitive areas.

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FBI and Louisiana Authorities Investigate 3 'Suspicious' Fires at African American Churches

The FBI, the ATF, and Louisiana state authorities are investigating a string of three "suspicious" fires at three historic African American church buildings in Louisiana's St. Landry Parish.   

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Tax Refund Direct Deposit: Turn Your Tax Refund into an IRA or Savings Bond Automatically

Expecting a refund? Learn how you can have your tax refund directly deposited into an IRA or use it to buy savings bonds.

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Saturday, 6 April 2019

Ex-Senate Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of Personal Data

A former congressional staffer has pleaded guilty to five federal offenses that stem from illegally posting online the home addresses and telephone numbers of five Republican senators who backed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.

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IRS Reveals The Top Tax Scams Of 2019

Each year, the IRS releases a list of tax scams to watch out for during tax season. See this year's list which includes classic scams with some new twists.

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Abortion Shocker: Why This Survivor Says Birth Mom's Courage Means People's Lives Are Being Changed

Claire Culwell’s 13-year-old mother went in and got an abortion, only to find out later she was still pregnant. She was carrying twins, but the abortionist didn’t realize this and only killed Claire’s twin brother. 

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Heath Robinson: WW2 codebreaking machine reconstructed

The Heath Robinson codebreaking is reconstructed after a seven-year project.

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Friday, 5 April 2019

Congressional Action Needed: Shortage of Temporary Worker Visas Squeezes Small Businesses

A shortage of temporary foreign worker visas is making it almost impossible for landscapers and other non-agricultural businesses across the country to find enough employees. 

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From Baylor to Yale, Free Speech for Christians Is Dying, and Ted Cruz Wants Some Answers

Freedom of speech is under fire now possibly more than ever on college campuses as this fundamental American freedom is being stripped from students, professors, and even public speakers.

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Facebook 'hosts' cyber-crime marketplaces

Security researchers found credit card numbers and phishing campaigns being openly traded online.

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Google's ethics board shut down

Just over a week after it was announced, an ethics board set up to oversee Google's AI has been shut.

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Racial Healing at Epicenter of Slavery Unites Descendants of Dred Scott and the Justice Who Struck His Case

A new group called "Virginians for Reconciliation" started last year, and it's prompting tough discussions about racial tensions between blacks and whites - and confronting the root of the problem. Their quest brought them to the historic Lumpkins Jail site in Richmond where hundreds of thousands of slaves were bought and sold.

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Hospitalized Joni Eareckson Tada Announces New Health Diagnosis, Grateful for Prayers

Joni Eareckson Tada, an internationally known advocate for people with disabilities, remains hospitalized as she wages a fight against breast cancer. 

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The Swedish Church Creates LGBTQ View of the Bible for Children, Identifies Jesus as 'Queer'

The Diocese of VästerÃ¥s, a division of the Church of Sweden, is now giving away an LGBTQ guide for "Christian queer kids." Bible-believing Christians may be stunned to hear that this extreme guide describes Jesus as "queer" and Joseph as transvestite.  

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Is the Mueller Report Hiding Damaging Info? Dems Think So, Barr Says No

Congressional Democrats are still demanding the full release of the Mueller report as some news stories suggest the report was tougher on President Trump than Attorney General William Barr indicated in his summary.

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President Trump Nominates Conservative Herman Cain to Federal Reserve Board

President Trump has announced he will nominate former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain to the Federal Reserve Board. The former CEO of Godfather's Pizza sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012 and he is also an ally of Trump. 

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Microsoft responds to female harassment claims

Dozens of incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination have been lodged by women at the firm.

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Teens not damaged by screen time, study finds

Oxford University study finds no evidence of link between adolescent wellbeing and screen time.

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Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo quizzed over subscriptions

The Competition and Markets Authority wants to be sure console service contracts are fair to gamers.

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Newham Council fined £145,000 over gangs list leak

A database which included details of suspected gang members ended up in the hands of rival gangs.

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Video app TikTok fails to remove online predators

The app popular with teens fails to suspend accounts of users who send sexual messages, the BBC finds.

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Thursday, 4 April 2019

5G: World's first commercial services promise 'great leap'

South Korea and the US turned on 5G networks that promise ultra-fast speeds and new applications.

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With Homeless Shelters Overflowing, TD Jakes Issued This Clarion Call that Changed 20,000 Lives

In 2005, former offenders flooded Dallas homeless shelters, unable to find work, housing or a way forward. That's when the city reached out to the church. 

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Bafta Games awards: God of War leads the pack

The winners of the Bafta Games Awards are revealed at a glitzy ceremony in central London.

