Amazon v the union: The vote the online giant fears

The result of a vote in an Alabama warehouse could have ramifications for Amazon workers around the US.

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Private New Mexico Camp Preps to House Migrant Children

A private Christian camp in northern New Mexico is looking for volunteers and donations as it prepares for the potential arrival of immigrant children from the U.S.-Mexico border as federal holding facilities become more crowded. 

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.

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Texas Rangers, Border Patrol Rescue 6-Month-Old Baby Girl Tossed into Rio Grande by Smugglers

A six-month-old baby girl was rescued by a special operations team of Texas Rangers from the Rio Grande River after a smuggler threw the little girl out of a raft, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPC) announced on social media Tuesday.  

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'Addictions Broken, Lives Restored': Thousands of Carolinians Set Free From Suffering During 'Let Us Worship'

The Carolinas were touched by the fire of God last weekend as thousands gathered to lift up the name Jesus during Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" revival events. 

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'Deceptions Are Sneaking into the Church': Dr. Michael Youssef Warns of 'False Gospel' of Wokeness

From the debate over transgender rights to expressing faith in any segment of society, the cancel culture wants Americans to go "woke."

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'All Glory Goes to God': Baylor University Makes History With Team's First NCAA Final Four Since 1950

Christian colleges are flourishing during NCAA's March Madness as another university is celebrating a historic achievement. 

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Big Tech Becoming Big Brother: Whatever Computer Privacy That's Still Left Is About to Be Gone

A coalition of Big Tech and mainstream media companies are pushing new technology that could turn your phone or computer into an informant. Everything created on a device with a computer chip could be traced back to the author. Everything. Every post, every photo, and every video will have the creator's digital signature on it.

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CNN Runs News Article Claiming There’s 'No Consensus Criteria for Assigning Sex at Birth'

In a news report that is, as talk radio host Erick Erickson called it, “unbelievable,” a CNN journalist claimed there “is no consensus criteria for assigning sex at birth.”

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Palantir: NHS says future deals 'will be transparent'

It follows a lawsuit accusing the NHS of “sneaking through” a £23m contract with Palantir.

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Huawei’s business damaged by US sanctions despite success at home

The Chinese company's 2020 results show a sharp hit to its mobile business in the wake of the US action.

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Day 2 of Derek Chauvin Trial: Off-Duty Firefighter Says She Was Prevented from Helping George Floyd

Tuesday marked day two of the Derek Chauvin trial. Several witnesses took the stand describing what they saw and felt as they watched the white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on George Floyd's neck for over nine minutes.

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UPDATE Texas Trooper Declared Dead, Will Share 'Gift of Life' as Organ Donor

A Texas state trooper who was shot multiple times Friday evening as he answered a call to assist a disabled motorist on Highway 84 near Mexia, "no longer displays signs of viable brain activity and he remains on life-support until he can share the gift of life as an organ donor," the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now reporting.

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Facebook tweaks its news feed with new controls

Permission to comment and an easier way to see a chronological feed are both in the works.

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Deliveroo shares drop 30% on stock market debut

Deliveroo shares open well below expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured.

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VW rebrand turns out to be April Fool's joke

The carmaker will not change its name to "Voltswagen" in the US despite earlier saying it would.

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Mafia fugitive caught after posting cooking show on YouTube

The Italian gangster had tried to hide his face but was identified by his distinctive tattoos.

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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Defense of Kentucky Law Against Dismemberment Abortions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal from Kentucky's attorney general, who wants to be allowed to defend his state's restriction on dismemberment abortions that lower courts had struck down and the state's Democrat governor had dismissed. 

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'Disgusting and Outrageous': Video Shows Asian Woman Violently Attacked on NYC Street in Broad Daylight

A 65-year-old Asian woman remains in the hospital after she was brutally attacked by an unknown assailant in New York City's Hell's Kitchen on Monday.  The woman was reportedly on her way to church. 

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'God Was With Us': Scarf-Draped Cross Untouched After Tornado Rumbles Past Alabama House

One Alabama woman says God was with her when a violent supercell's funnel tore through her neighborhood last Thursday.

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'Deceptions Are Sneaking into the Church': Dr. Michael Youssef Warns Against Woke Churches, Urges Pastors to Focus on God's Word

From the debate over transgender rights to expressing faith in any segment of society, the cancel culture wants Americans to go "woke."

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Gambling apps: a super casino in your pocket

There are concerns over the way that gambling companies use the data collected on their customers.

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Finding Inspiration from the Women of the Bible in New Book from Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream

Some might think women play a small, secondary role in the Bible. That's just not that case though, and in her new book, Fox News anchor Shannon Bream shows how they often play a central role. 

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New Business for Planned Parenthood: Hormone Therapy for Those Who Identify as Trans

A number of Planned Parenthood affiliates have begun to offer hormone therapy for those who identify as trans or simply want to take hormones to change their appearance.

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Police bust 'world's biggest' video-game-cheat operation

Chinese police seize a collection of luxury sports cars in the raid.

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Schoolmates Ollie and Jacob on TikTok fame

Ollie and his best mate, Jacob, have become the comedy duo everyone's talking about on TikTok.

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Restoring a 'Cherished Friend': Pre-Civil War Pipe Organ and Basilica Undergo Massive Renovation

A leaky roof repair led to a major renovation of the historic Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, VA. It's the only African-American basilica in the US. Part of the project involves bringing life to a huge pipe organ. 

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Nike Sues MSCHF Company for Making 'Satan Shoes' With Lil Nas X, Cites Trademark Infringement

Nike is taking New York-based company MSCHF to court for releasing the controversial "Satan Shoes" Monday. 

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'Fake' Amazon workers defend company on Twitter

It comes after Amazon's official accounts hit back at criticism of the company.

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Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account

The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion.

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Noem Takes Executive Action After SD House Fails to Override Veto on Transgender Athletes Bill

South Dakota's Republican-led legislature failed to override GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's veto after her refusal to sign House Bill 1217, a measure banning transgender athletes from competing in women's and girl's sports. 

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'We have your porn collection': The rise of Extortionware

Hacked firm's IT Manager named and shamed by hackers in extortion technique.

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Wales election: Fears over 'anonymous' social media adverts

Campaigners say the Welsh government has "missed an opportunity" to update election laws.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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NY Now Has 'COVID-19' Passport to Prove Vaccination - Will Colleges Also Require Students to Be Vaccinated?

A passport is designed to help you prove you're a citizen of a particular country.  But now, New York state has created a passport so citizens can prove their COVID-19 vaccination status to gain access to certain locations or events. 

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Trial Begins in Death of George Floyd: Prosecutor Accuses Chauvin of Lethal Force, Defense Points to Drugs

The Minnesota murder trial for former police officer Derek Chauvin got underway Monday. The trial began nearly a year after the death of a black man under the knee of the white officer.

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Thierry Henry: 'It's not OK to get abused online'

Thierry Henry tells BBC Newsnight about his decision to remove himself from social media, saying that "it is time to take a stand" against online abuse.

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Museum of the Bible Honors Easter with New Documentary, Exhibits, Family-Friendly Activities

The Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. is gearing up to celebrate the Easter holiday with an array of special activities, displays, and a new documentary.

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CA Bill Would Have Banned Conservative Christians from Being Cops, It's a Window into the Leftist Agenda

A California assemblyman has changed the language in a proposed bill that would have essentially blacklisted certain Christians, Jews, and potentially even Muslims from becoming police officers. 

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Legal challenge over the government using Whatsapp

The campaigners behind the challenge say deleted messages pose a risk to transparency.

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Judge Lifts Restrictions for DC Churches Before Easter: 'People Can Worship God in a Safe Way'

A federal judge ruled Thursday that houses of worship in Washington, D.C. can gather for religious services without being limited to 25 percent capacity and 250-person restrictions.

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'God's Heart for the Lost of all Nations:' Group Breaks Down Barriers by Planting Churches in Minority Communities

The global church-planting network "Acts 29" recently launched a plan to start and grow gospel-centered churches in Hispanic and urban communities. It is a move that comes at a time when America's Latino population is booming. 

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School cyber-attack affects 40,000 pupils’ email

The Harris Federation, which runs 50 academies in and around London, was hit by a ransomware attack.

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NHS uses AI scan to detect hidden heart disease

The technology will help doctors warn patients years before a heart attack strikes.

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Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row

Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.

