The robots that can cook and serve your food

The technology that might one day transform our eating out experience.

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Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future?

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Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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Cedarville University Trustees Resign as Board Reinstates President after Investigation

After the Cedarville University board of trustees voted to reinstate its president two board members resigned, citing concerns about an investigation into the president's hiring and firing of a faculty member.

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Supreme Court Strikes a Big Blow in Favor of School Choice and Religious Freedom

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Montana -- and by extension many other states -- violate the First Amendment when they ban public funding of religious institutions like schools.   

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'I Was a Walking Dead Man': Ex-New York Drug Lord Finds Jesus

Herman Mendoza was once a New York drug lord with the world at his fingertips. With millions of dollars, women, and worldly possessions, Mendoza thought he had it all — until his arrests and detainments led him on a path to discovering God and transforming his life.

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Group Offers Free Counseling, Emotional Support to Traumatized First Responders and Families

First responders have a difficult job, and these days it's harder than ever. Admitting that they need help for psychological and emotional stress is not at all an easy task. 

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TN Smokehouse Cancels Food Order for 'Back the Blue' Rally After Threat to Burn Down Restaurant

Someone threatened to burn down a restaurant in Tennessee after rumors started circulating that the owner donated food to a pro-police rally.

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Facebook: Insurance firm Aviva latest to join ad boycott

London-based Aviva says it is reassessing its future brand presence on the social network.

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Plane-maker Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs amid coronavirus fallout

The aerospace firm blames coronavirus for the cuts, warning of 1,700 job losses at its UK plants.

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'Wash Us in the Blood:' Kanye West Announces New Christian Song and Album

Rapper Kanye West revealed that he is set to release new music that seems to keep up with his move toward Gospel and Christ-centered music.  In a tweet on Monday, West said a new song is on the way and confirmed the title of his new album. He speculated the song would made with video artist and cinematographer, Arthur Jafa.  

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Huawei: Ministers signal switch in policy over 5G policy

Digital secretary says US sanctions are "likely to have an impact on the viability" of using firm's kit.

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Google stops storing photos from WhatsApp and Instagram

The Google Photos app will no longer automatically store images and videos from social media apps.

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Supreme Court Lifts Ban on State Aid to Religious Schooling

The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it easier for religious schools to obtain public funds, upholding a Montana scholarship program that allows state tax credits for private schooling.

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John Roberts' Big Abortion Flip-Flop and Clarence Thomas' Scorching Rebuke of Roe

In Monday's 5-4 Supreme Court ruling striking down a Louisiana abortion law that was designed to ensure the health and safety of women, Chief Justice Roberts again surprised conservatives by siding with the Court's four liberals.

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Dr Disrespect: The mystery surrounding his Twitch ban

He signed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch earlier this year. So what happened?

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WHO: This Pandemic Is 'Far from Over,' Hospitalizations Surge from AZ to FL

From California to Florida, bars, beaches, movie theatres and gyms are all beginning to closed down once again as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.

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Rental e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads from Saturday

The government is set to say hired, but not private, e-scooters will be allowed on roads from Saturday.

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Facebook must 'develop a conscience'

The boss of European outdoor clothing firm Patagonia warns advertising may not return to Facebook.

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Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children.

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Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event.

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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

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YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech.

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Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations".

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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.

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India bans TikTok, WeChat and dozens more Chinese apps

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

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Could a boycott kill Facebook?

As several big brands shun the social network, should Facebook be worried?

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Man Arrested for Tearing Down Montana Ten Commandments Monument, Dragging It with His Truck

Montana police have arrested a man after he toppled a Ten Commandments monument using his pickup truck and a chain. 

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Violent Protesters Punch Elderly Man, Attack Praying Catholics Who Were Protecting King Louis IX Statue

In St. Louis, Missouri, there’s a growing movement to tear down a statue of King Louis IX of France — a monument that’s stood in Forest Park for more than 100 years. And over the weekend, things turned violent.

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TikTok 'didn't store' iPhone clipboard data

In a new software update, Apple will alert iPhone owners when the clipboard is accessed by an app.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law that Was Meant to Protect Women's Health

The US Supreme Court announced Monday it's overturning a Louisiana law that had been created to ensure the health and safety of women who face emergencies after abortions. 

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Online Harms bill: Warning over 'unacceptable' delay

Lord Puttnam warns the landmark online regulation law could be delayed until as late as 2024.

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2 Oklahoma Police Officers Shot, in Critical Condition

Two police officers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were shot and wounded on the city's east side Monday morning and police were searching for a suspect who is described as armed and dangerous, authorities said.

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True 'Surge' or Media Hype? Some Governors Roll Back 'Re-openings'

With the number of new cases of COVID-19 still high, almost 39,000 reported Sunday, at least a dozen cities and states have decided to roll back their re-openings.

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How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.

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Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.

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Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first.

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Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones.

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Mississippi Lawmakers Vote to Remove Rebel Emblem From Flag

Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to surrender the Confederate battle emblem from their state flag, triggering raucous applause and cheers more than a century after white supremacist legislators adopted the design a generation after the South lost the Civil War.

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'It'd Be Suicide': Harlem Residents React to Abolishing Police

Abolishing the police has become a mainstream narrative for many on the political left who believe our nation’s officers are simply an extension of a white supremacist country.

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COMMENTARY 'Creation Care' Means Controlling People, Not the Environment

Is it pro-life to eliminate the unborn, limit the size of families, or forcibly sterilize the mentally "unfit"? The answer is a solid no—but the same leftists who have supported all of these anti-human policies in the past want to fool you into believing the opposite is true. 

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Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.

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Volunteer 'Angel' Pilots Bring Much-Needed Supplies to Families Across America During Pandemic

A nonprofit group of volunteer pilots is being dubbed "Angels in the Sky" as they help people in need across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How the Democrat-Backed GI Bill Left a Million Black WWII Veterans Behind

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill on June 22, 1944. This legislation provided veterans returning from World War II with unemployment compensation, low-interest home and business loans, and funding for education.

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America: Stop Grilling Each Other - And Let's Enjoy the Grill Together

Social media, the internet, and television have been swarming with confrontation and divisiveness. Unhelpful rhetoric is everywhere on the political stage. We haven't seen America at its best, that's for sure.

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'His Actions Are Hypocritical and Illegal': Pro-Life Group Files Lawsuit Against IL Governor

A pro-life group in Illinois is suing the governor over their right to assemble during COVID-19 restrictions.

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Facebook Announces New Censorship Plan as Employees Reveal Their Anti-Conservative, Anti-Trump Agenda

Leading social media site Facebook announced on Friday that it will begin labeling and banning posts that violate their policies.

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NY Planned Parenthood CEO Ousted Over Accusations of Abuse, 'Systemic Racism'

Former and current employees at Planned Parenthood have accused Laura McQuade, the now-ex-CEO of the abortion business’ Greater New York clinic, of “systemic racism” and abuse.

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Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft.

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What Would Abolitionist Frederick Douglass Think Tearing Down Lincoln's Emancipation Memorial?

Those who are so confused to believe the statue — which depicts Lincoln standing with his arm outstretched as a freed slave on one knee lifts his head up — depicts servitude, look again.

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'I Encourage Every American to Pray': Pence Seeks God's Grace as COVID Task Force Battles Resurgence

The White House coronavirus task force held its first briefing in nearly two months on Friday. 

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Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability and transparency from platforms.

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Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.

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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.

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Facebook to tag ‘harmful’ posts as boycott widens

The firm has been under pressure to improve its moderation of the content on its platform.

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Federal Judge Tells Cuomo and de Blasio to Stop Discriminating Against Churches: 'Absolute Monarchy'

A federal judge has told New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio they can't limit worship services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the same time they're condoning mass protests.

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Black Police Officer Educates 'Woke' White Protester: 'America Has a Sin Problem'

A white Black Lives Matter activist got into a heated argument with a group of black and white police officers in Washington, D.C., this week, accusing one cop of racism and of being a liar after he told her he is married to a black woman.

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Christianity - The Next Target of the 'Cancel Wars'

As protests have escalated in the push for racial justice, the latest polls show a majority of Americans agree with efforts to tear down Confederate statues.  But now radicals are pushing way beyond that mark in a fight to completely cancel anything they find offensive, from George Washington to Jesus Christ. Next stop: your churches. 

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Northern Ireland to launch separate contact-tracing app

The app, based on the Apple/Google model, will be released within weeks.

