endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--3,000 California churches vow to reopen on Pentecost Sunday, regardless of gov. orders

( CP ) – Increasing numbers of California churches are planning to restart public services on May 31 , Pentecost Sunday , regardless of what the governor of the state says .
Church United , a network of approximately 3,000 churches representing 2.5 million members in the Golden State , has announced its intentions to reopen before the state sets in motion the third phase of its reopening plan , which permits modified reopening of houses of worship .
Around the nation , a robust debate has emerged as to how much state entities can restrict certain freedoms , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in order to prevent further spread of a disease and stem a public health crisis .
“ Our fear is simply this , ” Governor Gavin Newsom said , as was reported by The Center Square Saturday , “ Congregations of people from far and wide coming together in a closed space at a large scale remains a point of concern and anxiety for us .
We are working on guidelines for physical distancing and working with faith leaders talking about unique conditions in their own facilities .
Nothing is etched in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandals Church in Riverside , blasted the governor ’ s decision to deem churches “ nonessential.
” “ He didn ’ t ask us .
He overstepped and he ’ s overreached , ” Brown said .
“ And he needs to step back and he needs to declare that the church is an essential part of what we do as Americans , as what we do as Californians.
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(CP) – Increasing numbers of California churches are planning to restart public services on May 31, Pentecost Sunday, regardless of what the governor of the state says. Church United, a network of approximately 3,000 churches representing 2.5 million members in the Golden State, has announced its intentions to reopen before the state sets in motion the third phase of its reopening plan, which permits modified reopening of houses of worship.
Around the nation, a robust debate has emerged as to how much state entities can restrict certain freedoms, particularly religious worship by deeming it “nonessential” in order to prevent further spread of a disease and stem a public health crisis.
“Our fear is simply this,” Governor Gavin Newsom said, as was reported by The Center Square Saturday, “Congregations of people from far and wide coming together in a closed space at a large scale remains a point of concern and anxiety for us. We are working on guidelines for physical distancing and working with faith leaders talking about unique conditions in their own facilities. Nothing is etched in stone.”
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Matt Brown, who pastors Sandals Church in Riverside, blasted the governor’s decision to deem churches “nonessential.” “He didn’t ask us. He overstepped and he’s overreached,” Brown said. “And he needs to step back and he needs to declare that the church is an essential part of what we do as Americans, as what we do as Californians.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--NC governor stands by decision to suspend church services during pandemic

( ETH ) – If you live in North Carolina and hoping to return to Church , as usual , @ @ @ @ @ report this morning from News Channel 12 , is confirming that North Carolina ’ s @ @ @ @ @ his executive order that keeps churches from conducting traditional indoor services amid the ongoing coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ report , Governor Roy Cooper stated that he is a church elder and was a @ @ @ @ @ than 20 years and is grateful for his church family and the sense of belonging @ @ @ @ @ but that gathering in groups right now is not safe .
He went on to @ @ @ @ @ congregations have experienced outbreaks and deaths as a result of the coronavirus and he commended @ @ @ @ @ that have transitioned to doing outdoor or virtual services in order to keep their members @ @ @ @ @ to say that “ regardless of executive orders , every congregation should pause and consider @ @ @ @ @ right thing to do right now for their members .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Coronavirus accelerating humanity to embrace a total cashless society

( ETH ) – It ’ s no longer a fringed “ conspiracy theory ” that humanity is thrusting forward to a “ Cashless Society ” as paper currency had already lost its premier role as Americans ’ medium of exchange in dollar terms and Plastic cards and digital transactions had taken over .
And now retail stores , restaurants , and other businesses prefer this method of payment .
According to a new report from the Boston Herald , the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this process for several reasons .
and that is that cash can not change hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheltering at home that is leaving more purchases being done over the internet .
The move away from legal tender was well on its way in the pre-virus days but some stores and restaurants had stopped accepting cash altogether .
Processing credit or debit cards take less time than waiting for someone to fish change out of their pocket .
The restaurant chain Sweetgreen ran a stopwatch and found that cashless payments could be completed up to 15 % faster than ones using paper money .
That would enable businesses to hire fewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cashiers.
” According to the report , The Federal Reserve stated that debit cards are the most frequently used means of making all purchases .
Cash is employed in 26 % of all transactions and 49 % of those under $ 10 .
But now every age group up to the baby boomers have now shifted to digital means and plastic for making transactions than using cash and Not surprisingly , millennials lead the pack .
Despite these trends , a few states and cities have passed laws requiring businesses to accept cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some elderly people still don ’ t do technology .
They don ’ t even have a cellphone , much less a PayPal account for transferring money .
Many poor people don ’ t have credit cards or even bank accounts .
Some 6.5 % of American households are “ unbanked , ” according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation .
Cashless establishments discriminate against this group .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Scientists Warn of Alaska Tsunami Threat That Could Happen At Anytime

