Technology: March 2020

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes in Idaho

A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.

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Coronavirus: Racist 'zoombombing' at virtual synagogue

Hackers hijacking Zoom meetings to shout abuse is on the rise as more people talk virtually.

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Apple buys weather app Dark Sky

The iPhone maker will shut down the Android and Wear OS versions of the app in July.

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American COVID-19 Deaths Hit New Milestone as 30 States Issue 'Stay-at-Home' Orders to Stop Virus's Spread

A sobering milestone as America's deaths from COVID-19 has now surpassed the number of those killed in the 9/11attacks. Also, confirmed cases continue to skyrocket in the US with nearly 165,00 confirmed coronavirus cases. That's more than double the number of reported cases in China where the outbreak originated.

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78,000 Medical Volunteers Respond to NY Gov. Cuomo's Plea for Help Fighting Virus at US Epicenter

Americans are stepping up to the plate, answering the call for help after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) issued a desperate plea for his state. New York continues to be the country's epicenter with nearly 70,000 cases – more than a third of the total amount of cases in the country.

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78,000 Medical Volunteers Respond to Gov. Cuomo's Plea for Help Fighting Virus at US Epicenter

Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

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MUST SEE VIDEOS: Doctors Praying Inside as Christians Surround Hospitals to Pray Outside Against Coronavirus

People across the nation are coming together to pray for and support the health care workers who are risking their lives every day to serve the sick.

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Conservative Commentator Todd Starnes Says NYC Mayor Is Violating Churches' Civil Liberties

Faith communities across the nation have been asked not to hold worship services during these days of social distancing.

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Houseparty: How safe is Epic Games' video chat app?

Security experts back owner's assertion that chat app is not hacking other products.

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Judges Side With Abortion Industry During Coronavirus Crisis: 'It Speaks to the Stranglehold That the Abortion Lobby Has'

Federal judges in Texas, Alabama, and Ohio have temporarily blocked attempts to restrict abortions during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK

UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says.

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Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown

Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.

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Difficult Days Ahead: My Pillow CEO Joins Trump at White House, Calling Americans to Turn to God and the Bible

Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, is shifting his company to helping make medical supplies. He joined President Trump at the White House, saying he believes that by turning to God, the nation will come through this stronger than before.

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US Citizen Quarantined in Wuhan Shares the 'Good' After Months in Lockdown

While the United States is doubling down on social distancing after President Trump extended guidelines through April 30th, things are looking up for the city that became the epicenter of the Coronavirus.

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Tampa Pastor Arrested for Violating Public Health Emergency Order During COVID-19 Pandemic

Law enforcement officials arrested the pastor of a Tampa, FL, megachurch on Monday for violating a safer-at-home order that was put in place to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news

Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that.

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Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements.

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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EXCLUSIVE: New Survey Reveals Church Giving is Down, but Faith is Growing

Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus. Now new research, obtained exclusively by CBN News, shows how churches across the nation are managing their ministries, including plans to celebrate Easter, during the pandemic.

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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Churches & Nonprofits, $350 Billion You Are Eligible for Will Go FAST - Here’s What You MUST Know

On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which provides financial assistance to both 501(c)(3) organizations and small businesses employing under 500 employees. Within the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, $350 billion is targeted for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding 2 ½ months of an organization’s average monthly payroll costs (including benefits) as a loan. This loan can be forgiven if the size of the organization’s workforce remains the same in 2020 as it was in 2019.

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Samaritan's Purse Sets Up Field Hospital to Treat COVID-19 Patients in Hard-Hit New York City

Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief organization founded by evangelist Franklin Graham, has set up an emergency field hospital in New York City, an area hit hard by the COVID-19 virus.

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‘Old Fashion Bigotry’: NYT Op-Ed Blaming Christians for ‘Coronavirus Hell’ Receives Heavy Pushback

The New York Times ran a shocking op-ed late last week which pointed the finger for the current coronavirus outbreak directly at evangelical Christians.

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'It's Going to be a Viral Sickness:' Did a SC Woman Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2019?

Pastor Kadesha Jenkins of Columbia, SC, says God showed her last year that a viral sickness was coming upon the earth and that many would die. Jenkins, who pastors New Beginnings Ministries with her husband, shared the warning in a Facebook Live video dated March 23, 2019.

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'We Bombarded Heaven With our Prayers': GA Community Sings, Prays For Those Affected by Coronavirus

One Georgia community came together last Thursday to sing and pray for those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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'They're So Exhausted': Potter's House Provides Counseling, Meals to First Responders, Healthcare Workers

As the nation's healthcare workers and first responders continue to combat COVID-19, the Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, has made it their mission to ensure that those working around the clock are seen, heard and appreciated.

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FDA Approves Emergency Use of Anti-Malarial Drugs to Treat People Infected with COVID-19

The US government is giving reserved approval to two new weapons in the war against the COVID-19 virus, which has so far claimed the lives of more than 2,500 in the US and a total of 35,300 people around the world.

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Virtual Doctor Appointments on the Rise, Protecting Patients and Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Across the country, Americans are being told to stay home and practice social distancing. But what happens if you need to see a doctor? The answer these days is telemedicine.

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Operation Blessing Delivering Critical Supplies to First Responders, Medical Teams Battling COVID-19

CBN's Operation Blessing is doing its part to help protect police and first responders during the battle with the coronavirus.

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Trump Sends USNS Comfort on Critical COVID-19 Relief Mission in New York

President Trump arrived in Norfolk, VA on Saturday to see off the USNS Comfort hospital ship as it heads to New York to aid in the COVID-19 crisis.

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Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators

The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s.

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COVID-19 Expert Offers Worst Case Scenario: 200,000 Deaths in USA

President Trump has decided to extend the strategy of social distancing to prevent more deaths and infections from the COVID-19 pandemic after a dire prediction from one of his health officials. The new worst case scenario has Trump and his team adjusting their timeline after immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that new research shows 100,000 to 200,000 people could die from the coronavirus pandemic right here in the United States.

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Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff.

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Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

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Trump Adds 30 Days to Distancing Guidelines as Virus Spreads

President Donald Trump is extending the voluntary national shutdown for a month as sickness and death from the coronavirus pandemic rise in the U.S.

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Specter of 100K-Plus Virus Deaths as Trump Seeks Reopening

As President Donald Trump looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., his foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Sincere, Bonafide Miracle': Couple Who Only Speaks Spanish Understand Abortion Protesters, Now Have Healthy Baby

Sometimes, we have to stop and make sure we take a careful look around, otherwise, we might miss out on opportunities to see God’s hand at work.

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Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.

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'God is Speaking in a Fresh New Voice': VA Beach Church Offers Drive-In Sunday Service

As COVID-19 continues to overthrow every aspect of our lives, churches across the nation are adapting to new restrictions and finding creative ways to worship together.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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Saturday, 28 March 2020

'People Are Dying': Samaritan's Purse Sets up Emergency Field Hospital in New York City

The international Christian humanitarian organization, Samaritan's Purse, led by Franklin Graham, deployed its Emergency Field Hospital to New York City Saturday, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.

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Trump Visits Norfolk, VA to See off USNS Comfort Heading to New York for COVID-19 Relief

Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots

Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis.

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Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Known as a Political Maverick, Dies

Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma family doctor who earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick as he railed against federal earmarks and subsidies for the rich, has died. He was 72.

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Texas Homeschooling Group Offers Free Digital Lesson Plans For Parents During COVID-19 Outbreak

The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) is supporting parents in their effort to continue their children’s education while schools are closed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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PASTOR GREG LAURIE: God's Answer to Your Fear, Worry and Anxiety

Worry and anxiety. They're everywhere right now, and many of you have felt them. I know I have.

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Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and MLK Aide, Dies at 98

The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the call for “justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” in America.

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Friday, 27 March 2020

Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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'We Need One Another': CeCe Winans, Tyler Perry Issue Challenges of Hope During Coronavirus Crisis

Gospel singer Cece Winans is encouraging people to spread love and hope during the global coronavirus pandemic with the "Count On Me," challenge. Meanwhile, filmmaker Tyler Perry also hopes to spread some inspiration during the pandemic through the "He's Got the Whole World," challenge.