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Prayers Requested for TX State Trooper in Critical Condition, Ambushed and Shot Multiple Times

A Texas state trooper remains in critical condition after he was shot multiple times Friday as he answered a call to assist a disabled motorist on Highway 84 near Mexia.

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'I Kept Praying... and Where I Was Standing Nothing Was Touched': Tornadoes and Deadly Floods Strike U.S.

Severe weather ripped through the South over the weekend from Texas to the mid-Atlantic, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. 

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Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet

The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America.

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Deliveroo flotation price to be at bottom of target range

The food delivery business says it is pricing shares "responsibly" amid “volatile” market conditions.

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Access to rural-broadband funding plagued by delays

Applications are stuck in limbo as the deadline for valuable broadband vouchers looms.

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Spring Storm Spawns Tornadoes and Deadly Floods

Severe weather ripped through the South over the weekend from Texas to the mid-Atlantic, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. 

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Floyd Family, Leaders Hold Prayer Service on Eve of Trial

National civil rights leaders appeared alongside several family members of George Floyd at a prayer service Sunday night, hours before opening statements were set to begin in the murder trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged in his death.

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China's answer to YouTube slumps on market debut

Shares of Bilibili opened 2.2% below their issue price before slipping further in early trade

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'Delete abusers' accounts but educate them' - former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw

Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw says deleting the social media accounts of abusers must also go hand in hand with educating them.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Lil Nas X and MSCHF Release 'Satan Shoes' with Pentagram and Human Blood, and Nike Is Not Happy

American rapper Lil Nas X, famous for his song "Old Town Road" with Billy Ray Cyrus which has 693 million views on YouTube, is blowing up headlines with a new project. This time it isn't a song – it's Satanic shoes.

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Fox News' Shannon Bream Shares Prayer She Recites Before Each Show

After a year of dealing with a pandemic — a world none of us were prepared to live in — it’s easy to give in to cynicism. That’s particularly true for people like Shannon Bream, whose job it is to go through all the news of the day and explain it to viewers.

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Severe Storms to Threaten Swath From New York City to Atlanta Sunday

Much of the mid-Atlantic region, as well as some parts of the Southeast, are next in line to have the risk of severe weather on Sunday after yet another round of powerful storms rumbled through parts of the South.

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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ORU's Cinderella Run Ends with Sweet 16 Loss - Their Tourney Put Jesus at the Forefront and Faith Under Fire

Oral Roberts University's Cinderella run in NCAA's March Madness came to an end Saturday night with a narrow loss to the #3 Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16 round in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

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AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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New Arkansas Law Protects Religious Rights of Doctors

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill Friday protecting the right of medical practitioners to refuse to perform medical activities that would violate their religious or moral objections.

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Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim

Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy.

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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League: The visual effects challenges

Two Weta Digital experts explain how they updated the characters' look.

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North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban Biological Males from Women's Sports

Legislators in North Carolina have introduced a bill to ensure “women are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams.”

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Violence Stuns VA Oceanfront Community After Shootings Leave 2 Dead, 8 Injured

Police in the oceanfront community of Virginia Beach are investigating two shootings – one involving a police officer – that started late Friday night, leaving two dead and eight injured.

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Nebraska Gov Warns Parents About 'Inappropriate' Sex Education Standards for Kids

The Nebraska Department of Education recently released new educational standards that would give teachers the framework to begin discussing familial structures as well as “identity” and “sexuality” with kindergarteners.

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ORU's Sweet 16 Bid Shows the Excellence of Christian Colleges

We are all ORU now. In a riff on a well-known quote from economist Milton Friedman and by Richard Nixon, Christian colleges now all feel some measure of connection to ORU.

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Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’

Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people.

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Southern US to Face More Severe Weather Risks

Parts of the South that endured severe weather outbreaks in consecutive weeks won't be able to catch a break in the near future. AccuWeather forecasters say more volatile weather will arrive as soon as this weekend, and stormy weather could be unrelenting even into next week.

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Utah Governor Signs Legislation Requiring Pornography Filters on Smartphones, Tablets

The governor of Utah signed a bill Tuesday requiring pornography filters on smartphones and tablets.

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Arkansas Gov Signs Law to Block Transgender Athletes from Women's Sports

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a law Thursday banning transgender individuals who identify as female from competing in women and girls school sports teams, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.

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Oakland Officials Tagged 'Racist' After Announcing $500 Monthly Checks Will Only Go to Families of Color

Oakland, California city officials have been denounced as "racist" after announcing a program to give families of color $500 monthly checks, while excluding some 10,000 white residents also facing poverty. 

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David Dobrik: YouTube demonetises prank video star's channels

The prank video star has apologised for his involvement in an allegation of sexual assault.

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Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen'

Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says.

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Warning Signs This Government is Rapidly Moving America to Socialism

There are many warnings that progressive policies could rapidly move America towards socialism and away from certain liberties and a free market society. These signals of socialist-like moves became louder as Democrats won the White House and majorities in both houses of Congress.

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'Voices of Black Mothers United': They've Lost Children to Violence, but They Don't Want to Defund Police

In the ongoing debate over calls to defund police departments, one emerging group is saying, "not so fast." The effort, Voices of Black Mothers United, underscores the need for police protection while calling for greater police accountability. They believe mothers, who have swallowed the most bitter pill, can help with that mission.

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Petlog 'misplaces' pet owners' details in database 'cock-up'

A website that matches chipped cats and dogs to their owners has lost customer data.

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Covid: Bournemouth drones to help fight post-lockdown litter surge

"Exceptional" visitor numbers are expected at Bournemouth beach this summer, a council says.

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Microrobots treat mouse brain tumours and other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?

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Bafta Games Awards 2021: Hades takes Best Game

The Ancient Greek action adventure won big on the night with five awards in total.

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Catholic Charity Steps Up to Help Families in Crisis at the Border

The journey to the U.S. is difficult for any migrant hoping to come into the country, but it's especially hard for those under the age of six.  

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Catholic Charity Steps Up to Help Families in Crisis at the Border

The journey to the U.S. is difficult for any migrant hoping to come into the country, but it's especially hard for those under the age of six.  

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At Least Three Dead as Tornadoes Strike Alabama

At least three people have died after several tornadoes tore through Alabama Thursday afternoon and meteorologists have warned the threat of severe weather could continue through the evening hours.

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‘Miracles Just Kept Happening’: Firefighter Spent 7 Minutes in Raging Inferno, Then God Saved Him From ‘Hell on Earth’

Imagine plunging into a raging inferno and immediately finding yourself trapped in its raging flames with no immediate escape from the searing temperatures. That was reality for Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Cheyane Caldwell when a 2007 call to aid a burning building nearly claimed his life.

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Severe Weather Danger Triggers Second 'High-Risk' Threat in a Week

AccuWeather meteorologists continued to warn on Thursday that a life-threatening severe weather outbreak looms across a large part of the southern United States stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley, with the potential for dangers to linger into the nighttime hours. At least 50 million Americans are in the path of severe weather, including storm-weary residents of the Mississippi Valley still recovering from destructive tornadoes just over a week ago.

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Google, Facebook Twitter grilled in US on fake news

Politicians want greater regulation while social media bosses say they are doing enough.

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'Voices of Black Mothers United:' Newly-Formed Initiative Supports Moms Who've Lost Children to Violence

In the ongoing debate over calls to defund police departments, one emerging group is saying, "not so fast." The effort, Voices of Black Mothers United, underscores the need for police protection while calling for greater police accountability. They believe mothers, who have swallowed the most bitter pill, can help with that mission.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence Tours Samaritan's Purse Facilities with Franklin Graham

In his first visit to North Carolina since leaving office, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to North Wilkesboro on Wednesday to learn more about Samaritan's Purse, and how the ministry responds to disasters across the U.S. and around the world. 

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Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge

As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped?

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Bafta Games Awards 2021: Why they're such a big deal

"To be nominated for five BAFTAs is pretty absurd"

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New Alan Turing £50 note design is revealed

The banknote will enter circulation on 23 June - Alan Turing's birthday - and will be made of polymer.

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China's Tencent revenues surge thanks to gaming boom

The Chinese technology giant has also seen a big rise in international sales as it expands overseas.

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Intel chief wants to make chips for Apple and other rivals

The chip-maker is to create a new business focused on serving third-party clients.

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Twitter: Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets

Malaysian tycoon says Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet is "a piece of human history".

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Big investors shun Deliveroo over workers' rights

Two of the UK's biggest investors won't invest in the delivery firm over concerns about workers' rights.

