Military trials training for missions in virtual reality

BBC's Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military.

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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

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Supreme Court Orders Santa Clara County to Permit Indoor Church Services

California churches are celebrating after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Santa Clara County to allow indoor worship services amid a pending appeal over COVID restrictions.

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Ex-Porn Star Reveals How the Bible Transformed Her After Her Boyfriend Was Murdered in Front of Her

Christian author and speaker Brittni De La Mora believes that hardships and pain have purpose — a lesson gleaned from some of her remarkable and inspiring firsthand experiences.

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Donald Trump to Make First Post-Presidential Speech at CPAC 2021

Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) today in Orlando, Florida.

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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'Amazingly Blessed': TX Couple Takes in Stranded Delivery Driver During Winter Storm

One Texas delivery driver says she is "amazingly blessed" after a couple offered to let her stay in their home during last week's winter storm.

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New York University Suspends Student for Saying 'A Man Is a Man, a Woman Is a Woman'

A university in New York has reportedly suspended one of its students after he shared an Instagram post in which he asserted “a man is a man, a woman is a woman.”

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VA School System Drops Dr. Seuss, Claims Books are Fraught With 'Racial Undertones' After Left-Wing Group Promotes Removal

A prominent Virginia school district is dropping Read Across America Day, which celebrates the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss after a left-wing educators group alleged that his books contain "racial undertones."

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'These Biological Males Are Just Taking It Away From Us': Biden DOJ Drops Female High School Athletes' Lawsuit

President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice has withdrawn its support for a lawsuit brought by three female high school athletes that would block transgender females — biological males — from competing on girls’ sports teams in Connecticut.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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'I Think Some People Need a Little Jesus in Their Life': Lankford Reads Religious Liberty Riot Act at CPAC

Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford spoke at CPAC on Friday about America's freedom of religion, standing tall for our religious liberties. "Liberal professors, left-wing politicians can't push faith out of public view because they don't like it. We have a First Amendment..."

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'I Began to Feel Like an Administrator at Auschwitz': Stunning Revelations from a Planned Parenthood Insider

Given that I had the keys to the castle, the deeper I looked the more it began to be clear that the rules and regulations that we were obliged by law to follow were being ignored with nearly every abortive procedure.

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Flooding Rains to Deluge 1,000-Mile-Long Swath of U.S. in Wake of Devastating Winter Storms

One week after a wild stretch of winter weather slammed a large portion of the southern United States with snow, ice and bitterly cold air, some of the same areas are now facing the risk of flooding.

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'In Jesus' Name We Pray': New York Woman Loses Job, Leads Pantry Feeding Thousands

While dozens of New Yorkers lined up outside in the rain, shopping carts at the ready as they waited for free food, Sofia Moncayo led her team in prayer.

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MyHeritage offers 'creepy' deepfake tool to reanimate dead

Genealogy firm admits some might find the controversial technology "uncanny or creepy".

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TikTok agrees legal payout over facial recognition

The video site has agreed to a $92m settlement in a case over how it uses biometrics to track users.

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Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters.

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Cairngorms recreated in video game Minecraft

The initiative is designed to help young people find out how the Cairngorms national park is managed.

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Cameras Everywhere: America's Expanding 'Surveillance Society' Raises Privacy Concerns

How many times a week do you think you are unknowingly caught on camera? Researchers believe that number is in the hundreds given the explosion of surveillance technology and that's worrying privacy advocates, especially here in the United States.

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Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park.

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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies.

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US Bombs Facilities in Syria Used by Iran-Backed Militia

The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?

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Yellen Backs Research into Digital Dollar, but Experts Warn Right to Privacy Would Be Lost

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has indicated the Biden administration is interested in doing more research into creating a digital dollar. 

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A Transgender Potato Head? Hasbro's Classic Plastic Toy Falls to the Trans Agenda

Chalk up another unusual headline to the LGBTQ agenda. This time it's not a television or movie character who has suddenly turned trans, it's a children's toy that has been around for almost 70 years

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Victims of Big Tech Censorship Keep Piling Up: How Project Veritas Got Permanently Blocked on Twitter

Twitter, Facebook, and others insist they don't discriminate against conservatives, but they'll have a hard time convincing Project Veritas of that claim. 

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AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.

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Pokemon Go players banned for cheating

More than 5 million players have been punished for cheating, with 20% being permanent bans.

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Bill Gates: Bitcoin not for me, says ex-Microsoft chief

The billionaire said he preferred to invest in "companies that make products" such as vaccines.

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The House Prepares to Steamroll Religious Liberty with LGBTQ Bill

Congress is considering the Equality Act, landmark LGBTQ legislation that poses major challenges for religious liberty. An alternative approach, the Fairness for All Act, aims to accommodate both LGBTQ concerns and people of faith, but has yet to win mainstream support from faith-based groups.

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Drought hits Taiwan chip supply as Biden asks for more

Taiwan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chips and the US wants it to speed up production.

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Fake emails sent to MPs totally unacceptable - Lindsay Hoyle

The Commons Speaker hits out after an academic study tries to test MPs' responses to constituents.

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'Living in Swamp Better Than Being Enslaved': How Runaway Slaves Found Freedom in the Great Dismal Swamp

Between 1620 and the time of the Civil War, the Great Dismal Swamp on the Virginia-North Carolina border served as a thriving refuge for runaway slaves who chose to build their lives in freedom no matter the conditions.

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'Chilling' War on Conservative Media: Some Warn Dems Trying to 'Silence All Opposing Views' and 'Control Your Life'

Some say there's a war brewing against conservative media, while others argue it's just another example of Democrats trying to censor viewpoints and political speech they don't like or agree with.

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All Over Again: Target Removes Abigail Shrier’s Book Critical of Transgender Agenda

Target has — once again — removed Abigail Shrier’s book critical of the transgender agenda from its online shop, according to the author. This time, Shrier noted via Twitter, the move comes “without a word of explanation.”

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Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details

The energy provider, owned by Eon, reports a breach to the UK's data watchdog.

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Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military.

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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one.

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'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value".

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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content.

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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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‘Our World Lost a Giant of a Man Today’: Celebrate Recovery Founder John Baker Dies

Pastor John Baker, founder of the faith-based Celebrate Recovery ministry designed to help people break free from their “hurts, habits, and hang-ups,” has passed away.

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'Release a Great Awakening': Regent University Hosts National Collegiate Day of Prayer - Watch Livestream Thursday

On Thursday, Regent University will host the National Collegiate Day of Prayer for over 4,000 college campuses across the United States. The event is a united, multi-generational day of prayer for revival and awakening on college campuses in America.

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US central bank payment system down for 'hours'

The crash came as the bank faces pressure to keep pace with changes fuelled by Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

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Gov. Kemp Tells CBN News How He Plans to Turn Georgia into a 'Sanctuary State for People of Faith'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) spoke with CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody on why he wants the peach state to be a "sanctuary state" for the faithful.