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16,000 People and 135 Churches Unite in Prayer in 1 City: 'God Can Heal all of the Unrest'

Thousands of Christians from dozens of different churches recently hit the streets for a huge prayer effort in one of the nation's well-known cities. "We Pray San Diego" is a prayer movement among multiple churches seeking God for their city and nation amidst all the trials brought on by the pandemic and civil unrest. 

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Russian hacker group Evil Corp targets US workers at home

Hackers are using a new computer virus to hold company files to ransom for millions of dollars.

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Robo-dolphin creates a splash and other tech news

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

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Grindr fails to remove ethnicity filter after pledge to do so

Users of the dating app can still search results by ethnicity and some encouraged to upgrade to it.

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Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again.

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'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned.

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Star Spangled Madness: Cancel Culture Warriors Want to Replace US Anthem with Lennon's 'Communist Manifesto'

Cancel culture has a new target: Francis Scott Key and the Star-Spangled Banner. They’d like to replace it with “Imagine” by John Lennon, which was described as “virtually the communist manifesto” by the singer himself. What started with the toppling of some Confederate statues has now morphed into an ISIS-like war on statues, targeting almost every pillar of iconic American history.

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Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously.

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George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

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'Winning a Conviction Will Be Hard': Why It's So Difficult to Prosecute a Bad Cop

When prosecutors filed charges in the death of George Floyd, it was a step toward justice for his family and supporters. But if the past is any indication of how this case may go, experts warn the path to justice is fraught with myriad factors that make it difficult to criminally prosecute the police.

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When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi.

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California to Ban State-Paid Travel to Idaho Over Gem State's New 'Girls Only' in Girls' Sports Law

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra this week added Idaho to a list of 11 other states where state-funded travel isn't allowed because he determined that they violate a California law intended to guard against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. As CBN News reported, in March, Idaho approved House Bill 500 (HB500) Fairness in Women's Sports Act – a law that restricts biological males from competing in women's sports, the first state law to do so. 

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'Winning a Conviction Will Be Hard': Why It's So Difficult to Prosecute a Bad Cop

When prosecutors filed charges in the death of George Floyd, it was a step toward justice for his family and supporters. But if the past is any indication of how this case may go, experts warn the path to justice is fraught with myriad factors that make it difficult to criminally prosecute the police.

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NYT 1619 Project Founder in Racist Letter Calls White Race 'Bloodsuckers', 'Biggest Murderer, Rapist, Pillager, and Thief of the World'

The founder of the New York Times' "1619 Project" wrote a lengthy racist letter to Notre Dame's The Observer, attacking all white people back in 1995.

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Regent University Unveils Flexible Study Options with 'Ready, Set, Regent Campaign

Regent University has announced a set of high quality, flexible, and affordable study options for the Fall 2020 semester. 

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Supreme Court Enhances Trump Admin's Power to Deport Some Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court on Thursday strengthened the Trump administration's ability to deport people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

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Destroy Mt. Rushmore? Not 'On My Watch' Says SD Gov., Trump Vows Huge Independence Day Celebration at Monument

Statues and monuments are being torn down from coast to coast these days – even a statue of George Washington has been toppled by rioters while other activists are trying to remove an Abraham Lincoln monument. Since they're both on Mt. Rushmore, some are wondering how long it will be before calls rise for the destruction of that iconic monument too.

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3 North Carolina Police Officers Fired over Racist Rants

Three members of a North Carolina police department have been fired after a department audit of a video recording captured one of the officers saying a civil war was necessary to wipe Black people off the map and that he was ready.  The Wilmington Police Department took the action on Tuesday against Cpl. Jessie Moore, and officers Kevin Piner and Brian Gilmore. Each was accused of violating standards of conduct, criticism and use of inappropriate jokes and slurs. After conferring with the city council, Wilmington City Manager Sterling Cheatham cleared Police Chief Donny Williams to release the details.

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BLM Leader Threatens to 'Burn Down the System... Literally', Calls Jesus a 'Black Radical Revolutionary'

A leader for the Black Lives Matter movement said Wednesday he believes Jesus “is the most famous black radical revolutionary” during the same interview in which he said wants “black sovereignty by any means necessary.”

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Huawei's £1bn research centre near Cambridge approved

The decision comes as the government is finalising a review of Chinese film's role in 5G networks.

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'The Godzilla Dust Cloud' Is Coming Straight for Florida

A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century.

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'Pray This Daily': Senate Chaplain Barry Black Offers Biblical Prescription for Racial Healing and Massive Revival

US Senate Chaplain Barry Black knows what it is like to pray about political differences in our nation's capital.  As the 62nd chaplain of the Senate, Black is the spiritual leader for some of the most powerful people in the country. He pastors 100 senators and he ministers to hundreds more in Washington, DC.  As protests and riots continue following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks, Chaplain Black is also praying about the need for healing and change in America.

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The Shocking Truth About the 'Marxists' Behind Black Lives Matter Organization: 'No Forgiveness, No Reconciliation'

"Black Lives Matter" is one of the most popular phrases in America today – the mantra that's been sweeping the world since the murder of George Floyd. But there's a huge difference between the well-intentioned activists pushing for racial equality and the people who run the "Black Lives Matter" organization.

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The Shocking Truth About the 'Marxists' Behind the Black Lives Matter Organization: 'No Forgiveness, No Reconciliation'

"Black Lives Matter" is one of the most popular phrases in America today – the mantra that's been sweeping the world since the murder of George Floyd. But there's a huge difference between the well-intentioned activists pushing for racial equality and the people who run the "Black Lives Matter" organization.

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O2 sends surprise refund cheques after 15 years

The mobile network sends small refunds to customers who were over-charged more than 10 years ago.

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Google to pay for 'high quality' news in three countries

Publications in three countries set to benefit amid row over free access to stories behind paywalls.

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Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency

The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal.

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Virgin Media broadband offline in London again

Problems at Virgin Media have left thousands of people without home broadband.

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Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact-tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact-tracing app?

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Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology.

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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.

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3 Men Indicted on Murder Charges in Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

A prosecutor on Wednesday announced that three men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in coastal Georgia.

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Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500.

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Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims.

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Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'

The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military.

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Instagram Censors Worship Leader's Praise Post, Labeling His Faith 'False and Harmful'

As the "cancel culture movement" continues to spread across the country, religious leaders are now under attack for simply praying during these tumultuous times.  

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Christian Christmas Display Banned: City Under Fire for Rejecting 90-Year Nativity Scene Tradition

A Christian organization is suing a Delaware town for religious discrimination after the city banned a nativity scene display.

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Baptists and Walmart Criticize Rebel-Themed Mississippi Flag

The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag drew opposition Tuesday from two big forces in the culturally conservative state: Southern Baptists and Walmart.

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Olympus shutters camera business after 84 years

Once a huge camera maker, it is looking to carve off that part of its business and focus elsewhere.

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Google to auto-delete users' records by default

Search and location histories will be wiped after 18 months by default - but for new accounts only.

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Royal Navy's first crewless boat ready for testing

The first crewless boat is now ready for a trial alongside a Royal Navy warship later this year.

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UK allows Amazon to invest in Deliveroo

The CMA says the Amazon-Deliveroo deal will not adversely affect customers.

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'Anarchists and Agitators': Who Is Behind the Violence Rocking America?

President Trump calls them anarchists and agitators, but who's really behind the violence rocking America and the calls to defund police? Why do they want to destroy this country and what is the president doing to crack down on them?

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'I Like Giving Them Hope': GA College Offers Love in Action' Program for Students to Call Seniors During Pandemic

Students at one George college are making a positive impact on the lives of senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Facial recognition to 'predict criminals' sparks row over AI bias

A university that says it can scan faces to predict if someone is a criminal has come under fire.

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Some Good News on a Vaccine as Health Experts Warn Next Few Weeks Are 'Critical'

The nation's top health experts are warning that the next couple of weeks will be critical to containing a surge in cases of COVID-19. This, as hospitalizations are up in at least 21 states and the rate of positive cases is rising in 23. But there's also good news. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the US will have a vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021.

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Twitch: Streamers call for a blackout to recognise victims of sexual and racial abuses

The streaming site says it takes accusations of sexual harassment seriously.

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Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport.

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Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems.

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George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content.

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UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom.

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'Horror Show': Watchdog Reveals FDA Paid for 'Fresh Human Fetal Parts' for 'Humanized Mice' Experiments

In what sounds like something from the mind of writer Mary Shelley who authored the novel "Frankenstein," a federal government agency paid for human fetal body parts to be used in the creation of "humanized mice."