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AI at work: Staff 'hired and fired by algorithm'

The TUC is calling for fresh legal protections to cover artificial intelligence in the workplace.

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Apple Music 'saylists' to help with speech issues

The project, from Warner Music, aims to use lyrics to help young people learn tricky sounds.

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Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue'

The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday".

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Family, Friends Mourn 10 People Killed in Colorado Supermarket Shooting

Family and friends are sharing their stories about the victims of Monday's mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.

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Maine Church Files Petition at Supreme Court Against Governor's 'Draconian' Worship Restrictions

A church in Bangor, Maine has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court against the governor's restrictions on in-person worship services. 

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'It Doesn't Matter Your Background': How Miss USA Asya Branch Made History Twice Despite Rocky Childhood

Asya Branch always dreamed of becoming a beauty queen. She never imagined making history on two fronts, becoming the first black woman to be crowned Miss Mississippi crown as well as the first woman from her state to win Miss USA. 

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Back-to-Back Storms to Unleash Deluge Over South

A week after an outbreak of severe weather and tornadoes sent Americans seeking shelter across the South, back-to-back storm systems are expected to unleash excessive rainfall over the south-central United States.

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Minnesota Finally Lifts Restrictions on Worship Services, Attorney Vows Justice for All Churches

Churches across the state of Minnesota are celebrating after Gov. Tim Walz (D) lifted all occupancy restrictions that were implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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'This Is a Recipe for a Permanent One-Party Swamp': Regent Conference Blasts House Election Bill

Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia held its first conference for election integrity Tuesday.  It featured big names in politics and media, as well as some of the top experts in the field of election fraud.  Regent’s new dean for the Robertson School of Government kicked off the conference.   Former congresswoman Michele Bachmann said America can’t allow national elections to be stolen.

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One in three spot hate speech in online videos

Research suggests that a third of people have seen online hate videos in the last three months.

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New Photos Reveal Overflowing Detention Facility as Biden Admin Scrambles for Solution to Escalating Border Crisis

The number of immigrants crossing the U.S. southwestern border is on pace for the highest level in 20 years.  A video shot by Customs and Border Protection last week shows a wave of asylum seekers huddled in close quarters, some are seen sleeping on floors and under foil blankets. 

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University of Northampton hit by cyber-attack

The University of Northampton says it is still working to recover from the attack a week ago.

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'This Is a Recipe for a Permanent One-Party Swamp': Regent Conference Blasts House Election Bill

Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia held its first conference for election integrity Tuesday.  It featured big names in politics and media, as well as some of the top experts in the field of election fraud.  Regent’s new dean for the Robertson School of Government kicked off the conference.   Former congresswoman Michele Bachmann said America can’t allow national elections to be stolen.

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Burberry designs skins for Honor of Kings characters

It is part of the British fashion house’s collaboration with Chinese technology giant Tencent.

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Official: Colorado Shooting Suspect Prone to Rage, Delusions

Law enforcement officials and former associates of a 21-year-old accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket described the suspect as someone prone to sudden rage who was suspended from high school for a sudden attack on a classmate that left the student bloodied.

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Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin

Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car.

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Will NFTs open up new opportunities for digital artists?

Digital-only artwork is being “tokenised” and sold for millions, Lara Lewington finds out more.

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Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits

The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.

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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say.

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China's biggest car brand to launch rival to Tesla

Geely's new upmarket electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China.

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GameStop sales struggle after trading frenzy

GameStop provides its first financial update since it became the subject of a trading frenzy.

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Indiana Governor Lifting Statewide Mask Mandate in 2 Weeks

Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.

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Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams

More than 400,000 frauds and other cyber-crimes have been reported to police during the pandemic.

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YouTube drug-taking, sweary rap ad banned by ASA

The video, which appeared on YouTube, is banned for breaking rules on offensive content.

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Police raid home of vaccine text fraudster

More than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cyber-crime have been recorded by the UK's police forces during the pandemic.

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Hugs, at Last: Nursing Homes Easing Rules on Visitors

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other kinds of elderly residences battered by COVID-19 are easing restrictions and opening their doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic, leading to joyous reunions around the country after a painful year of isolation, Zoom calls, and greetings through windows.

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Class Action Lawsuit Targets Another Porn Giant for Hosting, Publishing Child Sex Trafficking Videos

Another major online porn company is under fire, accused of hosting and profiting from child sex trafficking videos. 

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Christian Baker Jack Phillips Back in Court as 8-Year Legal Saga Drags on - This Time It's a Transgender Cake

Colorado baker Jack Phillips is back in court again, facing another lawsuit. For more than eight years, LGBT activists have targeted him for his beliefs. This time, he's being sued for declining to bake a cake celebrating a transgender transition.  

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YouTube will recommend products shown in videos

The feature - which generates a list of items - is currently being tested in the US.

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Google fixes crashing Android app issues

The problem was caused by an update to the system that allows apps to display web content.

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Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet

Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown

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Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m

The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman.

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".

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Police: 10 People Killed in Colorado Supermarket Shooting

A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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Arizona Dept. of Education Reviewing ‘Equity’ Toolkit Claiming Babies Are Racist

Officials with the Arizona Department of Education have launched an internal review following revelations its staffers promoted an “equity” toolkit with content suggesting babies as young as 3-months-old can be racist.

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'Blatant Religious Discrimination': Federal Court Takes Univ. of Iowa to School for Canceling Christian Club

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that University of Iowa officials who kicked a Christian student club off campus because of its faith can be held personally accountable for their actions.

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'Always, Always Together': After 67-Years of Global Ministry, Christian Husband and Wife Die Minutes Apart

A Florida couple, who were married for nearly 67 years, passed away from COVID-19 within minutes of each other on March 1.

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MS Gov. Signs Law Ending Abortion Discrimination Against Down Syndrome Babies

Mississippi's Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the Down Syndrome Information Act into law late last week.

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'Jesus Is the Only Answer': A Pandemic Within a Pandemic as Domestic Violence Cases Surge

While COVID-19 cases surged across the nation, the call to stay inside awakened a monster and the number of domestic violence cases soared; a sad result as measures meant to protect society put the vulnerable in harm's way.  For example, one aid group reported to CBN News their caseload rose dramatically.

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Miracles and Salvations Come to Texas: 'The POWER OF GOD Is Breaking Out!'

Thousands witnessed God perform miracles this weekend in Texas during Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" revival event. 

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New York Private School Warns Against Using 'Mom and Dad' in 'Inclusive Language Guide'

A private school in Manhattan is warning against using sex-based terms like “mom and dad” or “boys and girls,” because they make assumptions about people.

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Factory blaze adds to computer chip supply crisis

The Renesas fire is set to make it even more difficult for car-makers to buy the chips they need.

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YouTuber David Dobrik quits app after rape video claim

Several high-profile sponsors have also withdrawn their support for the influencer.

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Two Faith-Based Teams Score Big Upsets in NCAA March Madness: 'I'm Thankful to Jesus Christ'

The presence of faith and prayer are undeniable in the NCAA brackets as March Madness rolls along.

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'If They Can Do It to Trump, They Can Do It to All of Us': Big Tech Cracks Down on Conservatives and Christians

Today we hear a lot of talk about censorship and being de-platformed. It's happening across the country as Big Tech tries to silence and even cancel messages and views from conservatives and Christians. It's causing some real and serious harm.

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Facebook VR wristband powered via 'brain signals'

As the technology company expands its virtual-reality tools, experts warn of potential privacy implications.

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Trump Calls Border Crisis 'a Disaster' - Biden Will Visit but Is in No Hurry

The crisis on the southern border is worsening, with more than 15-thousand migrant children now in U.S. custody,

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Trump Calls Border Crisis 'a Disaster' – Biden Will Visit But Is In No Hurry

The crisis on the southern border is worsening, with more than 15-thousand migrant children now in U.S. custody,

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Kitboga: How AI is helping me waste scammers’ time

Twitch streamer, Kitboga, says he wanted to stop con artists trying to steal from people.

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Police warn students to avoid science website

Universities are urged to block a science research website, which police say could put data at risk.

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UK heading towards digital skills shortage 'disaster'

Demand for AI, robotics and cloud skills is up amid news young people are shunning IT skill courses.

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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DeSantis Makes Clear Critical Race Theory Will Have no Place in Florida Classrooms

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) slammed critical race theory during a press conference Wednesday, telling reporters the leftist philosophy will have no place in his state’s public school classrooms.

