endtimeheadlines--2020-12-18--Will Vaccine Refusal Result In A Two-Tier Society?

( OPINION ) PNW – In the wake of reports from the UK that those who refuse to be vaccinated will be denied access to certain otherwise normal activities , concerns are ramping up that refusing the jab will result in being relegated to the societal trash heap .
As reported recently in Reuters regarding Great Britain , “ People who refuse a vaccine for COVID-19 could find normal life curtailed as restaurants , bars , cinemas and sports venues could block entry to those who don ’ t have proof they are inoculated… ” As reported here the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as well as to travel in and from the UK .
A number of dystopian sci-fi novels predicted the eventual establishment of a two-tier society , the “ acceptables ” and the “ unacceptables.
” In Yevgeny Zamyatin ’ s classic WE , the “ unacceptables ” live outside the city limits , behind what is called the “ Green Wall.
” Those living outside the wall have , in fact , grown fur , a further demarcation of their social distance from their walled-in brethren .
In Eric Gonzalez-Payne ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science fiction manuscript , Ola Credit , we see an invocation of a social credit system , very much akin to what has been rolled out in China and is being covertly rolled out in the US , which is resulting in certain people being blocked from financial and medical services .
The revocation of services by PayPal for numerous independent media websites , including this one , is also redolent of the creation of tiers–the fully vested and those who are not .
So let ’ s take a look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we stand .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--30,000 Quakes In 4 Months! If Antarctic Ice Shelves Start Melting Rapidly, It Will Create A Planetar

30,000 Quakes In 4 Months! If Antarctic Ice Shelves Start Melting Rapidly, It Will Create A Planetary Disaster Of Epic Proportions

( OPINION ) Michael Snyder – Under the continent of Antarctica , there is a “ mantle plume producing almost as much heat as Yellowstone supervolcano ” , and this has been melting ice plates from underneath at a staggering pace .
If that superheated rock were to move even closer to the surface , that would potentially greatly accelerate the melting of Antarctic ice , and the consequences for the entire planet would be quite dramatic .
As you will see below , if all Antarctic ice were to melt , the entire eastern seaboard of the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be no more New York , no more Washington D.C. , and no more state of Florida .
That is why what is happening in Antarctica right now is deeply alarming many experts .
According to the University of Chile , there have been over 30,000 earthquakes in Antarctica since the end of the month of August , and this is extremely unusual .
Of course , the quakes are not scattered evenly throughout the continent .
In fact , the vast majority of them have been happening at a location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet ” … Scientists with the university ’ s National Seismological Center said the small quakes – including one stronger shake of magnitude 6 – were detected in the Bransfield Strait , a 60-mile wide ( 96-km ) ocean channel between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula .
Several tectonic plates and microplates meet near the strait , leading to frequent rumbling , but the past three months have been unusual , according to the center .
Obviously , something big is taking place , and we do know that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been separating from the Antarctic peninsula has been accelerating… The shakes have become so frequent that the strait itself , once increasing in width at a rate of about 7 or 8 mm ( 0.30 inch ) a year is now expanding 15 cm ( 6 inches ) a year , the center said .
“ It ’ s a 20-fold increase … which suggests that right this minute … the Shetland Islands are separating more quickly from the Antarctic peninsula , ” said Sergio Barrientos , the center ’ s director .
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(OPINION) Michael Snyder – Under the continent of Antarctica, there is a “mantle plume producing almost as much heat as Yellowstone supervolcano”, and this has been melting ice plates from underneath at a staggering pace.
If that superheated rock were to move even closer to the surface, that would potentially greatly accelerate the melting of Antarctic ice, and the consequences for the entire planet would be quite dramatic. As you will see below, if all Antarctic ice were to melt, the entire eastern seaboard of the United States would vanish.
In other words, there would be no more New York, no more Washington D.C., and no more state of Florida. That is why what is happening in Antarctica right now is deeply alarming many experts. According to the University of Chile, there have been over 30,000 earthquakes in Antarctica since the end of the month of August, and this is extremely unusual. Of course, the quakes are not scattered evenly throughout the continent.
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In fact, the vast majority of them have been happening at a location where “several tectonic plates and microplates meet”… Scientists with the university’s National Seismological Center said the small quakes – including one stronger shake of magnitude 6 – were detected in the Bransfield Strait, a 60-mile wide (96-km) ocean channel between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Several tectonic plates and microplates meet near the strait, leading to frequent rumbling, but the past three months have been unusual, according to the center. Obviously, something big is taking place, and we do know that the rate at which the Shetland Islands have been separating from the Antarctic peninsula has been accelerating…
The shakes have become so frequent that the strait itself, once increasing in width at a rate of about 7 or 8 mm (0.30 inch) a year is now expanding 15 cm (6 inches) a year, the center said. “It’s a 20-fold increase … which suggests that right this minute … the Shetland Islands are separating more quickly from the Antarctic peninsula,” said Sergio Barrientos, the center’s director. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--NBA Star Calls For Conservative Stars to Be Censored on Social Media

( FW ) – Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar thinks conservative celebrities like James Woods or Jon Voight should not have the right to voice their opinions in the public square and has called on social media companies to silence them .
In an op-ed published by The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday , Abdul-Jabbar wrote that these conservative celebrities should be censored and even thrown off platforms , accusing them of causing “ harm to society.
” “ No matter their previous achievements , celebrities deserve legacy-killing backlash when they spread ignorance , ” he argues .
“ Great success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delusion that all your thoughts are great.
” “ Few are more beloved than J.K. Rowling , whose Harry Potter books make up the best-selling series in history .
Yet her anti-trans tweets may not only damage the Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises , they could end up tainting her entire literary legacy , ” Abdul-Jabbar said .
“ Even the stars of the movies — Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Rupert Grint , and Eddie Redmayne — have spoken out against her position .
John Cleese ’ s tone-deaf defense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tarnishing his reputation.
” With his outspoken demands , Abdul-Jabbar contends that being outspoken harms the foundation of society .
“ It would be tempting to dismiss this self-mutilation as merely the triggering of overly sensitive ‘ cancel culture.
’ But some of this public braying does immediate harm to the foundation of society , ” he wrote .
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(FW) – Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar thinks conservative celebrities like James Woods or Jon Voight should not have the right to voice their opinions in the public square and has called on social media companies to silence them.
In an op-ed published by The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, Abdul-Jabbar wrote that these conservative celebrities should be censored and even thrown off platforms, accusing them of causing “harm to society.” “No matter their previous achievements, celebrities deserve legacy-killing backlash when they spread ignorance,” he argues.
“Great success in one field can lead to the delusion that all your thoughts are great.” “Few are more beloved than J.K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter books make up the best-selling series in history. Yet her anti-trans tweets may not only damage the Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises, they could end up tainting her entire literary legacy,” Abdul-Jabbar said.
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“Even the stars of the movies — Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Eddie Redmayne — have spoken out against her position. John Cleese’s tone-deaf defense of Rowling left many fans bitterly disappointed, tarnishing his reputation.”
With his outspoken demands, Abdul-Jabbar contends that being outspoken harms the foundation of society. “It would be tempting to dismiss this self-mutilation as merely the triggering of overly sensitive ‘cancel culture.’ But some of this public braying does immediate harm to the foundation of society,” he wrote. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Andrew Yang calls for downloadable barcodes to show proof of vaccination

( Fox News ) – Businessman and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang encountered some criticism on Friday after he suggested that Americans should have a downloadable bar code that verifies they ’ ve received the coronavirus vaccine .
“ Is there a way for someone to easily show that they have been vaccinated – like a bar code they can download to their phone ?
” he asked on Twitter .
“ There ought to be.
” He added that it ’ s “ [ t ] ough to have mass gatherings like concerts or ballgames without either mass adoption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signaling.
” His comments prompted a wave of backlash with references to totalitarianism , particularly Nazi Germany .
Many responded to Yang with references to the yellow stars or tattoos persecuted Jews wore in Germany .
Yang ’ s comments touched a nerve as many were already concerned about government overreach through extended lockdowns during the pandemic .
The first doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine were distributed on Monday to health care workers , who are on the front lines in the battle against a pandemic that ’ s taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since March .
The vaccine was authorized last week by the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for emergency use , and the first doses were delivered to all 50 states , the District of Columbia , and Puerto Rico .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--2nd reported severe reaction to COVID-19 vaccine

( ABC33/40 ) – A second healthcare worker has experienced a severe reaction after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine , officials said Friday .
Both cases were in Alaska .
In the latest , a worker , identified only as a female clinician , began experiencing probable anaphylactic symptoms about 10 minutes after receiving the shot Thursday in Fairbanks .
Symptoms included tongue swelling , hoarse voice , and difficulty breathing .
She received two doses of epinephrine at the emergency department at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and was discharged about six hours later .
“ Allergic reactions , though uncommon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccines , ” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Angelique Ramirez said in a statement .
“ This is why our staff is trained and prepared to respond to any symptoms of anaphylaxis .
Our employee is doing well and was able to go home yesterday.
” The parent company of the hospital , Foundation Health Partners , said the woman wanted to maintain her privacy but it issued a statement from her .
In it , the unidentified woman said she would encourage everyone to get the vaccine .
She said she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 patients , and her adverse reaction pales in comparison to what COVID can do to people .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Mississippi Governor Declares Sunday a Statewide ‘Day of Prayer, Humility and Fasting’