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'Such an Extraordinary Story': Sight & Sound's Noah in Theaters for 3 Days Nationwide

Sight & Sound Theatres has been bringing Bible stories to life on stage for the last 40 years. Now, they are set to bring their original production of the story of Noah to the big screen

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Mormons Revise Their Religion, Drop 'Apostate' Label to Create LGBTQ Friendly Environment

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday repealed rules unveiled in 2015 that banned baptisms for children of gay parents and made gay marriage a sin worthy of expulsion.

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The Cure for Our Culture of Contempt: Love Your Enemies

Arthur C. Brooks says America is being ripped apart by bitterness and contempt. What is the cure? He talks about it in his latest book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt.

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MUST SEE Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Our Nation's Capital

Spring has arrived in our nation's capital and the annual pink, cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the National Mall.

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'That Was the Beginning of the End': After Performing 1,200 Abortions, This Doctor Had a Huge Heart Change

Dr. Anthony Levatino, a gynecologist, performed nearly 1,200 first and second trimester abortions before he suddenly had a transformative heart moment that left him disgusted. 

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Yale Discriminates Against Christian Values, Blocking Funding From Conservative Groups and Students

Yale Law School is being accused of discriminating against conservative groups. Aaron Haviland, a Yale Law student and Marine Corps veteran, recently revealed Yale Law School decided to remove funding from conservative students after a complaint by an LGBTQ group called Outlaws. 

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Pelosi Tells Biden 'Join the Straight-Arm Club' - Former VP Tries to Ease Harassment Scandals Before Potential 2020 Run

Former Vice President Joe Biden is addressing multiple claims of inappropriate contact with women. In a video posted to his Twitter, the potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate defended his past behaviors, stating "social norms are changing." 

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Computer virus alters cancer scan images

The malicious software can trick experts into thinking patients are sick, say cyber-security researchers.

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Fortnite: Is Prince Harry right to want game banned?

The Duke of Sussex had scathing words for the game, but is he right?

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Facebook no-deal Brexit ads 'from same source'

A newspaper investigation alleges seemingly unconnected Brexit adverts are connected to the same firm.

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Bafta gaming awards: The nominees

Gaming's most prestigious award ceremony takes place on Thursday night.

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'I Lost it, I Bawled': 13-Year-Old Boy Buys Single Mom a Car

A 13-year-old boy's selfless act is getting the attention of people across the nation. 

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The teenage hackers who've been given a second chance

Meet the former hackers who spend their days stopping the criminals they used to see as their comrades.

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Data on 540 million Facebook users exposed

The personal data was found as cyber-security researchers looked for insecure Amazon servers.

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Australia targets tech firms with 'abhorrent material' laws

The nation passes controversial laws designed to penalise companies for hosting "abhorrent" videos.

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Wednesday, 3 April 2019

New Film Tells True Story of the Unlikely Friendship that Healed Town's Racial Divide 

A new film, The Best of Enemies, tells the story of what happened when Ann Atwater, a grassroots black activist is forced to sit down with KKK leader C.P. Ellis to find a solution for their community.

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Museum of the Bible Announces Major Exhibition on Science and the Bible to Premiere in 2020

The Museum of the Bible has announced plans for a major, year-long temporary exhibition that will allow visitors to explore the relationship between science and the Bible.

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Dame Helen Mirren gives Netflix short shrift at Cinema-Con

The actress uses colourful language while championing the cinema experience at an event in Las Vegas.

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'My Faith is Being Tested': Tony Evans Reveals Wife's Cancer, Asks for Prayer

Megachurch pastor Tony Evans is asking for prayer after discovering his wife's cancer has returned. 

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Huawei laptop 'backdoor' flaw raises concerns

A software flaw in Huawei laptops adds to the scrutiny the company is facing over security.

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Chef On Mission to Remake Conn School Lunch Program

Dan Giusti, a former head chef in one of the top restaurants in the world, is now pushing an initiative to create better school lunches. In an interview with CBS News, Giusti shared of his desire to impact children by changing the way school lunches are done. 

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Young Christian Leaders Point Out 3 Reasons Why It's Hard to Evangelize Millennials

Young Christian leaders say comfort, doubt, and narcissism are some of the key issues keeping young people from the gospel. 

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'Our Capacity Has Not Been Sufficient': Cities and Ministries Overwhelmed by Surge of Immigrants at Southern Border

President Trump is willing to shut down the US southern border but says he is willing to give it some time because Mexico is taking action and he wants Congress to pass immigration reform.

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If Embryos are Ruled to be 'Persons,' How Might That Affect Legal Abortion?

Are fertilized embryos people or property?  A decision could either lead to a change in the state of legalized abortion or further decay Americans' right to life.

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Guardian to flag old news on social media

Old articles will be marked with their year of publication on social media, to limit misinformation.

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Toyota to share hybrid vehicle secrets for free

It will release patents for hybrid technology to keep it relevant in the move to electric vehicles.