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2021 'Dirty Dozen List' Says Internet Giants Like Amazon, Netflix and Reddit Fueling Sexual Exploitation

After a year of weighing the impacts of the COVID pandemic, it’s clear how it’s led to greater sexual exploitation.  The center investigating the trend has just released its annual Dirty Dozen List, and the connection of giants like Amazon, Netflix, and Chromebooks to sexual exploitation should set off major alarms in homes across the country.

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Palantir: NHS faces legal action over data firm contract

Controversial data-crunching firm Palantir's deal with the UK health service is under the spotlight.

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2021 'Dirty Dozen List' Says Internet Giants Like Amazon, Netflix and Reddit Fueling Sexual Exploitation

After a year of weighing the impacts of the COVID pandemic, it’s clear how it’s led to greater sexual exploitation.  The center investigating the trend has just released its annual Dirty Dozen List, and the connection of giants like Amazon, Netflix, and Chromebooks to sexual exploitation should set off major alarms in homes across the country.

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'Here I am Lord, Send Somebody Else': N. Carolina Chief Justice Recalls Journey to the Top

North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby is a man of faith and his journey to the top seat includes prayer and what he considers to be an election miracle.

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Pump the Brakes: Republicans Fight COVID Plan That's Packed with $1T in Democrat Pet Projects

The House is expected to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief spending package later this week, but in the Senate, Republicans plan to put up a fight. They're concerned about the "pork" attached to this latest relief package and how COVID emergency spending is driving up the federal deficit. 

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Hyundai to replace 82,000 electric-vehicle batteries over fire risk

The South Korean carmaker is replacing batteries for huge numbers of Kona electric cars.

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Spot: Boston Dynamics condemns robot paintball rampage plan

The art project, which is using a quadruped Spot robot, has been criticised by maker Boston Dynamics

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Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries.

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BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing.

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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.

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Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries.

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Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss

The boss of the UK's competition watchdog says tech giants have too much share of the online ad market.

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Mike Pompeo Joins American Center for Law and Justice, Will Appear on Daily Live Program 'Sekulow'

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) as senior counsel for global affairs.   

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'I've Been Blessed': Good Samaritans Offered These Incredible Acts of Kindness During TX Winter Crisis

While Texans continue to recover from the catastrophic winter storm that struck on Feb. 14 leaving millions without power, food, or water, several good Samaritans have found ways to serve their neighbors in need.

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CENSORED: Big Tech Removes Conservative Scholar's Book on Transgenderism

Amazon has removed a conservative author’s best-selling book about the transgender movement without offering him any notice or explanation.

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Spotify: Price rise 'could push users into piracy'

Prices have been anchored at £9.99 for years, and Spotify says the situation isn't likely to change.

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Google-linked smart city plan ditched in Portland

It is another blow for Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs which cancelled a project in Toronto last year.

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PSVR2: Sony announces 'improved' PlayStation VR for PS5

The games giant says PSVR2 will feature a less-cluttered set-up and numerous visual improvements.

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'Here I am Lord, Send Somebody Else': North Carolina Chief Justice Recalls Journey to the Top

North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby is a man of faith and his journey to the top seat includes prayer and what he considers to be an election miracle.

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Apple users targeted by 'mysterious' malware

Devices in more than 150 countries are infected - but researchers still do not know why.

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'We See You, and We Want to Help': AZ Megachurch Raises $2M for COVID-19 Mental Health Counseling

One megachurch in Arizona has raised almost $2 million since starting a campaign late last year to provide counseling services for people suffering from depression due to stress from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election season.

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'Operation Broken Hearts': AZ Law Enforcement Agencies Arrest 37 for Child Sex Crimes, Human Trafficking

Authorities in Arizona have arrested 37 people in connection with child sex crimes and human trafficking.

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San Francisco Walks Back Decision to Rename 'Racist' Public Schools

The San Francisco Unified School District made the ironic decision to cancel — at least for now — its effort to scrub 44 “racist” names from its schools, including those named after Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

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MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo

New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera.

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Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute.

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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

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Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people.

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Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home.

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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website.

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Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others.

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Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'.

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Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good?

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Matthew McConaughey Announces Benefit to Help Rebuild Texas and to 'Take Care of Those in Need'

Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday on social media that he's planning a virtual benefit in the next two weeks to benefit fellow Texans directly affected by the brutal winter weather and blackouts in the Lone Star State. 

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ICU Nurse Says Grace of God Allows Her to Press on After 5 Coast-to-Coast COVID Assignments

Throughout this pandemic, front-line workers have remained vital to the fight. CBN News introduced you to one of those workers last year named Rachel Hartley. She sailed from Virginia to New York to help out as an ICU nurse. Since then, Hartley has kept moving from hospital to hospital, in large part because she feels it's her calling from God.

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Amazon Removes Conservative Author's Book on Transgenderism Without Reason

Amazon has removed a conservative author’s best-selling book about the transgender movement without offering him any notice or explanation.

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Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected

A UK tribunal denied Epic Games permission to go after Apple - but a case versus Google can proceed.

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Huawei Mate X2 folding phone unveiled despite chip supply worries

The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips.

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'I Have to Be Ahmaud's Voice': Mother Seeks Justice for Son Gunned Down in Georgia Neighborhood

On February 23, 2020, a group of white men shot and killed a black man as he jogged through their South Georgia neighborhood. Three men are charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and await trial. One year later, Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, remains resolved to see the legal process through to the end. 

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The Mess in Texas: Freeze Leaves HUGE Electric bills, Burst Pipes and Water Danger for 10M People

Texas may have thawed out, but millions of residents are dealing with a serious water shortage and sky-high electric bills. 

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The Mess in Texas: Freeze Leaves HUGE Electric bills, Burst Pipes and Water Danger for 10M People

Texas may have thawed out, but millions of residents are dealing with a serious water shortage and sky-high electric bills. 

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Entire school board resigns after accidental public livestream

Board apologises for comments after realising the criticism of parents was being live-streamed.

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Equality Act Expected to Advance in Congress This Week: 'It Treats People of Faith as Second-Class Citizens'

The Equality Act is expected to advance in Congress this week. It's a controversial bill designed to overhaul the nation's civil rights laws to include LGBT Americans, but many worry it will trample on the rights of women and people of faith.

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WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms

The company lays out what will happen to users who do not accept its updated conditions.

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Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.

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What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities.

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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.

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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.

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Operation Blessing Teams Offering Aid to Texas Residents Impacted by Winter Storms

CBN's Operation Blessing is on the ground in Texas, bringing much-needed relief to communities impacted by the brutal weather conditions.

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'God Showed Up!': Thousands Attend 'Let Us Worship' Revival in Alabama

Worship leader Sean Feucht is spreading revival in "The Heart of Dixie" this weekend where hungry souls joined together to seek God's truth and healing power.

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'God Has Not Deserted Us': A Voice of Hope In Beirut's Carnage

In this moment of great trial and suffering -- with thousands terrified about the future -- this is where our true test of faith begins. As followers of Christ, we must show the world the mettle and fiber of our faith.