( CNN ) – Mississippi Gov .
Tate Reeves announced on Wednesday that he is declaring this Sunday , Dec. 20 , a statewide “ Day of Prayer , Humility and Fasting ” to seek God before the beginning of a new year .
“ As we close out this year , I felt the need to go to God in prayer for our state , ” he stated during a press conference outside the governor ’ s mansion .
“ We know that there is power in prayer .
In fact , it is what God commands us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a difficult year for many due to the COVID pandemic and read from Romans 12 , which urges Christians to be “ joyful in hope , patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.
” He outlined that in light of these matters , he decided to sign a proclamation designating Sunday as a statewide day of prayer .
“ As we ’ ve done throughout the history of this country , we will go to the Lord and ask for His protective hand over us as we conclude 2020 and as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained .
David Tipton , the pastor of The Pentecostals of Grenada , then read the proclamation and led those listening in prayer .
The document highlights that American presidents such as John Adams , James Madison , and Abraham Lincoln likewise issued proclamations calling for a national day of prayer , humiliation , and fasting.n “ [ W ] e acknowledge our trust in God in times of distress and the continued need for God ’ s wisdom and protection for our state and our nation , ” it reads .
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(CNN) – Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Wednesday that he is declaring this Sunday, Dec. 20, a statewide “Day of Prayer, Humility and Fasting” to seek God before the beginning of a new year.
“As we close out this year, I felt the need to go to God in prayer for our state,” he stated during a press conference outside the governor’s mansion. “We know that there is power in prayer. In fact, it is what God commands us to do.” Reeves noted that 2020 has been a difficult year for many due to the COVID pandemic and read from Romans 12, which urges Christians to be “joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.”
He outlined that in light of these matters, he decided to sign a proclamation designating Sunday as a statewide day of prayer. “As we’ve done throughout the history of this country, we will go to the Lord and ask for His protective hand over us as we conclude 2020 and as we enter the year 2021,” he explained.
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David Tipton, the pastor of The Pentecostals of Grenada, then read the proclamation and led those listening in prayer. The document highlights that American presidents such as John Adams, James Madison, and Abraham Lincoln likewise issued proclamations calling for a national day of prayer, humiliation, and fasting.n“[W]e acknowledge our trust in God in times of distress and the continued need for God’s wisdom and protection for our state and our nation,” it reads. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--New Covid strain 70% more contagious spreading through UK

( The Sun ) – The new Covid-19 variant that has ripped through the South East is 70 percent more contagious than the original strain , Boris Johnson revealed today .
The PM today revealed the “ frighteningly transmissible ” new variant was spreading rapidly – forcing him to put millions of Brits in Tier 4 lockdown for Christmas .
Boris today said that the new strain meant that the R rate could be increased by 0.4 as he revealed the festive season was canceled .
Speaking at a press conference today , the PM said the strain was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ There ’ s still much we don ’ t know but it is spreading more quickly .
“ There is no evidence however to suggest that it ’ s more lethal or causes more severe illness .
“ Equally , there is no evidence to suggest the vaccine will be any less effective.
” Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , today said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus can spread more rapidly .
He said : “ There is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments , although urgent work is underway to confirm this .
“ Given this latest development , it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.
” A Health source said : “ The last 48 hours have changed everything.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Trump slams Pompeo for blaming Russia for cyber attack, says China likely the culprit

( Daily Mail ) – Donald Trump has hit out at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for blaming Russia for the huge cyber-attack on the US .
Tagging Pompeo , the president tweeted Saturday that China was behind the unprecedented hack on US government agencies and private sector firms , after the Secretary of State said on Friday that the Kremlin was to blame .
‘ There could also have been a hit on our ridiculous voting machines during the election , which is now obvious that I won big , making it an even more corrupted embarrassment for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ he wrote , also tagging Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe .
While the nation ’ s cybersecurity agency has described the breach as a ‘ grave threat ’ , Trump downplayed the hack which has compromised broad swathes of the federal government and private sector and has been described as the cyber equivalent of the attack on Pearl Harbor .
He brushed off its severity claiming it ‘ is far greater in the Fake News Media than in actuality ’ and insisted that ‘ everything is well under control ’ .Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread fraud in the presidential election , saying without evidence that voting machines could have been hacked .
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(Daily Mail) – Donald Trump has hit out at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for blaming Russia for the huge cyber-attack on the US. Tagging Pompeo, the president tweeted Saturday that China was behind the unprecedented hack on US government agencies and private sector firms, after the Secretary of State said on Friday that the Kremlin was to blame.
‘There could also have been a hit on our ridiculous voting machines during the election, which is now obvious that I won big, making it an even more corrupted embarrassment for the USA. @DNI_Ratcliffe @SecPompeo,’ he wrote, also tagging Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe.
While the nation’s cybersecurity agency has described the breach as a ‘grave threat’, Trump downplayed the hack which has compromised broad swathes of the federal government and private sector and has been described as the cyber equivalent of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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He brushed off its severity claiming it ‘is far greater in the Fake News Media than in actuality’ and insisted that ‘everything is well under control’.Trump also once again pushed unfounded claims of widespread fraud in the presidential election, saying without evidence that voting machines could have been hacked. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Chicago-area hospital halts vaccinations after 4 workers experience adverse reactions

( Fox News ) – A hospital north of Chicago has temporarily paused coronavirus vaccinations for its staff after four employees experienced adverse reactions that included tingling and elevated heart rates , according to a report .
Three of the employees were recovering well at home while the fourth was continuing to receive medical attention , FOX 32 of Chicago reported .
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville , Ill. – about 39 miles north of Chicago – temporarily paused injections of the Pfizer vaccine out of an abundance of caution , officials said in a statement .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight more in Illinois and three in Wisconsin , were continuing vaccinations without disruption , officials told FOX 32 .
The medical center noted that the four affected employees represent only a small fraction of the organization ’ s 3,000 employees who have been vaccinated since the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine became available earlier this week .
Officials said the pause in Libertyville would give them a chance to better understand why the adverse reactions may have occurred , FOX 32 reported .
On Wednesday , state officials in Alaska reported that two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allergic reactions to the Pfizer product .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Apocalyptic fears grow as we are mere 48 hours away from rare celestial alignment

( OPINION ) Express – The end of the World has been predicted to strike within days , as a rare astronomical event fuels a wild conspiracy theory online .
Jupiter and Saturn are set to align in the night sky on December 21 , appearing to the naked eye as a “ double planet ” in what is known as a conjunction .
The timing of the celestial event has caused some to suggest it may have been the source of bright light in the sky 2,000 years ago .
That became known as the Star of Bethlehem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coincidentally , the beginning of the winter solstice and famed doomsday predictor Pastor Paul Begley believes it is all a recipe for disaster for life on Earth .
He previously claimed : “ It will be the closest Jupiter and Saturn have been since 1623 and it won ’ t even come that close again for another 500 years .
“ So this is so rare and it ’ s going to be on the winter solstice .
“ It ’ s going to be on December 21 , 2020 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could certainly be the end of the world as we know it.
” The prediction , which has not been backed up with any evidence , is centered around the Mayan calendar .
December 21 , 2012 , was regarded as the end-date of a 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar , and festivities took place to commemorate the event in the countries that were part of the Maya civilization .
But some suggested that the date marked the apocalypse with various theories ranging from the arrival of the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the supermassive black hole , or a collision with a mythical planet called Nibiru .
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(OPINION) Express – The end of the World has been predicted to strike within days, as a rare astronomical event fuels a wild conspiracy theory online. Jupiter and Saturn are set to align in the night sky on December 21, appearing to the naked eye as a “double planet” in what is known as a conjunction.
The timing of the celestial event has caused some to suggest it may have been the source of bright light in the sky 2,000 years ago. That became known as the Star of Bethlehem, or the Christmas Star. Monday is, coincidentally, the beginning of the winter solstice and famed doomsday predictor Pastor Paul Begley believes it is all a recipe for disaster for life on Earth.
He previously claimed: “It will be the closest Jupiter and Saturn have been since 1623 and it won’t even come that close again for another 500 years. “So this is so rare and it’s going to be on the winter solstice. “It’s going to be on December 21, 2020. “The Mayans are now reorganizing and saying this could certainly be the end of the world as we know it.”
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The prediction, which has not been backed up with any evidence, is centered around the Mayan calendar. December 21, 2012, was regarded as the end-date of a 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, and festivities took place to commemorate the event in the countries that were part of the Maya civilization.
But some suggested that the date marked the apocalypse with various theories ranging from the arrival of the next solar maximum, an interaction between Earth and the supermassive black hole, or a collision with a mythical planet called Nibiru. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-19--Worst may be yet to come with ongoing cyber attacks, Will US respond?, Who’s behind it?

