(Christian Headlines) Venture capital funding for religious, mostly Christian, apps jumped from $6.1 million in 2016 to $175.3 million in 2021, market research firm PitchBook Data reports. According to Forbes, the increase may primarily be attributed to COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, which closed many churches and forced many to seek virtual means of worship and … [Read more...] about Faith-Based Apps Bring in $175.3 Million in Venture Funding in 2021
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France to Block Pornography Sites Unless They Comply With New Measure
(Faithwire) The French government announced this week it will block five of the world’s leading pornography websites beginning Wednesday, unless each site implements protective measures to guarantee all visitors are at least 18 years old. France’s Higher Audiovisual Council is giving the platforms until the end of the day Tuesday to implement the changes, the Daily Mail … [Read more...] about France to Block Pornography Sites Unless They Comply With New Measure
TikTok Diagnosis Videos Leave Some Teens Thinking They Have Rare Mental Disorders
(The Wall Street Journal) Samantha Fridley would stay up until 3 a.m. watching an endless stream of TikTok videos about borderline-personality disorder, bipolar disorder and multiple-personality disorder. Many videos were from teens or young adults who said they had these diagnoses. Others were from people claiming to be therapists. They often mention signs they say could be … [Read more...] about TikTok Diagnosis Videos Leave Some Teens Thinking They Have Rare Mental Disorders
2021 on Track to Surpass Last Year as Nation’s Deadliest
NEW YORK (AP) U.S. health officials say 2021 is shaping up to be even deadlier than last year. It’s too early to say for sure, since all the death reports for November and December won’t be in for many weeks. But based on available information, it seems likely 2021 will surpass last year’s record number of deaths by at least 15,000, said Robert Anderson, who oversees the … [Read more...] about 2021 on Track to Surpass Last Year as Nation’s Deadliest
New Microchip Vaccine Passports Stir Fear About the ‘Mark of the Beast’
As more cities and venues require proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Americans may soon have a high-tech option: an implanted microchip that serves as a vaccine passport. The technology, under development for years, is popular in Europe and lauded for its convenience. However, the concept of a device embedded under the skin has sparked talk about the biblical … [Read more...] about New Microchip Vaccine Passports Stir Fear About the ‘Mark of the Beast’