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A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

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The cello playing robot and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?

The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work.

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MUST SEE: Man Leaves Sold-Out Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer for Delivery Drivers

During the summertime and Christmas time, people often leave out treats, cold water and soda pop for their Fed-Ex, UPS and USPS deliverymen on their front porches. But a recent video of a man leaving packages of toilet paper and large bottles of hand sanitizer out on his porch for his delivery drivers has garnered more than three million views on social media in just one day.

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While Some States Temporarily Ban Abortion as Elective Surgery, Others Designate It 'Essential'

A growing number of states have banned elective surgeries in order to focus all resources on fighting the COVID-19 virus. Some abortion providers and states, however, have determined abortion to be an essential procedure.

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Give and Receive: New Economy Rescue Plan Includes New Deductions for Charitable Giving

The $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package passed by the Senate this week and approved the House Friday afternoon help taxpayers with their charitable giving, and that could be good news for churches and ministries.

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Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York

New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.

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Dr. Dobson Commends TX and OH for Halting Abortions During Pandemic, Calls on Others to Do the Same

Dr. James Dobson is applauding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for halting elective abortions during the coronavirus crisis.

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Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock

After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries.

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'For King & Country' Livestreams 'A Night of Hope' During Coronavirus Concert

The Grammy award-winning band For King & Country is presenting a live cyber concert over Facebook in an effort to bring hope amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown

Europol is warning that online child abusers are preparing to take advantage of more unsupervised kids online.

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Coronavirus: Vodafone offers 30 days free mobile data

Vodafone is offering half a million pay monthly mobile customers 30 days of free unlimited data.

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Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?

It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe.

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Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'

Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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Thursday, 26 March 2020

The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Cache of N-95 Masks Found on Grounds of Washington's National Cathedral

A surprising recovery that was made in a crypt at Washington's National Cathedral has been donated to help coronavirus first responders.

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If COVID-19 Pandemic Overwhelms Hospitals, Could Older and Disabled Americans be Left Out?

Word is getting around, at least in Washington state, that some officials and medical personnel are considering how to ration live-saving care among coronavirus patients if that population should swell and overwhelm hospitals. This has some among the aged and disabled worried that in such a dire situation, they may be discriminated against and maybe even left to die.

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Grocery Shopping During the Pandemic: Here's How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

As Americans hunker down at home, many will have to venture out at some point to stock up on food. So how can you protect yourself while shopping and after you get home?

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Two Pro-Life Protections Included in Massive Phase Three Coronavirus Relief Bill

A historic time calls for historic legislation. That's the message from Washington today as the Senate celebrates the passing of the unprecedented $2.3 trillion bill aimed at stabilizing the economy and providing financial relief for millions of Americans.

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Grocery Shopping During the Pandemic: Here's How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Two Pro-Life Protections Included in Massive Phase Three Coronavirus Relief Bill

A Christian Moral and Theological Case for Social Distancing

When several public figures in my evangelical community defied the government and private sector calls to avoid group gatherings, I was offended and broken-hearted. Caring people should be willing to endure disappointment and inconveniences to protect others from suffering and death, especially when a highly contagious disease threatens the lives of the most vulnerable members of our society.

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'It's all in God's Hands': CeCe Winans, Tyler Perry Issue Challenges of Hope During Coronavirus Crisis

Trump Says Feds Developing New Guidelines for Virus Risk

President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak.

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'I'd Call It a Miracle': South Florida Man Believes Anti-Malaria Drug Saved His Life

President Trump has touted hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" in the battle against COVID-19. While there aren't sufficient clinical studies to prove its effectiveness yet, one Florida man says the anti-malaria drug saved his life.

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CBN News Asks Dr. Josh Axe Your Questions About the COVID-19 Pandemic

CBN News Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson spoke with Dr. Josh Axe, a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist to ask him your latest questions about the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go.

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Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship

Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services.

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Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown

From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic.

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Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis

Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps.

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Coronavirus: UK’s WhatsApp bot working after false start

The service, provided by the government, failed to respond to some users when launched on Wednesday.

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Record 3.3M File for Unemployment, but Relief Checks May Be in the Mail Soon as Senate Passes Historic Bill

The COVID-19 economic fallout has begun as 3.3 million people have applied for unemployment. That is a record-high number of jobless claims. The unemployment news comes as the US Senate has just passed a historic $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that would mean checks in the mail for Americans within weeks.

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Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS.

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Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings

Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings.

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Wednesday, 25 March 2020

'We're Going to be Better After This': Pastors Adapt to Less Interaction With Church Members

The already challenging job of pastor is even more so courtesy of the coronavirus. This outbreak means the live interaction craved by church members is put on hold, which also leads to a big concern over finances.

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US Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Tells CBN News: 'Communities Have the Ability to Stop Spreading Virus'

In an interview with CBN News on Wednesday, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House response coordinator with the US Coronavirus Task Force, said the administration is considering all the information and is attempting to determine how long COVID-19's effect on daily American's will last.

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Forecasters Monitoring Several Factors for Potentially Dangerous Severe Storm Outbreak

There is the potential for an outbreak of dangerous thunderstorms, including tornadoes, over the central United States starting late this week.

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Coronavirus: Tracking app aims for one million downloads

But experts warn people to be careful about other apps that claim to do the same.

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SBC Cancels Annual Meeting Scheduled in June Over COVID-19 Concerns

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has announced it has canceled the denomination's annual meeting for the first time in the organization's 75-year history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New online communities help those facing isolation

How social media is bringing neighbours together to help others in the coronavirus crisis.

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Existing SARS, MERS, Malaria Drugs All Being Tried to Treat COVID-19

Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Frank Esper from Cleveland Clinic tells CBN's Pat Robertson that many existing drugs are showing great promise in treating COVID-19, including drugs originally developed to treat Malaria, SARS, and MERS.

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'God Can do Anything': Millions Combating Coronavirus With Weapons of Prayer and Scripture

As the coronavirus continues its spread, many people are seeking divine intervention for hope and wisdom. That's why Christians across denominational lines are using the power of prayer as a weapon in the fight.

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Lockdown boost for radio as streaming stalls

More people are turning to radio, while web users explore gardening and politics, figures suggest.

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What's in the Biggest Economic Stimulus Package in American History, and What Isn't

A vote on Congress' massive relief bill to help keep the economy running is expected today. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the president will "absolutely" sign the deal.

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Coronavirus: Millions yet to receive UK government's Covid-19 text

Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible.

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Popular Megachurch Pastor Tests Positive for Coronavirus: 'The Symptoms Are So Real'

Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong Church in New York City, revealed on Instagram Live Monday night that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Trump, Congress Agree on $2 Trillion Virus Rescue Bill

The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy's lockdown

The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns.

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Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access.

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Coronavirus: Walsall couple live stream wedding on Facebook

Kirsten and Richard Groom's dream wedding was thrown into doubt by the coronavirus restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes

The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children.

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Will the coronavirus change the way we watch films?

The US and China, the world's most lucrative movie markets, are rethinking how they launch new films.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2020

'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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Coronavirus vs Constitution: Are States, Trump Acting Legally in Fight Against the Virus?

COVID-19 is certainly a killer of humans, but might it also deal a death blow to some of our constitutional rights? Could some of the orders handed out by government leaders to fight the virus step over the line and someday be branded unconstitutional?

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Coronavirus vs Constitution: Are States, Trump Acting Legally in Fight Against the Virus?

Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs.

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Bulgarian Who Lived It Warns: Socialism and Communism Steal, Kill, and Destroy

Georgian Banov grew up under communism in Bulgaria. He warns young Americans who are embracing socialism that while some of its promises sound appealing, communism and socialism come at a high cost and will rob us of the freedoms we enjoy today.

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In One Community, Small Businesses Press On Amid Pandemic Shutdowns

The COVID-19 pandemic is infecting small businesses across the country as more and more people opt to stay at home and tighten their purse strings in the midst of an economic meltdown.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft offers free lessons to children

The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June.