( USA Today ) – The first damage assessment of a sprawling cyberattack linked to Russia has been chilling enough .
With intrusions reported across a huge swath of the government – including at the Department of Energy ’ s National Nuclear Security Administration – federal officials already are signaling that the worst may be yet to come .
The Department of Homeland Security ’ s cybersecurity unit has acknowledged that the full scope of the attack is not yet known , with an untold number of local government and private sector systems at “ grave risk.
” Secretary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ still unpacking ” the cyber intrusion but he publicly blamed the Kremlin .
“ This was a very significant effort , and I think it ’ s the case that now we can say pretty clearly that it was the Russians that engaged in this activity , ” Pompeo said in an interview on the Mark Levin Show , a conservative talk radio program .
Although federal authorities have so far traced the attack ’ s launch back to March , it remains unclear just how long operatives have been lurking in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical agencies – including the departments of State , Homeland Security , Treasury , and Commerce –and what may have been lost or compromised .
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(USA Today) – The first damage assessment of a sprawling cyberattack linked to Russia has been chilling enough. With intrusions reported across a huge swath of the government – including at the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration – federal officials already are signaling that the worst may be yet to come.
The Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity unit has acknowledged that the full scope of the attack is not yet known, with an untold number of local government and private sector systems at “grave risk.”
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said U.S. officials are “still unpacking” the cyber intrusion but he publicly blamed the Kremlin. “This was a very significant effort, and I think it’s the case that now we can say pretty clearly that it was the Russians that engaged in this activity,” Pompeo said in an interview on the Mark Levin Show, a conservative talk radio program.
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Although federal authorities have so far traced the attack’s launch back to March, it remains unclear just how long operatives have been lurking in some of the government’s most critical agencies – including the departments of State, Homeland Security, Treasury, and Commerce –and what may have been lost or compromised. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Millions in England face living under Tier Four restrictions for months

( Daily Mail ) – Millions of families face living under Tier Four restrictions for months , Matt Hancock has warned .
Warning that the draconian lockdown could be extended nationwide , the Health Secretary said coronavirus was now ‘ out of control ’ following the emergence of a fast-spreading new variant .
Boris Johnson imposed a tough new round of restrictions on London and much of the South East on Saturday , effectively plunging more than a 16million people into lockdown .
Shops , gyms , hairdressers , and beauty salons have been ordered to shut again , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In his embarrassing U-turn , the Prime Minister also slashed a Christmas amnesty from five days to just one and canceled get-togethers completely in Tier Four .
Three days earlier he had said it would be ‘ inhuman ’ to do so .
Mr. Hancock acknowledged yesterday that many were angry with the Government for forcing families to cancel their Christmas plans .
But he said the new variant posed ‘ an enormous challenge until we can get the vaccine rolled out to protect people .
This is what we face over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Health Secretary suggested other parts of the country would also be plunged into Tier Four if a significant number of cases of the mutant virus emerged .
The Health Secretary suggested other parts of the country would also be plunged into Tier Four if a significant number of cases of the mutant virus emerged .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--Flights from UK canceled as health minister says new Covid strain is ‘out of control’

( CNN ) – A growing number of European countries on Sunday halted flights from the UK following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19 , said by officials to spread faster than others .
The new strain of coronavirus , which prompted the UK government to impose a Tier 4 lockdown in London and southeastern England and tighten restrictions for all of England over the festive period , is “ out of control , ” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday .
The United Kingdom on Sunday broke its daily coronavirus case record , recording 35,928 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspend travel both to and from the United Kingdom for 48 hours , due to the “ new health risk , ” French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on his official Twitter account on Sunday .
The suspension begins at midnight local and includes “ all means of transport , ” he adds .
Italy will also suspend flights to and from the United Kingdom , according to Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio on Sunday , though he did not say when the ban would come into place , or for how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to anyone who has been in Britain in the past two weeks , Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Facebook Sunday .
The Republic of Ireland is banning flights from Britain on Monday and Tuesday .
“ In the interests of Public Health , people in Britain , regardless of nationality , should not travel to Ireland , by air or by sea , ” the Irish government announced in a statement .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--Mitt Romney says Trump continuing to dispute election results is ‘really sad’ and ’embarrassing’

( OPINION ) Fox News – Senator .
Mitt Romney , R-Utah , called President Trump ’ s refusal to concede the 2020 election “ really sad ” and “ embarrassing ” on Sunday .
“ I understand the president is casting about , trying to find some way to have a different result than the one that was delivered by the American people , ” Romney told CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” “ It ’ s really sad in a lot of respects and embarrassing because the president could , right now , be writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victory lap with regards to the vaccine.
” “ He could be going out championing this extraordinary success , and instead he ’ s leaving Washington with conspiracy theories and things so nutty and loopy that people are shaking their head wondering what in the world has gotten into this man ?
I think that ’ s unfortunate because he has more accomplishments than this last chapter suggests he is going to be known for , ” Romney continued .
The president has refused to concede to President-elect Joe Biden and continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive voter fraud in many of the key battleground states where Biden beat Trump , giving the former vice president a large 306-232 Electoral College victory over the GOP incumbent .
Biden also beat the president by more than 7 million votes in the national popular count .
However , Romney said he would not leave the Republican Party , as Rep. Paul Mitchell , R-Mich. , recently announced he would .
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(OPINION) Fox News – Senator. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, called President Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 election “really sad” and “embarrassing” on Sunday.
“I understand the president is casting about, trying to find some way to have a different result than the one that was delivered by the American people,” Romney told CNN’s “State of the Union.” “It’s really sad in a lot of respects and embarrassing because the president could, right now, be writing the last chapter of this administration with a victory lap with regards to the vaccine.”
“He could be going out championing this extraordinary success, and instead he’s leaving Washington with conspiracy theories and things so nutty and loopy that people are shaking their head wondering what in the world has gotten into this man? I think that’s unfortunate because he has more accomplishments than this last chapter suggests he is going to be known for,” Romney continued.
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The president has refused to concede to President-elect Joe Biden and continues to claim without evidence that there was massive voter fraud in many of the key battleground states where Biden beat Trump, giving the former vice president a large 306-232 Electoral College victory over the GOP incumbent. Biden also beat the president by more than 7 million votes in the national popular count. However, Romney said he would not leave the Republican Party, as Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., recently announced he would. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--China is warning that even if you are vaccinated you will have to keep wearing a mask

( RT ) – China will vaccinate high-risk groups of its population against coronavirus throughout the winter , the country ’ s health authority has announced , but warned that even those who get a jab should continue wearing face masks .
The emergency vaccination program will continue in the country during the winter period , the director of the State Council ’ s vaccine research and development workgroup , Zeng Yixin , said on Saturday .
“ During the winter and spring seasons , carrying out novel coronavirus vaccination work among some key population groups is of great significance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a press briefing .
The high-risk groups include healthcare , customs , public transport , and other workers who deal with large numbers of people .
The emergency vaccination program began in China in July and , since then , someone million people have received a coronavirus shot .
Those fortunate enough to be vaccinated first should still continue observing social distancing rules , wash their hands thoroughly , and wear a face mask , Zeng warned .
While China ’ s authorities are confident the vaccines it uses are “ efficient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide 100-percent protection from the virus , he added .
China has several vaccines in development , with a solution from Sinopharm and one from Sinovac Biotech being used in the emergency vaccination program .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--Yes! Employers can bar unvaccinated employees from their workplace

( CBS ) – With the first doses of Pfizer ’ s COVID-19 vaccine now being administered in the U.S. , the federal government is giving employers around the country the green light to require immunization for most workers .
In general , companies have the legal right to mandate that employees get a COVID-19 shot , the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) said Wednesday .
More specifically , employers are entitled — and required — to ensure a safe workplace in which “ an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean a company requiring its workforce to be vaccinated .
The Americans with Disabilities Act limits an employer ’ s ability to require workers to get a medical examination .
But the EEOC ’ s latest guidance clarifies that getting vaccinated does not constitute a medical exam .
As a result , ordering employees to get a COVID-19 shot would not violate the ADA .
Not all employees must get vaccinated , according to the agency .
Employees with either a disability or “ sincerely held ” religious beliefs that prevent them from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EEOC , which is charged with enforcing laws against workplace discrimination .
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(CBS) – With the first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine now being administered in the U.S., the federal government is giving employers around the country the green light to require immunization for most workers.
In general, companies have the legal right to mandate that employees get a COVID-19 shot, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said Wednesday. More specifically, employers are entitled — and required — to ensure a safe workplace in which “an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace.” That can mean a company requiring its workforce to be vaccinated.
The Americans with Disabilities Act limits an employer’s ability to require workers to get a medical examination. But the EEOC’s latest guidance clarifies that getting vaccinated does not constitute a medical exam. As a result, ordering employees to get a COVID-19 shot would not violate the ADA.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--School may remove Lincoln’s name because he didn’t show ‘black lives mattered to him’