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Christians Need to 'Be Wise' in How We Use Social Media Because People 'Are Watching'

Dr. Michael Brown walked out of his church one Sunday in late January to find he had been temporarily locked out of his Twitter account — a consequence that followed a tweet in which he acknowledged the biological birth sex of a prominent transgender political figure.

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'I Thought we Were Done': Parts Fall From Sky in Plane Scare

David Delucia was settling back into his airplane seat and starting to relax on his way to a long-awaited vacation when a huge explosion and flash of light interrupted an in-flight announcement and put him in survival mode.

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Customers, Staff Fire Back During Gun Store Shooting, 3 Dead

A person entered a gun store and shooting range in a New Orleans suburb and fatally shot two people Saturday, prompting customers and staff to open fire on the shooter, a sheriff said. The shooter also died.

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Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights?

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Trump to Speak at 2021 CPAC Conference in First Public Appearance Since Leaving Office

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida next week.

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'It Was a Big Jesus Fest': Texas Church Becomes Emergency Shelter During Winter Storm

One Texas church has transformed its sanctuary into an emergency shelter to help serve the needs of residents impacted by the recent winter weather crisis.

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Utah 'Equity' Book Program Halted After Backlash Over Teacher Reading Trans Book to Third-Graders

A school district in Utah suspended its “equity” book program after receiving backlash from parents whose third-grade children said a teacher read a book about transgenderism in the classroom without first seeking parental consent.

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Biden Declares Major Disaster in Texas Amid Brutal Weather Conditions, Approves Federal Funding

President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Texas as the state faces water and supply shortages amid bitter cold weather and widespread power outages.

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Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on.

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PR Consultant Says Anything That Offends Left Is 'A Problem' in Hollywood

A public relations consultant who works with celebrities revealed recently that “anything” that could offend the left is “a problem” for celebrities in Hollywood.

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Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes in Alabama Killing 2

Two Air Force pilots were killed Friday when a trainer jet crashed near an Alabama airport, the military branch confirmed.

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Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.

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How Vogue Magazine Made Abortion a Top Priority of the Texas Winter Storm Crisis

This week Vogue magazine pushed to promote abortion even during a time of a natural disaster, asking people to donate money to help women travel to abortion clinics. 

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The Texas Blackout Is a Preview of the Energy Crisis Coming to Your City or State

The power blackout in Texas has many asking how it could have happened to such an energy-rich state.  

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Mercy Chefs, Operation Blessing Head to Winter Storm Stricken States with Urgent Aid

The Portsmouth, Virginia-based Mercy Chefs have responded to the biggest emergency need they say they have ever seen, and are heading to Dallas to help winter storm victims.

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Apologist Ken Ham's Response to Atheists and Skeptics Who 'Scoff' at Noah's Ark

Apologist Ken Ham, CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis, is no stranger to making headlines as he embraces innovative and uncommon ways of spreading the Christian faith.

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Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges and other news

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

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'The Worst of Times': Biden's Keystone XL Cancellation Means Job Losses and a Host of Other Problems

The Biden administration's recent cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline has shaken an entire industry and may cost thousands of workers their jobs. Some of those workers are already facing sudden unemployment.

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Power Restored to 2M in Texas, but 13M Still Facing a Water Crisis: 'Dangerously Low on Water'

The winter storm crisis is stretching into another day in Texas as the state faces another day of extreme cold. And on top of that, millions of people are facing a water crisis and must boil water to drink.   

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WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash

The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy.

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Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says

App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month.

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Black Country: Facebook targeted 'faggots and peas' chat

It has apologised to a history group after saying the Black Country dish violated its standards.

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'Kill switch' failed as drone hit controlled space near Gatwick

The drone had gone out of control during a demonstration flight at Goodwood Aerodrome.

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UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

The ride hailing app's drivers are workers rather than self-employed, the court says.

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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones.

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'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test.

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.

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NASA's Mars Exploration Director To CBN News: Perseverance Will Reveal 'Sounds of Mars', One Step Toward Human Mission

On Thursday, NASA made its first landing on Mars in nearly a decade.  

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NASA's Director of Mars Exploration Tells CBN News Perseverance Rover Will Reveal 'Sounds of Mars', One Step Toward Human Mission

On Thursday, NASA made its first landing on Mars in nearly a decade.  

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Robinhood boss says GameStop episode 'unacceptable'

Lawmakers grill key players in the GameStop trading frenzy at a hearing in Washington.

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Mercy Chefs, Operation Blessing Head to Winter Storm Stricken States with Urgent Aid

The Portsmouth, Virginia-based Mercy Chefs have responded to the biggest emergency need they say they have ever seen, and are heading to Dallas to help winter storm victims.

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U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped by a Full Year in 2020, Biden Says No Normalcy 'til Christmas

Life expectancy in the United States dropped an entire year in the first half of 2020 after a wave of coronavirus deaths swept the nation.  

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Facebook Australia: Tech giant faces growing criticism over news ban

Politicians, publishers and rights groups condemn the social media giant's response to a planned law.

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NASA Rover Streaks Toward a Landing on Mars

A NASA rover streaked toward a landing on Mars on Thursday in the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet.

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Nvidia limits crypto-mining on new graphics card

Nvidia's latest graphics card will deliberately slow down if used to mine a popular crypto-currency.

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Chromebooks overtake Macs in market share for first time

Analysts say the low-cost Google-powered laptops have been used by school pupils for remote learning.

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'Catastrophic Blackout': Millions Still Shivering Without Heat as New Winter Storm Viola Slams the Nation

Texas residents are still enduring what's been called "a catastrophic blackout" as millions have already been shivering in the cold and dark for four days.  

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Texas freeze shuts chip factories amid shortages

A power crisis in Texas forces computer-chip-makers to halt production amid a chip shortage.

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Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing".

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'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month.

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YouTube: Voice of Wales channel accused of racism

Several politicians criticise Voice of Wales' activities following a BBC Wales investigation.

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Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting dogged by rows again

Thousands tune in for the latest Handforth Parish Council meeting but Jackie Weaver is not present.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years.

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated.

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Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event.

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website.

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Facebook to block Australian users from viewing or sharing news

It comes in response to a proposed law that would force the company to pay publishers for content.

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Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' Wardrobe Donated to Nonprofit Helping Homeless Men Rebuild Their Lives

Hundreds of garments once worn by the late, great Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek were donated this month to an organization that helps homeless Americans get back on their feet.

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'They Don't Deserve to Die': SC GOP Passes Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill, Democrats Walk Out in Protest

Nearly all of South Carolina's Democrat lawmakers walked out of the state House chamber in protest Wednesday before a vote on a bill that would ban most abortions in the state once the baby's heartbeat is detected. Republicans voted to pass the measure and it will head soon to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster for his signature. 

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Google to pay Murdoch's News Corporation for stories

Rupert Murdoch has championed the idea that internet platforms should pay media companies for material.