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Nobel Laureate Michael Levitt Predicts Early Recovery From Coronavirus: ‘We’re Going to Be Fine’

Michael Levitt, a Nobel laureate and a biophysicist at Stanford University, believes the coronavirus pandemic could be over sooner than we’re being told to expect.

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Sorting Out the Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines: Evaluating All the Options

On March 13, President Trump issued an emergency declaration that, among other things, instructed the Secretary of the Treasury "to provide relief from tax deadlines to Americans who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency." What followed during the week of March 16 was an announcement regarding the deadlines for federal income tax return filings and tax payments. As we know, the usual deadline for individuals is April 15. Historically, not only must a federal income tax return be filed by that date, but the tax must be paid by then also.

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Trump Declares 'America Will Be Open For Business' Despite Climbing Virus Infections

With millions of people facing the prospects of losing their jobs and a once-booming economy showing signs of a deep recession, President Trump says he wants the country open for business sooner than predicted even as the coronavirus continues to spread and hospitals brace for a wave of virus-related deaths.

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Trump Declares 'America Will Be Open For Business' Despite Climbing Virus Infections

Coronavirus: Under surveillance and confined at home in Taiwan

Milo was woken by police at his flat after his phone ran out of power, meaning he could not be tracked.

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Robo-chef cooks noodles in Tokyo and other tech news

Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Monday, 23 March 2020

Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test

The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests.

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'Total Lockdown, no Visitors:' Virginia Senior Living Community Protects Residents from Coronavirus; Equips Them to Connect with Loved Ones

As we've been reporting, the coronavirus affects the elderly and people with existing health problems on a much higher level than others. CBN News took a look at what's being done to protect older adults.

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As Blue States Push to Abolish Electoral College, Critics Warn: 'You Would Have Violence'

A number of states want to abolish the electoral college in favor of the popular vote. Supporters say it will bring fairness to national elections, while critics warn it could lead to violence.

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MUST SEE: Miss. Governor Uses Facebook Live to Give 'A Moment of Prayer' to Constituents

In what would be considered an unusual move for a politician by some pundits, the governor of Mississippi led his state in a brief Bible study complete with prayer in a Facebook live event on Sunday.

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Airports Empty, Airlines Losing Millions as COVID-19 Quarantines Widen

As the world grinds to a halt over the Coronavirus, air travel is becoming more and more difficult. CBN News contributor Chuck Holton lives in Panama and flew home from Reno, Nevada over the weekend and saw what it's like in airports right now.

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Light Against the Darkness: COVID-19 Results in Extreme Acts of Kindness or #Coronakindness

You may have heard or seen the stories of people hoarding everything from toilet paper to canned goods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even though these stories abound in the daily news cycle, there are also other stories of how Americans are banding together during this time of crisis to perform daily acts of kindness.

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Evangelist Nick Hall's 'The Bible Quarantine' Social Media Series Allows People to Stay Spiritually Connected

While families across the nation cope with quarantines and closures, one man has created a new social media series to help people stay connected with Christ.

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Firefly's school apps struggle with 'unprecedented demand'

Firefly's apps suffer performance issues after coronavirus causes schools to close.

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Coronavirus: Facebook cuts video quality to ease net strain

Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ have also lowered their bitrates.

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Despite Fed Help, Stocks Wobble as Traders Wait on Congress

The Federal Reserve did what it could to help financial markets and the economy Monday. But investors are still waiting for Congress and White House to do the same.

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With 100 Million Americans Ordered to Stay Home, President Acts as Congress Stalls on Covid-19 Response

Coronarivus cases have surged across America 10-fold in one week with infections now topping 32,000.The state of New York is the hardest hit with 5% of the world's Covid-19 cases. President Trump has announced he's activating the National Guard in New York and in the states of Washington and California. Also, he's directing FEMA to create medical stations in those states.

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With 100 Million Americans Ordered to Stay Home, President Acts as Congress Stalls on Covid-19 Response

UK coronavirus app 'must respect privacy rights'

Health chiefs are asked to be more open about plans for an app to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

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OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites

The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan

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Sunday, 22 March 2020

Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app

Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old.

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Rand Paul is 1st Senator to Report Positive Test for Coronavirus

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.

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COMMENTARY: After a Crisis, People Flock to Church

For the first time in recent history, people are being kept away from church during a national crisis.

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'The Holy Spirit is Alive': Austie Eckley Shares Story of God Easing Her Fears Over Coronavirus

Christian and beauty expert Austie Eckley shared a story about how God spoke to her during a moment of fear and doubt over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Saturday, 21 March 2020

Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family

This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump, Pence, Carson Speak, Pray With Pastors On Coronavirus Pandemic

CBN News has learned that President Trump, Vice President Pence and Secretary Ben Carson spoke to hundreds of pastors on a conference call Friday afternoon, with President Trump specifically asking them to pray for, “stamina” and for the, “health of our country.”

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Granddaughter Surprises Quarantined Grandfather With Engagement News Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

For many people, social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic means not seeing your loved ones. But that hasn’t stopped some from finding creative ways to share milestone moments with their family members.

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Enjoy Your Quarantine: Coronavirus Shutdowns and the American Family

Like it or not, we’re all about to spend a lot more time at home with our families in the coming weeks. QuarantineLife is trending on social media, and the reactions to the prospects of being cooped up within our own four walls have been mixed.

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Friday, 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad

There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are closed.

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'Be the Hands of Christ': You'll Love VA Beach Church's Creative COVID-19 Outreach

When health officials took action to further limit public gatherings down to 10 people, Virginia Beach Pastor Steve Swisher knew that meant closing the doors of his church. Wanting to serve even more people in its community, Swisher's Essential Church created a COVID-19 need list on social media.

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Operation Blessing Providing Key Help to First Responders Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The faith-based humanitarian organization Operation Blessing is giving back in buckets — literally.

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Trump Announces Non-Essential Travel Ban to Mexico, Canada as Illinois Follows CA with 'Stay Home' Order

On Friday, President Trump announced a ban on non-essential travel with Mexico and Canada. Health experts say travel bans have been effective in delaying the spread of the virus.

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Trump Announces Non-Essential Travel Ban to Mexico, Canada as Illinois Follows CA with 'Stay Home' Order

Dr. Ed Silvoso Leads LIVE Event - 'ACTS 19 – God's Response to COVID-19', TONIGHT at 10:00 Eastern

An Argentinian revivalist known as the father of the Transformation movement around the world is calling the church to a live internet broadcast Friday night to share hope about the coronavirus situation. He has rallied some extremely impactful friends to join him and they together believe that God has a remedy for the nations and that it is linked to faith and prayer.

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Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic

Sales of new phones tumble, in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone.

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Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'child immunity' tweet will stay online

The Tesla and SpaceX founder falsely claimed that children were "essentially immune" to the virus.

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These Photos of Elderly in Isolation Will Melt Your Heart: 'I'm Doing Good. I Miss Y'all and I Love Y'all'

As the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect American life, some of the nation's elderly in nursing homes are finding themselves feeling even more isolated as many senior living centers have stopped all visitation for fear of spreading the virus to the most vulnerable.

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Coronavirus :BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts

Amid concerns about capacity, Netflix slashes its network use – but BT says there is no problem.

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Thursday, 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Ways to stay social online while in self-isolation

Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation.

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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses.

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Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Now More Than 220,000: Could Inexpensive Malaria Treatment be Key to Stopping Pandemic?

The number of worldwide coronavirus cases tops 220,000 as Chinese health officials claim for the first time they have no new domestic cases of the illness.

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'Opportunity for the Church to Be Hands of Christ': VA Beach Church's Creative COVID-19 Outreach Goes Beyond Just Social Media

'God Is Not Sometimes Sovereign - He's Always Sovereign': See Max Lucado's Powerful Social Media Message

In the midst of a viral pandemic, who do you turn for help? Max Lucado, the author of the book titled Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World and the pastor of the Oak Hills Church located in San Antonio, Texas reminds everyone they need to turn to God.

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Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers.

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America, It's Time to Pray!

We need God in America today. We need him to eradicate what President Trump has called, "An invisible enemy". We need to turn our panic into prayer. At this time, the sources we often turn to for comfort cannot do anything for us.