( NYP ) – San Francisco may remove Abraham Lincoln ’ s name from a high school because a district committee says the 16th president — who abolished slavery — did not demonstrate that “ black lives mattered to him.
” Lincoln is one of the dozens of historical figures who the city school district ’ s renaming committee argued led lives so rife with racism , oppression , or abuse that their names should not grace its buildings , the San Francisco Chronicle reported .
“ The discussion for Lincoln centered around his treatment of First Nation peoples because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jeffries , chairman of the renaming committee and a first-grade teacher , told the paper .
“ Once he met criteria in that way , we did not belabor the point.
” He continued : “ The history of Lincoln and Native Americans is complicated , not nearly as well known as that of the Civil War and slavery , ” according to the paper .
“ Lincoln , like the presidents before him and most after , did not show through policy or rhetoric that black lives ever mattered to them outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wealth building , ” Jeffries said .
“ Uprooting the problematic names and symbols that currently clutter buildings , streets , throughout the city is a worthy endeavor , ” he added .
“ Only good can come from the public being reflective and intentional about the power of our words , names , and rhetoric within our public institutions.
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(NYP) – San Francisco may remove Abraham Lincoln’s name from a high school because a district committee says the 16th president — who abolished slavery — did not demonstrate that “black lives mattered to him.”
Lincoln is one of the dozens of historical figures who the city school district’s renaming committee argued led lives so rife with racism, oppression, or abuse that their names should not grace its buildings, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. “The discussion for Lincoln centered around his treatment of First Nation peoples because that was offered first,” Jeremiah Jeffries, chairman of the renaming committee and a first-grade teacher, told the paper.
“Once he met criteria in that way, we did not belabor the point.” He continued: “The history of Lincoln and Native Americans is complicated, not nearly as well known as that of the Civil War and slavery,” according to the paper. “Lincoln, like the presidents before him and most after, did not show through policy or rhetoric that black lives ever mattered to them outside of human capital and as casualties of wealth building,” Jeffries said.
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“Uprooting the problematic names and symbols that currently clutter buildings, streets, throughout the city is a worthy endeavor,” he added. “Only good can come from the public being reflective and intentional about the power of our words, names, and rhetoric within our public institutions.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-20--GA college student sentenced to 4 months in prison for breaking Cayman Islands’ Covid-19 protocol

( CNN ) – An 18-year-old college student from Georgia has been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands after breaking the British Caribbean territory ’ s Covid-19 protocol while visiting her boyfriend for a jet-skiing competition , according to her family .
Skylar Mack , a pre-med student at Mercer University , left for the Islands on November 27 after testing negative for Covid-19 at home , her grandmother , Jeanne Mack , told CNN .
When Mack landed , she was given another Covid-19 test , which came back negative and she was told to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instead , she decided to attend her boyfriend ’ s jet ski competition two days later .
“ In her mind , as long as she stayed away from everybody , she would be OK to go watch her friend ’ s race , it was their big national finals race , the last race of the year , big deal , ” her grandmother said .
Race attendees , who knew Mack , reported her breach of isolation , and officials arrested her .
Her boyfriend , Vanjae Ramgeet , 24 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abetted her in the breach , ” the Cayman Compass newspaper reported .
He was also charged with failing to comply with Covid-19 regulations , according to attorney Jonathon Hughes who represents the couple .
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(CNN) – An 18-year-old college student from Georgia has been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands after breaking the British Caribbean territory’s Covid-19 protocol while visiting her boyfriend for a jet-skiing competition, according to her family.
Skylar Mack, a pre-med student at Mercer University, left for the Islands on November 27 after testing negative for Covid-19 at home, her grandmother, Jeanne Mack, told CNN. When Mack landed, she was given another Covid-19 test, which came back negative and she was told to remain in isolation for two weeks. Instead, she decided to attend her boyfriend’s jet ski competition two days later.
“In her mind, as long as she stayed away from everybody, she would be OK to go watch her friend’s race, it was their big national finals race, the last race of the year, big deal,” her grandmother said. Race attendees, who knew Mack, reported her breach of isolation, and officials arrested her.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--10 Things We Know About The New Mutant “Super COVID” That Is Causing Extreme Panic In The UK

( Michael Snyder ) – On Sunday , hordes of London residents were flooding out of the city after they learned that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was going to put them in Tier 4 lockdown for the holidays .
Johnson said that he had to make this move because of a frightening new variant of COVID-19 that reportedly spreads much more easily than previous versions .
Scientists are telling us that this new mutant form of the virus is “ unlike anything we ’ ve seen ” , and it is making headlines all over the globe .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know about this new mutant “ super COVID ” , but here are 10 things that we do know so far… # 1 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that this new version of COVID-19 “ is 70 percent more contagious than the original strain ” … The new Covid-19 variant that has ripped through the South East is 70 percent more contagious than the original strain , Boris Johnson revealed today .
The PM today revealed the “ frighteningly transmissable ” new variant was spreading rapidly – forcing him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown for Christmas .
# 2 We are being told that this new variant is the main reason why the number of new cases in London has doubled over the past week… The strain – called VUI202012/01 – has caused cases to double in a week in the capital as it buckles under the new variant .
# 3 According to Dr. Susan Hopkins , this new strain has now spread to almost every other part of the UK… She told Sky ’ s Sophy Ridge On Sunday : “ It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
“ Every region has cases but with very small numbers .
“ It has also been detected in Wales , in Scotland , we have not had any detected in Northern Ireland.
” # 4 According to the BBC , this new new version “ is rapidly replacing other versions of the virus ” .
# 5 There are two key mutations that are causing a tremendous amount of concern .
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(Michael Snyder) – On Sunday, hordes of London residents were flooding out of the city after they learned that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was going to put them in Tier 4 lockdown for the holidays.
Johnson said that he had to make this move because of a frightening new variant of COVID-19 that reportedly spreads much more easily than previous versions.
Scientists are telling us that this new mutant form of the virus is “unlike anything we’ve seen”, and it is making headlines all over the globe. There is still so much that we don’t know about this new mutant “super COVID”, but here are 10 things that we do know so far…
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#1 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that this new version of COVID-19 “is 70 percent more contagious than the original strain”…
The new Covid-19 variant that has ripped through the South East is 70 percent more contagious than the original strain, Boris Johnson revealed today.
The PM today revealed the “frighteningly transmissable” new variant was spreading rapidly – forcing him to put millions of Brits in Tier 4 lockdown for Christmas.
#2 We are being told that this new variant is the main reason why the number of new cases in London has doubled over the past week…
The strain – called VUI202012/01 – has caused cases to double in a week in the capital as it buckles under the new variant.
#3 According to Dr. Susan Hopkins, this new strain has now spread to almost every other part of the UK…
She told Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday: “It has been detected in many other parts of the country. “Every region has cases but with very small numbers.
“It has also been detected in Wales, in Scotland, we have not had any detected in Northern Ireland.”
#4 According to the BBC, this new new version “is rapidly replacing other versions of the virus”.
#5 There are two key mutations that are causing a tremendous amount of concern. The first apparently makes it much easierfor humans to catch the virus… READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Saudi Arabia closes borders amid concerns over new coronavirus strain

( HT ) – Saudi Arabia is closing its land borders and suspending international flights for one week following the @ @ @ @ @ strain in the United Kingdom , the official Saudi Press Agency ( SPA ) reports @ @ @ @ @ .
The source said that the new ban could be extended for an additional week @ @ @ @ @ arrived in Saudi Arabia from European countries , as well as other states where the @ @ @ @ @ , will have to self-isolate at home for two weeks .
Those who have visited @ @ @ @ @ three months will need to get tested for Covid-19 , according to SPA .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ that flights from the UK , Denmark , the Netherlands , and South Africa were @ @ @ @ @ REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Pat Robertson says Trump is being “erratic” and needs to move on from his “alternate reality” regard

Pat Robertson says Trump is being “erratic” and needs to move on from his “alternate reality” regarding the election.