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Donald Trump Making a Return to Social Media in 2-3 Months With Brand New Platform, Advisor Says

One of Donald Trump's senior advisers says he will be back on social media soon but this time on his own platform.

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'This Area has Become a Tinder': Miami Beach Declares State of Emergency Over Horde of Spring Breakers

The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida has declared a state of emergency over concerns with the large crowds of people descending upon the area for Spring Break. 

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Julia Letlow Wins Special Election Replacing Late Husband, Becomes 1st Republican Woman From LA Elected to Congress

Republican Julia Letlow won a special election for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District on Saturday, less than four months after her husband Luke Letlow passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

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Pastor Jack Graham Shares His Battle with Depression and Why the Church Must Lead in the Mental Health Fight

We live in an incredibly anxious and depressed culture here in America, and the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and divisive politics have further exacerbated this issue.

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New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

UK intelligence recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic cables.

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Elon Musk denies Tesla cars are used for spying in China

The electric carmaker boss addresses reports of security concerns raised by China's military.

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Washington University Scientist Calls for 'Tracking and Reporting' of College Students Who Take Creationist Courses

A Washington University computational biologist is calling for creationist courses and degrees to be labeled on a student's transcript to maintain "national norms".

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Flight Paramedic Treats Patient Medical Debt

When flight paramedic Rita Krenz boards a helicopter, she knows her patients are about to face problems she can’t fix - a health care system that buries people in debt after a car accident or stroke.

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Oral Roberts University Serves First Upset in NCAA Tournament, Players Give God Honor After Win

An Evangelical university beat second-seeded Ohio State University Friday in the first round of the men's NCAA basketball tournament. 

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Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot

He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant.

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Canadian Father Jailed for Speaking Out Against Biological Daughter’s Gender Transition

A Canadian father was arrested earlier this week after he violated a court order banning him from speaking out about his biological daughter’s gender transition.

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Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.

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Coach Who Was Fired for Praying Loses in Court: 'We Hope the Supreme Court Will Right This Wrong'

"Banning coaches from praying just because they can be seen is wrong and contradicts the Constitution," Coach Kennedy's lawyer said. But this battle isn't over yet.

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'Do Not Traumatize These Children': TX Officials Say Biden Border Policy Makes Kids Vulnerable to Sex Trafficking

Opening the border and encouraging migrants to come to the United States may sound humane and hopeful, but Texas officials warned this week that it is anything but. Unaccompanied children are being placed in serious danger.  

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NHS boss's Twitter accounts hacked by PS5 scammers

The scammers took over the accounts and used them to pretend to sell PlayStation 5 consoles.

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Robots get realistic robo-skins and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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SLS: Successful test for world's most powerful rocket

Engineers have carried out a major engine test of Nasa's Space Launch System.

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Oscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option

Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person.

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Be 2021 Commencement Speaker at Regent University

Regent University has announced former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as the keynote speaker for its 41st commencement ceremony on May 8, 2021. Secretary Pompeo served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and as the 70th United States Secretary of State.

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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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Peloton: Child killed in 'tragic' treadmill accident

Boss of the hugely-popular home fitness equipment firm warns parents to keep children away from its machines.

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House Passes Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers and Agriculture Workers

The House passed two immigration reform bills on Thursday that would provide a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. This includes agricultural workers and those who came to the U.S. as children, known as the Dreamers. While there is bipartisan support for both bills, they face an uphill battle in the Senate.   

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Atlanta Suspect Tells Investigators He Went on Shooting Spree to Eliminate Temptation

The man accused of killing eight people in Atlanta area massage parlors used faith language to explain what motivated him to carry out the murder spree.

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'Restore Order at the Border': Lankford Exposes Biden's Border Gaps, Gives Eyewitness Report to Senate

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) is calling out the Biden administration for taking unnecessary steps to halt border wall construction, leaving unfinished gaps at the southern U.S. border.

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Southampton's e-scooter hire scheme trial begins

The e-scooters are available for hire in the city via a smartphone app for 14p per minute.

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57 Black Leaders Warn Congress the 'Equality Act' Turns LGBT Rights Into 'a Sword Against Faith Institutions'

A group of nearly 60 urban Christian leaders is urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Equality Act recently passed by the House of Representatives and instead opt for a compromise bill that protects the rights of the LGBT community while also preserving the rights of religious believers and institutions.  

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Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays

The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games.

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Dozens of Twisters Slam the South, Church Endures Second Tornado Strike: 'God Is Going to Do Something Greater'

Tornado watches are up for parts of Georgia into the eastern Florida Panhandle as residents there and in the Carolinas brace for a line of severe weather.

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Grants to buy electric cars to be cut to £2,500

A government decision to reduce subsidies 'sends the wrong message', says the motor industry.

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IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date until May 17

Americans will be getting extra time to prepare their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says it's delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17.

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US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms

Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim.

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Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash

Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse.

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Chinese tycoon abruptly quits tech giant he founded

Colin Huang steps down as chairman of Pinduoduo as it becomes China's biggest shopping platform.

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Openreach price rules aim to boost full-fibre net rollout

Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years.

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GameStop: Reddit users investing in gorilla conservation

WallStreetBets users flooded a conservation organisation with donations.

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Columbia University Segregating Graduations Based on Ethnicity, Income, Sexual Orientation

Columbia University in New York City is slated to hold six segregated graduation ceremonies based on ethnicity, income, and sexual orientation.

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Congressional Democrats Fight to Elevate LGBTQ Rights Without Religious Liberty Protections

A historic battle over LGBTQ rights and religious freedom came to a head Wednesday on Capitol Hill where lawmakers and activists voiced their support and opposition for the so-called Equality Act. 

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White Supremacist Hate Propaganda Spiked in 2020 Across the U.S.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports white supremacist propaganda made a disturbing surge across the U.S. in 2020.

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Regent Univ. to Host Election Integrity Conf. on March 23 with Michele Bachmann, Ben Carson, Eric Metaxas

After widespread questions about voter fraud in the 2020 election, the importance of securing election integrity has never been more prominent.

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'I'm Opposing Tyranny': CA Restaurant Refuses to Shut Down Even After City Cuts Its Power to Enforce Lockdown

A California judge gave the okay for the City of Burbank to disconnect power at a restaurant after the owners chose to remain open despite a court order for their closure.

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Franklin Graham Urges Clergy to Support COVID Vaccines, Says Jesus Would Have Used Them Too

With some Americans feeling hesitant about getting a COVID-19 shot, evangelist Franklin Graham is urging pastors to encourage their congregations to trust in the vaccines.

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Chip shortage: Samsung warns of 'serious imbalance'

A global chip shortage has led to disruption in the semi-conductor industry.

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UAE to test cloud-busting drones to boost rainfall

Scientists from the UK aim to give clouds a nudge to help a region desperate for more water.

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100 million Americans in Path of Dangerous Severe Weather, Tornado Outbreak

Accuweather forecasters warn that a dangerous severe weather outbreak could put at least 17 states and more than 100 million Americans at risk across the United States this week.

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'The Most Powerful Companies in the History of Man': These States Are Fighting Big Tech Censorship

Roughly 50 groups angered by Big Tech’s censoring and de-platforming of conservative voices nationwide want the states to step up and fight the social media giants.  In a letter, these activist groups ask the attorney general in each state to go after Big Tech for basically lying.  The letter mentions how Twitter, Facebook and Google/YouTube each claim objectivity, yet clearly choose sides.

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Teen 'mastermind' pleads guilty to celeb Twitter hack

Kim Kardashian West, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Barack Obama were all targeted in the attack.

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5G auction to boost mobile speed and coverage

The airwaves sell-off raised £1.3bn for the UK government.

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Crime: Thieves, robbers and burglars to be fitted with GPS tags

Police will be able to cross-reference data with crime reports to see if offenders were in the area.

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Georgia Massage Parlor Shootings Leave 8 Dead; Man Captured

Shootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs Tuesday evening left eight people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said. A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said.

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China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern

Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin.

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Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'

A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay.

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U.S. on Pace to Reach Highest Number of Migrants Crossing Southern Border in 20 years

The new Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the U.S. is on pace to reach the highest number of people apprehended crossing the Southern Border in 20 years.  

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Bitcoin ad banned for 'misleading pensioners'

The ad targeted individuals who were unlikely to know the risks involved, a watchdog's ruling said.

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Museum Alive: App brings a dinosaur to your living room

The augmented reality app, Museum Alive, allows users to experience a prehistoric world up close.