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Coronavirus: Calls for free broadband resisted by internet providers

The move would help families during the coronavirus crisis, but providers say it could disrupt service.

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Coronavirus: Twitter bans 'unsafe' advice about the outbreak

Restriction covers misinformation about the virus and promotion of unverified treatments.

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Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Chick-fil-A in Washington State Takes 1,000 Meals to Hospital Workers

Workers at a Chick-fil-A in Washington state met a tangible need over the weekend, stepping in to provide 1,000 meals on Saturday to a hospital whose medical personnel are battling the unfolding coronavirus pandemic.

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Keep Calm and Carry On

"People sometimes ask me how I can stay so calm when the markets are in flux or something else out there is scaring everybody," says Timothy Plan founder and CEO Art Ally. "It's not that I'm particularly brave. I just know Who's in charge. And it's not me. If I do my part, He will do His part. It's not that complicated."

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Facebook content moderators paid to work from home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content.

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Apple's new iPad has built-in laser depth-scanner

The new tablet features a Lidar scanner, which Apple says will aid augmented reality apps.

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Trump Says US on 'War-Time Footing' Against Virus, Senate Passes First Economic Aid Bill

America is at war with an "invisible enemy." President Trump said Wednesday that the US is on a war-time footing in the fight against COVID-19.

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'It Can Happen Wherever You Are': How Facebook Is Helping Churches Share Jesus During Coronavirus

Growing concern of the global Coronavirus pandemic is taking a major toll on places of worship. Many have closed their doors, taking the message of Christ and hope online.

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Tony Perkins on the Power of Prayer to Fight the Coronavirus

As the world faces the unknown, faith leaders are encouraging believers to turn to an all-knowing God and wield the power of prayer. In an op-ed for USA Today, Tony Perkins, an ordained Southern Baptist minister and president of the Family Research Council, says that when facing 24/7 coverage of the Coronavirus -- it's easy to let anxiety take hold.

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Trump Says US on 'War-Time Footing' Against Virus, Senate Passes First Economic Aid Bill

Stocks Tumble, Investors Dash for Cash Amid Recession Fears

Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration. Even prices for investments seen as safe during downturns fell as the coronavirus outbreak chokes the economy and investors rush to raise cash.

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Georgetown University's Prison Scholars Program Offers Education to Inmates at DC Jail

Inmates at the District of Columbia Jail (DC Jail) are being offered ways to improve their life through education.

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Stocks Drop Yet Again as Recession Fears Take Hold; Dow Loses 1,300

Stocks are closing sharply lower as fears of a prolonged coronavirus-induced recession take hold. The Dow industrials lost more than 1,300 points, or 6.3%. After a brutal few weeks, the Dow has now lost nearly all of its gains since President Trump's inauguration.

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Churches in the Thick of COVID-19 Fight: AL Church Sets Up Testing Site, SC Pastor's Wife Stricken by Virus

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a megachurch in Birmingham, AL is partnering with a local health center to provide coronavirus drive-thru testing at one of the church's campuses.

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HHS Offers 4 Hot Tips for Churches to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

The US government is reaching out to faith communities this week, hoping that they can help to stop the physical spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying fear that many are experiencing.

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Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use

The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening.

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IRS Pushes Back April 15 Tax Payment Deadline in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis

The IRS pushes back the April 15 tax payment deadline in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Here's what you need to know, from tax expert Daniel J. Pilla.

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Coronavirus: Elon Musk's US Tesla factory suspends production

The factory begins a three-week lockdown in line with other non-essential businesses in the Bay Area.

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Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras

A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London.

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'We're Going Big:' Trump Pushes Coronavirus Stimulus Package with Cash for Americans

As businesses are closing across the US to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Trump administration is proposing hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to help those affected by the shutdown. The plan includes sending checks directly to Americans.

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In Supreme Court Clash Between Elites and Pro-Lifers, The Peaceful Will Win

On March 4, before Coronavirus concerns put a halt to many public gatherings, pro-life advocates and pro-abortion advocates converged on the steps of the Supreme Court to hold opposing rallies. Inside the Supreme Court, oral arguments were being heard in the case June Medical Services vs. Russo.

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Neither Refugees Nor Asylum Seekers: The Real Reason These Migrants are Coming to the US Illegally

The vast majority of migrants attempting to cross the US border illegally are neither refugees nor legitimate asylum seekers. Chuck Holton reports on the real reason they're coming to the United States illegally.

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Coronavirus: Amazon blocks non-essential items from warehouses

The retail giant wants to prioritise stocking of important household and medical supplies.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses

The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses.

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Coronavirus: How to stay in virtual touch with older relatives

Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home.

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L.A. Dream Center Provides Meals to Families After Schools Close, Delivers Care Packages for Seniors

The Los Angeles Dream Center, a faith-based non-profit, has announced it's responding to the needs of the local community as the COVID-19 outbreak leads to more and more shutdowns. Since schools have closed, this week the Dream Center will be open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm to provide meals for families.

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Trump Administration Calls on Americans to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

The Trump administration is calling on all Americans to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Trump Administration Calls on Americans to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

The Trump administration is calling on all Americans to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Stocks Jump After Trump Promises to 'Go Big' on Virus Aid

Stocks are closing solidly higher after President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

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L.A. Dream Center Provides Meals to Families After Schools Close, Delivers Care Packages for Seniors

'It Can Happen Wherever You Are': Facebook's Nona Jones on Helping Churches Share Jesus During Coronavirus

What Is a Pandemic and What Can We Expect?

The volume of information regarding COVID-19 released in the past week is overwhelming.

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'We Are a Family of Faith': 6-Year-Old Recites Bible Verse With Brother to Calm Coronavirus Fears

One Minnesota mom shared a video of how her family is choosing faith over fear during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Like it or Not – Churches Plunge Into Online Ministry

Churches across the country are grappling with an immediate need to provide online ministry at a time when meeting face-to-face is considered risky at best and life-threatening at worst.

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Coronavirus: Israel enables emergency spy powers

Israel allows security agencies to track the mobile phone data of suspected cases

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Coronavirus: Social giants police web with AI as staff sent home

Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter are relying on AI to remove content as fewer people are able to work.

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Administration Officials Say Foreign State Launched a Cyber Attack Against HHS Agency

Even as the US government is fighting to contain the spread of COVID-19 across the country, a cyberattack struck the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) over the weekend.

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Ohio Officials Order Primary Polls Closed Over Coronavirus, but 3 States Are Still Voting Today

The state of Ohio is cancelling its presidential primary today after health officials ordered the polls closed over concerns related to the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How easy it for the UK to make more ventilators?

Experts question whether it is possible to make thousands more respirators in the UK in the short-term.

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Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet

The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group.

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Coronavirus: India replaces ringing tone with health info

A recorded message about coronavirus has started playing instead of the caller's ring tone.

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White House Says Next 15 Days Critical to Slowing Spread of Coronavirus

The White House says the next 15 days are going to be critical in trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus in America. President Trump is urging Americans to stay away from each other as the government releases new guidelines aimed at trying to slow the spread of the virus.

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UK mobile networks face problems

There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home

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Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs

The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops being shut.

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Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand

The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders.

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Monday, 16 March 2020

Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help.

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Retweets: 'F*** Trump's National Day of Prayer' to Her Social Media Followers

President Trump's proclamation naming Sunday, March 15 as a national day of prayer invited all faiths to participate in asking God for added wisdom, comfort, and strength. But this apparently was unacceptable to Muslim Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), who chose to retweet Parkland High School shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg's tweet.

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National Worship Service Proclaims: The Most Often-Given Commandment in the Bible is 'Fear Not'

President Trump didn't just proclaim Sunday, March 15 a National Day of Prayer against the coronavirus. He also said in a tweet he'd be watching the Sunday service of Free Chapel live-streamed out of Gainesville, Georgia. So Pastor Jentezen Franklin may have been preaching to an empty church like so many others this past Sunday, but suddenly he had a national audience.

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Stocks Sink 3,000 Points in Worst Day Since 1987: Will Coronavirus Cause a Recession?