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Harvard Votes to Fund 'Israel Apartheid Week'

Harvard University's Undergraduate Council (UC) voted 21-13 to fund this year's "Israel Apartheid Week," a week-long series of events led by anti-Israel activists aimed at building support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.  

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Tuesday, 2 April 2019

'The Moral Imperative to Fight for The Right to Life': Jentezen Franklin Invites Christians to 'Life Is Beautiful' Meeting April 13

Pastor Jentezen Franklin has invited national Christian leaders, public servants, and the church community to a "family meeting" to present a response to the increasing national focus on issues related to abortion in the US.  

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Trump's Threat to Close Border Stirs Fear of Fruit, Vegetable Shortages

If President Donald Trump does shut down the US-Mexico border as he threatened on Friday, economists predict the implications on goods and services could echo across the country.

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Operation Blessing Volunteers Helping Nebraska Flood Victims Clean Out Homes

Operation Blessing is in Nebraska helping residents affected by widespread flooding that has hit the Midwest over the past month. The organization has brought a convoy of relief aid, including a Mobile Command Center, construction trailer, mobile kitchen, and a box truck full of supplies to respond to the needs of the victims of the recent floods.

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Wheaton College Professors Write First Textbook Connecting The Bible to "Mainline Science"

Wheaton College professors have written what scholars are proclaiming to be the first collegiate textbook connecting mainline scientific theories with scripture. 

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Stalker Parents or Smart Thinking? New App Locks Child's Phone Until They Reply to Your Messages

Kids are receiving their very first smartphones at a younger age, but that doesn't mean their parents are having an easy time staying in touch with them. 

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YouTube restricts Tommy Robinson channel

The restrictions mean videos will be harder to find and show a warning before they play, YouTube says.

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Study maps 'extensive Russian GPS spoofing'

Thousands of incidents have been logged of Russia spoofing navigation signals, a report suggests.

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UK gaming market worth record £5.7bn

Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds contribute to another record-breaking year for UK gaming.

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Sound now 'equal' inside Royal Albert Hall

The 465 new speakers mean that the sound is the same everywhere inside the auditorium.

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Will They Ever Learn? Another City Bans Chick-fil-A from Airport

Yet another Chick-fil-A restaurant has been barred from trading on account of its alleged “anti-LGBT rhetoric.” Buffalo Niagara International Airport cut all ties with the fast-food chain, despite that it was factored into the original plans for a full renovation of the airport facility.

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Monday, 1 April 2019

What's the new weapon against money laundering gangsters?

Can advanced technologies help track the cash criminals try to hide?

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Revolut whistleblower had concerns over CEO conduct and compliance

The BBC has spoken to a number of former employees about compliance at the currency transfer firm.

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Google shuts failed social network Google+

Dashes to ashes, plus to dust. Google has closed its failed social network Google+.

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What is Revolut?

Why is fin-tech firm Revolut so controversial? The BBC explains.

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Anne Graham Lotz Praises God for His Strength During Cancer Treatment

Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz continues her treatment for breast cancer and recently posted an update on her Facebook page in which she thanked all of her followers and friends for praying for her.

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Ronnie Floyd Nominated to be Next President of Southern Baptist Executive Committee

Dr. Ronnie Floyd has been nominated to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee (EC).

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If Embryos are Ruled to be 'Persons,' How Might that Affect the Legal Abortion?

Are fertilized embryos people or property?  A decision could either lead to a change in the state of legalized abortion or further decay Americans' right to life.

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Federal Spending Over First Five Months of 2019 Highest in Ten Years; Number Expected to Rise 

Federal spending over the first five months of fiscal 2019 is the highest it's been in 10 years, with government spending at $1.8 trillion. 

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Wild Weather Weekend: Tornado Touches Down in CO, Temps Drop in the East

The quick spring weather is over as cold weather is settling over the East Coast Monday. Temperatures are reported to be plunging back into the 30s and even the 20s in some places. This comes after a weekend of crazy weather across the Midwest. 

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'What We Need is a Wall': Border Ranchers Say Unknown Number of Migrants Entering US Illegally

The Trump administration announced over the weekend it would cut aid to El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. The move comes as US border officials claim they have reached the breaking point on the southern US border, even as more Central American migrants begin the trek north intending to claim asylum in the US. 

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YouTube: Zac Efron promotion draws ire from fans

YouTube is criticised for promoting Zac Efron's new YouTube channel instead of smaller creators.

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Call Of Duty hoax caller Tyler Barriss jailed

Tyler Barriss is sentenced to 20 years in jail for making hoax calls to police.

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PewDiePie loses YouTube crown to T-Series

The Swedish gamer battled the Indian channel to remain the YouTuber with the most subscribers.

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Facebook to reveal News Feed algorithm secrets

Facebook is launching a new feature to explain how its algorithms decide what to display in your News Feed.

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Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit.

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