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Court Reformers Could 'Eviscerate the Independence of the Judiciary'

One presidential prediction that's coming true: Joe Biden would move to alter the US Supreme Court. He has named a commission to study judicial reform

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US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft

They are accused of attempting to steal from some of the world's biggest corporations.

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Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'

A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them.

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'Blue's Clues & You!' Promotes LGBTQ Agenda With Alphabet Song, 'P is for Pride'

The popular children's network Nickelodeon is now promoting LGBTQ pride to preschoolers with its educational show "Blue's Clues & You."

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Biden Gives Optimistic Outlook on Reopening Elementary Schools in CNN Town Hall

President Joe Biden addressed a range of topics on the pandemic during a CNN town hall Tuesday night in Milwaukee, including vaccination efforts, economic relief, and school re-openings.

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Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines

The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops.

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus.

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Deadly Monster Storm Kills 20 and Knocks Out Power for Millions, Osteen Opens Church as a Shelter

More than 73 percent of the nation is covered in snow. And millions of homes and businesses are still without power even as the forecast is calling for more snow and ice.  The storm has had a tragic impact on many levels, claiming more than 20 lives so far, including a woman and an eight-year-old girl who died in their garage in Houston, trying to stay warm in a running car.

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Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year

Over 200 million pieces of content were taken down from the site in total.

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Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices.

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'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.

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ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed.

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Salvation Army Stepping in to Meet Urgent Needs as Massive Winter Storm Knocks Out Power for Millions

Accuweather meteorologists say parts of the country that are already struggling from snow and ice storms will get a second wallop this week. Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, the national commander of the Salvation Army, spoke to CBN News on Wednesday about how his organization helping people who've been hit hard by this polar vortex.

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SolarWinds Was the Biggest Cyberattack the World Has Ever Seen - 1,000 Hackers at Once

Microsoft says a foreign power enlisted more than 1,000 software engineers to pull off a massive computer hack against U.S. government agencies.   

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Ex-Planned Parenthood Employee Says Abortion Giant Treating Trans Kids Like a 'Cash Cow'

A former Planned Parenthood employee is speaking out about the organization's financial gains from trans-gender activism. 

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Republicans, Democrats Blast Cuomo for Handling of COVID in NY Nursing Homes: 'No One Believes You'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is under mounting pressure to answer questions about his administration's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes. But his explanation in a Monday press conference only outraged state lawmakers and families who lost loved ones. 

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Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000

The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021.

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AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'

Scientists use AI to tackle the puzzle of where a new coronavirus could emerge.

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'God Could Sweep that City with Revival': Hillsong Pastors Chrishan and Danielle Jeyaratnam to Lead NYC Church

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced a married couple has been appointed to serve the Hillsong East Coast church following the removal of former pastor Carl Lentz.

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'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

A firm which reviews apps for several NHS trusts says 80% do not meet its standards.

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TikTok breaching users' rights - European Consumer Organisation

The European Consumer Organisation is urging authorities to take action against the platform.

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Extreme Cold Threatens Huge Swath of Power Grid, Deadly Winter Tornado Hits NC: 'Pray for These Devastated Families'

Extreme cold temperatures pose a new threat to residents from North Dakota to Texas, as millions of Americans are without electricity and the region's power grid is at risk of failing.

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Covid-19: Nearly 4,000 Amazon staff given wrong test results

Private tests shared with NHS Test and Trace leads to workers being wrongly told to self-isolate.

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What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue looks at what went wrong with the gaming flop Anthem.

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Pro-Free Speech Social Media Platform Parler Is Back Online

The conservative social media platform Parler — known primarily as a free-speech alternative to Twitter — is back online.

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North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data

It follows earlier claims that the dictatorship had tried to hack Covid-19 research.

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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each.

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Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks.

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court.

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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning.

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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

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NRA Vows to Fight Back as Biden Calls on Congress to Crack Down on Gun Rights in America

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has declared it will fight back against any proposed gun legislation after President Biden called on Congress to reform gun laws in the U.S. 

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Minneapolis Reverses 'Defund The Police' Efforts, Approving $6.4 Million for New Officers After Widespread PTSD

The Minneapolis City Council has reversed its original effort to defund the city's police department in the wake of George Floyd's death last summer. Now the city is planning to spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers after an unprecedented number of officers quit or went on extended medical leave after Floyd's death and the unrest that followed, which included the burning of a police precinct.

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The Solution to America's Anger Problem: Forgiveness?

From the playground to the political arena, anger fuels the emotions of many today. And while conventional wisdom endorses fighting fire with fire, one Christian author suggests trying something truly radical: forgiveness and being "unoffenable."

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After High Number of Suicides, San Francisco Sues Own School District to Get Children Back in Classrooms

The City of San Francisco, California is suing its own school district in order to reopen classrooms due to the high number of suicides among children during the pandemic. 

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'Detrimental to Their Health': Pandemic's Shutdown of Schools, Sports Activities Could Affect Kids for Years

From disorganized virtual learning to no activities like proms and after-school sports, COVID-19 has disrupted basic elements of life for this young generation, leaving many with mental and behavioral issues that could linger well after the virus is gone.

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Parler app back online after month-long gap

The right-leaning social network was banned by Amazon, Apple and Google in January.

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Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.

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'We Are Rejoicing': NYC Pastor Tim Keller Shares Cancer Update

Christian author and New York City-based preacher Tim Keller shared an encouraging health update late last week regarding his battle against pancreatic cancer.

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Vandals Attack Home of Trump Defense Attorney - His Family and Business 'Under Siege'

The Philadelphia home of one of the defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial was vandalized Friday evening. 

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Historic Ice and Snow Could Buckle Power Grid for Millions, Massive 130-Car Crash Kills 6

States of emergency are in effect from Texas to Virginia after an ice storm and crippling cold weather turned roads into dangerous skating rinks over the past few days.

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Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles

Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software.

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Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

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Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring.

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Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds?

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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Yan Dhanda: Social media firms 'adding fire to hate' says Swansea midfielder

Swansea City's Yan Dhanda says lack of action taken by social media companies over online abuse is giving people "the green light to go and do it again".

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Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter.

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Sanitation Worker Praises God for Helping Him Rescue Young Girl from Sex Offender

In a harrowing Facebook Live broadcast Monday, one Louisiana sanitation worker heaped praise on God for helping him save a 10-year-old girl from a registered sex offender whom police believe had abducted her a day earlier.

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Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic.

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Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown.

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'God is Moving': Worshippers Receive Salvation, Healing From Addictions at 'Let Us Worship' Event

Worship leader Sean Feucht is bringing a "fresh sound of unity, hope and revival" to Florida this weekend with his "Let Us Worship" events. 

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Crenshaw Christian Center Founder Frederick K.C. Price Dies After Battling COVID

Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of Los-Angeles based Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), passed away after battling COVID-19. He was 89-years-old. 

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Police: Intoxicated Driver Struck and Killed Dallas Officer

A Dallas police officer was struck and killed early Saturday morning by a man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated, police said.