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Uber to pay drivers a minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions

Taxi app's decision follows court ruling that drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed.

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Striking Back at Big Tech Censoring & De-Platforming State by State

Some 50 groups angered by Big Tech’s censoring and de-platforming of conservative voices nationwide want the states to step up and fight the social media giants.  In a letter, these activist groups ask the attorney general in each state to go after Big Tech for basically lying.  The letter mentions how Twitter, Facebook and Google/YouTube each claim objectivity, yet clearly choose sides.

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'All About Prayer': 500 Vets Join Oliver North to Examine Why America Is in Jeopardy

There is no doubt that over recent years, America has been embroiled in a cultural battle and many of the very beliefs that were foundational to the nation's founding are at stake.

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'This Is Not a Communist Country': CA Pastor Pleads With Gov. Newsom to Let Churches Reopen for Easter

A California pastor's plea with Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting national attention after he recorded a video message asking the governor to reopen churches ahead of Easter Sunday.

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Biden Prepares Huge Federal Tax Hikes Not Seen in Nearly 30 Years

President Biden is looking at a major tax hike to pay for his economic programs with tax increases that Americans haven't seen since 1993 under the Clinton administration. 

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Intel buys time with 'retrofit' Rocket Lake desktop PC chips

Firm re-engineers laptop chip designs to work with old transistor tech to get performance gains.

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Google Play store to cut fees for Android app developers

App-makers will be charged a 15% cut of their first $1m of sales rather than the current 30%.

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'Can the Government Control Human Behavior?' CDC Reveals CA's Extreme Lockdown Didn't Help

Despite their opposite approaches, California and Florida have seen almost identical outcomes in COVID-19 case rates. While Florida has worked to stay open, California has pursued strict lockdowns.

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Google Nest 2 home device tracks body activity in bed

The new features have been criticised for collecting data when users are "most vulnerable".

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Instagram cracks down on adults messaging teens

Older users will be able to privately message teenagers who follow them only.

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Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide

The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research.

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Online abuse: 'I found out my husband had indecent images'

People are urged to look out for signs family members are viewing illegal images online.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Tinder to introduce in-app background checks

One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year.

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure

Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets.

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So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

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Multiple States Taking Steps to Block Trans Athletes from Girls Sports and Ban Trans Treatments for Minors

The battle over transgender rights is heating up at the state level where lawmakers are taking steps to protect the rights of girls and women and to prevent irreversible damage to young boys and girls.

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Freedom vs. Lockdowns: Data Shows FL, CA With Nearly Identical Outcomes in COVID Cases

As the nation gains momentum in rolling back the coronavirus, now there's news that states with harsh lockdowns haven't fared any better than states that allowed freedom and helped businesses to survive the pandemic.

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Southern States Brace for Rounds of Flooding Downpours, Severe Weather This Week

AccuWeather meteorologists are urging residents from the southern Plains to the Southeast coast to remain weather aware this week as rounds of flooding rainfall and volatile thunderstorms unfold. The pattern could lead to a multi-day outbreak of severe weather, including tornadoes.

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Freedom vs. Lockdowns: Data Shows FL, CA With Nearly Identical Outcomes in COVID Cases

As the nation gains momentum in rolling back the coronavirus, now there's news that states with harsh lockdowns haven't fared any better than states that allowed freedom and helped businesses to survive the pandemic.

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To Shoot or Not to Shoot: Simulator Training Helps Officers Make Split-Second Decisions in Real Life

To shoot or not to shoot: that's the question police officers often have to answer in just a split second. The pressure to make the right decision is only increasing following the number of high-profile shootings in 2020. Eric Philips shows us how computer simulation training helps officers train for those life-or-death situations.

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Everyone’s Invited: Children recount 'rape culture' experiences

More than 4,000 people have submitted their experiences to an online platform.

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Nurseries sent first official cyber-attack warning

Carers of young children are told to toughen online security by GCHQ's cyber-security agency.

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'Abortion Without Limits': VA Gov. Northam Signs Controversial Bill Requiring Taxpayers to Fund Abortions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has signed a controversial bill ending a ban on abortion coverage for insurance plans offered through the state's health benefits exchange. 

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'Nothing Is Impossible With God': Brokenhearted Abandon Addictions for God's Redemptive Healing at 'Let Us Worship' Events

The broken, lost, and lonely came out this weekend to attend worship evangelist Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" revival tour in Southern California. 

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Elon Musk changes job title to 'Technoking of Tesla'

The firm's chief financial officer has been awarded the title "Master of Coin".

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Mother 'used deepfake to frame cheerleading rivals'

A US mother allegedly went to extreme lengths to help her daughter's cheerleading career.

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Biden Border Crisis Exploding – Orders FEMA Disaster Responders to Help

The surge of children and teens at the border comes after the Biden administration reversed some of the policies of the Trump administration. 

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Biden Border Crisis Exploding – FEMA Ordered to Help

The surge of children and teens at the border comes after the Biden administration reversed some of the policies of the Trump administration. 

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Microsoft Mesh: Will it change how we collaborate?

The mixed reality platform can be used on the Hololens 2, computers, VR headsets and smartphones.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass

People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

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Famed Psychologist Jordan Peterson Tears Up Talking About Jesus

For years, when asked if he believes in the existence of God, Dr. Jordan Peterson — a clinical psychologist who has found fame as a result of his no-holds-barred approach to personal responsibility — has responded: “I act as if God exists, and I’m terrified that he might.”

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1-Year Anniversary of Breonna Taylor's Death Marked With Protests Along West Coast

Big cities along the West Coast saw a swarm of riots Saturday night as protesters unleashed their anger on the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death during a police raid in Kentucky.

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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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Video game movies: Are they really that bad?

BBC Sounds Podcast Press X to Continue looks at the best and worst adaptations.

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Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

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Virginia Hot Dog Shop Starts 'Franks for Friends' by Offering Free Meals to Those in Need

One Virginia restaurant owner has stepped up to help those who are hungry by offering free meals to anyone who is unable to pay.

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'Honor God, Keep His Commands:' Kirk Cameron Recalls Goal of 100-Day Plan After Hitting Halfway Mark

"American Campfire Revival," a 100-day spiritual campaign led by Kirk Cameron, has passed its halfway mark - prompting Cameron to reiterate the motive for launching the online gathering that thousands have been attending daily.

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Texans Celebrate Mask Mandate Independence Day as Businesses Open to 100% Capacity

Texans are having a laugh on social media today to celebrate “no mask” day, in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement last week that March 10th the state would be fully open with no government mask mandates or restrictions on businesses.

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Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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Amazon Tells U.S. Senators It Won't Sell Books That Treat Transgenderism as Mental Illness

Amazon, Inc. said it recently removed a book about transgender issues from its platforms because the retail giant has decided it will not sell books that show transgenderism and other sexual identities as mental illnesses.

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Student’s Free Speech Win Could Affect All Americans' First Amendment Rights

 The U.S. Supreme Court this week sent a strong message to colleges and universities trying to control and censor their students’ speech.    

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CA Education Dept's Woke Curriculum Would Tell Students to 'Chant' to Aztec God of Human Sacrifice

Next week, the California Department of Education will vote on a proposed ethnic studies curriculum, and there's plenty of controversy to go around. For example, a critic in the Los Angeles Times says the program doesn't target white privilege enough.

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Scientists unlock mysteries of world's oldest 'computer'

The 2,000-year-old mechanism has baffled experts since it was discovered on a shipwreck in 1901.

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Microsoft hack: 3,000 UK email servers remain unsecured

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns that more than 3,000 servers have not been secured.

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'Everything is Okay Because Everything is in His Hands': Dana Perino Shares Life Lessons in New Book

Former White House Press Secretary and Fox News personality Dana Perino shares life lessons from her new book, Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (From a Former Young Woman). 

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'Hope Around the Corner:' Senior Living Community Bouncing Back to Normal after Residents Get COVID Shots

All but one resident at Westminster-Canterbury on Virginia Beach's Chesapeake Bay have completed doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.  It is welcome news after a year of social distancing and restrictions at the senior living community.

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Women's safety: Smartphone tips shared online

Tips include ways to call the emergency services quickly and activate temporary location sharing.

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YouTube deletes 30,000 vaccine misinfo videos

The platform says it has taken down 30,000 videos since its ban on false vaccine claims in October.

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Grand Theft Auto: Rockstar Leeds founder Gordon Hall dies aged 51

Colleagues praise Gordon Hall, who led Rockstar Leeds in making handheld versions of the hit game.