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Amazon Blocks Ads for Book Highlighting How Transgender Movement Damages Young Women

The world's largest online retailer Amazon is preventing a publisher from advertising a new book that exposes the dangers posed by the transgender movement that's been sweeping the nation.

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Is This God's Super Sign of the End Times? Author Reveals His Take

Author Jeff Kinley believes the Bible lays out some fascinating circumstances that will unfold as humanity marches toward the biblical "end times." 

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Didi Chuxing: Apple-backed firm aims for one million robotaxis

Didi Chuxing plans to have the self-driving vehicles operational by 2030.

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Fauci Expects Vaccine by Year's End, Death Rate Slows Even as Virus Cases Increase

Although the national death toll from COVID-19 has now reached 120,000, the death rate has slowed down. But some of the nation's top health experts are warning the number of cases could be about to "surge" again.

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Activist Says Statues of Jesus Christ Are a 'Gross Form of White Supremacy,' Tear Them Down

Social justice activist Shaun King unleashed a barrage of comments on social media Monday claiming that statues of Jesus Christ are "a form of white supremacy" and should be torn down.

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Supreme Court Still Has These Major Rulings Coming on Abortion and Religious Rights

The US Supreme Court gave Donald Trump a stinging defeat last week with its decision to preserve DACA – an Obama administration program he tried to kill.  But Monday they gave the president a victory.  They refused to take up a case challenging the 25 percent tariffs he slapped on steel imports. Steel importers wanted the high court to rule that unconstitutional.  

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'Let's Go Shut These Haters Up': NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Responds to Noose Incident in Powerful Display

Disturbing news surfaced earlier today that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace found a noose left in his garage at the Talladega Super Speedway over the weekend.

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Supreme Court Still Has These Major Rulings Coming on Abortion and Religious Rights

The US Supreme Court gave Donald Trump a stinging defeat last week with its decision to preserve DACA – an Obama administration program he tried to kill.  But Monday they gave the president a victory.  They refused to take up a case challenging the 25 percent tariffs he slapped on steel imports. Steel importers wanted the high court to rule that unconstitutional.  

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Twitter apologises for business data breach

The social media firm says personal information of business advertisers' clients may be affected.

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Facebook bans 'loot-to-order' antiquities trade

The move follows a BBC investigation into items looted in Syria and Iraq being sold on Facebook.

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Fines to be part of regulating social media, says Ofcom

The regulator's chief speaks to MPs about how Ofcom might regulate Facebook, Twitter and Google.

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Ex-Googler becomes China’s second richest person

Colin Huang prospered after leaving US company, thanks to his e-commerce business, Pinduoduo.

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Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings.

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Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport.

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Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

The site said the filter was "not serving any purpose".

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Seattle Will Move to Dismantle Protest Zone, Mayor Says

Faced with growing pressure to crack down on an “occupied” protest zone following two weekend shootings, Seattle’s mayor said Monday that officials will move to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets taken over two weeks ago that President Donald Trump asserted is run by “anarchists." 

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BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington.

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Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

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Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need.

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Mixer: Microsoft abandons gaming app in Facebook deal

Mixer will close in a month's time, with partners being offered similar deals on Facebook Gaming.

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Favor in the Hebrew Month of Tammuz

This past week the Lord gave me a dream where I was receiving favor every day. I knew this was a word for His people.

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Apple Mac computers make jump to its own chips

The firm will now custom-design the chips that power its future desktop and laptop computers.

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Trump Administration Preparing for Possible Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases This Fall

The White House is preparing for a second wave of the coronavirus as states are showing an increase in people testing positive for the disease. 

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FBI Investigating Noose Left in NASCAR Stall of Black Driver

Federal authorities on Monday confirmed they are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver who successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues earlier this month.

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Second Shooting Reported in Seattle's 'CHOP' Police-Free Protest Zone

Seattle police are investigating another shooting, the second in less than 48 hours, in a downtown protest zone known as "CHOP" which stands for "Capitol Hill Occupied Protest."

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YouTuber Syndicate denies sexual assault claims

Two former partners of Syndicate, real name Tom Cassell, shared their stories over the weekend.

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The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising.

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'Something That Connects Us in Spirit to the Water': VB Churches Worshipping Together in 'Boat Church' Despite Pandemic

As many gathered for church on Sunday in Virginia Beach, they came by boat and beach for what's being called "Boat Church." 

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Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready.

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'Something That Connects Us in Spirit to the Water': VB Churches Worshipping Together in 'Boat Church' Despite Pandemic

As many gathered for church on Sunday in Virginia Beach, they came by boat and beach for what's being called "Boat Church." 

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Fresh from Upbeat Rally, Trump Returns to Political Firestorm in Washington

After a successful campaign rally in Oklahoma, President Trump returned to a political firestorm in Washington. A federal judge ruled that an explosive new book written by former National Security Adviser John Bolton can be released. And Democrats were outraged when they learned that Attorney General William Barr had fired a federal prosecutor who is investigating the president and some of his allies.

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Too Little, Too Late: Paycheck Protection Program Red Tape Keeps Small Businesses from Bouncing Back After COVID

Lawmakers credit a massive government loan forgiveness program for helping stabilize the economy. But red tape and difficulty getting the money is preventing some small businesses from bouncing back after COVID.

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Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19.

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Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners.

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'The Revival is Spreading': Souls Find Salvation on the Streets of Minneapolis

The streets of Minneapolis where George Floyd was killed are being used by God to save those searching for hope and healing.  

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'Protesting Isn't Going to Change Anybody': Texas Rancher's Epic 'Only Jesus' Message

A Texas man’s message about what can truly change the country is resonating with millions of Americans.

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Christian Celebrities Shoutout to Their Dads: 'Jesus Blessed Me with an Amazing Dad in You'

Faith leaders and Christian celebrities took to social media to honor Dads for Father's Day.

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Washington DC's Museum of the Bible to Reopen on Monday

The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC will reopen to visitors on Monday, June 22.

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Deputy Saves BLM Protester's Dying Child in Dramatic Video

In the midst of unprecedented protests nationwide against the men and women who serve as police officers, incidents continue to happen and police continue to be called on in times of trouble.

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President Trump Re-Starts Campaign with Tulsa Rally

In his first campaign rally since March, President Donald Trump portrayed the 2020 election as a choice between law and order and surrender to lawless left-wing activists.

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Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.

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Barr: Trump has Removed top Federal Prosecutor in Manhattan

Attorney General William Barr on Saturday told the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan that President Donald Trump had removed him from the job, deepening tensions between the country's chief law enforcement officer and a high-profile U.S. attorney who had been overseeing investigations of Trump's allies.

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Ben Shapiro: 'There's No Way' Civil Rights Act Was Meant to Encompass Gender Identity

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday ruled that gender identity is included under the protections of the federal civil rights law.

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Judge: Bolton can Publish Book Despite Efforts to Block it

A federal judge ruled Saturday that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the release because of concerns that classified information could be exposed.

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'We Hear You': Film Shows How God is Moving to Heal the Hurt and Division in America

In the midst of protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, one man was called by God to go into the chaos and document what he witnessed.  

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Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems.

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Are There at Least 36 Intelligent Civilizations in Our Galaxy? Why Our Uniqueness Is Relevant to COVID-19 and Racism Today

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered if we’re alone in the universe? A new study claims that we may not be.

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These Doctors Urge Don’t Panic Over a Supposed Second Wave

A group of doctors who believe the lockdowns are more harmful to health than the coronavirus are backing up Vice President Mike Pence’s assertion that there won’t be a horrifying second wave of COVID-19 as the mainstream media keep insisting there will be.  

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Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong?

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Thousands of Christians Unite on Juneteenth to Reject Racism for OneRace Movement's 'March on Atlanta'

Thousands of Christians from churches across the Atlanta-area descended on Centennial Olympic Park in down Atlanta on Friday to decry racism in every form, and declaring unity from the church across lines of race, class, denomination, and culture. 

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'The Lord Did This': Ex-LGBTs Baptize Homeless Man, He Turns Out to Be Unbroken's Louis Zamperini's Great-Grandson

A group of former transgender, lesbian, and gay individuals, known as the Freedom March, baptized a homeless man in Savannah, GA, who turned out to be the great-grandson of Louis Zamperini.

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GEN. JERRY BOYKIN: In These Troubled Times, Where are the Men?

On May 25, 2020, I watched the beginning of a great American tragedy. As the nation began to open up after the long Covid-19 lock-down a horrifying incident involving a rogue cop took the life of a 46-year-old African-American man named George Floyd. Three other officers watched and did nothing. And chaos erupted nationwide.