( OPINION ) Media-Ite – Pat Robertson thinks that President Donald Trump is being “ erratic ” and needs to move on from his “ alternate reality ” about the election .
Yes , that Pat Robertson .
Even Pat Robertson thinks this is going too far .
Back in October , Roberton said God told him Trump would win .
He encouraged people to get out and vote before adding , “ It ’ s going to lead to civil unrest , and then a war against Israel and so forth.
” Even after the election was called for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ it isn ’ t over yet.
” But on Monday , in a segment-first flagged by Right Wing Watch , after The 700 Club aired a report about Trump considering a 2024 run , Robertson actually said , “ With all his talent and the ability to raise money and grow large crowds , the president still lives in an alternate reality .
He really does .
People say , ‘ Well , he lies about this , that , and the other.
’ No , he isn ’ t lying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth.
” Robertson added Trump shouldn ’ t run in 2024 , saying such a move would be a “ mistake ” and a “ sideshow.
” Robertson commended Trump on the economy , but made a point of highlighting false claims Trump made over the years and said , “ He is very erratic and he ’ s fired people and he ’ s fought people and he ’ s insulted , people… It ’ s a mixed bag.
” Earlier on in the program , Robertson acknowledged Biden ’ s victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ add it ’ s time to say to Trump “ you ’ ve had your day and it ’ s time to move on.
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(OPINION) Media-Ite – Pat Robertson thinks that President Donald Trump is being “erratic” and needs to move on from his “alternate reality” about the election. Yes, that Pat Robertson. Even Pat Robertson thinks this is going too far. Back in October, Roberton said God told him Trump would win.
He encouraged people to get out and vote before adding, “It’s going to lead to civil unrest, and then a war against Israel and so forth.” Even after the election was called for Joe Biden, Robertson still publicly said “it isn’t over yet.” But on Monday, in a segment-first flagged by Right Wing Watch, after The 700 Club aired a report about Trump considering a 2024 run, Robertson actually said,
“With all his talent and the ability to raise money and grow large crowds, the president still lives in an alternate reality. He really does. People say, ‘Well, he lies about this, that, and the other.’ No, he isn’t lying. To him, that’s the truth.” Robertson added Trump shouldn’t run in 2024, saying such a move would be a “mistake” and a “sideshow.”
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Robertson commended Trump on the economy, but made a point of highlighting false claims Trump made over the years and said, “He is very erratic and he’s fired people and he’s fought people and he’s insulted, people… It’s a mixed bag.” Earlier on in the program, Robertson acknowledged Biden’s victory, and he later went on to add it’s time to say to Trump “you’ve had your day and it’s time to move on.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--New Covid strain spreads to Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Australia and Gibraltar

( Sky News ) – Cases of the new coronavirus strain spreading rapidly in the UK have been confirmed in Denmark , Italy , Gibraltar , the Netherlands , and Australia .
France and South Africa also believe they have cases of the mutation – known as VUI-202012/01 – but these have not been confirmed .
French health minister Olivier Veran said it is “ entirely possible ” the new variant is already circulating in France , but no cases have been officially identified yet .
First detected in London and the South East earlier this month , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the original strain because it has a much bigger viral load .
It is now present in all parts of the UK apart from Northern Ireland .
Maria Van Kerkhove , the World Health Organisation ’ s COVID-19 technical lead , confirmed nine cases in Denmark and a number of others in the Netherlands and Australia late on Sunday .
Italy ’ s health ministry said on Monday that a couple who landed at Rome ’ s Fiumicino airport had tested positive for the new mutation and were in quarantine .
Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British overseas territory of Gibraltar had identified at least one case .
The two cases in Australia were detected in two passengers who landed in New South Wales after flying from the UK , said the state ’ s chief health officer Kerry Chant .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Vatican permits use of COVID-19 vaccines made using aborted fetal tissue

( Reuters ) – The Vatican told Roman Catholics on Monday that it was morally acceptable to use COVID-19 vaccines even if their production employed cell lines drawn from tissues of aborted fetuses .
A note from the Vatican ’ s doctrinal congregation , the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , said the use of such vaccines was permitted as long as there were no alternatives .
Both the Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc vaccines have some connection to cell lines that originated with tissue from abortions in the last century , according to the U.S. Conference of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a separate note to American Catholics last week .
The Vatican note said the granting of moral legitimacy was related to the principle “ differing degrees of responsibility of cooperation in evil.
” This meant that because the pandemic is such grave danger , such vaccines “ can be used in good conscience with the certain knowledge that ( it ) does not constitute formal cooperation with the abortion from which the cells used in the production of the vaccines derive , ” the note said .
In the absence of safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is morally acceptable to receive Covid-19 vaccines that have used cell lines from aborted fetuses in their research and production process.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Top Russian Covid scientist working on vaccine found dead with stab wounds after falling from 14th f

Top Russian Covid scientist working on vaccine found dead with stab wounds after falling from 14th floor window

( The Sun ) – A top Russian scientist who was working on a Covid-19 vaccine has been found dead in suspicious circumstances in St Petersburg .
Alexander ‘ Sasha ’ Kagansky , 45 , was reported to have fallen in his underwear from a 14th-floor window of a high rise flat – and was allegedly found with stab wounds .
The biologist had close links to Edinburgh University and had been working in the city for 13 years until at least 2017 .
The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a murder probe and a 45-year-old male suspect has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MK ) .
Dr. Kagansky had served as Director of the Centre for Genomic and Regenerative Medicine at Russia ’ s Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok , where he continued research collaboration with the Scottish university .
MK reported that the academic had been “ developing a vaccine against coronavirus ” and that he died “ under strange circumstances ” .
The report goes on to claim cops believed a “ scuffle ” had taken place before Kagansky fell .
MK gave no further details about which of a number of international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working on .
He had recently received a Russian grant to study new ways of diagnosing and treating malignant brain tumours and was an advocate of research into the uses of herbs and mushrooms as a cancer treatment .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Pastor Jentezen Franklin positive with Covid after White House Christmas party

( Independent ) – A Georgia mega-church pastor has contracted coronavirus just days after attending a White House Christmas party .
Jentezen Franklin , of Free Chapel in Gainsville , was absent from Sunday service after testing positive for the disease , his colleague , pastor Javon Ruff , said .
“ We want to make you aware that pastor Franklin has come in contact with Covid , but he is doing perfectly fine , ” Mr. Ruff told the congregation , according to local media reports .
He added : “ He actually is doing great .
He went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back positive so he is doing the right thing to do and staying quarantined and continuing to be distanced .
“ We ’ ll continue to pray and lift him up.
” Mr. Ruff also announced that the church ’ s Christmas Eve service will be held virtually “ out of an abundance of caution.
” Video shows at least 100 people gathered at the service , many of whom did not wear masks .
Six days ago , Mr. Franklin posted to Instagram a photo of himself and his daughter at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flotus and @ realdonaldtrump for inviting us .
It was gorgeous !
Merry Christmas everyone !
” he wrote in a message accompanying the post .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Another coronavirus mutation was discovered in South Africa – and this one might be more dangerous

( MSN ) – A new coronavirus mutation was discovered in South Africa , where a version called 501.V2 seems to be fueling the second wave of COVID-19 in the nation .
The new strain seems to be more dangerous , causing more severe illness in younger patients who do not suffer from other medical conditions .
Health experts believe the new SARS-CoV-2 strain can still be defeated with the current vaccines .
Like any other pathogen , the novel coronavirus is constantly evolving in response to the hosts it infects .
It ’ s a mutation that allowed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimately reach humans .
At least , that ’ s what researchers think happened with the original strain that infected the first people .
The upcoming WHO investigation in China might uncover more answers about the early days of the Wuhan outbreak .
SARS-CoV-2 continued to mutate after that , with scientists tracking those genetic changes closely .
This is crucial because mutations can make a virus more infectious or dangerous and can hinder drug and vaccine research .
Several notable novel coronavirus strains have been found so far .
The D614G mutation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current status of the pandemic .
This mutation doesn ’ t make the virus more dangerous , but it did become more infectious .
D614G left China and infected most of the world , returning to Asia a few months later .
Since then , other strains have been discovered , including a couple of new coronavirus versions that are spreading rapidly in the UK and South Africa .
Now , it appears as though the latter might be more dangerous of the two .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Christmas Star visible today for the first time in 800 years!

( CNN ) – The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages , and it ’ s happening just in time for Christmas — hence the nickname of the “ Christmas Star.
” While it ’ s not an actual star , the two planets will certainly make a bright splash in the night sky .
On the night of December 21 , the winter solstice , Jupiter and Saturn will appear so closely aligned in our sky that they will look like a double planet .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact that this event is happening during the winter solstice is pure coincidence , according to NASA .
“ Alignments between these two planets are rather rare , occurring once every 20 years or so , but this conjunction is exceptionally rare because of how close the planets will appear to one another , ” said astronomer Patrick Hartigan , a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University in Houston , in a statement .
“ You ’ d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky.
” If you ’ re a stargazer , you ’ ve likely noticed Jupiter and Saturn have been getting closer together since the summer .
And they ’ re currently visible in our night sky , inching ever closer to one another .
Between December 16 and 25 , they will become even cozier .
Look for the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset each evening during this time .
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(CNN) – The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it’s happening just in time for Christmas — hence the nickname of the “Christmas Star.”
While it’s not an actual star, the two planets will certainly make a bright splash in the night sky. On the night of December 21, the winter solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will appear so closely aligned in our sky that they will look like a double planet. This close approach is called a conjunction.
The fact that this event is happening during the winter solstice is pure coincidence, according to NASA. “Alignments between these two planets are rather rare, occurring once every 20 years or so, but this conjunction is exceptionally rare because of how close the planets will appear to one another,” said astronomer Patrick Hartigan, a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University in Houston, in a statement.
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“You’d have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4, 1226, to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky.” If you’re a stargazer, you’ve likely noticed Jupiter and Saturn have been getting closer together since the summer.
And they’re currently visible in our night sky, inching ever closer to one another. Between December 16 and 25, they will become even cozier. Look for the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction low in the western sky for about an hour after sunset each evening during this time. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--UK Bracing for Possible Shortages of Foods as France Closes Border to Trade…