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What are NFTs and why are they worth millions?

Artwork is being "tokenised" and sold online for millions of dollars - but will the bubble burst?

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Will digital trading cards replace physical ones?

Blockchain based non-fungible tokens are seeing a boom in the sale and trade of digital-only items.

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AI robot paints with aesthetic values and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Judge OKs 3rd-Degree Murder Charge for Ex-Cop in Floyd Death

A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder count against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, offering jurors an additional option for conviction and resolving an issue that might have delayed his trial for months.

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Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing

The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account.

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The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral

A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius.

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'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'

People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful.

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Uber and Lyft to swap data on banned drivers

The two taxi apps have faced scrutiny for how they handle incidents of sexual assault and other safety issues.

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Ivanka Trump Distributes Food Aid at Paula White's Church in First Public Appearance Since Leaving WH

Since the start of the pandemic, tens of millions of farmers and families have been helped through the Farmers to Families Food Box program.

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Mike Lindell Creating New Free Speech Social Media Site Called 'Vocl' to Bypass Widespread Big Tech Censorship

MyPillow mogul Mike Lindell plans to take his defense of free speech to a new level by launching his own social media site that he says will not censor differing viewpoints.

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'Not a Healthcare Giant, an Abortion Giant': Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Effort to Get Medicaid Cash in TX

A Texas judge decided Wednesday not to interfere in the state's attempt to remove Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid health care provider options. 

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Prager University Launches 'PREP,' Education Resource Program for Educators and Parents

There's a new alternative for supplementing how your child learns in public, private, or homeschooling.

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Exchange email hack: Hundreds of UK firms compromised

Hackers linked to China have found footholds inside hundreds of companies after a mass hack.

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Google denies data centre fire caused Russia outage

The issue was an "upstream networking" problem completely unrelated to the fire, it tells the BBC.

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Beeple's NFT digital art nets £50m at Christie's auction

The digital-only artist is now among the top three most valuable living artists.

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Home Office tests web-spying powers with help of UK internet firms

A Home Office trial with two UK internet providers has logged user activity on websites.

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Roblox: David Baszucki worth $4.6bn as shares soar

First day's trading sees David Baszucki's firm now worth more than some of the biggest gaming firms.

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Mississippi Governor Set to Sign Law Banning Transgender Athletes from Women's Sports Teams

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is scheduled to sign a bill Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports teams.

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Abuse suspect arrested during Zoom hearing

The defendant was found to be in his alleged victim's apartment during the proceedings

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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit

The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.

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YouTube electric shock dog collar videos spark anger

Pet owners should seek professional advice rather than following these videos, the Blue Cross says.

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Beth Moore: 'I Can No Longer Identify With Southern Baptists'

The Beth Moore brand has, for decades, been synonymous with the Southern Baptist Convention. The partnership, though, is over — at least in its official capacity.

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Audio cassette tape inventor Lou Ottens dies aged 94

The Dutch engineer's invention transformed the way people listened to music in the 20th century.

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With Evangelist Luis Palau on Doorstep of Eternity, 2,000+ Turn to Christ as Son Andrew Spreads Gospel in FL Festival

Even though the family of Luis Palau announced last week the world-renowned evangelist's health was failing and he had entered hospice care, his son Andrew Palau showed the work to spread the gospel continues by holding an evangelistic festival last weekend in Brevard County, Florida.

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CDC Reveals Connection to Weight at COVID Impact: 79% of Americans Hospitalized Were Obese, Overweight

Shocking news was released from the CDC Monday revealing that a vast majority of people who have been hospitalized, placed on a ventilator, or died from COVID-19 were obese or overweight

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Covid: White hat bounty hackers become millionaires

Remote working and lockdowns help more "white hat" hackers earn money by reporting software bugs.

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Russia blames Google outage on data centre fire

The fire in the French city of Strasbourg destroyed one data centre and damaged another.

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Roblox: How the children's game became a $30bn bet on the Metaverse

The gaming company, which has just floated on Wall Street, has plans to inhabit a wider world.

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Lego 'to hire hundreds' more in UK in digital drive

The toy giant sees best sales in five years as lockdown spurs growth in Lego sets for families.

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University of Central Lancashire among three hit by cyber-attacks

The attack at the Preston university is among three being probed by cyber security investigators.

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Millions Will be Blindsided Come April 15

Well over 50 million Americans received unemployment benefits during 2020 due to COVID. The spike in jobless claims, starting at the end of March 2020, was like nothing we've ever seen before.

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Alaska Becomes 1st US State to Open Vaccines to Nearly All

Alaska has become the first state to drop eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccines and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a vaccine, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Tuesday.

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Russia targets Twitter speed over 'banned content'

President Putin has criticised social media companies and Twitter is popular with opposition activists.

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Digital clothes: Could it make fashion more sustainable?

Some fashion companies are creating virtual clothes to reduce their environmental footprint.

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'Right to repair' law to come in this summer

Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers.

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Money launderers 'prey on generation Covid'

Promises via social media to make "quick cash" are attracting those struggling for work, banks say.

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Stolen naked images traded in cities around the world

Explicit images of thousands of women are being stolen and traded online.

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Tracy Beaker: Actress Dani Harmer trolled online with 'fat' comments

Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer says cruel comments have left her anxious about social media.

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Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'

Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses.

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Arkansas Governor Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban into Law

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe v. Wade decision but opponents vow to block before it takes effect later this year.

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Beth Moore: ‘I Can No Longer Identify With Southern Baptists’

The Beth Moore brand has, for decades, been synonymous with the Southern Baptist Convention. The partnership, though, is over — at least in its official capacity.

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Supreme Court Sides with Christian Student After College Blocked Him from Sharing Gospel

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a former Georgia college student who sued his school four years ago after officials prevented him from distributing Christian literature on campus. 

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Church Attendance Boom on the Horizon: Vast Majority of U.S. Churchgoers Say They'll Return When Pandemic Ends

When the threat of COVID-19 ends, church members in the U.S. say they will gather together again with their brothers and sisters in Christ, and many are looking forward to the opportunity.

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Online dating: How to pimp your dating profile

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

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Conservatives Push Congress to Pass Paid Family Leave: 'This Is Totally Consistent With Our World View'

It's estimated that the pandemic has forced more than one million women from the workforce to care for their children who are home from school. This also happens to many moms and dads with the birth of a new baby. Very few get paid leave to help that transition to family life, but there's bipartisan agreement in Congress that needs to change.

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'I Didn't Hate Him Anymore': An Amazing Testimony of How God Healed a Victim and Saved a 'Monster'

Kirk Cameron has revealed a powerful testimony of forgiveness and salvation during his ongoing 100-day spiritual campaign called "American Campfire Revival". 

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Online abuse turns women away from public life, says Arlene Foster

There is "literally hourly trolling" about appearance, says First Minister Arlene Foster.

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Utah Legislators Pass Law Requiring Pornography Filters on Cell Phones, Tablets to Protect Kids

Legislators in Utah approved a bill on Thursday requiring cell phones and tablets sold within the state to contain filters that block pornography.

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EU seeks to supercharge computer chip production

The European Commission wants 20% of the world's cutting-edge chips to be manufactured locally.

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CBN News Confronts Hostile Smugglers at Dangerous Point on Central America's Human Pipeline

A fresh surge of migrants on the southern U.S. border is verging on crisis, especially due to the increasing numbers of children now in custody. More than 3,200 minors are in holding facilities – most of them detained in just the last two weeks.

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CBN News Confronts Hostile Smugglers at Dangerous Point on Central America's Human Pipeline

A fresh surge of migrants on the southern U.S. border is verging on crisis, especially due to the increasing numbers of children now in custody. More than 3,200 minors are in holding facilities – most of them detained in just the last two weeks.

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'It's Inappropriate': Proposed NY Law Mandates Sex Ed for Kindergartners, Puberty Blocker Lessons for 8-Year-Olds

A bill mandating the teaching of sex education to children as young as the age of 5 has been introduced in the New York Senate, and it could lead to some graphic lessons for very young children. 

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Banksy art burnt and destroyed in 'money-making stunt'

The original print was set alight in a livestreamed video.

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CA Bill Would Fine Retailers $1,000 for Having Separate Sections for Boys, Girls

While retailers in California are struggling to make ends meet under ongoing pandemic restrictions, legislators in the state are slated to consider a bill that would give the state government authority to mandate how they display their products.