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Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

The run-up to its developer conference has been marked by a revolt from its developers.

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Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter says that, unlike a previous ban, Ms Hopkins has been removed from the platform for good.

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George Washington Statue Torched with Flaming American Flag While Being Torn Down by Rioters

A statue of America's first president, George Washington, has been torn down by rioters in Portland, Oregon. Before toppling the statue, it was draped in an American flag, and then lit on fire.

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'I Saw This Baby Fight For Life': This 'Big Lie' Stunned Abby Johnson

Abby Johnson's incredible transformation from Planned Parenthood clinic director to one of the most powerful and prolific voices in the pro-life movement has understandably attracted a lot of attention, with her story being told in the book and movie "Unplanned."

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Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app.

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EA says Fifa 21 will be the 'most authentic' yet

The hugely popular franchise is expected to take full advantage of the power of next-gen systems.

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The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again.

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Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

Twitter continues to apply warning labels to the president's tweets despite a high-profile row.

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Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says.

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Supreme Court Gives DACA Thumbs Up, Trump Thumbs Down

The US Supreme Court on Thursday gave a firm rebuke to President Trump, and a major win to the so-called "Dreamers."  Trump tried to end the DACA program allowing nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants to remain in the country. In a 5-4 decision, the justices labeled Trump's action "arbitrary and capricious" and ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program can continue.   

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Supreme Court Gives DACA Thumbs Up, Trump Thumbs Down

The US Supreme Court on Thursday gave a firm rebuke to President Trump, and a major win to the so-called "Dreamers."  Trump tried to end the DACA program allowing nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants to remain in the country. In a 5-4 decision, the justices labeled Trump's action "arbitrary and capricious" and ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program can continue.   

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Have we become too reliant on Big Tech firms?

Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple have done well during lockdowns, but are they getting too big?

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Court-Martialed for Being Late to a Meeting: Lawmakers Examine Racial Disparity in US Military Justice System

The US military, like much of the country, is dealing with racism in its justice system.  It was the subject of a hearing on Capitol Hill this week during which experts both in government and the private sector came with the same results:  African Americans are more likely to face military disciplinary action than their white counterparts.  

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Court-Martialed for Being Six Minutes Late to a Meeting: Lawmakers Examine Racial Disparity in Justice System of US Military Branches

The US military, like much of the country, is dealing with racism in its justice system.  It was the subject of a hearing on Capitol Hill this week during which experts both in government and the private sector came with the same results:  African Americans are more likely to face military disciplinary action than their white counterparts.  

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Banning the Word of God: Blind Woman Booted from Public Park for Two Years

In one of the most unusual stories you will read about today or any day for that matter, a blind woman in Rhode Island was banned for two years from a public park and a library in Westerly for sharing her faith in Jesus Christ.

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AmazonSmile Blocks Second Well-Known Conservative Nonprofit from Charity Program

Friends and patrons of the Family Research Council (FRC) can no longer donate to the organization through the AmazonSmile program.

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Facebook removes Trump ad over 'Nazi hate symbol'

The tech giant says a campaign ad featuring a red triangle used in Nazi Germany violated its policy.

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'More Than Just Talk:' Black Southern Baptist Pastors Urge Racial Unity as SBC Elects First African American Chair

In a historic move, the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the US, has elected an African American pastor to lead the group.  In a special meeting of the group's Executive Committee Wednesday, it was announced that Rev. Rolland Slade, senior pastor of Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon, California had been tapped as the new head. 

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Anarchy in the Streets and Cancel Culture - Has America Lost Its Moral Compass?

Defunding of police departments and anarchy in the streets of some of America's largest cities, like the CHAZ/CHOP zone in Seattle – Why is this happening now and what can we do about it?

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'They've Had a Lot of Practice': What the Black Church Can Teach America About Forgiveness

The wrongful death of George Floyd is now seared into the consciousness of America. Cell-phone video of the incident led to a moral explosion around the world and became the catalyst for seeming cultural change in the US.

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to End DACA Program

The US Supreme Court has overturned President Trump's attempt to end the DACA program which provides legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants who were brought to the US illegally.

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Atlanta Police Call in Sick After Felony Murder Charge Against Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks

A felony murder charge: that's what the police officer in Atlanta is facing for killing Rayshard Brooks. And now, some officers aren't showing up for work.

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Spotify signs DC superheroes for podcasts

DC characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman may star in new story-led podcasts.

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Amazon 'thwarts largest ever DDoS cyber-attack'

The company's cloud-computing division says it fended off a flood of data over a three-day period.

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UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric.

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Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime.

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TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app.

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US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US.

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The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors.

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Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game

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Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement.

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National Police Foundation President Says Policing Must Have 'Major Fundamental Change'

While reform might be the word of the day, calls to defund the police continue to resonate across parts of the country. The catalyst, the wrongful death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN.

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New York Declares Juneteenth a Holiday for State Employees

New York’s governor signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.

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National Police Foundation President Says Policing Must Have 'Major Fundamental Change'

While reform might be the word of the day, calls to defund the police continue to resonate across parts of the country. The catalyst, the wrongful death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN.

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'An Affront Against God': Dr. Dobson Decries Supreme Court Ruling and Its Huge Impact on Religious Freedom

The US Supreme Court stunned court watchers on Monday with its ruling that has redefined the very meaning of the word "sex" to protect LGBTQ workers from discrimination in the workplace. However, when the law was written in 1964, there were only two options: male or female. Now "sex" also means both one's sexual orientation and one's gender identity.

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CA Federal Judge Rules Against Churches: 'Less Deserving of Equal Treatment'

The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) announced on Wednesday that a San Francisco area federal court ruled that churches have no place in the dynamic downtown area of one northern California city.

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'Look for a God Solution': Greg Laurie, Sen. Tim Scott Say Faith Is Key to Justice Reform

Pastor Greg Laurie, the founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii as well as the Harvest Crusades, had a candid conversation about faith, racial reconciliation, and justice reform with US Sen. Tim Scott, a black Republican from South Carolina. The interview, recorded for Harvest's church services last weekend, touched on the subject of police reform ahead of the Senate's unveiling of the "Justice Act." 

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Abuse and threats aimed at wheelchair user over faked photo

The woman in a viral meme which mocks her wheelchair use appeals to people to think before posting.

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New Regent Center Starts Its Fight for Law & Liberty at the Top

The newest addition to Regent University is the Robertson Center for Constitutional Law. It's already weighing in with the US Supreme Court.

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Coronavirus: Health minister says app should roll out by winter

Lord Bethell says the coronavirus-tracing app is "not a priority" and has no firm launch date.

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New Barna Poll: More and More Christian Congregations Across the Country Target Racism

As police reform takes center stage in Washington, local congregations across the country are focusing on racism, and what the church must do to fight it. 

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Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

A clash with a new email app-maker has stirred up developer discontent against the tech giant.

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'Stunned and Heartbroken': Wife of US Congressman Andy Barr Passes Away Suddenly at Age 39

The wife of a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky died unexpectedly in the family’s home Tuesday night at the age of 39, news outlets reported.

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Amazon faces backlash over Covid-19 safety measures

Workers are unimpressed by new tech and the retail giant faces a lawsuit over Covid-19 policies.

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Nothing Is Safe From the Cancel Culture Mob

Tearing down statues, censoring movies, and banning books: It's all part of the rising "cancel culture movement" sweeping America.

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Election 2019 pledges of UK broadband speeds and costs

The coronavirus pandemic has tested web access for workers and children connecting from home.

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Common Steroid Shows Promise in Treating Sickest COVID Patients for only $1 a Day

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is up in more than a dozen states and a new projection from the University of Washington forecasts as many as 200,000 deaths from the virus in the US by October, but a common steroid shows promise in treating some of the sickest patients.

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Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels.

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Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads.

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How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative?

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Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team?

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Generational Help: Senior Citizens Give Boost to High School Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic

For years, high school students have served their communities by "adopting" senior citizens. Now, we're seeing the reverse, thanks to the coronavirus as residents at a senior living campus are giving a boost to the graduating class of 2020.

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Generational Help: Senior Citizens Give Boost to High School Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic

For years, high school students have served their communities by "adopting" senior citizens. Now, we're seeing the reverse, thanks to the coronavirus as residents at a senior living campus are giving a boost to the graduating class of 2020.

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Activists and Athletes Urge NCAA to Boycott Idaho Over Transgender Athlete Law

Athletes and advocacy groups are urging the NCAA to ban the state of Idaho from hosting NCAA-sponsored events as the result of a transgender athlete law that was passed there.