( WSJ ) – The U.K. was braced for potential food shortages and disruption to manufacturing Monday if France continued a ban on freight as well as people traveling from Britain in an effort to stop the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus .
The move to bar entry from the U.K. , announced by Paris late Sunday , cuts off Britain ’ s main freight link to Europe , shutting down trade between ports like Dover and Calais that handle up to 10,000 trucks a day .
The travel ban , initially set for 48 hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany , Canada , and Denmark barred passengers from Britain after U.K. officials said a new , more transmissible strain of coronavirus was responsible for a surge in cases in London and southeast England .
To combat the spread , officials in the U.K. imposed fresh restrictions across the most affected areas at the weekend , while curtailing plans to loosen measures for the Christmas period nationwide .
Already , Denmark , the Netherlands , and Belgium have confirmed a small number of cases of the new coronavirus strain , dubbed N501Y , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 70 % more transmissible than established strains .
Officials from European countries convened Monday to discuss how to respond , while the British government was to hold an emergency meeting amid concerns over shortages in some stores stemming from disruption at the border .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-21--Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, residents told to stay home, Level Red

( CNN ) – The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency ( COH ) has asked residents to stay indoors after @ @ @ @ @ a series of earthquakes .
The eruption on the Big Island took place late Sunday @ @ @ @ @ Halemaumau Crater , COH said .
The Kilauea Volcano observatory raised the alert level to @ @ @ @ @ .
A glow was detected within the crater of the volcano ’ s summit and @ @ @ @ @ within Kilauea ’ s summit caldera , ” the advisory said .
“ Trade winds @ @ @ @ @ toward the Southwest .
Fallout is likely in the Kau District in Wood Valley , @ @ @ @ @ Ocean View .
Stay indoors , ” a tweet from COH said .
The advisory @ @ @ @ @ earthquake struck near Hilo late Sunday local time , according to the United States Geological @ @ @ @ @ website .
USGS shows that at least seven other earthquakes ranging from 2.5 to 2.7 @ @ @ @ @ previous few hours .
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(CNN) – The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency (COH) has asked residents to stay indoors after the Kilauea volcano erupted following a series of earthquakes.
The eruption on the Big Island took place late Sunday night local time at the Halemaumau Crater, COH said. The Kilauea Volcano observatory raised the alert level to warn, an advisory said. A glow was detected within the crater of the volcano’s summit and “an eruption has commenced within Kilauea’s summit caldera,” the advisory said.
“Trade winds will push any embedded ash toward the Southwest. Fallout is likely in the Kau District in Wood Valley, Pahala, Naalehu, and Ocean View. Stay indoors,” a tweet from COH said.
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The advisory comes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Hilo late Sunday local time, according to the United States Geological Survey’s Earthquake monitoring website. USGS shows that at least seven other earthquakes ranging from 2.5 to 2.7 magnitude have occurred over the previous few hours. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-23--The Top 3 “Prophetic News” Headlines Of 2020

( OPINION ) PNW – The number one sign of the Second Coming is the convergence of all the signs Jesus and the prophets said to look for .
Jesus said , “ When you see all these things take place , look up !
Your salvation draws near ” ( Luke 21:28 ) .
What are the things Jesus and the prophets said to look for ?
Israel back in the land ( Jeremiah 23:7-8 ) … The Jewish people back in control of Jerusalem ( Luke 21:24 ) … The Gospel being preached to the whole world ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today , we see these signs .
Because we do , we can be confident we live in the season of His return .
But Jesus cited other signs too .
So did the prophets .
And we see those signs as well .
As 2020 draws to a close , what were the biggest prophetic news stories ?
Below is a list of what I believe were the top three : 1 ) The COVID-19 Pandemic The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is not one of the specific events prophesied in the Bible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply hasn ’ t entered that time period yet .
However , it is significant to bible prophecy , because it sets the stage for the near-term fulfillment of many end times bible prophecies .
This isn ’ t surprising .
Politicians take advantage of times of turmoil , disaster , and fear to implement changes people otherwise wouldn ’ t accept .
Since the coronavirus pandemic , politicians all over the world have used their power to implement draconian lockdowns of local populations .
Countries such as Italy , Spain , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ non-essential ” workers to stay home and shelter in place .
Draconian restrictions governed when people could leave their homes and who they could interact with .
Police raided private residences to break up illegal parties , and many people turned in their neighbors .
While the deadliness of the pandemic has waned since the spring , government lockdowns and COVID regulations keep coming .
In the United States , governors continue to issue onerous rules for how and when restaurants and other businesses can operate .
They regularly trample on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recently said Nevada treats casinos more favorably than houses of worship .
All these government orders are an attack on personal freedom and liberty , drawing us down the road toward dictatorship .
The word “ coronavirus ” doesn ’ t appear in the Bible , and it ’ s not one of the monumental events of the Tribulation .
However , the coronavirus is one of the general signs Jesus said to look for .
When asked to describe the signs of His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one we ’ re experiencing now as a major sign ( Luke 21:11 ) .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-23--Mysterious symbol appears at the bottom of Blue Lake in Croatia

( Strange Signs ) – What is this mysterious symbol found on the bottom of the receding Blue Lake in @ @ @ @ @ 2020 ?
Modro Jezero is one of the most beautiful karst lakes in Croatia .
@ @ @ @ @ a deep sinkhole that was formed after the collapse of a cave near the town @ @ @ @ @ of the lake varies depending on the season and the amount of rainfall .
In @ @ @ @ @ m , overflowing the southern rim .
During summer , it normally dries up completely @ @ @ @ @ football game in Europe can take place… on the muddy bottom .
The last match @ @ @ @ @ ended up tied 2:2 between The Elves ( Vilenjaci ) and The Werewolves ( Vukodlaci @ @ @ @ @ up in 2020 , a strange symbol appeared on the dry lake bed and Modro @ @ @ @ @ landing place .
But as the Blue Lake slowly filled up at the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ sign ” slowly faded away underwater , into the unknown world .
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(Strange Signs) – What is this mysterious symbol found on the bottom of the receding Blue Lake in Croatia on October 20, 2020? Modro Jezero is one of the most beautiful karst lakes in Croatia.
The Blue lake lies in a deep sinkhole that was formed after the collapse of a cave near the town of Imotski. The depth of the lake varies depending on the season and the amount of rainfall. In 1914, it reached 114 m, overflowing the southern rim.
During summer, it normally dries up completely, and the most bizarre football game in Europe can take place… on the muddy bottom. The last match took place in 2011 and ended up tied 2:2 between The Elves (Vilenjaci) and The Werewolves (Vukodlaci).
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-23--Hungary passes constitutional amendment defining marriage as between man and woman, bans gay adoptio

Hungary passes constitutional amendment defining marriage as between man and woman, bans gay adoption

( CP ) – The eastern European nation of Hungary has passed a constitutional amendment that will preserve the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman The Ninth Amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary , the country ’ s equivalent of a constitution , was passed in Parliament last week by a margin of 134-45 .
The amendment , which was backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban , will amend Section L paragraph ( 1 ) of the Fundamental Law to read : “ Hungary protects the institution of marriage as the association between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family as the basis for the survival of a nation .
The foundation of the family is marriage and the parent-child relationship .
The mother is a woman , the father is a man.
” “ The main rule is that only married couples can adopt a child , that is , a man and woman who are married , ” said Justice Minister Judit Varga , Reuters reported .
Varga , who sent the amendment to Parliament last month , said it will also work to provide “ all children with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian culture of Hungary and guarantees the undisturbed development of the child according to their gender at birth , ” Hungary Today noted .
“ The Fundamental Law of Hungary is a living framework that expresses the will of the nation , the form in which we want to live , ” Varga wrote in the justification section of the bill .
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(CP) – The eastern European nation of Hungary has passed a constitutional amendment that will preserve the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman The Ninth Amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary, the country’s equivalent of a constitution, was passed in Parliament last week by a margin of 134-45.
The amendment, which was backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, will amend Section L paragraph (1) of the Fundamental Law to read: “Hungary protects the institution of marriage as the association between a man and a woman and the family as the basis for the survival of a nation.
The foundation of the family is marriage and the parent-child relationship. The mother is a woman, the father is a man.” “The main rule is that only married couples can adopt a child, that is, a man and woman who are married,” said Justice Minister Judit Varga, Reuters reported.
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Varga, who sent the amendment to Parliament last month, said it will also work to provide “all children with an education based on the values of the Christian culture of Hungary and guarantees the undisturbed development of the child according to their gender at birth,” Hungary Today noted. “The Fundamental Law of Hungary is a living framework that expresses the will of the nation, the form in which we want to live,” Varga wrote in the justification section of the bill. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-23--France and China developing biologically engineered “Super Soldiers”