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Microsoft-led team retracts quantum 'breakthrough'

The team believed they had found evidence of particles useful to developing quantum computing.

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Grace Victory: YouTuber with Covid-19 'awake and baby thriving'

Grace Victory was in an induced coma after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Eve.

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Sweden leads way in using tech to boost rural retailing

In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.

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Zoom founder Eric Yuan transfers $6bn of his shares

His personal wealth soared as the video conferencing platform became a household name during the pandemic.

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UK businesses caught buying five-star Google reviews

Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK.

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Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin's Trial Delayed a Day as Prosecutors Mull Additional Murder Charge

Jury selection in the high-profile George Floyd murder trial was postponed for at least a day. It was to begin Monday morning, but legal wrangling over whether former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin should face an additional charge of third-degree murder delayed the process.

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Ravi Zacharias Ministry Distances Itself from Founder; Announces Upcoming Name Change

The board of directors at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) says it will drop content featuring its founder and change its name in the aftermath of an investigation that found Zacharias abused multiple women.

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Students for Life Outs Christian Colleges with Ties to Planned Parenthood

Students for Life (SFLA) has released a list of faith-based colleges and universities in the United States that the pro-life organization says have ties to Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider. 

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Supreme Court Sides with Christian Student After College Blocked Him from Sharing Gospel

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a former Georgia college student who sued his school four years ago after officials prevented him from distributing Christian literature on campus. 

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Google HR 'suggested medical leave' for racism victims

Google staff in the US who complain over racism were advised to take mental health leave, NBC reports.

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Biden Creating a Gender Council, Expanding Trans Rights on International Women's Day

President Joe Biden is signing two executive orders on Monday, establishing a White House Gender Policy Council and evaluating existing Title IX guidelines for sexual assault investigations on college campuses.

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Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks, CDC Says

Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.

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Joel Rosenberg's Latest Ripped-From-the-Headlines Thriller: The Beirut Protocol

Joel C. Rosenberg talks about his latest ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, The Beirut Protocol.

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Joel Rosenberg's Latest Ripped-From-the-Headlines Thriller: The Beirut Protocol

Joel C. Rosenberg talks about his latest ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, The Beirut Protocol.

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Instagram photos help Facebook AI 'teach itself'

The photos were used to help a Facebook algorithm learn to recognise images without supervision.

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Your Children Will Pay for This: Democrats Have Packed Billions in Pet Projects and Pork Spending into COVID Relief Bill

Critics say the pork has nothing to do with COVID.

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Pompeo Defends Trump Legacy and God's Plan for America: 'I Know He's Watching Over Us'

Mike Pompeo has always been a straight-shooter, and when he sat for a news one-on-one interview with CBN News, the former Secretary of State didn't disappoint.  One of the things on his mind: a new administration that he says doesn't seem to be putting America first. 

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Isle of Wight drone NHS-supply trials resume

Drone flights to test the delivery of medical supplies to the Isle of Wight will resume next month.

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Pompeo Defends Trump Legacy & God's Plan for America: 'I Know He's Watching Over Us'

Mike Pompeo has always been a straight-shooter, and when he sat for a news one-on-one interview with CBN News, the former Secretary of State didn't disappoint.  One of the things on his mind: a new administration that he says doesn't seem to be putting America first. 

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'American Campfire Revival': Millions Join Kirk Cameron in His 100-Day Plan to Build a Godly Nation

Christian, actor, and producer Kirk Cameron is nearly midway into his 100-day plan where he prays for restoration within the country during the "American Campfire Revival."

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European Banking Authority hit by Microsoft Exchange hack

The EU body is one of the first major organisations to admit falling victim to the global email hack.

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Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin's Trial Set to Begin Today

The fate of a former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck as the Black man said he couldn’t breathe will be decided by 12 Hennepin County residents picked after extensive grilling about their views on police and the justice system.

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Smart glasses help to find your makeup pallet

Jen Copestake tries out some of the latest augmented reality beauty technology.

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China says manufacturing 'greatness' still 30 years away

While many already see China as the world's factory its leaders want less dependence on US technology.

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'Deepfake is the future of content creation'

Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.

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'Good News That Heals, Saves, Frees': Let Us Worship Events, Album Offers Hope and Healing

Christian artist Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" events have been hugely successful as they continue to heal the weary and heavyhearted, but his latest album is also flourishing after recently topping the music charts. 

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Allen West: Brilliance of First Amendment Will Protect Religious Freedom from Equality Act

When I swore an oath as a young man fresh out of college to defend our Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic — as all military service members do — I had only a hint of an idea of the brilliance of our forefathers in crafting this founding document.

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Deliveroo to hand riders up to £10,000 in UK float

The food delivery firm, set to be valued at $7bn (£5bn), will also offer shares to takeaway customers.

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Senate Rejects Boost in Minimum Wage, Sanders Says 'They're Not Giving up on the Issue'

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted against raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour as part of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

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Microsoft hack: White House warns of 'active threat' of email attack

The tech giant says a state-sponsored group operating out of China is breaching email servers.

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Jack Dorsey: Bids reach $2m for Twitter co-founder's first post

The Twitter co-founder has listed his first ever tweet for sale as a form of digital memorabilia.

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'They've Sacrificed so Much': Program Gives Hope to Children of Fallen Heroes by 'Healing the Wounds'

A charitable organization that helps teenagers who have lost a parent while serving in the military or in law-enforcement is striving to become fully operational by the summer of 2021. 

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John MacArthur Warns Christians to Stop Making 'Alliances With Satan' in Remarks on Religious Liberty

Pastor John MacArthur provided an unusual angle on the topic of religious freedom recently, arguing that it’s not an issue he’d spend a lot of time-fighting politically because any law the government makes has “no effect on the Kingdom of God” while adding “we don’t need the government to expedite the Gospel.”

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Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites

Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case.

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California to Let Major League Baseball, Disneyland Reopen

California officials are allowing people to attend Major League Baseball games and other sports, go to Disneyland, and watch live performances in limited capacities starting April 1. 

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John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency

The businessman is accused of promoting cryptocurrency to his followers to inflate prices.

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Houston Pastor Share's Emotional Message About Pastoring During a Pandemic

Dr. Timothy Sloan of The Luke Church in Houston, Texas recently posted a video on Instagram about not being able to visit a dying member of his church due to COVID restrictions.  The video resonated with thousands of other pastors around the country.

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Col. Oliver North on Extremism in the Military: Loyalty is a Good Thing but Shouldn't Lead to a 'Witch-Hunt'

A recently released Pentagon report warns that domestic extremism groups pose a serious threat to the military and that has the Defense Secretary calling for a stand down. Lt. Colonel Oliver North, U.S. Marines Corps (Ret.), says he understands there are issues and the question of loyalty isn't a new one.

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Alabama Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Ban Transgender Treatments for Minors

The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday to prevent minors under the age of 19 from receiving puberty-blockers, hormone therapy or transgender surgery, making such gender-altering treatments a felony in the state. 

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Myanmar coup: YouTube removes channels run by army amid violence

The armed forces are accused of spreading disinformation online amid a violent crackdown.

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Seven Gray Swans: Understanding the Global Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people talked about it possibly marking the biblical end times. Get ready, because if that's true, then more hardship would lie ahead.

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Valve abandons Artifact card game despite promised reboot

The troubled card game is the latest promised rework to be abandoned by a major developer.

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Oppo's expanding phone can grow and shrink on demand

The concept phone has a flexible display that rolls up inside the device.

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Insect-like flying drones and other technology news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Southwest Flight Crew Finds Navy Sailor's Wallet, Adds $100 Before Mailing Back

Kindness is not dead. This reminder is becoming more imperative as stories of conflict and hate saturate the media cycle.

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'God's Will Is No Concern of This Congress': NY Dem Jerry Nadler Rejects God During Debate Over Equality Act

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) received stark criticism following Thursday's meeting over the Equality Act where Nadler proceeded to tell another congressman that "God's will is no concern of this Congress."

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Facebook rainforest ads: Inquiry ordered into Amazon land sales

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil orders an investigation following the BBC's report into the trade.

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YouTube to lift Trump ban if violence threat falls, says CEO

Chief executive Susan Wojcicki says there's a way back for the former president on YouTube.

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Data experts are becoming football's best signings

A growing number of clubs big and small are using more technology to help performances on the pitch.

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Politics in the Pews: Have Liberal Ideas 'Hijacked' America's Churches?

