Republicans Warn Of Biden Takeover Of Internet
U.S. Republicans have warned of a government takeover of the nation’s internet after President Joe Biden backed a measure by federal regulators to prevent “digital discrimination.”
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FCC’s Carr Calls Biden Plan ‘Power Grab’ Of Internet
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr has called President Joe Biden’s “digital equity plan” for all internet services an unprecedented “government power grab.”
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Concerning Tech Giants’ Liability for Social Media Content
The Internet could soon face a significant transformation, courtesy of the Supreme Court.
Europe Worried After Cuts To Undersea Cables (Worthy News In-Depth)
Authorities are investigating cuts to several European undersea cables linking the world to the internet and phone services amid concerns that Russia targets Western communications.
China: Christian man fined over $20,000 for illegal religious activity
A Christian man in China was fined $20,850 last month for allegedly “carrying out religious training without authorization,” International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Russia’s Putin Warns Of Catastrophe If NATO Intervenes
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any direct clash with NATO military alliance troops would be a “global catastrophe.”
Florida School Shooter Sentenced To Life In Jail
A former student who pleaded guilty last year to murdering 17 people at a Florida, high school should not be executed, a jury decided Thursday.
Iran sees major internet disruption amid anti-government protests
Iran suffered a “major disruption” in the country’s internet service Wednesday, as anti-government protests continue nationwide, the Associated Press reports. The protests were triggered on September 16 when news broke that 22-year-old Mahsa Amini had died in police custody after being arrested for not wearing a hijab properly.
New study shows engaging with the Bible develops hope and resilience
A new survey from the American Bible Society (ABS) shows that those who read and apply the Bible consistently have “greater levels of hope and resilience,” CBN News reports.
World Bank Study: Israel’s advanced communication technology improves job opportunities and economy
A World Bank study that studied the effects of Israel’s advanced infrastructure in high-speed internet access, has found that the availability of such advanced communications technology improves employment opportunities and the economy, the Jerusalem Post (JP) reports.
Christians Marry Despite China Crackdown
A Christian couple that was forced to postpone their wedding after Chinese authorities prevented ceremonies were eventually able to marry in southwestern China, Christians confirmed.
Food Supplies Under Pressure As Ukraine Conflict Spreads
There are growing concerns over the impact the conflict in Ukraine could have on food supplies. Ukraine is a significant grain exporter, but clashes continue.
Iran raises prices of food staples, stirring panic and anger
Iran abruptly raised prices as much as 300% for a variety of staples such as cooking oil, chicken, eggs and milk on Thursday. Scores of alarmed Iranians waited in long lines to snatch up bundles of food and emptied supermarket shelves across the country in the hours before the price hike took effect.
Republicans move to defund Democrats’ Board of Disinformation
House Republicans have introduced legislation that would ban federal funding for the Democrats’ Disinformation Governance Board, saying the board is an “un-American abuse of power” that will violate First Amendment rights to free speech, Just the News (JN) reports.
U.S. Warns Ukraine War Will Last Long
United States intelligence officials warned Wednesday that Russia was preparing for a long war in Ukraine and that a victory in the eastern Donbas region may not mean the battle is over.
China Bans Popular Christian Website In Crackdown
One of China’s most popular Christian websites has been closed down by the ruling Chinese Communist Party as part of its ongoing crackdown on Christianity, well-informed Christians confirmed Thursday.
Judge restricts Durham evidence on Clinton campaign ‘joint venture’ in Sussmann trial
A federal judge placed limits on special counsel John Durham’s evidence in court meant to demonstrate a “joint venture” involving Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign to discredit rival Donald Trump with Russia collusion claims.
Amazon to reimburse employees $4,000 if they have to travel for an abortion
Internet retail giant Amazon will reimburse employees up to $4,000 in travel expenses if they have to travel for medical treatments, including an abortion.
Russia’s Putin Praises ‘Military Operation’ In Ukraine, Calls Mass Killings ‘Fake’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday his nation’s “military operation” in Ukraine would continue because peace talks hit a “dead end,” and he called reported war crimes “fake.”
Senate Republicans To Introduce Bill Banning Government From Contracting With Leakers
Republicans in the Senate will introduce legislation later Monday that would prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with individuals who have used previous access to leak proprietary information.