( NYP ) – Just two weeks after it was announced China was developing biologically enhanced super soldiers , France has joined the fray in creating terminator troops that can be “ bred to kill ” according to a new report .
Last week , France gave the go-ahead for augmented soldiers , and some fear the super troopers could be the new norm in the recent future .
The French seek to improve “ physical , cognitive , perceptive and psychological capacities , ” and could allow for location tracking or connectivity with weapons systems and other soldiers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs to keep troops awake for long periods of time and combat stress , and even surgery to improve hearing .
The new species of augmented soldiers , dubbed “ homo robocopus ” could also have altered DNA to give them enhanced speed and strength as well as robotics .
Michael Clarke , visiting professor in war studies at Kings College London ( KCL ) , told the Sun participating could be “ using DNA as a farmer would in a herd of cattle.
” “ We ’ ve reached the point now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s DNA to breed into them extra strength , endurance , and other things just as we do with animals , ” Clarke said .
“ Just as we ’ ve done with standard cattle to give them more back , we can do that now very precisely with humans.
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(NYP) – Just two weeks after it was announced China was developing biologically enhanced super soldiers, France has joined the fray in creating terminator troops that can be “bred to kill” according to a new report. Last week, France gave the go-ahead for augmented soldiers, and some fear the super troopers could be the new norm in the recent future.
The French seek to improve “physical, cognitive, perceptive and psychological capacities,” and could allow for location tracking or connectivity with weapons systems and other soldiers. Among the ministry’s research were drugs to keep troops awake for long periods of time and combat stress, and even surgery to improve hearing.
The new species of augmented soldiers, dubbed “homo robocopus” could also have altered DNA to give them enhanced speed and strength as well as robotics. Michael Clarke, visiting professor in war studies at Kings College London (KCL), told the Sun participating could be “using DNA as a farmer would in a herd of cattle.”
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“We’ve reached the point now where we could potentially manipulate people’s DNA to breed into them extra strength, endurance, and other things just as we do with animals,” Clarke said. “Just as we’ve done with standard cattle to give them more back, we can do that now very precisely with humans.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-23--Joe Biden warns ‘darkest days in the battle against COVID are ahead of us,’ despite vaccine

( TheBlaze ) – President-elect Joe Biden has issued a dire warning to Americans , saying the “ darkest days in the battle against COVID [ -19 ] are ahead of us ” as the death toll rises from the virus that has already taken more than 300,000 U.S. lives .
Although two vaccines have been approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration , it will take months for the inoculations to be widely available .
In the meantime , Biden says , “ tens of thousands more ” people will die from the coronavirus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse before they get better , notwithstanding the fact that we have the vaccine , ” Biden said during a news conference Tuesday .
“ As you all know , we ’ re averaging a death rate of 3,000 people a day .
That means we ’ re going to lose tens of thousands of more lives in the months to come , and a vaccine won ’ t be able to stop that so we ’ ll have to remain vigilant .
“ One thing I promise you about my leadership during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m gon na tell it to you straight .
I ’ m going to tell you the truth .
And here ’ s the simple truth : Our darkest days in the battle against COVID are ahead of us , not behind us.
” Biden also hailed Congress ’ passage of a $ 900 billion COVID-19 relief package from the night before , which includes $ 600 stimulus checks to Americans making less than $ 75,000 .
He urged Democrats and Republicans to come together and deliver additional legislation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--NASA scientists achieve long-distance ‘quantum teleportation’ for first time – paving the way for un

NASA scientists achieve long-distance ‘quantum teleportation’ for first time – paving the way for unhackable networks capable of transfering data faster than speed of light

( Daily Mail ) – Scientists have demonstrated long-distance ‘ quantum teleportation ’ – the instant transfer of units of quantum information known as qubits – for the first time .
The qubits were transferred faster than the speed of light over a distance of 27 miles , laying the foundations for a quantum internet service , which could one day revolutionize computing .
Quantum communication systems are faster and more secure than regular networks because they use photons rather than computer code , which can be hacked .
But their development relies on cutting-edge scientific theory which transforms our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quantum internet , information stored in qubits ( the quantum equivalent of computer bits ) is shuttled , or ‘ teleported ’ , over long distances through entanglement .
Entanglement is a phenomenon whereby two particles are linked in such a way that information shared with one is shared with the other at exactly the same time .
This means that the quantum state of each particle is dependent on the state of the other – even when they are separated by a large distance .
Quantum teleportation , therefore , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ location to the other .
However , it is highly sensitive to environmental interference that can easily disrupt the quality or ‘ fidelity ’ of teleportation , so proving the theory in practice has been technologically challenging .
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(Daily Mail) – Scientists have demonstrated long-distance ‘quantum teleportation’ – the instant transfer of units of quantum information known as qubits – for the first time. The qubits were transferred faster than the speed of light over a distance of 27 miles, laying the foundations for a quantum internet service, which could one day revolutionize computing.
Quantum communication systems are faster and more secure than regular networks because they use photons rather than computer code, which can be hacked. But their development relies on cutting-edge scientific theory which transforms our understanding of how computers work.
In a quantum internet, information stored in qubits (the quantum equivalent of computer bits) is shuttled, or ‘teleported’, over long distances through entanglement. Entanglement is a phenomenon whereby two particles are linked in such a way that information shared with one is shared with the other at exactly the same time.
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This means that the quantum state of each particle is dependent on the state of the other – even when they are separated by a large distance. Quantum teleportation, therefore, is the transfer of quantum states from one location to the other. However, it is highly sensitive to environmental interference that can easily disrupt the quality or ‘fidelity’ of teleportation, so proving the theory in practice has been technologically challenging. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--UPDATE: Hawaii volcano has awakened with fierce eruption that could last years

UPDATE ( Express ) – Kilauea has reawakened , and the new eruption could last for years , an expert has said , after the Hawaiian volcano burst into life yesterday .
Professor David Rothery was speaking after the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) ’ s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ( HVO ) confirmed details of a glow within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea ’ s summit , indicating an eruption was underway .
Kilauea has been quiet since 2018 when an eruptive phase which began in March and lasted until August caused considerable damage in the south-east corner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 700 homes and leaving thousands homeless .
Asked whether it was reasonable to conclude that a new phase of activity was underway , Prof Rothery , Prof of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University , told Express.co.uk : “ Self-evidently yes .
“ It is being well monitored by HVO , and people should listen to what they say .
“ The eruption could be over in a day or go on for years .
“ If lava breaks out on the flanks the potential for the flows to cause damage depends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active vent .
“ HVO is in constant communication with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as this situation evolves .
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UPDATE (Express) – Kilauea has reawakened, and the new eruption could last for years, an expert has said, after the Hawaiian volcano burst into life yesterday.
Professor David Rothery was speaking after the United States Geological Survey (USGS)’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirmed details of a glow within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea’s summit, indicating an eruption was underway. Kilauea has been quiet since 2018 when an eruptive phase which began in March and lasted until August caused considerable damage in the south-east corner of Hawaii’s Big Island,
destroying almost 700 homes and leaving thousands homeless. Asked whether it was reasonable to conclude that a new phase of activity was underway, Prof Rothery, Prof of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University, told Express.co.uk: “Self-evidently yes.
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“It is being well monitored by HVO, and people should listen to what they say. “The eruption could be over in a day or go on for years. “If lava breaks out on the flanks the potential for the flows to cause damage depends on what lies downhill from the newly active vent. “HVO is in constant communication with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as this situation evolves. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Anti-vaxxers Could Face Public Transport Ban In France

( Barrons ) – People who fail to get a Covid-19 vaccination could be banned from using public transport in France , according to a draft law sparking angry protests from opposition politicians on Tuesday .
Prime Minister Jean Castex on Monday got his cabinet ’ s backing for a bill that is designed to provide a legal framework for dealing with health crises , including the coronavirus pandemic .
According to the text , which will now be submitted to parliament , a negative Covid test or proof of a “ preventative treatment , including the administration of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be granted “ access to transport or to some locations , as well as certain activities ” .
According to opinion polls , 55 percent of French people say they will not get a Covid shot , one of the highest rates in the European Union .
The government ’ s vaccination campaign is to start on Sunday .
President Emmanuel Macron has promised that coronavirus vaccinations , though strongly recommended , will not be mandatory .
But opposition politicians condemned the draft law , with Marine Le Pen , leader of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an “ essentially totalitarian ” measure .
“ In a backhanded way , this bill does not aim to make vaccinations mandatory , but will prevent anybody who doesn ’ t comply from having a social life , ” she said .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Bethel Church “Pastor” Says Angels Sit Around the Throne of God Having “Farting Contests” and “Texti

Bethel Church “Pastor” Says Angels Sit Around the Throne of God Having “Farting Contests” and “Texting Each Other”

( OPINION ) ETH – Jenn Johnson , who , along with her husband , Brian , is one of @ @ @ @ @ Bethel Church in Redding , California .
Bethel and are no stranger to controversy .
@ @ @ @ @ have been accused of everything from blasphemy to “ grave sucking ” are once again @ @ @ @ @ that she believes that angels sit around the throne of God having “ farting contests.
@ @ @ @ @ .
She went on to say that Jenn that this is “ who God is @ @ @ @ @ that he ’ s “ silly , ” and that he is a “ lot @ @ @ @ @ all think .
She also admits that what she is doing is “ irreverent.
” @ @ @ @ @ HERE .

