Saturday, 30 November 2024

Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits

Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge.

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Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone".

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Thursday, 28 November 2024

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Over the past few years, a movement has sprung up to remind Americans of our national motto in a variety of settings from public school buildings to law enforcement vehicles.

from CBNNews.com November 28, 2024 at 07:11PM

Canada watchdog sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The suit is the latest regulatory headache for Google, which is facing similar action in the US.

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Mark Zuckerberg dines with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Relations appear to have improved markedly from Trump's threat earlier this year to throw the Meta boss in jail.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2024

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Americans think they know a lot about the first Thanksgiving, with many envisioning it as happy Pilgrims wearing big buckles and feasting on huge, fat turkeys. But the facts are actually more fascinating than fiction.

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Some say the little known miracle that took place two years after the Pilgrims' miraculous survival of their first harsh winter is even more impressive.

from CBNNews.com November 27, 2024 at 02:50PM

US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products.

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Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed this Thanksgiving weekend. AAA predicts nearly 80 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and the Monday after.

from CBNNews.com November 27, 2024 at 02:31PM

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

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Outrage has been brewing online over a video of a "priestess of the goddess" delivering a pagan "prayer" during a Tulsa City Council meeting last week. 

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A Virginia real estate agent claims he’s facing “professional ethics charges and could even lose his Realtor status” over past statements about marriage.

from CBNNews.com November 26, 2024 at 02:20PM

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s.

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MrBeast says game show allegations 'blown out of proportion'

Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set.

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Monday, 25 November 2024

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An estimated 11 million unauthorized migrants live in the U.S. according to the Department of Homeland Security. President-elect Donald Trump's plan to mobilize the military to assist with mass deportations has many in the Hispanic community concerned.

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Female athletes from New York to California have been fighting for their rights on new fronts this month as transgender activists push their agenda in young women's sports.

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Sunday, 24 November 2024

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Judith MacNutt, founder of Christian Healing Ministries, an organization dedicated to healing prayer, is on a mission to help people find hope — and spiritual recovery.

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Christian megachurch leader Greg Laurie recently appeared on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s podcast, where he gave the professor-turned-cultural commentator a powerful presentation of the Gospel.

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Saturday, 23 November 2024

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How will President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning victory impact the current war between Israel and Hamas?

from CBNNews.com November 23, 2024 at 01:48PM

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A former adult film actress is sharing her powerful journey out of the porn industry and into faith.

from CBNNews.com November 23, 2024 at 01:42PM

Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures' access to feeders at sites across the UK.

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Friday, 22 November 2024

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It's been 53 days since Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina. The storm surge washed away quaint towns, businesses, and memories for many of the people living in towns like Asheville, Burnsville, and Black Mountain.  

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Following the re-election of Donald Trump, free speech advocates are looking forward to his arrival in the Oval Office. During the campaign, he committed to protect free speech at a time when some argue the First Amendment is outdated and needs to be redefined.

from CBNNews.com November 22, 2024 at 07:26PM

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Colorado officials have agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in attorneys' fees to a Christian graphic artist who won a historic U.S. Supreme Court case last year that granted First Amendment protections for people of faith who want to opt out of providing services that promote messages that violate their religious convictions.

from CBNNews.com November 22, 2024 at 05:17PM

Thursday, 21 November 2024

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A church in Maine has filed a lawsuit against the state's largest educational enterprise for allegedly violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments when it excluded it from being able to buy a campus facility due to the church's biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality.

from CBNNews.com November 21, 2024 at 08:48PM

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Cybercrime is expected to cost the world an estimated $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a dramatic rise highlighting the new level of sophistication in scams powered by artificial intelligence.

from CBNNews.com November 21, 2024 at 01:44PM

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

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Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix

The YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.

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Georgia and Ohio are moving forward with school choice voucher programs that will have a major impact on the education system and the freedom families will have in deciding how to educate their children. 

from CBNNews.com November 20, 2024 at 02:08PM

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that election officials must stop counting invalidated ballots.  

from CBNNews.com November 19, 2024 at 05:50PM

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

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Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

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Monday, 18 November 2024

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

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A disturbing incident of antisemitism and racism took place in an Ohio community in Columbus over the weekend.

from CBNNews.com November 18, 2024 at 05:49PM

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.

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Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

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Sunday, 17 November 2024

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

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Saturday, 16 November 2024

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

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As Harvard University workshops its image in the wake of criticisms over its handling of antisemitism on its Boston campus, the Ivy League college has suspended a group of students for staging a pro-Palestine “pray-in” last week in the Harvard Divinity School’s library.

from CBNNews.com November 15, 2024 at 02:12PM

Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit

The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low.

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Thursday, 14 November 2024

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A treasure hunt is taking place across the state of Colorado thanks to a man on a mission to give thousands of dollars away to bless others. 