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Activists Want to Tear Down an Abraham Lincoln Statue Next - A Statue Tied Directly to Freed Slaves

A statue of Abraham Lincoln that has stood in Park Square in Boston, MA, for more than a century honoring the "Great Emancipator" has now been targeted by an activist. 

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'An Affront Against God': Dr. Dobson Decries Supreme Court Ruling and Its Huge Impact on Religious Freedom

The US Supreme Court stunned court watchers on Monday with its ruling that has redefined the very meaning of the word "sex" to protect LGBTQ workers from discrimination in the workplace. However, when the law was written in 1964, there were only two options: male or female. Now "sex" also means both one's sexual orientation and one's gender identity.

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'We Line up Knowing We're Going to Lose': CT Athletes Work to Restore Fairness in Their Sport

Connecticut women athletes file a lawsuit to ban biological males from competing in women's sports. Because Connecticut currently allows transgender students to compete in girls' sports, biological females say they are being reduced to spectators in their own sports because they can't win against biological male competitors.

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Meet the Man Proclaiming Jesus at the George Floyd Memorial Site Where a Supernatural Awakening Has Begun

In the aftermath of the senseless murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a move of God has been unfolding for days and is still ongoing. 

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Coronavirus Cases Rising in Hot Spots Like Arizona, but This Graphic Shows the US Has Flattened the Curve

The coronavirus is "spreading like wildfire" in Arizona – at least that's the assessment from Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton (D). But when you look at other stats you can see the national death rate and infection rates have slowed down and the curve has been flattened. 

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Would you pay to Zoom Keanu Reeves or Star Trek's Riker?

Fifteen minutes on Zoom with Keanu Reeves has received bids of nearly $10,000 in a charity auction.

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De Blasio Targets Gathering Jews Yet Again as BLM Protests Continue

Mayor Bill De Blasio has gone out of his way to appease large groups of people protesting police, going so far as ordering Contact Tracers not to ask COVID-positive patients if they’ve attended a Black Lives Matter protest.

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Fortnite: Fans disappointed as event reaches capacity

Some 12 million gamers got into the much-anticipated event, but many more had to watch on Twitch.

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The Police Shooting of Rayshard Brooks Means National Reform Is Now All But Certain

Democrats have already introduced a police reform bill and President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on police reforms today.  

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Apple faces two EU anti-competition probes

Firm is investigated for limiting app sales to its own store and imposing other rules on developers.

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NYPD Says ‘No Criminality’ After Officers Suspected of Being Poisoned by Shake Shack Milkshakes

The New York Police Department said “no criminality” had occurred after three of its officers were hospitalized after drinking milkshakes suspected of being laced with bleach at a lower Manhattan Shake Shack.

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Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online.

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Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says.

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Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico.

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Amazon v EU: Has the online giant met its match?

The EU looks set to charge Amazon for anti-competitive behaviour.

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Instagram 'will overtake Twitter as a news source'

A report finds Instagram doubled its news audience last year - and could overtake Twitter by 2021.

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The AI powered app for buying clothes online

Buying clothes online has always been problematic because you can't see them for real or try them on.

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'No One Can Reconcile Relationship Better Than Jesus': Tennessee Group Sings 'Amazing Grace' to Rejoin Americans

A group of peaceful protests filled the streets of Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend involving prayer and worship.

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Joe Wicks to scale back online PE classes to three days a week

The Body Coach is moving to a reduced timetable, saying he needs "a little bit of a break".

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Illegal 'Sex Discrimination' Now Covers Both Homosexuals & Transgenders

The U.S. Supreme Court announced a ruling Monday that could have implications as broad as the decision legalizing same-sex marriage.   It's basically redefined the very meaning of the word "sex" to protect LGBTQ workers…and maybe much more.   

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Apple claims 'half a trillion dollars' App Store economy

Firm says it only took a cut from a fraction of the trade, but still faces anti-competition scrutiny.

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Former eBay executives charged with cyber-stalking

The campaign is alleged to have included sending live cockroaches and a funeral wreath to bloggers critical of the firm.

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Former NFL Star Ben Watson Organizes 'Boston Pray' Event to Help Bring About Change Through Humility and Peace

More than 1,000 people came together in Boston, MA, over the weekend to take part in an event called "Boston Pray."

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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches

Norway has to halt use of its app and researchers report a major flaw in Australia's tool.

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Cancel Culture Strikes Again: Rioters Destroy Philadelphia Statue of Abolitionist Matthias Baldwin

On Wednesday, protesters wrecked a statue of Philadelphia abolitionist and philanthropist Matthias Baldwin. They defaced the face of the statue, covered it in paint, and scrawled the word “colonizer” on the sculpture’s pedestal. There was also apparently an attempt to topple the statue of the abolitionist:

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Five People Charged with Hate Crime After Assaulting Black Pastor in Virginia

Law enforcement officials in Shenandoah County, VA, arrested five people for their involvement in an assault against a black pastor.

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Justices Rule Gay Workers Protected from Job Discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.   

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'Qualified Immunity:' The Loophole that Protects Police from Prosecution

Anger over the recent haunting images of the death of George Floyd sparked a worldwide movement. There's another movement gaining traction, although it's not as well known. It's marked by two words that many have never heard: qualified immunity.

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GitHub abandons 'master' and 'slave' terms to avoid row

Microsoft-owned GitHub is changing its default project names to avoid slavery-related terms.

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Atlanta Shooting Ruled Homicide, Brings Urgency to Police Reforms

The death of Rayshard Brooks has been ruled a homicide. The ruling came after dramatic video showed the incident that led to the police shooting in Atlanta. Brooks had failed several sobriety tests outside a Wendy's restaurant where he resisted arrest and ran away after seizing a police taser. An officer shot and killed him as he fled, pointing the taser in their direction.

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Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks.

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Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice.

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Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it?

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What Americans Need to Remember This Flag Day

On this Flag Day, Americans would do well to remember what our Founding Fathers fought for. 

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Pastor Vows to Fight Against Anyone Who Teaches Adopted Son 'to Be Suspicious of His Father Because He is White'

Pastor Jeff Durbin in Arizona recently adopted a son who was diagnosed in utero with stage 4 spina bifida in the womb. After a “miracle” the baby was born healthy and with no signs of the illness whatsoever, which made for quite a story on its own.

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COMMENTARY: Looking to Scripture in a time of Pain and Division

Over the past couple of weeks, I have reflected and prayed, examining my own heart and mind in light of the weighty — and needed — conversations taking place in this country on racial equality.

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'There's a Move of God Happening in Minnesota': George Floyd Memorial Site Brings Christians, Non-Believers Together in Unity

After George Floyd was killed on May 25, Minneapolis was flooded with riots and chaos, but the area has turned into a place of peace.

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Matt Chandler Rips Christian Church, Says It Has Mostly 'Refused to Participate; on Race Issues

The Village Church posted a clip from Matt Chandler’s most recent sermon, in which he denounced the Christian church for mostly refusing to participate on issues of race.

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What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other.

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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus.

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COMMENTARY: Should We Plan for the Future if Jesus Is Coming Soon?

If Jesus is returning soon, should I still save for retirement? 

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Founder of Faith-Based Girls Program Says 'Share God's Message of Love' On Race Relations With Our Children

It can be challenging for parents to explain race, discrimination, and equality to their children, but one faith leader says having these thoughtful and sometimes uncomfortable conversations is necessary now more than ever. 

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PraiseLive's Graduation 2020 Virtual Ceremony Airs Saturday, Honoring Seniors Around the World

Graduating seniors from all over the world will be honored during a virtual graduation Saturday.

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New HHS Rule to Enforce Sex Discrimination Protections Based on Biological Gender

The Department of Health and Human Services Trump administration finalized a rule on Friday that overturns protections for transgender people established under Obamacare.

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Protest, Prayer, and Praise: Christians Join Peaceful Demonstrations for Racial Justice

The last two weeks exposed deep pain from old national wounds, brought to light by the death of George Floyd, who was laid to rest this week. Yet, in the midst of the pain and protests, there have also been moments of prayer and praise.

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Thousands of Graduates Receive Their Diplomas at North Carolina NASCAR Track

Tytianah Ward sat in the passenger seat of a parked SUV at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. She adjusted her bright green graduation cap as family members packed in the rows behind her beam with pride.