(OPINION) ETH – Jenn Johnson, who, along with her husband, Brian, is one of the senior worship pastors of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Bethel and are no stranger to controversy.
In the past, they have been accused of everything from blasphemy to “grave sucking” are once again raising eyebrows after recently stating that she believes that angels sit around the throne of God having “farting contests.”
and text each other. She went on to say that Jenn that this is “who God is to her,” and that he’s “silly,” and that he is a “lot more fun” than we all think. She also admits that what she is doing is “irreverent.” You can watch the video HERE.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Los Angeles County allows churches to meet indoors days before Christmas following Supreme Court rul

Los Angeles County allows churches to meet indoors days before Christmas following Supreme Court ruling

( Fox News ) – Los Angeles County reversed its ban against indoor religious services just days before Christmas following a Supreme Court ruling that sided with a southern California church that challenged the state ’ s coronavirus restrictions on places of worship .
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Saturday that it was modifying its order to allow places of worship to offer faith-based services both indoors and outdoors with mandatory physical distancing and face coverings over both the nose and mouth that must be worn at all times .
Under the revised order , places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not exceed the number of people who can be accommodated while maintaining a physical distance of six feet between separate households , the county health department said .
Even after the Supreme Court decision , the public health department still “ strongly recommends that places of worship continue to hold services outdoors , with physical distancing and the use of face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to congregants and to the entire community.
” “ Because Los Angeles County is experiencing an unprecedented surge of COVID-19 cases , hospitalizations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of COVID-19 to congregants and to the entire community is critical , ” county officials said in a statement .
Last month , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New York state could not implement more stringent measures against religious organizations than they do against businesses under Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s public health orders .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Ancient ritual bath may mark first New Testament-era find at Jesus’ Gethsemane

( Times of Israel ) – A Second Temple-era ritual bath that was recently uncovered on Jerusalem ’ s Mount of Olives at the site believed to be the New Testament ’ s Gethsemane is being touted as the first evidence that links the pilgrimage site to the period in which Jesus lived .
According to all four Gospels , it is at Gethsemane — which idiomatically means “ olive press ” in Hebrew — that Jesus spent a night of agony following the Last Supper , accepted his eventual betrayal and execution and was arrested by the Temple guards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time , we have archaeological evidence that something was here in the Second Temple period , in the days of Jesus , ” said Israel Antiquities Authority ’ s Jerusalem district head Amit Re ’ em on Monday .
While the find does not lend any physical credence to the Gospels , it does point to the possibility of there having been an oil press at the site , which would appear to align with the New Testament name of the site where Jesus spent his final night before the crucifixion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ unusual for archaeologists to uncover : there are dozens of similar baths dotting the Land of Israel — if not hundreds , Re ’ em told The Times of Israel .
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(Times of Israel) – A Second Temple-era ritual bath that was recently uncovered on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives at the site believed to be the New Testament’s Gethsemane is being touted as the first evidence that links the pilgrimage site to the period in which Jesus lived.
According to all four Gospels, it is at Gethsemane — which idiomatically means “olive press” in Hebrew — that Jesus spent a night of agony following the Last Supper, accepted his eventual betrayal and execution and was arrested by the Temple guards of the Sanhedrin.
“For the first time, we have archaeological evidence that something was here in the Second Temple period, in the days of Jesus,” said Israel Antiquities Authority’s Jerusalem district head Amit Re’em on Monday. While the find does not lend any physical credence to the Gospels, it does point to the possibility of there having been an oil press at the site,
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which would appear to align with the New Testament name of the site where Jesus spent his final night before the crucifixion. Second Temple-era ritual baths are not particularly unusual for archaeologists to uncover: there are dozens of similar baths dotting the Land of Israel — if not hundreds, Re’em told The Times of Israel. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Scientist who discovered Ebola warns ‘Disease X’ only a matter of time

( The Sun ) – A scientist who helped discover the devastating Ebola virus says a future pandemic will likely be “ more apocalyptic ” than coronavirus .
Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum has worked on the frontline of identifying new pathogens since 1976 when as a young researcher he took blood samples from victims of the then-unknown disease that killed almost 90 % of patients .
Those samples were sent from the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ) to scientists in Belgium and the US , who found a worm-shaped virus in patients ’ blood that was named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s believed the disease , which causes vomiting and hemorrhaging as well as other horrific symptoms , first spread to humans from an animal – possibly a fruit bat .
Prof Muyembe now runs the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale ( INRB ) in Kinshasa , capital of the DRC , and warns more zoonotic illnesses – where pathogens jump between animals and humans – are on the horizon .
“ We are now in a world where new pathogens will come out , ” he told CNN .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Mutant drug-resistant ‘super gonorrhea’ strain could make STI untreatable

( Daily Star ) – A mutant ‘ super gonorrhea ’ strain is on the rise that is highly infectious and drug-resistant .
It is feared it will soon become untreatable thanks to a perfect storm caused by Covid-19 .
World Health Organisation ( WHO ) medics warning the STI may become even more resistant to antibiotics as their overuse during the pandemic is driving its mutation .
Experts say the conditions thrown up by coronavirus have given the super strain of the infection the perfect conditions to thrive .
There were more than 90 million cases of gonorrhea worldwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 % .
The WHO reports that the majority of cases are in Africa but the western world is seeing cases grow at a fast rate .
The UK has the highest gonorrhea rate in Europe and there could be more than 420,000 new cases every year by 2030 .
Now experts say an increasing number of cases have been found in hospitals around the world thanks to the overuse of antibiotics being used to treat Covid-19 .
A WHO spokesman thinks this and a lack of STI services during the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ super-gonorrhea.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Ireland to return to ‘Level 5’ Covid restrictions after Christmas as cases surge

( Express ) – Ireland will return to Level 5 Covid restrictions after Christmas , the nation ’ s leader announced today .
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the harsh Covid rules will remain in force from Boxing Day until January 12 .
Mr. Martin said the Government was acting “ quickly and aggressively ” in response to rising infection rates .
He said it was responsible to proceed on the assumption that the new variant of COVID-19 was already in Ireland .
Under the rules , restaurants and gastro pubs will have to close at 3 pm on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after December 26 .
From January 1 , no gatherings among households in private homes and gardens will be permitted .
In a televised address to the nation , Mr. Martin said : “ The one thing which remains absolutely consistent about this virus is that it is potentially deadly and if it is left to spread unchecked it will reach the most vulnerable and they will pay a heavy price.
” The Taoiseach added : “ Unfortunately in the last week we have seen extraordinary growth in the spread of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we have seen in the United Kingdom and across Europe .
“ Just this morning figures suggest that we may now be seeing a daily growth rate of approximately 10 percent .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-12-22--Hillsong church accused of ‘Inappropriate’ sex between NYC staff and volunteers

( CP ) – The U.S. branch of the charismatic Hillsong Church , headquartered in Australia , said officials investigated and took action on a 2018 letter of complaint alleging inappropriate sexual relations between staff and volunteers at the Hillsong NYC location but not all the allegations made in the letter were accurate .
“ In February of 2018 , Hillsong Church received a letter with serious allegations regarding specific members of the Hillsong NYC volunteer and staff teams .
We were very concerned to learn that any church member , volunteer or staff member would feel unsafe .
Immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the claims made in the letter , ” the church said in a statement to The Christian Post .
“ Sadly , we learned that some of the allegations were true .
In response , our team took immediate action to address those allegations .
Though some of the letter ’ s allegations were found to be inaccurate , we realized that those situations required care and concern as well , ” officials explained .
The New York Post ’ s Page Six first referenced the letter in a report last Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seven of the top leaders in the U.S. branch of the church , including former lead pastor Carl Lentz , who was fired last month over “ leadership issues ” and moral failures , including being unfaithful to his wife .
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(CP) – The U.S. branch of the charismatic Hillsong Church, headquartered in Australia, said officials investigated and took action on a 2018 letter of complaint alleging inappropriate sexual relations between staff and volunteers at the Hillsong NYC location but not all the allegations made in the letter were accurate.
“In February of 2018, Hillsong Church received a letter with serious allegations regarding specific members of the Hillsong NYC volunteer and staff teams. We were very concerned to learn that any church member, volunteer or staff member would feel unsafe.
Immediately, we launched a comprehensive three-month inquiry into the claims made in the letter,” the church said in a statement to The Christian Post. “Sadly, we learned that some of the allegations were true. In response, our team took immediate action to address those allegations.
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Though some of the letter’s allegations were found to be inaccurate, we realized that those situations required care and concern as well,” officials explained. The New York Post’s Page Six first referenced the letter in a report last Thursday which the publication was told was sent to seven of the top leaders in the U.S. branch of the church, including former lead pastor Carl Lentz, who was fired last month over “leadership issues” and moral failures, including being unfaithful to his wife. READ MORE