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A Massachusetts 8th grader is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his First Amendment right to free speech after he was allegedly forced to leave school for wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words, "There are only two genders."

from CBNNews.com November 14, 2024 at 05:29PM

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

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Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices

The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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The Supreme Court will hear a case next month challenging a Tennessee law that prohibits doctors from performing gender transition surgery and related procedures on minors. 

from CBNNews.com November 14, 2024 at 03:39AM

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.

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A Colorado Christian counselor is seeking the intervention of the U.S. Supreme Court after the state passed a law that bans conversations meant to help minor clients accept their God-given gender and sexuality. Instead, the law essentially encourages counselors to steer young clients toward gender transition.

from CBNNews.com November 13, 2024 at 05:33PM

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law that would have required every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. 

from CBNNews.com November 12, 2024 at 08:07PM

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.

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Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

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Monday, 11 November 2024

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has confirmed that a supervisor is currently under investigation after being fired for allegedly asking fellow employees not to inspect homes in a Florida town hit by Hurricane Milton if they displayed signs in their yards supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign. 

from CBNNews.com November 11, 2024 at 05:10PM

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Hunger continues to be a national concern, and it's no different here in Arkansas where one food bank alone is providing more than 11 million meals each year.

from CBNNews.com November 10, 2024 at 07:27PM

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

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Hunger continues to be a national concern, and it's no different here in Arkansas where one food bank alone is providing more than 11 million meals each year.

from CBNNews.com November 10, 2024 at 07:27PM

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

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Anytime is a good time to pay respect and give honor to whom it is due, as we are reminded in Romans 13:7: (RSV) "Pay all of them their dues…respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due." And Veteran's Day on Monday, Nov. 11, is the perfect time to pay honor to our military veterans to whom we owe the defense of our U.S. Constitution and the preservation of our cherished liberties.

from CBNNews.com November 10, 2024 at 02:20PM

Friday, 8 November 2024

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Just three days after Election Day, the transition is already underway for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. The new administration is moving swiftly to fill top roles, while Republicans are on track to take control of both chambers of Congress.

from CBNNews.com November 08, 2024 at 10:29PM

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The son of former President Ronald Reagan says three key principles that his father exemplified while in the White House would greatly benefit politicians today.

from CBNNews.com November 08, 2024 at 05:19PM

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A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days. That’s according to the Ventura County Fire Department. 

from CBNNews.com November 08, 2024 at 09:35AM

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A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days. That’s according to the Ventura County Fire Department. 

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Thursday, 7 November 2024

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Christian leaders and celebrities are sharing their prayers for peace, hope, and "building bridges " after Donald Trump's re-election to the White House. 

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One day after his historic win, President-elect Donald Trump is already huddling with advisors on how to tackle some of the major issues from the campaign, including inflation and the border crisis.   

from CBNNews.com November 07, 2024 at 02:20PM

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

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The California Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of San Jose firefighters who were allegedly placed on "involuntary, unpaid leave" for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

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Ten states across the country voted on ballot measures Tuesday as pro-choice forces sought to overturn pro-life protections and permanently enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions – in some cases allowing abortions to be performed up until birth.

from CBNNews.com November 06, 2024 at 05:32PM

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

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It's November 5th, also known as Election Day, and voters in 10 states will decide whether to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions.  

from CBNNews.com November 05, 2024 at 01:59PM

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

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Monday, 4 November 2024

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As a new study shows religious freedom under fire in 7 swing states, renowned preacher David Jeremiah warns there's a moral crisis in America right now, and Tuesday's election is a pivotal moment for believers to fulfill their "dual responsibility to the state and to God." 

from CBNNews.com November 04, 2024 at 08:41PM

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A Vermont Christian girls basketball team is continuing to face major consequences after athletes refused to play against a team that had a biological male athlete who identifies as transgender.

from CBNNews.com November 04, 2024 at 06:40PM

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With Election Day in less than 24 hours, both candidates made their final pitches to voters over the weekend.

from CBNNews.com November 04, 2024 at 02:09PM

Sunday, 3 November 2024

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

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Saturday, 2 November 2024

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?

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The Labor Department is out with its final economic report before Election Day, and the news isn't good.

from CBNNews.com November 02, 2024 at 03:13PM

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Christian baker Jack Phillips has been locked in a long legal battle over his refusal to make cakes for a same-sex wedding and a gender transition.

from CBNNews.com November 02, 2024 at 01:17PM

Friday, 1 November 2024

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.

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The Justice Department recently announced a close review of the Tulsa Race Massacre, where hundreds died in a thriving Black community in 1921. Locals say the scars of that violence still run deep, and many are turning to history as a bridge toward healing and reconciliation.

from CBNNews.com October 31, 2024 at 08:17PM

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