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David Dorn: The Hero Whose Funeral You'll Never See

Without fanfare or media frenzy, Capt. David Dorn was memorialized Tuesday. At the same time, Al Sharpton was eulogizing someone he never met, George Floyd, a man whose death has gripped the country, and whose unjust killing sparked an array of riots — one of which resulted in Dorn’s murder last week.

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'Awaken Tennessee' Wants to Help America Sing Its Way Out of the Darkness with God's 'Amazing Grace'

The initiative known as Awaken Tennessee first made news earlier this year when 1,000 churches from various denominations partnered for 30 days of prayer and fasting.  Now, Awaken Tennessee organizers say God gave them a vision to bring America together by singing one of the greatest songs of all time. 

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A Tale of Two Bunnies: Carlos Whittaker's Viral Video on Ending Racism by Talking to Your Neighbor

Author and speaker Carlos Whittaker posted a video to his Facebook page this week about what he feels is the hard part of ending racism, and it took off. The two-and-a-half-minute video shows him having a long-overdue conversation with his neighbor. 

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'In the Name of Jesus, Racism Must Die': Racially Diverse Crowd of Christians Unites in Prayer in Lakeland

Even with all the rioting, violence, looting, and vandalism that has been unleashed in America the past few weeks, there are still positive signs of faith in action and racial unity. One of those moments came this week in Lakeland, Florida.

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On Flag Day, Remembering the Woman Who Sewed Old Glory into Existence

Flag Day, June 14th, is set aside to celebrate the Red, White and Blue.   During these days, it is important to know why the flag is celebrated and what those colors represent.  Betsy Ross – who lived and died on a Philadelphia street not far from where America was founded at Independence Hall – will always be remembered for sewing the first American flag.

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Firm defends algorithm that 'spots women's orgasms'

The Cypress-based company said its intention was to help developers of sex tech.

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Facebook's Giphy deal investigated by competition authority

Officials investigate whether Facebook owning Giphy is a problem for competition in the GIF market.

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Robot breaks own bricklaying record and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

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Want to See What Happens When You Defund the Police? Here's the Devastating and Deadly Impact

The recent push to defund police departments sweeping the country is not without precedent. In fact, it's already been tried in one of America's largest cities - San Francisco. The effects of those policies are devastating.

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Riot Games executive resigns after 'abhorrent' George Floyd post

Ron Johnson posted a meme about George Floyd's criminal record on Facebook.

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'We'll Not Be Defunding Police': Trump Announces Executive Order on Police Reform

President Trump says he will pursue an executive order to encourage police departments to meet key standards for the use of force. His announcement comes as he accuses Democrats of broadly branding police as the problem.  During a trip to Dallas on Thursday, Trump announced plans to reform police in an effort to reduce racial inequalities, including better training.  

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Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation.

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PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift

Sony's gaming chief says fast loading times, 3D audio and a new controller will all enhance play.

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George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police

The firm's move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality.

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PS5: PlayStation 5 console and games revealed

Sony reveals the design of its PS5 console and the first games that will be released on it.

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The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar.

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Recovery Setback? Stocks Tank on Fears of New COVID Wave and 1.5M New Unemployment Claims

US stock markets plunged again Thursday for the first time in a long time after weeks of surging toward recovery. Is this a setback or just a temporary pullback? That's what investors are wondering after some bad news about jobs and the possible resurgence of COVID-19 in certain states.

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Historic Monuments Toppled by Protesters, NASCAR Bans Display of Confederate Battle Flag

Worldwide fallout grows from the protests following George Floyd's alleged police-involved killing. Historic monuments being toppled because of their alleged racist roots and a major professional sport bans the Confederate battle flag.

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Face Masks for Those in Need: Study Shows They Could Be Key to Stemming 2nd Wave of COVID

As the US starts re-opening, many states and individual companies and shop owners are making it mandatory for people to wear them when doing things like walking inside businesses or taking public transportation.

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PlayStation 5: Sony kicks off launch with Spider-Man Miles Morales game

Sony reveals its roster of titles that will only be available for its new machine.

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'Fortitude': Rep. Dan Crenshaw Takes On the 'Outrage Culture' in a New Book

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) talks with Gordon Robertson about his new book, Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage.

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Baptist President Denounces 'Hijacked' BLM Group, but Saying 'Black Lives Matter' is About Honoring Christ

J.D. Greear, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, on Tuesday, implored Southern Baptist members to accept and promote that "black lives matter" as a gospel issue but criticized the Black Lives Matter organization in his 2020 presidential address to church members.

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Recovery Setback? Stocks Tank on Fears of New COVID Wave and 1.5M New Unemployment Claims

US stock markets plunged again Thursday for the first time in a long time after weeks of surging toward recovery. Is this a setback or just a temporary pullback? That's what investors are wondering after some bad news about jobs and the possible resurgence of COVID-19 in certain states.

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After 2 Deadly Attacks on Officers, CA Deputy Shot in 'Ambush' Attack at Police Station

A gunman who ambushed officers outside a California Central Coast police station, shooting one in the head, also may have killed a homeless man found slain execution-style on nearby railroad tracks, authorities said.

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'Clear Bias': Despite Massive NYC Protests, Police Hand-Pick 2 Pro-Lifers to Arrest Near Planned Parenthood

The irony apparently was lost on authorities when two days into the massive protests in New York City against the police killing of George Floyd, they took into custody two lone black women protesting abortion in front of the Margaret Sanger Planned Parenthood facility in Manhattan.  

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PimEyes facial recognition website 'could be used by stalkers'

A face-matching website that markets itself as a privacy tool has drawn fire from campaigners.

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As America Rages in Fight for Racial Justice and Police Reforms, 'We Got to Get the Fear of God Back'

President Trump is traveling to Dallas Thursday for a roundtable with faith leaders, small business owners, and law enforcement officials, to talk about race relations and police reform. Thursday's trip comes after he met Wednesday with African American faith leaders at the White House and after House hearings on police brutality. 

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Megachurch Given the Boot by City, Just Because Pastor 'Liked' Some Conservative Tweets

The ministry of a Birmingham, Alabama megachurch has been brought to a screeching halt in parts of the city after one complaint.

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Call of Duty: Activision investigates huge Xbox update

Some Xbox owners report having to install an 85GB file - more than twice the size it should be.

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Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting

The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls.

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George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias.

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OECD: No deal on digital tax risks trade war

The international group has been overseeing talks on taxing US tech giants.

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Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake.

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PlayStation 5: Sony to give gamers first look at new platform

The Japanese firm is due to unveil some of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5's games.

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Attorney General Barr Says It's Clear - Social Media Platforms Are 'Engaged in Censorship'

Attorney General William Barr weighed in Tuesday on the subject of free speech on social media, saying he believes social media platforms are "engaged in censorship," and are acting more like "publishers."

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CO Will Vote on Banning Late-Term Abortions, Thanks to Pro-Life Group

Pro-life advocates in Colorado collected enough signatures allowing voters to decide this November whether abortions at 22 weeks should be banned.

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Cristobal Brings Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Leaves Severe Flooding as it Continues Across Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are moving across parts of the Midwest, unleashing heavy downpours, gusty winds, and leaving behind flooding in its wake.  

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'We're Meeting In-Person This Sunday': Churches Fight 'Petty Tyrants' in Reopening Battles from NJ to MA

New battles over religious freedom are unfolding in the northeast where Christians and other faith groups are fighting for their First Amendment right to assemble from Massachusetts to New Jersey.

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Developer warns VR headset damaged eyesight

Spending too long wearing a virtual reality headset could have implications for vision, doctor warns.

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Federal Appeals Court Axes Satanic Temple Abortion Lawsuit

The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday filed by a member of the Satanic Temple against a Missouri abortion law.

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New Police Reform Bill in Congress, George Floyd's Brother to Testify

The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on police brutality today where 12 witnesses are set to testify, including George Floyd's brother. 

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TikTok copycat removed from Google's Play Store

Zynn is facing accusations that it has been stealing content from other apps.

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Election Feuding Hits Georgia After Primary Plagued by Long Lines and Problems

Voters endured heat, pouring rain and waits as long as five hours on Tuesday to cast ballots in Georgia, demonstrating a fierce desire to participate in the democratic process while raising questions about the emerging battleground state’s ability to manage elections in November when the White House is at stake.

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'We're Not Out of the Woods Yet': Is the Economy Back on Track, and What Will It Mean for the Election?

Many are watching the Federal Reserve Board today, as it delivers its first economic forecast and policy proposals since late last year–before the pandemic forced an unprecedented shutdown, but on the heels of an encouraging jobs report that millions of Americans are going back to work.