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DeSantis, Rubio Blast Biden Administration Amid Talks Over Travel Restrictions to Florida

The Biden administration is reportedly considering domestic travel restrictions to stop the transmission of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading throughout Florida.

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Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music.

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Hospitals to Use 'Gender-Inclusive' Language Like 'Chestfeeding' to Accommodate Trans Patients

Some hospitals in Great Britain have instructed their midwives to use more “gender-inclusive language” — like “chestfeeding” instead of “breastfeeding” — in an effort to be more accommodating of transgender patients.

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How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app.

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'Fact-Checking' for Profit: Conservatives Call out Big Tech Funded Censorship

The term "fact-check" is one that's become trendy, especially in recent years. Now, conservatives are sounding the alarm about the power these Big Tech appointed fact-checkers wield.

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TN, MS Work to Protect Women and Girls Rights, Saying Trans Athletes will 'Destroy Women's Sports'

Lawmakers in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi have taken steps to protect the rights of women and girls in their respective states, pointing to their concerns about allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's and girls' sports. 

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Prayers Requested for Crenshaw Christian Center Founder Frederick K.C. Price as He Battles COVID-19

CBN News has learned televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, the founder of Los-Angeles based Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), is fighting against a battle of COVID-19 that has affected his heart, lungs, and kidneys.

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Biden Announces Vaccines for 300M Americans by End of July

There is promising news in the war on the coronavirus. Thursday, President Biden announced the country will have enough vaccine to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of summer.

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Will Religious Liberty Suffer Under President Biden?

During the last four years, the Trump administration made the protection and enhancement of religious liberty a top priority. Many people of faith wonder whether President Biden will stay that course or follow the direction of the Obama administration. 

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Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle

The test is first step towards all-paper bottle that can withstand pressure from fizzy drinks.

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Biden Bashes Trump While Announcing Vaccines for 300M Americans by End of July

There is promising news in the war on the coronavirus. Thursday, President Biden announced the country will have enough vaccine to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of summer.

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Twitter Bans Project Veritas Whistleblowers, Locks Founder's Account

Twitter banned the whistleblower website Project Veritas from its platform early Thursday morning for "repeated violations of Twitter's private information policy" after the website posted a video of a short confrontation between one of its journalists and a Facebook executive that occurred outside the executive's home. 

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US President Joe Biden 'pauses' TikTok and WeChat bans

President Joe Biden pauses action against the Chinese apps while his administration investigates.

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Reddit's five second Super Bowl ad and other tech news

BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers' final bills.

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Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

The listing of Bumble, which also owns Badoo, makes a billionaire of 31-year-old founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.

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Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says.

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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US.

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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV'

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AP: Cuomo Sent 9,000+ Virus Patients into NY Nursing Homes Instead of USS Comfort Military Hospital

More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks, according to new records obtained by The Associated Press.

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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Max Lucado Is Cancel Culture's Latest Target After Preaching at DC's National Cathedral

Just days after well-known Pastor Max Lucado delivered a virtual sermon at the Washington National Cathedral, leaders of the historic church now say it was a mistake to invite the evangelical leader, because of his biblical views on marriage. 

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Milan's 'acrobat thieves' use Instagram tags 'to rob rich and famous'

The "acrobat thieves" allegedly monitored famous people's Instagram posts to virtually case their homes.

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The Last of Us on HBO: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey join cast

The post-apocalyptic game is being brought to TV with some former Game of Thrones cast members

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Disney Axes 'Mandalorian' Star for Comparing Today's Political Climate to Nazi Germany

Actor Gina Carano of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” has been fired by Lucasfilm in what is the latest example of our asymmetrical cancel culture.

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How Faith Became a Part of the Capitol Riots: The Beliefs that Shaped the Mob

On Jan. 6, thousands of Christians came to Washington to support President Donald Trump and to pray. Later, however, many unwittingly found themselves in a large crowd that would march on the Capitol and eventually breach the building, leaving two dead and more than 100 police officers injured.

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Hack of Florida Water Treatment Plant Exposes Seriousness of Vast Cyber Threat to U.S.

The Superbowl weekend attack on a water treatment facility near Tampa, Florida has once again put the spotlight on the ever-present cyber threat in the U.S.  

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YouTube Bans LifeSiteNews, Removes All of the Website's Pro-Life Videos

As Big Tech continues its efforts to censor conservative voices, YouTube has banned the website LifeSiteNews from its popular video-sharing platform and removed all of its pro-life videos. 

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Instagram bans Robert F Kennedy Jr over Covid vaccine posts

Robert F Kennedy Jr had his account removed "for repeatedly sharing debunked claims".

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Pigs can play video games with their snouts, scientists find

Despite poor vision and a severe lack of thumbs, Hamlet and other pigs could learn to be gamers.

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years.

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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams.

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Powell Stresses Commitment to Full Employment and Low Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday underscored the Fed's commitment to reducing unemployment to multi-decade lows, where it stood before the pandemic while signaling little concern about the risk of potentially high inflation or financial market instability. 

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'High Tech Prison Walls'? As Tesla Turns to Bitcoin, Privacy Experts Warn Digital Money Paves Way for Total Gov't Control

Electric automaker Tesla surprised the financial markets on Monday with the announcement that it has invested around one and a half-billion dollars in the digital currency known as Bitcoin. But other experts are warning there are other reasons not to use digital currency – surveillance. Thought you could be spied on using your credit card? With certain types of digital money – the bank, even the government – would know every purchase you make. 

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8 Victims Rescued From Human Trafficking in Missouri, 33 Massage Businesses Face Eviction

A successful human trafficking operation in Missouri, that was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies, led to the rescue of six adults and two children.

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MI Judge Dismisses Charges Against 'Operation Haircut' Lockdown Protesters Who Stood with Barber Karl Manke

A judge in Michigan Monday dismissed all charges against a group of hairstylists who participated in the "Operation Haircut" protest at the State Capitol in Lansing. 

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Trustpilot condemns legal action against reviewer

The website says it opposes any attempts to ‘silence consumers' freedom of speech’.

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Regent University Nursing Students Help Administer COVID-19 Vaccines in Virginia

In response to a surging demand for healthcare personnel who are trained to administer vaccines, Regent University nursing students are helping the Virginia Department of Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines. 

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TikTok's Oracle-Walmart deal could be off

The Biden administration may be taking a softer line on Chinese tech giants say industry watchers.

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Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks No Longer Playing National Anthem at Games

Something has been missing at Dallas Mavericks games this season — the national anthem — and team owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday he has no intention of bringing it back.

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Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'

The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say.

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Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software

The filter is not from Zoom itself but came pre-installed on Dell laptops.

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Facebook 'horrified' by online abuse of Premier League footballers

Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform.

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Zoom cat: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap

Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case.

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Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly.

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Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says

The advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about a video shared last year by the reality star.

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed.

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Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds.

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Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day.

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Conversation apps: 'It's given me a lift in life'

The coronavirus lockdowns have been particularly isolating for many people who live alone.