The coronavirus is hitting the stock market hard as the economy is being undermined by closings across the country from professional sporting events to restaurants and stores.

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Trump Says No Gatherings of 10+ People; Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing Kicks In Across USA

Americans are hunkering down as the nation battles what President Trump is calling an "invisible enemy." The president acknowledged the impact on the economy is serious, saying the US "may be" heading for a recession, but he urged people to stay calm.

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Author Joel Rosenberg's Latest Political Thriller: 'The Jerusalem Assassin'

Author Joel C. Rosenberg talks about his latest political thriller, The Jerusalem Assassin.

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Christian Community Mourns the Loss of Theologian Dr. Vinson Synan

Christian author, educator, and pastor Dr. Vinson Synan passed away on Sunday, March 15 in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Chick-fil-A Temporarily Closes Dine-in Seating as US Restaurants Gear Up to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak

Chick-fil-A has announced it's temporarily closing dine-in seating at all of its restaurants as a measure to protect its patrons from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fun Entertainment Ideas to Help Your Family Ride Out the Coronavirus

Schools and daycare's are closing or scaling back across the country in an effort to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Plan to ramp up ventilator production 'unrealistic'

A medical devices firm doubts that engineering companies can quickly switch to making ventilators.

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Despite Parade Cancellations, Christians Worldwide Remember the Life of Saint Patrick

How did St. Patrick's Day go from a religious observance in Ireland to a worldwide celebration?

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National Worship Service Proclaims: The Most Often-Given Commandment in the Bible is 'Fear Not'

How to Help Locally with Coronavirus Preparations

Coronavirus concerns are on everyone's mind. One of the most important questions that looms large is how we can help each other. How can we each make a difference?

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Will the Economic Impact From Coronavirus Cause a Recession?

Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves

A hospital in Italy is using 3D-printed valves on its ventilators, following a shortage of parts.

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Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France

France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour.

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Google's coronavirus site launches amid Trump confusion

Google's coronavirus partnership with the US government falls short of Donald Trump's description

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Coronavirus: Broadband firms say no issue with extra demand

Staying at home is unlikely to cause any problems with the nation's broadband network, ISPs say.

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America Shutting Down to Stop Coronavirus - How Long Could It Last?

America has begun shutting down in a nationwide effort to minimize the spread of coronavirus as much as possible. The coronavirus is halting life as we've known it: businesses and schools closing, churches worshipping online, and curfews enacted in some cities.

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Coronavirus: Job interviews go online as candidates stuck at home

Recruiters say it's also easier to reach candidates as they work out of the office during the pandemic.

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Sunday, 15 March 2020

US Moves Nearer to Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don’t get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.

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Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment.

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Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism

How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors.

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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities.

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Trump Calls on Americans to Stop Hoarding Food, Supplies

President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to stop hoarding groceries and other supplies.

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White House Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in the US

White House Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in the US at 5 p.m.

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'God is in Control': People Around the World Unite in Prayer

On this day of prayer, people around the world are praying for God's protection and wisdom amid growing concerns over the coronavirus.

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Autumn Miles Ministries Calls for Nationwide Day of Fasting, Prayer to End Coronavirus

Christian author and speaker Autumn Miles of Autumn Miles Ministries is calling for people to replace their fears with faith and join her for a nationwide day of fasting and prayer on March 20.

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Coronavirus Patients, Survivors Talk About What It's Like: 'God Began to Tell Me I Was Getting Better'

There’s a lot of information about the novel coronavirus coming at us in every possible direction. Sometimes, it’s good to hear from people who have seen it and experienced it up close.

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Is the Coronavirus Panic Warranted?

The cancellations and public reaction to the Coronavirus pandemic in America have been nothing short of unprecedented.

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President Trump's National Day of Prayer Proclamation for all Americans Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

In our times of greatest need, Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty.

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Saturday, 14 March 2020

Below: Watch Rick Warren's Address to the Nation

Pastor Rick Warren to Provide Online Message of Hope

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US Coronavirus Travel Ban Extends to UK, Ireland; Trump Eyes US Limits

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.

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Friday, 13 March 2020

Southern Baptist Leaders Call for Day of Prayer Against COVID-19 This Sunday

Officials with the Southern Baptist Convention have called for a day of prayer to be held this Sunday, March 15 for all Christians to pray for the coronavirus global pandemic.

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Stocks Surge on New Virus Measures; Dow Climbs 1,985 Points After Turbulent Week

Stocks surged, recouping much of a historic plunge, after President Donald Trump announced new measures to fight the coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,985 points, or 9.4%, its best gain since October 2008.

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Separating Fact from Myth and Legend to Uncover the True Story of Saint Patrick

CBN Films shares the amazing true story of Patrick in a new docu-drama, "I Am Patrick," which hits theaters on March 17 for two nights only. CBN News got a sneak peek behind the scenes of the making of the movie.

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President Trump Expected to Declare National Emergency: Watch LIVE at 3 PM

President Trump is expected to declare a national emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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'Let Not Your Heart be Troubled': Lecrae, Greg Laurie, Joel Osteen, Beth Moore on Coronavirus

The coronavirus continues to cause widespread social, political and economic disruption around the world. As cases continue to increase, many have questions on everything from how to protect themselves and their loved ones, to travel restrictions, to when and where to go for testing. But Christian leaders are encouraging believers to remain calm and exercise faith over fear.

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Apple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event

The Worldwide Developers Conference is often where new hardware and software is announced.

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A New Meaning for 'March Madness': As America Shuts Down Over COVID-19, China Threatens USA

March Madness has new meaning this year and it won't include college basketball. The coronavirus is shutting down America on everything from basketball to Broadway.

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Facebook closes African fake accounts targeting US voters

Twitter has also taken action on accounts which it says were aimed at "sowing discord".

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'Silence Voices of Fear': Bill Johnson, Sean Feucht & Shawn Bolz Hold Faith Rally Against Coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak is leading to shutdowns from Disneyland to primary schools and universities to basketball arenas, and even church services. But Bethel Church Pastor Bill Johnson, worship leader Sean Feucht, and prophetic minister Shawn Bolz are telling believers to not react in fear.

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Apple's China stores reopen after a month

The iPhone maker reopens dozens of stores across China after nearly a month.

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Pentagon to reconsider Jedi $10bn cloud contract

Amazon argues the decision to award the contract to Microsoft was politically motivated.

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Thursday, 12 March 2020

Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19

How to spot five of the biggest email phishing scams based around Covid-19 concerns.

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Ways to safely clean your smartphone

Here's how to effectively clean your device using household soap and water.

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Game-playing robot admits mistakes, plus other news

BBC Click’s Kitty Knowles looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?

Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on?

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Questions About COVID-19 Testing: Experts Wonder if Congressional Response will Help Small Businesses, Employees

While President Trump says the coronavirus doesn't stand a chance, other voices question that assessment when testing for the disease is limited.

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How to sign a digital document

Signing a digital document can be cumbersome if you have to print it to sign it and then rescan it.

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Rare 6th Circuit Court Hearing: All 15 Judges Attend Ohio Down Syndrome Abortion Law Arguments

A federal court heard arguments over an Ohio law outlawing abortions on babies with Down Syndrome Wednesday. In a rare full-court hearing, all 15 judges of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case with the judges sharply questioning the attorneys on both sides about the law.

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'Not a Time to Panic': Global Coronavirus Fear Sends US Stocks Plummeting Again

Trading curbs kicked in again Thursday morning for the second time in just one week. The stop down was historic since trading hadn't been halted on the stock market since 1997.

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'I'm Still in the Game:' Pastor Tony Evans Reflects on Life Without His Wife, Release of Historic Study Bible

Pastor Tony Evans recently took a trip to the Museum of The Bible to view a new Bible on display – the one that he worked on. The accomplishment comes after a very painful year of loss for Evans and his family.

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Coronavirus: How can AI help fight the pandemic?

How can big data and AI help in the fight against the pandemic?

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'Big tech must tackle explosion of child sex abuse'

An inquiry says apps should screen images before they are published, among other steps.

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Is this the digital future for Bank of England banknotes?