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First Original TV Series About Jesus Christ Takes Off During COVID-19 Shutdown

During the COVID-19 shutdown, many people downloaded and binge-watched an eight-episode television series called "The Chosen," about the life of Jesus Christ.

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Reddit Ireland turns off at midnight to stop racist trolls

The group said it had to take the step because moderators had reached breaking point.

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Tinder backlash over Black Lives Matter ban

Dozens of users complained they had been banned from the app for supporting the cause.

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Coronavirus: Man jailed for 5G phone mast arson attack

Michael Whitty, 47, believed erroneous online theories linking the 5G phone masts to coronavirus.

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'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm.

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Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giants

The market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck.

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Online tools to help you be more creative in lockdown

BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at the apps and websites that can boost your creativity.

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George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

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George Floyd Being Laid to Rest in Hometown of Houston After Private Memorial Service

George Floyd is being laid to rest next to his mother today at Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas.

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Babylon Health admits GP app suffered a data breach

The video call app allowed some patients to see recordings of others' sessions with medics.

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'Born Again by the Power of Jesus': Dozens of People Saved, Healed at Intersection Where Floyd Was Killed

The world has witnessed violent protests and peaceful demonstrations for nearly two weeks following the death of George Floyd. 

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'Time for America to Become United:' Former Muslim Hopes Unity Prayer Rally Helps Heal Racial Tension

As a former Muslim, Isik Abla knows the pain of mistreatment and discrimination. She had been abused as a child and as an adult faced death threats from her former husband.  Now as head of Dream Church, a multi-ethnic ministry in Virginia Beach, Abla is sympathetic to the issue of racial injustice. 

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'I Only Kneel for One Person': Georgia State Trooper Tells Protesters He Won't Take a Knee

A state trooper from Georgia — who happens to be black — refused to take a knee during a Black Lives Matter protest, telling demonstrators he only kneels for God.

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Amazon removes T-shirt showing George Floyd death

The T-shirt, available on the US store, broke guidelines about depicting a crime scene.

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Sheriff David Clarke Argues Defunding Police Is 'Buffoonery' That Will Only Hurt Black People Even More

Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke says the effort to defund police is just another proposed solution based on a fictional story that will only make life worse for black people in the US.

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Vodafone's UK network suffers voice call problems

Subscribers are having problems making and receiving calls but can still text.

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Trump Supports This Type of Coronavirus Relief Plan if There's Going to Be Another One

Government relief and Federal Reserve policies have kept the economy afloat during the lockdowns, but all the federal spending has also sent the deficit soaring. It's now near $2 trillion and could reach $3.7 trillion when the fiscal year ends in September.

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George Floyd Being Laid to Rest in Hometown of Houston After Private Memorial Service

George Floyd is being laid to rest next to his mother today at Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas.

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IBM abandons 'biased' facial recognition tech

But some question whether the gesture is largely symbolic, as it's not a major product for the firm.

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Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attack

Car-maker says cyber attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide.

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Internet sleuths name wrong man in police appeal

The man's home address was shared online after a video showed a cyclist hurting a child in the US.

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Covid-19: Xbox Series X chief discusses pandemic launch plan

Phil Spencer shares details about how the virus is affecting Microsoft and the wider games industry.

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Samsung: Court rejects Lee Jae-yong arrest warrant request

The decision comes after Lee Jae-yong was convicted in 2017 over a political and corporate scandal.

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If it ain't broke: You share your oldest working gadgets

People share the oldest gadgets they still use, via social media.

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The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech.

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A Place to Start a Conversation': Vice President Mike Pence Joins Listening Session with Black Faith Leaders

Vice President Mike Pence listened openly to African American faith leaders during a forum Friday that addressed racial equality, criminal justice reform, and faith.

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House and Senate Democrats Unveil Sweeping Police Reform Bill

State and local lawmakers are using the power of legislation to respond to George Floyd's death.  The city council of Minneapolis is talking about dismantling the police department, while in Washington, House and Senate Democrats unveiled a sweeping police and criminal justice reform package Monday morning. 

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'There was Such a Presence of Jesus': Christians, Community Leaders Wash Feet of NC Black Protest Organizers

Christians and peaceful protesters came together in Cary, NC, to demonstrate that we are all children of God and there is no racial division.

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US Recession Started in February, But Some Economists Say 'It Could be the Shortest Recession in History'

The U.S. economy entered a recession in February as the coronavirus struck the nation, a group of economists declared Monday, ending the longest expansion on record. But one economist says the NBER committee might end up declaring this recession to have already ended in May based on the fact that hiring rebounded that month.

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Bond Set at $1M for Officer Charged in George Floyd’s Death

A judge on Monday set $1 million bail for a Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death.

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Murder Charge Filed Against 24-Year-Old Man in the Killing of Retired St. Louis Police Captain

Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the death of a retired St. Louis, MO police captain.

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Tesla battery supplier Catl says new design has one million-mile lifespan

Battery-maker Catl says it is ready to make a product that could power a car over 1.2 million miles.

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Caring for the Souls of Soldiers: Why Military Chaplains Are More Needed Than Ever In the Time of COVID-19

The ongoing pandemic takes a toll across all walks of life and that certainly includes our servicemen and women. As stress and pressure become daunting, military chaplains do all they can to diminish the impact.

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Cristobal to Race Along the Mississippi Valley with Flooding Rain, Damaging Winds

After lashing the central Gulf Coast with tropical downpours, tropical-storm-force winds, and coastal flooding over the weekend, Cristobal will race northward along the Mississippi Valley and into Great Lakes into the middle of the week.

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Xbox Series X: Microsoft tailors launch plans for the pandemic

Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains how coronavirus has affected the console's release strategy.

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Defund Police? Critics say 'Think About the Consequences'

Protesters around the country turned out in large numbers over the weekend, demanding an end to police brutality and proposing change. But critics are already questioning – and in some cases pushing back - against proposals to defund the police.

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Minneapolis City Council Vows to Disband Police Department

Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday pledged to dismantle the city’s embattled police department following public outcry over George Floyd’s killing at the hands of several officers.

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Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle?

A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing.

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Millbrook car testing site aims to 'stay ahead of the game'

The testing site used to film Top Gear and the James Bond film Casino Royale has turned 50

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High Winds, Rain as Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes Louisiana Landfall

Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on the Louisiana coast Sunday, packing 50 mph winds and spinning dangerous weather as far east as northern Florida, where it spawned a tornado that uprooted trees and downed power lines.

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Arizona Pastor Jeff Durbin Offers Biblical Response to Violent Looting, Rioting

If you grew up in the ’90s, you remember those popular “WWJD” bracelets. Those letters stood for the question: “What would Jesus do?” These days, according to some, the answer is rioting, looting, and burning.

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'I Have the Great Physician Himself Caring for Me': Pastor Tim Keller Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

Pastor Tim Keller revealed Sunday afternoon that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will begin receiving chemotherapy.

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COMMENTARY: I've Made my Plans, but the Lord Determines my Steps

I’ve often been asked how it felt to learn I had cancer. “Were you afraid?” people ask. Absolutely! I was desperately afraid.

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Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19

Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll.

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A Place to Start a Conversation': Vice President Mike Pence Joins Listening Session with Black Faith Leaders

Vice President Mike Pence listened openly to African American faith leaders during a forum Friday that addressed racial equality, criminal justice reform, and faith.

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Mourners Hold Memorial for Floyd as More Protests Take Shape

Hundreds of mourners lined up Saturday to pay respects to George Floyd in his North Carolina hometown, and the nation’s capital prepared for what was expected to be the city’s largest demonstration yet against police brutality.

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Facebook Removes Moms' Group For Speaking Out Against Drag Queen Story Hour

Facebook has shut down a conservative social media group that opposes drag queen story hour for the third time, earlier this week.

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Worship Leader Eddie James Says It's Time for Pastors of All Races to Show 'Jesus is the Answer'

Christian worship leader Eddie James is calling pastors of all backgrounds to hit their local streets and show protestors and rioters that "Jesus is the answer.”

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What's God Shouting in This Pandemic? How Should Christians Stand? The Benham Brothers, and Jim Daly Answer

Several Christian leaders want to help people find a silver lining to the coronavirus cloud. They joined together online this past week, to discuss subjects which included listening to what God might be telling us, the duties of Christians in the face of these lockdowns, and protecting God-given rights.

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How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies

The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims.

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Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes

A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak.

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George Floyd: Reddit co-founder quits board and asks for black replacement

Alexis Ohanian says the move was inspired by protests over the death of George Floyd.