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Newsom Forced to Back Down on Indoor Church Services, but Singing Ban Remains, and So Do the Protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the COVID-19 pandemic, but left in place restrictions on singing and chanting.

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Judge Strikes NY Restrictions on Houses of Worship - Critic Says Cuomo Just Begged Court to 'Stop Me Before I Discriminate Again!'

A federal district court judge on Tuesday issued an order permanently blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's discriminatory limits on Orthodox Jewish synagogues.

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TX GOP Rep. Ron Wright Becomes 1st Sitting Member of Congress to Die From COVID

Republican Rep. Ron Wright (TX) became the first sitting member of Congress to die after contracting COVID.

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Talk of 'Deprogramming' Trump Supporters is Giving Refugees from Communism 'Flashbacks'

Prominent journalists are calling for Trump supporters to be "deprogrammed," and their children to be sent to "re-education camps." For those who lived under communist dictatorships, what's happening in America has disturbing parallels.

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Police: Multiple People Shot at Minnesota Clinic, 1 Detained

Multiple people were shot at a Minnesota health clinic on Tuesday and someone was taken into custody afterward, police said.

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Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all

People who have invested in Bitcoin share their stories.

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Porn Company Execs Face Canadian Ethics Committee for 'Monetizing Rape, Child Abuse, and Trafficked Content'

Executives with the world's largest adult-entertainment company MindGeek, which runs Pornhub, testified virtually before a Canadian ethics committee over charges that it profited from sex trafficking as well as the rape of minors.

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Facebook sued for 'losing control' of users’ data

The alleged data breach was revealed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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'This Is Dangerous Stuff': Hacker Attempts to Poison FL Town After Accessing Water Supply

A hacker nearly succeeded in poisoning a Florida town's water supply on Friday.

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Freezing Temps, Snow, Ice Grip Much of U.S., Deadly Avalanches in Mountain West

Winter is packing another mean punch across America as millions face dangerously cold air and more snow and ice. In the Mountain West, avalanches claimed more than a dozen lives in the first week of February alone. 

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What You Need to Know About the Leading Coronavirus Vaccines

While two vaccines have been approved for emergency use in the United States, others appear to be close to winning approval for distribution. Here's what you need to know about the leading brands.

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Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge

The Information Commissioner's Office says it believes the purchase broke its rules.

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Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

The cryptocurrency gains strongly for a second day after Tesla bought $1.5bn of the currency.

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Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack

The hackers claim to have obtained game source code.

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Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review

The man left a negative review of a law firm, which then took legal action over his comment.

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Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars.

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Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches.

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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out.

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Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.

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Midwest, Northeast Brace for Bitter Cold Snap with Snowstorms: 'This Is Dangerous Stuff'

Some would say winter took forever to take hold but now extreme cold weather is sweeping across the nation bringing snow, ice, and bone-chilling temperatures. 

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'Confusing Our Innocent Children': One Million Moms Boycotts American Girl Doll's Same-Sex Wedding Story

The Christian advocacy group "One Million Moms" is calling for the American Girl company to change the lesbian storyline for its "2021 Girl of the Year."  

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Molly Russell: Social media users 'at risk' over self-harm inquest delay

Fourteen-year-old Molly Russell killed herself after viewing graphic images on social media.

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Toyota Super Bowl Ad Tells Amazing Adoption Story of Paralympian Jessica Long: 'Embrace Who God Made You to Be'

Toyota's Super Bowl 55 commercial featuring Paralympian swimmer Jessica Long is being described as inspirational and deeply moving. The ad delivered a powerful message of hope, making it clear that issues like appearance and disabilities do not define our self-worth. 

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WATCH: COVID-19 Response Team Gives an Update From the White House

President Biden's COVID-19 Response Team will give a LIVE update on the pandemic Monday morning. 

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'Overtly sexual' cow blocked as Facebook ad

A gallery owner says photographs, including one of the England cricket team, have been rejected

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Democrats Want Budget-Busting COVID Relief but Economy Already Recovering: 'We Do Not Need to Bankrupt Our Country'

Another COVID relief bill is making its way through the Democrat-controlled House, but some are questioning whether the $1.9 trillion in aid is still needed. 

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Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China

The uncensored audio chat app exploded in popularity in recent days - before it went offline Monday.

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Democrats Want Budget-Busting COVID Relief but Economy Already Recovering: 'We Do Not Need to Bankrupt Our Country'

Another COVID relief bill is making its way through the Democrat-controlled House, but some are questioning whether the $1.9 trillion in aid is still needed. 

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Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The crypto-currency surges 14% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment.

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YouTube robbery 'prank' ends in fatal shooting

A 20-year-old is shot dead allegedly taking part in a "prank" robbery being filmed for YouTube.

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China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators.

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How Wikipedia maintains its reputation for accuracy

BBC Click's Lara Lewington talks to the co-founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales.

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Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame.

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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub.

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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.

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Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored.

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The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers.

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Maine Parents Head to U.S. Supreme Court Over Law that Bans Religious School Choice

Parents in Maine are taking their religious discrimination case to the U.S. Supreme Court after the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that students would only qualify for educational benefits if they attend a school that does not provide religious instruction. 

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Reagan's Longtime Secretary of State George P. Shultz Dies

Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, a titan of American academia, business and diplomacy who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve Cold War relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, has died. He was 100.

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Reagan's Longtime Secretary of State George P. Shultz Dies

Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, a titan of American academia, business and diplomacy who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve Cold War relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, has died. He was 100.

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Amazon 'paying less business rates than retailers'

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks and mortar retailers.

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DANIEL FUSCO: How Suffering Can Lead to Blessing

I've always said I wish God could teach me the biggest lessons without the biggest heartaches. But I usually find it's seasons of grief and suffering when I learn the most.

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Memorial Services Held for Slain FBI Agents, Remembered for Protecting Children

A slain FBI agent was remembered for her strength, infectious laugh, love of family and commitment to protecting children during a memorial service Saturday.

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Police: 4 Skiers Killed, 4 Injured by Utah Avalanche

An avalanche killed four skiers and injured four others Saturday in a popular recreation area, making it one of the deadliest avalanches in Utah history, authorities said.

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Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'

David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry.

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Amazon after Bezos: The company that Jeff built

As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts.

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FCA warning over 'risky' TikTok trading tips

Some TikTok creators have been giving investment advice in the wake of the GameStop frenzy.

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Pro-Life Advocate Abby Johnson Gives Women New Legal Option to Combat Abortion Negligence: 'Abortion Is Not Safe'

Pro-life activist Abby Johnson is expanding her fight for life to include women who've been negatively impacted by an abortion with a new project called "Hurt After Abortion."

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'Unprecedented Season of Revival for Young People': Kingdom Youth Announces Free Events for 2021

Kingdom Youth Conference, a ministry that disciples teenagers through scripture, worship, and entertainment, announced that its events will be free this year.