The Bank of England is considering the introduction of electronic banknotes for use by consumers and firms.

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Trump Suspends Travel from Europe as US Coronavirus Containment Kicks Into High Gear

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.

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Coronavirus Changing American Daily Life, Businesses Ramp Up Safety Measures

The coronavirus impact goes beyond sports to Americans living out their lives from day to day. CBN News met up with some people in Virginia Beach where resident Harvey Coleman told us he tries to avoid crowds, and that's not all.

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From the Gutenberg Press to the Dead Sea Scrolls, DC's Museum of The Bible 'Breaks the Mold of Museum Exhibiting'

Steve Green, the founder of the Museum of the Bible, gives Pat Robertson a virtual tour of the museum.

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'People are Really Hungry to Get Their Questions Answered': Website Reaches Millions Answering Questions about God

Everyone has questions about God, the Bible and just about life. ExploreGod.com is uniquely poised to answer such spiritual questions and help people explore, experience and engage God's plan for their lives.

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Coronavirus: Amazon offers unlimited sick days to halt spread

Only those workers who test positive for the Covid-19 virus will be entitled to any sick pay.

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Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Trump Suspends Travel Between US and Europe for 30 Days

'TikTok famous' - but making money?

Social media app TikTok has created a host of young stars in the UK, but can they make money from the medium?

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Supreme Court Upholds Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for court hearings in the United States.

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US Fights Back Against COVID-19 as Health Expert Testifies Virus '10 Times Deadlier Than the Flu'

The US is fighting back against COVID-19 following emergency declarations in 18 states and the state of New York orders the nation's first containment zone.

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US Fights Back Against COVID-19 as Health Expert Testifies Virus '10 Times Deadlier Than the Flu'

CA Insurance Commissioner Targets Health 'Cost-Sharing' Ministries

The California state insurance commissioner has ordered two Healthcare Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) to stop selling a cost-sharing plan as a substitute for health insurance.

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Dow Sinks 1,400, or 6.4%, as Investors Await Virus Response

Stocks are closing sharply lower on Wall Street, erasing more than 1,400 points from the Dow industrials, as investors wait for a more aggressive response from the U.S. government to economic fallout from the coronavirus.

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Lawmakers Blast Mandated Sex Ed Starting in Kindergarten, One Calling It 'Pornography'

A bill requiring sex education in all public schools in Washington state beginning in kindergarten faced its final legislative hurdle over the weekend and is heading to the governor’s desk for final approval.

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Texas Fire Department Marvels About Bible Barely Damaged in Truck Fire

One Texas woman is praising God that she was unharmed when her vehicle burst into flames on Sunday.

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500+ DC Churchgoers Urged to Self-Quarantine After Their Priest Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and health officials are strongly recommending that an entire church self-quarantine after a priest tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: World's biggest gaming show E3 cancelled

The world's largest gaming expo will not go ahead - raising concerns for its future.

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VA Might Advise Churches to Close Services if Coronavirus Escalates, Pastor Responds 'Faith Over Fear'

Communities across the country are bracing to deal with the impact of coronavirus. As the threat grows, Virginia officials will make regional decisions about when to close schools, businesses or even advise churches to cancel service.

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Budget 2020: VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped

The chancellor's decision to ditch the 20% tax is welcomed by publishers.

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Containment Zones: 'Dramatic Action' in Some Areas as Coronavirus Reaches 1,000 Milestone in US

As the number of cases of coronavirus in the US passes 1,000, government officials, businesses, schools and even political candidates are taking new measures to contain the virus.

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Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US.

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Microsoft takes down global zombie bot network

The network operated on the computer power of unsuspecting victims and caused numerous cyber-crimes.

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Life and struggle after YouTube fame

Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again?

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New York Activates National Guard, Creates 'Containment Area' to Stop Spread of Coronavirus

On Tuesday, the state of New York activated the National Guard and establishing a "containment area" outside of New York City, closing schools and other facilities to stem the spread of COVID-19.

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Spotify playlist complaint sparked by killer clown advert

Watchdog upholds complaint that ad for It should not have been played alongside children's music.

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LIVE White House Daily Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in the US

CBN News's continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak continues with the daily LIVE White House briefing.

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Dow Surges 4.9% in Another Wild Day on Hopes for Virus Aid

Stocks on Tuesday recouped most of their historic losses from the prior day as hopes rose, faded and then bloomed again on Wall Street that the U.S. government will try to cushion the economic pain from the coronavirus.

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Minn. Middle School That Allows LGBTQ Flag Display, but Bans Pro-Family Flag Prompts Lawsuit Investigation

A small middle school located in Marshall, Minn., is at the center of controversy in the local community over the display of an LGBTQ rainbow flag in its cafeteria along with the US and other international flags without allowing a flag symbolizing another viewpoint.

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'God Had a Plan': How the 'Buddy Brigade' Spread the Gospel Throughout One Michigan Community

John Karakian and his chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy, routinely walked for hours throughout the neighborhoods of Metro Detroit for nearly 12 years.

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Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune, St. Patrick's Day Parade: Major Events Canceled or Modified Due to Coronavirus

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, major events across the US are being canceled or modified to protect people.

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Sextortion hackers use 'friend's naked girlfriend' lure

A new scam claims to have hacked a friend - and be spreading their intimate photos as punishment.

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7 Prayer Tips from the Global Day of Prayer for the Coronavirus: 'Wisdom, Prayer, and Discernment'

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the US, two Christian leaders say believers should not only be practically prepared, but also know how to pray.

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Dyson hair straighteners aim to tackle heat damage

The product uses flexible plates to protect hair but manufacturing has been affected by coronavirus.

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Monday, 9 March 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone to challenge battle royale rivals

The new game will be free and work across consoles to be accessible to more players.

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Coronavirus: NHS targets fake news spreading online

Health service officials are working with major social media firms to try to combat misinformation.

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Huawei: PM faces Commons rebellion by Tory MPs over 5G contract

Senior Tory MPs could back a move to exclude the Chinese firm totally from the mobile network by 2023.

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Tricks and tools for better working from home

If coronavirus means you have to work from home, then there is some tech you should consider.

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CBN NEWS EXCLUSIVE: 'Protect Those Most at Risk': US Surgeon General Stresses Preparedness Over Panic

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams told CBN News Monday that his priority is to keep this outbreak in perspective, not worrying about over or underselling it. It's a serious global health threat but Dr. Adams says the White House is on top of it.

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'God Saw the Best in Me': VA Police Officer Goes Viral with Powerful Video of Gospel Song

A video of a police officer in Richmond, Virginia has gone viral as he sings a breathtaking rendition of "The Best in Me."

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'Long Overdue': TBN's Special with Kirk Franklin Reveals What the Church Needs to Do to Bring Racial Healing

A special conversation about race and the church is set to air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The show comes after Gospel singer Kirk Franklin announced last year in an online video that he would boycott the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards after comments he made about race and police shootings during the GMA's were edited from the show's broadcast on TBN. He also threatened to boycott TBN and the GMA highlighting that a similar issue happened in 2016.

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Why Trading Curbs Kicked in Today as Stocks Plunged and What You Should Do About It

The coronavirus hit Wall Street so hard this morning that trading curbs had to be invoked after stocks plunged seven percent in just a few minutes as trading opened.

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New York's Cathedral of St. Patrick: 'A Prayer Sung in Stone'

Nothing says Ireland like the Emerald Isle's patron Saint Patrick. And nothing says New York like St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Irish immigrants to America first brought their devotion to the saint from Ireland to New York.

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Operation Blessing Helps TN Tornado Victims Recover: 'Without You All, I Don't Know What We Would Do'

CBN's Operation Blessing is in Nashville assisting residents with recovery efforts after deadly tornadoes ripped through the community last week, devastating wide swaths of the region.

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Amazon's Just Walk Out till-free tech offered to rivals

Shoppers will scan their payment card on entry and then be automatically charged as they leave.