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'I Was So Speechless': Florida Minister Who Attended Protest to Pray Arrested, Jailed

On Pentecost Sunday, Dr. Delaine Smith of Jacksonville, FL, said she received a special message from the Lord; attend the local protest and pray.  Smith, a retired real-estate investigator, and an ordained minister had gathered with about 400 others in front of the Duval County Courthouse to rally for justice after the death of George Floyd.  Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25 while in police custody.

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Unemployment Dips to 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs in May

An encouraging report on America's unemployment rate was released Friday as the May unemployment rate actually went down. 

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New Survey Reveals Most Americans and Many Who Identify As Christians, No Longer Believe In Absolute Truth

What is truth?  Where do we find it?  Past generations have looked to a source outside themselves -- namely God and the Bible -- for determining morality and truth. But a new study from the Cultural Research Center (CRC) at Arizona Christian University shows that some 58% of Americans surveyed no longer believe that and instead say it's up to the individual to decide what is true or moral. 

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Elon Musk calls for 'break up' of Amazon

The entrepreneur condemned the online retailer after it rejected a book about coronavirus.

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US Gulf Coast on Alert for Cristobal as System Crawls Across Mexico

Cristobal was on the move again Friday, a day after the storm weakened to a depression and nearly crawled to a halt over southern Mexico. The storm was unleashing flooding rainfall on Friday morning as it headed north-northeast at 7 mph and with 35-mph sustained winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters expect the system to strengthen again over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before striking the upper Gulf Coast of the United States late Sunday to early Monday.

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Dance Offs, Sports Clinics, Virtual School Trip: Resilient New Yorkers Host Live Virtual HealthJox Festival

The city that never sleeps has in many ways been snoozing for months, but that isn't stopping this organization from pushing city-dwellers out the bed and onto their feet. 

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Combat drone to compete against piloted plane

The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests.

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Coronavirus: National Rail to offer 'busy station' alerts

Rail passengers will be warned if trains or stations are busy, to aid social distancing.

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Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app?

The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May.

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Unemployment Dips to 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs in May

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added - a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.

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Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app in place by end of month, says minister

The app will "be running as soon as we think it is robust", a government minister says.

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Jake Paul: YouTuber charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

The 23 year old is charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly at a Scottsdale mall.

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‘Venus flytrap hand’ has gentle touch and other tech news

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

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Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning?

Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water?

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'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks!' George Floyd Mourned in Memorial at Minneapolis Christian University

A memorial service for George Floyd was held Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis, MN, at a Christian school called North Central University. 

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Southern Baptists See Largest Single Year Drop in Church Membership in More Than a Century

New research has revealed Southern Baptist congregations across the country reported a drop in membership for the 13th consecutive year. And this latest drop is a big one.

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Ahmaud Arbery Was 'Chased, Hunted Down, Executed': New Details Emerge as Suspects in Court Today

The three Georgia men charged with killing a young black man out for a jog were in court Thursday. 

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Epidemic of Wipes and Masks Plague Sewers, Storm Drains

Mayor Jim Kenney kicked off a recent briefing on Philadelphia's coronavirus response with an unusual request for residents: Be careful what you flush.

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'Defend Our Constitution': Regent University Unveils Robertson Center for Constitutional Law

Regent University School of Law has announced the opening of the Robertson Center for Constitutional Law. 

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Facebook removes 'inauthentic' George Floyd groups

Some had previously focused on coronavirus, 5G conspiracies and support for US President Donald Trump.

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Medics call for action on social media Covid-19 'infodemic'

Hard-hitting testimony by medics highlights the damage being done to frontline healthcare.

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'If God Has Me Do It, I Will Do It': MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Might Just Run for Minnesota Governor

Mike Lindell, the founder, and CEO of MyPillow, says he's considering running for the Minnesota governorship in 2022. Lindell has criticized both Minnesota state officials and Minneapolis city officials about their handling of the death of George Floyd and the riots that were allowed in its aftermath.

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Christian University Hosting George Floyd Memorial Service in Minneapolis - Watch LIVE at 2:00 PM

A memorial service for George Floyd is being held at 2:00 pm Eastern/1:00 Central, today, June 4, 2020, in Minneapolis, MN, at a Christian school called North Central University.

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Why Secularism's Dangerous Agenda Threatens America's Future

A storm is coming and it has nothing to do with hurricane season. This is a secular storm of dangerous ideas threatening our future. Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks with Pat about his new book, The Gathering Storm.

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NYPD Officer Ambushed, Stabbed in the Neck, and 2 More Officers Shot in Ensuing Struggle

A New York City police officer on an anti-looting patrol was ambushed Wednesday in Brooklyn by a man who walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck, police said, setting off a struggle in which the assailant was shot and two other officers suffered gunshot injuries to their hands.

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Three Remaining Officers Charged and Arrested in George Floyd Case

Justice for America: All four policemen at the scene of George Floyd's death have been charged and arrested. And the officer who knelt on Floyd's neck is now facing upgraded charges. The question is, will it be enough to end the violence ravaging America?

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K-pop fans drown out #WhiteLivesMatter hashtag

Use of the tag has increased as a response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

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Gaming 'hero' retires at 23 due to ill-health

Jian Zihao says physical and mental health problems have caused him to quit e-sports.

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Apple tracks looters who steal iPhones

Messages that appear on stolen phones suggest the authorities are also being alerted.

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Social media firms fail to act on Covid-19 fake news

A study indicates that 90% of misinformation reported to Facebook and Twitter remains online.

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'Trying to Get Justice for My Father': George Floyd's Son Visits Minneapolis as Protests Across the Country Continue

On Wednesday, George Floyd's son, Quincy Mason, traveled to the spot where his father took his last breaths. After kneeling for a word of prayer, he didn't say much, but emotions were high.

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'Trying to Get Justice for My Father': George Floyd's Son Visits Minneapolis as Protests Across the Country Continue

On Wednesday, George Floyd's son, Quincy Mason, traveled to the spot where his father took his last breaths. After kneeling for a word of prayer, he didn't say much, but emotions were high.

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MUST SEE Senate Chaplain Prays to 'Inoculate Our Nation Against Hate' as Pastors Called to Hit the Streets in Riot Zones

From the nation's Capitol to riot-filled streets across the land, the power of prayer and faith in God is taking center stage in the Christian response to the ongoing pain and protests over the death of George Floyd.

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Army of Milwaukee Protesters Sing Worship Song 'Way Maker'

If you turn on any cable or network news channel, you’ll be bombarded by despair and destruction, but that’s not what it looks like everywhere.

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'A True Public Servant': Retired St. Louis Police Captain Slain by Looters, 'Serving to the End'

Since the death of George Floyd, the nation has seen property destroyed, innocent lives put in danger, and acts of violence resulting in numerous deaths. Violent protestors have burned down homes, vandalized businesses, and murdered unsuspecting victims.   

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GoFundMe Tops $1M for Minneapolis Man Whose Brand New Restaurant Was Destroyed by Looters

A GoFundMe for a man whose dream small business was destroyed has now reached a whopping $1m dollars and counting, thanks to generous donations from tens of thousands of strangers across the country.

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Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account due to 'racial violence'

The social network says it will drop Trump from Discover over 'racial violence and injustice'.

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George Floyd death: Anti-racism sites hit by wave of cyber-attacks

Amid the US civil unrest, advocacy groups are hit by attacks designed to knock them offline.

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Dinesh D'Souza on the Evils of Socialism, and Why So Many Americans Now Embrace It

Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza talks with Pat Robertson about his book, United States of Socialism, which deals with the evils of socialist ideology, and why it's spreading so quickly among Americans of all ages.

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Trump Pulling GOP Convention Out of North Carolina - Now What?

President Trump is looking for a new state to host this summer's Republican National Convention (RNC).

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'Clinging to Old and Faulty Models': Was the Lockdown a Colossal Mistake?

What if the lockdown wasn't necessary? What if world leaders committed, as one writer called it, "one of the biggest medical and economic blunders of all time"?

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'You're Shaming All Our Names': Floyd's Family Leads Peaceful Protests, Rioters Still Attack Officers

Another wave of protests swept the US from coast to coast overnight. While many are becoming more peaceful, some cities continue to see violence.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Joins Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz for Powerful, Personal Response to Racism in America

Bishop T.D. Jakes joined Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong Church in New York City, for a powerful online discussion about the violent protests over the death of George Floyd. Lentz said he felt moved by the Holy Spirit of God to reach out to Jakes to address the pain going on in America right now.

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