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DR. DAVID JEREMIAH: Our God Is Both Immense and Personal

Let's review a little high school science, shall we? A light-year is measurement of distance. Light travels at 186,000 miles per second, so a light-year is the distance that light travels in one year. If you do the math, that comes out to about 5.9 trillion miles. 

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Supreme Court Rules California Can't Enforce Indoor Church Service Ban

The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t bar indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it can keep for now a ban on singing and chanting indoors.

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ACLU Fact-Check Declares 'Trans Girls Are Girls' With No 'Unfair Advantage in Sports'

In a recently posted Twitter thread of supposed “facts,” the left-leaning American Civil Liberties Union claimed, among other things, that it’s a “myth” sex is binary and immutable and suggested transgender females — biological males — have no “unfair advantage” in women’s sports.

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Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching

The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight.

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Can AI tackle racial inequalities in healthcare?

A study indicates AI can improve knee pain diagnosis of black patients, spotting signs doctors miss.

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UPDATE: IL School Finally Allows Girl's Religious Exemption from 'Gender and Sexuality Program'

After receiving a letter from First Liberty Institute, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora, Illinois, has reversed its position and approved senior Marcail McBride's request for a religious accommodation. Instead of completing the school's Student Gender and Sexuality Program, the school offered her an alternate assignment.  

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Here's What Former VP Mike Pence Is Doing Since Leaving the White House

Former Vice President Mike Pence is keeping busy, landing not one, but two new positions after leaving office a little more than two weeks ago. 

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Encrochat: Secret network messages can be used in court, judges rule

Police say Encrochat, a secret communications network, was used by criminals to trade guns and drugs.

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Covid-19: Facebook rejects businessman's jab advert

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones wanted to raise awareness in the black and Asian communities about the Covid-19 jab.

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Lara Logan on Calls to 'Deprogram' Conservatives: 'This Was Never About Trump'

Calls to 'deprogram' Trump supporters become widely accepted among traditional media elites who never understood why such a wide swath of Americans supported the Trump presidency.

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Rep. Chris Smith Calls Out President Biden: A 'Powerful Adversary' Against the Unborn

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the pro-life caucus, led a special order on the House floor this week to talk about the dangers facing the unborn in the U.S., challenging President Biden to shift away from targeting the unborn with his policies.  

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'Equality Upside-Down': What Could Happen with President Biden's LGBTQ Executive Order

On Jan. 20th, Kamala Harris made history for millions of girls and women who had long dreamed of a woman vice president. Hours later, however, a newly sworn-in President Biden would fundamentally alter their rights, with an LGBTQ executive order designed to open up school bathrooms, locker rooms and sports to any student of any sex.

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Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game 'remaster' leaks online

Fans of the classic N64 game have been hoping for a high-definition remake for decades.

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Spy planes grounded in US following privacy battle

The planes were being used by police to fight crime in Baltimore.

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Jackie Weaver: Handforth Parish Council meeting goes viral

Jackie Weaver tells the BBC most council meetings are "just not like that" after it gets two million views.

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Universal pulls its music from TikTok rival Triller

The record label says Triller has "shamefully withheld payments owed to our artists".

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How will 'chipageddon' affect you?

Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips.

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Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news

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

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The race to create the world's next super-app

Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from?

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A robotic dog that can learn points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence.

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Biden's Prayer Breakfast Message: Where Do We Turn When Times Are Dark? 'Faith Provides Hope and Solace'

On Thursday, President Joe Biden followed in the footsteps of every living president since Dwight D. Eisenhower by participating in the 69th National Prayer Breakfast. The annual event was presented virtually this year for the first time, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it featured messages from every living president except Donald Trump who has hardly been heard from since leaving office.    

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COVID Cases and Hospitalizations Drop Dramatically, but Fears of Super Bowl Surge and Mutations Remain

There's increasing good news in the battle against COVID-19, but some health officials are still more scared than ever. The latest statistics show new cases and hospitalizations dropping dramatically and fatalities leveling off.

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Dogecoin takes off after tip by Elon Musk

The currency has risen more than 800% in the year so far.

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Children Suffering 'Emotionally and Academically': Parents Sound the Alarm on School Closures

Experts agree academic and social development are likely slipping for many students as most public schools remain closed.  

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'He Has Surely Guided the Boat': WV Gov. Credits God and Common Sense as State Leads U.S. in Vaccine Rollout

In West Virginia, not only are the number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations coming down, they've vaccinated more people per capita than almost any other state.  The Mountain State is often last when it comes to national trends, but not this time. West Virginia is credited with leading the country when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and no one could be happier than West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. 

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Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu's Facebook account removed for hate speech

Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

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'I Want to See Change': Rayshard Brooks' Widow Copes with Aftermath of Police Shooting

Police reform is one of many items on the Biden administration's agenda, especially following a number of high-profile police shootings in 2020. Tomika Miller is dealing with this on a very personal level following the death of her husband, 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta.

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Amazon faces spying claims over AI cameras in vans

The firm says the camera system improves safety but not all drivers are convinced.

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'I Want to See Change': Rayshard Brooks' Widow Copes with Aftermath of Police Shooting

Police reform is one of many items on the Biden administration's agenda, especially following a number of high-profile police shootings in 2020. Tomika Miller is dealing with this on a very personal level following the death of her husband, 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta.

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Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website

The hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group's members online.

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Dangerous products remain for sale on Wish

Despite being highlighted in a BBC Watchdog investigation, a range of products remain online.

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Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook for sake of 'stability'

Facebook is being used as a platform for opposition to the military coup.

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Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board

The "free speech-driven" social media platform has been largely offline since Capitol riots.

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eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders

eBay saw sales jump as shoppers turned to online shopping for Christmas presents during lockdown.

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Chip shortage hits General Motors production

Multiple plants will be affected next week due to backlogs affecting the whole car industry.

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Amazon: Five things we know about new boss Andy Jassy

The executive will take over from Jeff Bezos later this year, but what's he like?

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Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?

The recently scrapped Singapore-Kuala Lumpur train link isn't the only such project to struggle.

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The NY Times Wants Biden to Create a 'Reality Czar' - Is Orwell's '1984' Prophecy Coming True?

Under the "you aren't going to believe this one" category, a New York Times writer on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to appoint a "reality czar" – someone to tackle disinformation and domestic extremism, working across several federal agencies. 

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Federal Appeals Court Rules After Atheist Offended by Nativity at Indiana Courthouse

The legal battle over a Nativity scene in Indiana was settled on Tuesday with a victory for the Christian community after the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the display is constitutional and can be exhibited.

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American Journal of Medicine Study Points to Zinc to Combat COVID, and Hydroxychloroquine for 'Reduced Mortality'

As we know, COVID is in the same family of viruses as the common cold - they're both types of coronavirus. There have been many attempts to find a means of fighting the common cold, and one of them has been through zinc supplements.

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Fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick Honored for Heroism

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries sustained during the Jan. 6 invasion, is being honored today.