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Trading Halted on Wall Street as Stocks Plummet 7% on Oil Jolt and Coronavirus Fears

Stocks plunged 7% on Wall Street Monday, triggering a trading halt for 15 minutes. The steep drop followed similar falls in Europe after a fight among major crude-producing countries jolted investors already on edge about the widening fallout from the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

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Schools Close and Markets Plunge Over Coronavirus Fears, 34 US States See Infections

European and Asian markets plunged today on fears that the coronavirus may weaken economies. Falling oil prices are fueling those concerns as people cut back on travel – a blow not only to oil-producing countries, but also those that rely on tourism dollars.Here at home, at least 550 coronavirus virus cases have now been reported in the US in at least 34 states.

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Cambridge Analytica: Australia takes Facebook to court over privacy

Australia's watchdog says Facebook failed to protect the personal information of 300,000 people.

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Bacon saved after pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm fire

Firefighters said they "saved the bacon" after a battery in the pedometer ignited in a pigpen.

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Mobile firms sign up to £1bn rural coverage plan

The new deal aims to get rid of rural "not-spots", where there is no service at all.

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Twitter labels edited Biden video 'manipulated tweet'

The misleading video, viewed almost six million times, was retweeted twice by President Trump.

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The tech boss who lost more than a billion

Technology pioneer Andrew Rickman lost a fortune in the 2000 dotcom bust, but rebuilt his career.

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'My search for the boy in a child abuse video'

Lucy Proctor was horrified when she was WhatsApped a sex abuse video. And she wanted to find out if the boy was safe.

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Sunday, 8 March 2020

How One Mother Trapped in Sexual Slavery Refuses to let her Daughter Follow in her Footsteps

Pushana gently brushes soft kisses across her daughter’s brown cheek. Her toddler turns and gazes up at her. She reaches out her tiny hand, which her mother covers with another kiss.

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'We Will Continue to Praise and Worship': Nashville Churches Hold Sunday Service Following Deadly Tornadoes

Tennessee residents devastated by last Tuesday's powerful storms are still picking up the pieces of their shattered communities.

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Saturday, 7 March 2020

The app keeping Friday night dinners alive

Millennials have been called 'the loneliest generation' - but one app is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews.

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Olympian Stood on a Highway and Wanted to End It All, but God Stepped In

J’Den Cox has won wrestling matches at the highest levels, including a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games — but he believes the battles he wrestles with himself often usher in the greatest victories.

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Eric Metaxas Will Be 2020 Commencement Speaker at Regent University

Christian radio host and best-selling author Eric Metaxas will be the commencement keynote speaker at Regent University on May 9.

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Dan Celia: How Long Will the Volatility Last?

After two back-to-back weeks of extreme volatility—most of it on the downside—it's certainly not beyond the realm of possibility that we could see another 10% drop in the near term.

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COMMENTARY: Basketball Broadcaster Gives Glory to God

With some of the most important games on the horizon, basketball analyst Julianne Viani gets to be center court for all the action.

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Friday, 6 March 2020

Cupcakes, creams and cocktails: Have we reached 'peak pod'?

Everything from cakes to face cream is available in single-use pods. Have we reached peak pod?

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South by Southwest festival cancelled over coronavirus

The world-famous music event in Austin, Texas is called off for the first time in its 34-year history.

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Trump Tours Heavily-Damaged Areas in Tennessee after Deadly Tornadoes

President Donald Trump toured storm-ravaged Tennessee neighborhoods on Friday where at least 24 lives were lost and homes destroyed by tornadoes that swept through parts of the state earlier this week.

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Get Ready to 'Spring Forward' with Coming Shift to Daylight Savings

Time will not be on your side this weekend. One less hour (of sleep) isn't the end of the world, but you may be a bit sleepier Sunday morning.

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Fired for Praying: Federal Judge Sides with School District's Firing of High School Coach

A Washington state high school football coach has lost another round in his battle against a school district that fired him almost five years ago for his "silent" post-game prayers on the 50-yard line.

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Trump Tours Heavily-Damaged Areas in Tennessee after Deadly Tornadoes

Fifa streamer Kurt0411 banned from all EA Games for 'abuse'

EA Games says Kurt Fenech posted abusive messages about its employees - a claim he denies.

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Nintendo PlayStation: Ultra-rare prototype sells for £230,000

The only known example of a once-mythical prototype becomes the most expensive gaming item ever.

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Fostering Hope in the City of Sin

Fast forward to today. Carly and her husband, John, have seven incredible children; five by the gift of adoption through foster care and two by birth. She's also leading Fostering Hope, a Las Vegas church-based ministry she founded in 2012.

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Virgin Media breach 'linked customers to porn'

Researchers say a breached Virgin Media database contained more details than the company suggested.

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Twitch suspends gamer Carl Reimer after shooting gun

Carl Reimer fired his handgun live on stream while fooling around during a live recording.

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Sonos U-turn over 'bricking' its smart speakers

Sonos will no longer make people permanently deactivate devices to get an upgrade discount.

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Click News: Warehouse robots work together in trial

BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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One billion Android devices at risk of hacking

Watchdog Which? wants Google to be more transparent about security updates for old phones

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University of Hertfordshire avoids inquiry over emailed student data

Names and addresses of about 2,000 students were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture.

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Thursday, 5 March 2020

Electric cars are coming: but where will you recharge?

Charging points are springing up everywhere, but will there be enough and will the electricity grid be able to cope?

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Tim Tebow, Marcus Luttrell to Headline 'Ignite Men's Impact Weekend' to Help Men 'Take Back' Biblical Manhood

When most men get together it's to talk about sports or hobbies. But an event scheduled for the second weekend of March is designed to get them to talk and think about what it means to be a godly man in today's society.

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Oklahoma Megachurch Pastor Groeschel and YouVersion Founder Quarantined After Exposure to COVID-19

Two pastors of one of the largest churches in the country may have been exposed to the coronavirus at a leadership conference in Germany and have been quarantined in their homes by local health officials.

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Virgin Media data breach affects 900,000 people

The firm said "insufficient protection" meant customers' details were made accessible for 10 months.

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Facebook removes 'deceptive' Trump census ads

The ads made it appear users were taking part in the official 2020 US census, not a general survey.

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'Year of the Bible' Calls Christians to Fall Back in Love with God's Word: Big Lincoln Memorial Event Coming

The global campaign to make 2020 the "Year of the Bible" is underway.

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Surprising Moment in Aftermath of Monster EF-4 Nashville Tornado: 'God Always Lets His Presence Be Known'

Tennessee residents devastated by Tuesday's powerful tornadoes were still picking up the pieces of their shattered communities Thursday.

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'Black Americans Are Waking Up:' More African Americans Exiting Democratic Party in 'Blexit' Movement

A recent BlackPAC poll found that 54 percent of African Americans believe the Democratic Party isn't paying enough attention to their needs. It is an issue that is leading a growing number of blacks to rethink their choices at the ballot box.

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First US Coronavirus Death Confirmed Outside Washington State

Health officials say a California man has died from coronavirus in the first US death outside the state of Washington.

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TCL reveals extending smartphone concept and tri-fold tablet

Chinese phone-maker TCL shows off several concept smartphones it is developing.

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Thousands lose broadband after workers break cable

Virgin Media and Sky say a "fibre-cable break" is causing problems for broadband users.

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Coronavirus: Ted conference to go virtual or be postponed

The annual gathering of technology leaders, in Vancouver, is latest victim of coronavirus crisis.

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Wednesday, 4 March 2020

#RIPTwitter trends as firm tests vanishing tweets

Users took to Twitter to complain the micro-blogging site was just following the competition.

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California Declares Emergency after 1st Coronavirus Death

California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.

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Cashmere and climate change threaten nomadic life

Mongolia, the world's second-largest cashmere producer, is hit by overgrazing and rising temperatures.

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'Women's Safety Really is on the Line': Four Years after Texas Decision, Supreme Court Again Weighs into Abortion Battle

The high court heard arguments on a key case Wednesday involving the important questions of how much states can regulate abortion providers. It's all about whether abortion doctors can be required to have admitting privileges for their patients at a local hospital in case of an emergency.