A 2020 Pew Research Center poll revealed 55 percent of evangelical Protestants believe the church is a place to express political and social views. But 63 percent of Americans believe places of worship should be free of political expression.

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CBN's Operation Blessing Provides Disaster Relief to Help Victims of Historic Flooding in Kentucky

Kentucky residents are dealing with the devastation unleashed by historic flooding this week.

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'Racist' Welsh YouTube channel removed

The Voice of Wales' accounts were terminated after an investigation by BBC Wales's Newyddion S4C programme

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Amazon opens till-less grocery store in London

Amazon Fresh, a till-less grocery store, opens in London

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'We Cannot Give Up and Stop Searching': 150 Kids Rescued in TN, but so Many Are Still Missing

A joint law enforcement operation has recovered 150 missing children in Tennessee, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced.

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Alec Baldwin deactivates Twitter account over 'switching accents' joke

The actor made light of a recent controversy surrounding the heritage of his wife, Hilaria.

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Deliveroo unveils plans for '$7bn' London listing

The food delivery firm hopes to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange this year.

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What is Elon Musk's Starship?

Elon Musk's company SpaceX is building a vehicle that could transform space travel.

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Call of Duty patch brings 'biggest download day on record'

Download records were broken last week when Call of Duty released a major update, Virgin Media says.

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Meteorologist Janice Dean on Finding the Sunshine in Life's Darkest Moments

There was no way Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean could have forecast the dark times ahead for her family in 2020. Dean lost both of her in-laws to COVID-19 and there were other ups and downs too. Still, she managed to find the sunshine and is showing others how they can too.  

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NIH Director: 'Love Thy Neighbor' and Get Vaccinated

Now that three vaccines are available in the U.S., made by Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, President Biden, and health experts believe there will be enough to vaccinate the entire adult population by Memorial Day.  The key, however, will be getting those shots into arms.

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US Intel Uncovers Militia Plot to 'Take Control of U.S. Capitol and Remove Democratic Lawmakers'

The threat reportedly coming from a QAnon-inspired militia group that believes former President Trump will return to the White House for a second term on March 4, the day U.S. presidents used to be inaugurated on before 1933.

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Apple investigated over 'unfair' App Store claims

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into how Apple's app store is run.

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SpaceX: Starship lands safely... then explodes

It is the first time Elon Musk's space exploration company has pulled off this difficult landing.

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Drones could help find tidal energy sites

Unmanned aerial vehicles are to be used in scientific trials in Scotland and Wales.

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Twin sisters worth millions thanks to female gamers

The Nakajima twins develop games for women and three-quarters of their workforce are female.

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Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London

The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including locally-sourced milk and desserts.

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Reddit chief: I was late to spot GameStop stock mania

Steve Huffman says he supported the aims of a Reddit group taking on the hedge funds.

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Beattie Communications chairman resigns over social media post

Gordon Beattie apologises after using "inappropriate" language in a post on the LinkedIn website.

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Netflix boss: Film fans want joint release dates for cinema and streaming

Netflix boss' claims about the theatrical release window denied by UK Cinema Association chief.

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Minecraft: Bishop of Ely joins game for Gospel teachings

"I am so pleased to have participated in a new way to share Bible stories," says the Bishop of Ely.

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Universal Orlando is 'Evaluating' Its Dr. Seuss-Themed Areas

Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park is reportedly looking into whether it should rework its Dr. Seuss-themed area following the recent decision to cease publication of some of the author’s books.

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NY Democrat Jerry Nadler Asserts 'God's Will is No Concern of This Congress' During Debate Over Equality Act

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) received stark criticism following Thursday's meeting over the Equality Act where Nadler proceeded to tell another congressman that "God's will is no concern of this Congress."

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Google promises to drop personalised ad tracking

The tech giant says it will not develop workarounds once it abandons third-party tracking cookies.

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Could the U.S. Really Break Apart? Survey Shows Many Americans Support the Idea Amid Political Division

America is extremely divided politically right now, causing some to wonder if the country could literally break apart into different sections. 

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Pepperdine University Takes Major Diversity Step Naming New VP for Community Belonging

Pepperdine University on Wednesday announced it has selected Dr. J. Goosby Smith to be the university's inaugural vice president for community belonging and chief diversity officer (CDO).

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Parler drops Amazon web-hosting legal challenge

Amazon removed the social-network platform from its web-hosting service in January over rule breaches.

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'It's Time to Open': Texas Ditches Masks, COVID Restrictions as CDC Warns Against Letting Guard Down

Texas is leading the way, as several states are reopening for business after rolling back many of their COVID-19 directives.

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Fall Guys bought by Fortnite maker Epic Games

The deal is "a huge win" for Fall Guys, its team says as it prepares to launch on Xbox and Nintendo.

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Amazon changes app logo that 'resembles Adolf Hitler'

The new design shows a folded corner of blue tape on an Amazon box.

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NFT blockchain drives surge in digital art auctions

NFT is a way for artists to sell digital art ownership without giving up the original file itself.

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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.

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The 'LitterCam' that's watching you

AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .

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Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague broke rules with Instagram giveaway

The advertising watchdog reprimands the social media influencer over an Instagram prize draw.

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Will audio-only apps change our use of social networks?

From Clubhouse to Twitter's Spaces, LJ Rich looks at the rise of a new type of social network.

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How can we make washing machines last?

Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.

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FBI Director Testifies at Senate Hearing Over Capitol Hill Riots

FBI Director Chris Wray spent a long day answering questions on Capitol Hill about what did or didn't happen in the days leading up to the Capitol riot.

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Texas Gov Announces End to Mask Mandate, Businesses to Open at 100% Capacity on March 10

Texas Governor Greg Abbott teased a major announcement Tuesday and this afternoon declared an end to mask mandates and that all businesses will be opened up at 100% capacity beginning March 10th.

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'God Has Been Gracious': Voddie Baucham Says He Expects Full Recovery After Being Discharged from Hospital

Christian preacher Voddie Baucham has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing "very successful" surgery for heart failure. 

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Dr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publication on 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful and Wrong' Depictions of People

The organization that preserves the legacy of children's author Dr. Seuss has announced it will stop publishing six books because of racist imagery.

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Rights of Women & People of Faith in Danger After 'Equality Act' Passes House, Moves to Senate

The U.S. Senate is expected to take up the "Equality Act" after the House passed it late last week. 

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Most Americans Believe Cancel Culture Threatens Freedom: Poll

A newly released survey found the majority of Americans believe cancel culture poses “a threat to our freedom.”

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Twitch backtracks after outcry for using 'gender neutral' term 'womxn'

The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.

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Contraception app Natural Cycles swipes at new rival from Clue

The founder of Natural Cycles criticises the approval of Clue Birth Control in the US.

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Anti-Covid vaccine tweets face five-strikes ban policy

Twitter warns users who post Covid vaccine-related misinformation that they face permanent bans.

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City scraps influencer plan for George Floyd murder trial

Minneapolis was planning to pay social media influencers to post "city-approved" messages.

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Last of Us 2 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations

With 13 nominations, the action-adventure horror game has the most nominations in history.

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Volvo Cars bets on electric vehicles

Volvo is only going to sell electric cars by 2030, the Swedish firm says.

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'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex'

Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites.

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Are in-app purchases ruining mobile video games?

How mobile games make money is a big talking point on the latest episode of gaming podcast Press X to Continue.

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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight

Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team.

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Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020

Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.

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Did Cancel Culture Focus on Sean Feucht's New Music? Distributor Admits Mistake, Releases Azuza Album

Worship leader Sean Feucht thought he was the latest victim of cancel culture after his digital distributor blocked and banned his new album. 

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Bethany Christian Services Says They Will Help LGBTQ Families Adopt Children

Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services announced Monday it will begin placing children in LGBTQ families nationwide. 

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Is Biden a 'Faithful Catholic?' Traditionalists and Progressives Within the Church Disagree

President Biden's position on abortion is creating quite the divide among his fellow Catholic faithful. His critics say the President is "cloaking himself in Catholicism" by talking about his faith, while not following Church teachings. 

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Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats

A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.

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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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'Drunk' robot vacuums spark complaints from owners

Some Roombas have been behaving strangely following a recent software update from parent company iRobot.

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Recipeasly: Food website removed after blogger backlash

Copying content without consent could be a breach of copyright, lawyers say.

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Drivers locked out of their cars at Royston Tesco

Police have received about 100 reports of key fobs not working and say the cause is not yet known.

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