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U.S. Murder Rate Spiked in 2020, Pandemic Lockdowns Partly to Blame: 'Could Push Somebody over the Edge'

Murder rates saw a historic increase nationwide last year according to a report from the National Commission of COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. The study looked at crime rates in 34 cities ranging in size from New York to Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to the significant spike in homicides, researchers found how the pandemic may have contributed to the uptick in violence.

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Broadband switching should be less 'hassle', says Ofcom

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching.

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Call of Duty: Warzone 'enhances' its anti-cheat software

Publisher Activision has banned more than 60,000 accounts in one day for cheating on the video game.

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Amazon: Meet Jeff Bezos's successor - Andy Jassy

Mr Jassy has been at Amazon for 23 years - and currently runs its profit-making web services business.

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Influencers told not to use 'misleading' beauty filters

The Advertising Standards Authority ruling applies to UK brands and influencers on social media.

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Covid: Tech helps doctors assess patients’ pain levels

Two Madrid hospitals are using tech to measure how much pain non-communicative patients are in.

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Google owner Alphabet sees record growth as ad spend soars

Alphabet's revenues jump as advertisers unleash spending on Google during the pandemic.

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Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter

Michael Birch sold Bebo for $850m in 2008, but now plans to revive it with a focus on profiles.

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Solar energy empowers young women in Yemen

Ten women in Yemen’s Abs district have built and now run a solar microgrid.

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Big tech: I kept a data video diary

Technology reporter Zoe Kleinman keeps a video diary of the times she shares data with tech companies.

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Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive

The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures.

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Respected Messianic Bible Scholar Michael Brown Warns About Rising 'Christian Antisemitism' and How It Hurts the Gospel

There's growing concern that certain self-described "Christians" and churches in the U.S. have seen a rise in antisemitism over the past few years. Author and columnist Michael L. Brown, Ph.D., says the trend is disturbingly true. Brown is a proponent of Messianic Judaism, Christian Zionism, and the Charismatic Movement, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Line of Fire.

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Jeff Bezos, Amazon's Founder, Will Step Down as CEO

Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year, a role he's had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.

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IL School Tries to Punish Girl Who Requested Exemption from 'Gender and Sexuality Program', Wants Students to 'Experience Discomfort'

An Illinois high school senior is set to face a disciplinary hearing after she refused to participate in the school's Student Gender and Sexuality Program and requested a religious accommodation exempting her from the class. 

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'Is the State God?' Another CA Church Fined as Newsom Remains Only Governor to Ban Indoor Worship

The leaders of a Santa Rosa, California church which at first refused to stop holding indoor worship services decided to comply on Sunday after county officials fined the church twice in two days. 

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Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot gets long distance remote control

Previously an operator had to be within range with a tablet to command the four-legged robot.

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Boston Dynamics robo-dog Spot cleans, gardens and skips

Boston Dynamics shows off some of Spot's latest skills as it announces a new web-control facility.

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'A Crazy Amount of Power:' GM Pushes Forward with Major Plans for the Electric Car Market

General Motors has set an ambitious goal. It plans to make the vast majority of its fleet electric by 2035 – just 14 years from now.

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TX Pregnancy Center Celebrates 90,000 Babies Saved: 'We See It as a Divine Appointment'

A Texas pregnancy center is celebrating 30 years of providing women with guidance, education, and medical help. 

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China bans children from using mobile phones at school

The authorities say they want to protect children's eyesight and improve their concentration.

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AP Source: FBI Agents Shot Serving Warrant in Child Exploitation Case in Florida

Several FBI agents were shot Tuesday morning while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida, authorities said. 

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Apple Face ID to work for mask wearers

An Apple Watch will also have to be worn to complete authentication.

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Viagogo must sell StubHub's non-US business

The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees.

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Tesla recalls US vehicles over failing touchscreens

It follows demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Online gambling faces fresh restrictions

A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer.

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Electric cars: Rollout of charging points still too slow

The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned.

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Covid: NHS Wales app users can apply for £500 self-isolation payment

Users will need to contact their council to access the £500 self-isolation support scheme.

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Sowon: K-pop star apologises over 'Nazi mannequin' image

Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram.

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Myanmar coup: How the military disrupted the internet

As the military took power, internet access was restricted in many parts of the country, but how was it done?

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Farmers protest: Twitter restores blocked Indian accounts

The accounts were all linked to a continuing farmers' protest against agricultural reform laws.

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Covid: India launches online memorial to commemorate pandemic victims

India has reported more than 154,000 Covid-19 deaths, but infections have dropped sharply.

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Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit

The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel.

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The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid

Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines.

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Anti-Trafficking Advocates Join Federal Lawsuit Against Twitter Brought by Teen Sex Abuse Victim

Social media giant Twitter was recently hit with a federal lawsuit after it refused to take down pornographic images and videos of a teenage sex trafficking victim. 

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Army Investigating Chaplain Who Called Transgender Service Members 'Mentally Unfit'

The "cancel culture" is in full swing and now appears to have infected the United States military. The most recent example? Officials at Ford Hood, Texas are investigating an Army chaplain for expressing his opinion on a social media post about President Joe Biden's executive order changing the rules on transgender people serving openly in the military.

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'We're Just Getting Started': God Poured out His Presence During 'Let Us Worship' Events in Florida

Souls are being saved and God is being lifted up in Florida as worship leader Sean Feucht presses ahead with his outdoor "Let Us Worship" rallies across the U.S.

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Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty: Warzone over cheating

The popular video game streamer said Activision's battle royale title was "saturated with hackers".

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West Virginia Is Winning the Vaccination Race: 'We Didn't Necessarily Take the Federal Approach'

More than 93,000 Americans died from COVID-19 in January, making it the deadliest month since the pandemic began.

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General Motors Sets Goal of Going Largely Electric by 2035

General Motors has set a goal of making the vast majority of the vehicles it produces electric by 2035, and the entire company carbon neutral, including operations, five years after that. 

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Twitter Censors Focus on the Family, Accuses Them of 'Hateful Conduct'

Attacks against free speech by big tech companies have quickly escalated into a full-blown censorship campaign as social media giants are now regularly targeting and silencing Christians and conservatives. Their latest target? Focus on the Family.

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Elon Musk grills Robinhood boss over GameStop row on Clubhouse

The Tesla and SpaceX boss also spoke about Bitcoin, Mars and brain implants.

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Stardust 1.0: Launch of first commercial launch of biofuel rocket

After several delays, Stardust 1.0 becomes the first rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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110 Million Americans in the Path of Monster Storm: 'Preparing for the Worst'

The Northeast is being hit with a whopper of a storm, dumping well over a foot of snow in many areas and creating blizzard-like conditions, as a powerful nor'easter barrels up the coast.

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Nintendo Switch sales surge past those of the 3DS

The Japanese firm's latest console has sold about four million more units than its predecessor.

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Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop

The Duke of Cambridge calls for racist abuse aimed at footballers to stop, calling it "despicable".

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Man Utd's Marcus Rashford racially abused on social media

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he was subjected to "humanity and social media at its worst" after receiving racist abuse on Saturday night.

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