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Stocks Soar on Plans for More Stimulus Measures, Biden Wins

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points, or 4.5%, Wednesday on hopes that governments and central banks around the world will take more forceful measures to fight the virus outbreak.

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More Severe Storms to Fire up Across Southern US into Thursday

Following deadly and destructive tornadoes in Tennessee early Tuesday morning, an outbreak of severe weather will continue to pummel portions of the United States this week.

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'We All Need to Turn to Our God and Pray as a Nation': Arkansas Police Officer Prays Daily at School Flagpole

A school resource officer in a small Arkansas city stands before a flagpole everyday and prays for the safety of his community.

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'The Light of the Lord Is Shining': Powerful Posts from Christian Music Artists After Deadly Tornado in Nashville

After a deadly tornado ripped through Nashville on Tuesday, top Christian entertainers and music artists posted updates and prayer requests on social media.

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TikTok skull-breaker challenge danger warning

The video platform said it would remove such content from its platform when reported.

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Bible Verse Scrubbed from Locker Room After 'Concerned' Citizen Complains

A Wisconsin-based group of atheists, agnostics and freethinkers bullied a Kentucky school district into scrubbing a Bible verse from a locker room and religious messages from a bulletin board and a Facebook post.

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Boots halts Advantage Card payments after cyber-attack

Attackers using stolen passwords from have tried to access Boots accounts, the company says.

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Scam call centre owner in custody after BBC investigation

BBC Panorama broadcast footage from inside a scam call centre - now its owner is in police custody.

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Sony's PS2: World's best-selling console turns 20

It's the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2, and it's had a huge impact on fans like Victoria.

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'Our Faith Carries Us Through': TN Residents Hurting, Looking Toward Recovery After Deadly Tornadoes

President Trump plans to visit Tennessee this week after a state of emergency was declared following the deadly tornadoes.

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China demands US response over CIA hacking claims

Cyber-security firm Qihoo alleged that the CIA hacked airlines, petrol firms and government agencies.

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'It's Like a War Zone:' Nashville Tornado Leaves Path of Death, Churches Among the Devastation

The twister that ripped through eastern Tennessee early Tuesday with terrifying 165 mile per hour winds left total devastation in its wake, killing some as they slept in their beds. The death toll has risen to 24, including several children. Dozens of buildings and homes were destroyed by the high winds and rescuers are searching for people still unaccounted for.

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Cathay Pacific airline fined £500,000 over customer data protection failure

The UK's Information Commissioner says the airline failed to protect customers' personal details.

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Tesla downgraded Model 3 chip in China thanks to coronavirus

The electric car firm said it had installed an older processor in new vehicles due to supply problems.

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Luton filmmaker warns over over TikTok and Facebook extremism rules

Rizwan Wadan says social media algorithms stop him promoting films designed to deter extremism.

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Coronavirus: Chinese app WeChat censored virus content since 1 Jan

The report also found that WeChat censored more keywords as the outbreak grew.

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Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Amazon's Ring logs every doorbell press and app action

A BBC data request reveals what data is being stored by the Amazon-owned business about its users.

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Facebook 'rethinks' plans for Libra cryptocurrency

The firm had hoped to revolutionise payments with a single digital currency.

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Wisconsin High School Closes Gender-Neutral Bathroom After Alleged Sexual Assault

An 18-year-old Wisconsin high school student was arrested last week after an alleged incident in the gender-neutral bathroom of Rhinelander High School in Rhinelander, Wisc.

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WV Governor Signs Born-Alive Bill Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion

On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) signed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to a baby that survives an abortion.

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More Violent Thunderstorms to Threaten US This Week

Louisiana Abortion Law: Unnecessary Regulating or Crucial Life-Saving?

On Wednesday, the high court will hear about a law that would force Louisiana abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 206 of other pro-life lawmakers on Capitol Hill have asked the court to uphold that law.

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'The Lord Is Gracious': Christian School Smashed by Nashville Tornado Finds 'a Blessing' Despite the Rubble

A Christian school in Nashville was severely damaged by the tornado that tore through Tennessee early Tuesday morning.

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Millions of websites face 'insecure' warnings

A bug in digital certificates means millions need to be revoked, leaving well-known websites insecure.

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Criminals on CCTV: Scammers caught red-handed

The man who hacked into a criminal call centre to expose scammers at work.

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Federal Reserve Responds to Virus Fears, Cuts Benchmark Rate by Half-Point

The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a half-percentage point in its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading coronavirus.

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The Well Retreat: Where Women Encounter Miraculous Healings, Restored Marriages, and Prophetic Activation

When God sends an invitation: "Come Away With Me," you show up and you brace yourself for a life-altering encounter. That's exactly what over 100 women from around the world will be doing March 17 - 22 at the upcoming Well Retreat in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

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'It's Time to Hear Directly from Sec. Clinton': Judge Rules Hillary Clinton Can Be Deposed About Private Email Server

A federal judge on Monday granted a conservative watchdog group's request to have former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sit in on a deposition and directly answer questions about her use of a private email server on which she handled government business.

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Disaster: Deadly Tornadoes Kill 7, Shred 40 Buildings in Nashville

At least 7 people were killed early Tuesday as two tornadoes touched down in central Tennessee, shredding about 40 buildings across the Nashville area.

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Coronavirus: China's tech fights back

Robots, drones and artificial intelligence are being used by China to fight the disease.

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Chinese nationals charged with iTunes money laundering

The two Chinese nationals are allegedly linked to members of North Korean hacking group Lazarus.

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Domestic abuse: Lie-detector tests planned for offenders

Tests will be used to find out whether serious offenders should be returned to jail, under a new law.

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Bafta Games Awards: Death Stranding and Control lead nominations

Both games received 11 nominations - more than any other game in Bafta's history.

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Bloodhound car: A month to save land speed record project

The UK-led bid to break the world land speed record is under threat again - it needs to find £8m.

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St Oswald's hospice patients get 'magical' robot assistance

The remote-control robot is helping children at a Newcastle hospice.

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Monday, 2 March 2020

Coronavirus: Twitter tells staff to work from home

The firm has made it mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home.

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Smart camera and baby monitor warning given by UK's cyber-defender

Your internet-connected baby monitor or security camera could be being watched, officials warn.

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Half-Life: Alyx - Hands on with Valve's virtual reality game-changer

After a long wait, the highly-anticipated sequel is about to launch - and could be VR's killer app.

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Why hasn’t AI changed the world yet?

Self-driving cars, robot surgeons: artificial intelligence promises a lot, but what has it delivered?

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COVID-19 US Death Toll Climbs to 6, White House Releases Photo of Vice President Pence Praying with Coronavirus Task Force

The Associated Press has confirmed a sixth person has died in the United States from the coronavirus.

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Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Case That Could Impact the Future of Abortion in the US

On Wednesday, the nation's highest court takes up its first major abortion case since the confirmation of two new justices. Pro-life activists hope this will give the court a pro-life majority for the first time in decades and this case might have an impact on the future of abortion in America.

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Coronavirus US Death Toll Climbs to 6, Trump Asks Pharmaceutical Execs to Accelerate Timeline for Vaccine

The Associated Press has confirmed a sixth person has died in the United States from the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus US Death Toll Climbs to 6, Trump Asks Pharmaceutical Execs to Accelerate Timeline for Vaccine

The Associated Press has confirmed a sixth person has died in the United States from the coronavirus.

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'A Short-Term Bottom'? Stocks Rise Sharply on Wall Street After 7-Day Beating

As CBN News has reported, the deadly COVID-19 virus has now claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people around the world. In addition, it has also infected US markets, helping to drive stock prices down by 12 percent in one week.

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Third Time a Charm? Supreme Court to Decide the Fate of Affordable Care Act, Decision Won't Come Until 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, choosing to take up the controversial Obama-era health care law for a third time. But it doesn't look like the case will muddy the 2020 election since the court probably won't make a decision until next year.

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Sunday, 1 March 2020

Evangelist Beth Moore Says Scripture Helped Her Overcome Childhood Sexual Abuse

Author and evangelist, Beth Moore appeared recently on "Ainsley's Bible Study" with "Fox and Friends" co-host Ainsley Earhardt.

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