( NYT ) – Climate change has increased the risk of a huge landslide in an Alaskan fjord that could cause a catastrophic tsunami , scientists said Thursday .
Warming temperatures have caused the retreat of a glacier that helps support a steep , mile-long slope along one flank of a fjord in Prince William Sound , about 60 miles east of Anchorage .
With only a third of the slope now supported by ice , the scientists said , a landslide could be triggered by an earthquake , prolonged heavy rain , or even a heatwave that could cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the slope has been moving for decades , the researchers estimated that a sudden , huge collapse was possible within a year and likely within two decades .
“ It could happen anytime , but the risk just goes way up as this glacier recedes , ” said Anna Liljedahl , an Alaska-based hydrologist with the Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts , who was part of the team .
Alaska ’ s Department of Natural Resources , after being briefed on the findings , issued a statement Thursday afternoon warning that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave with devastating effects on fishermen and recreationalists.
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(NYT) – Climate change has increased the risk of a huge landslide in an Alaskan fjord that could cause a catastrophic tsunami, scientists said Thursday. Warming temperatures have caused the retreat of a glacier that helps support a steep, mile-long slope along one flank of a fjord in Prince William Sound, about 60 miles east of Anchorage.
With only a third of the slope now supported by ice, the scientists said, a landslide could be triggered by an earthquake, prolonged heavy rain, or even a heatwave that could cause extensive melting of surface snow. While the slope has been moving for decades, the researchers estimated that a sudden, huge collapse was possible within a year and likely within two decades.
“It could happen anytime, but the risk just goes way up as this glacier recedes,” said Anna Liljedahl, an Alaska-based hydrologist with the Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts, who was part of the team. Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources, after being briefed on the findings, issued a statement Thursday afternoon warning that “an increasingly likely landslide could generate a wave with devastating effects on fishermen and recreationalists.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--JC Penney is planning to file for bankruptcy as early as Friday

( CNBC ) – J.C. Penney is planning to file for bankruptcy protection , people familiar with the matter tell CNBC .
Its advisors are currently working on a bankruptcy filing that could come early Friday morning , they said .
They cautioned there is still a chance that final negotiations between the retailer and its lenders spill into the weekend and delay the filing .
J.C. Penney employed roughly 90,000 full-time and part-time employees as of February .
It is working on a plan that would contemplate closing 180 to 200 stores while in bankruptcy .
The retailer had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Plano , Texas-based retailer is planning on filing for bankruptcy in Corpus Christi , Texas , the people said .
It has been negotiating with its first lien lenders a $ 450 million loan to finance the bankruptcy , which would require the troubled retailer to hit certain goals to receive the second half of it , CNBC previously reported .
Because it is working so quickly to finalize its bankruptcy documents , it may not get them all done in time to draw from the initial funds its first day in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to wait until a June 2 court hearing to begin drawing from the loan , the people said .
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(CNBC) – J.C. Penney is planning to file for bankruptcy protection, people familiar with the matter tell CNBC. Its advisors are currently working on a bankruptcy filing that could come early Friday morning, they said. They cautioned there is still a chance that final negotiations between the retailer and its lenders spill into the weekend and delay the filing.
J.C. Penney employed roughly 90,000 full-time and part-time employees as of February. It is working on a plan that would contemplate closing 180 to 200 stores while in bankruptcy. The retailer had 846 department stores as of February.
The Plano, Texas-based retailer is planning on filing for bankruptcy in Corpus Christi, Texas, the people said. It has been negotiating with its first lien lenders a $450 million loan to finance the bankruptcy, which would require the troubled retailer to hit certain goals to receive the second half of it, CNBC previously reported.
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Because it is working so quickly to finalize its bankruptcy documents, it may not get them all done in time to draw from the initial funds its first day in bankruptcy. As such, it may need to wait until a June 2 court hearing to begin drawing from the loan, the people said. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Germany Plunges Into Recession With Biggest Slump in Decade

( Reuters ) – Germany ’ s economy slumped in the first quarter at its steepest rate since 2009 with worse expected by mid-year , but it is weathering fallout from the coronavirus better than other EU states where outbreaks have been more disruptive .
The 2.2 % drop in quarter-on-quarter output was the widest since the financial crisis of a decade ago and the second biggest since German reunification in 1990 , Friday ’ s federal statistics office data showed .
Like almost all European Union states , Germany did not go into lockdown to slow the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bulk of the impact of those curbs will only become apparent in second-quarter data as sectors like tourism , and bars and restaurants , remain shut .
A 10 % economic contraction is widely forecast for that period , though “ the exact extent of the slump depends in part on the easing of restrictions on public life , ” said statistics office official Albert Braakmann said .
“ If today ’ s data are the result of two weeks of lockdown , three more weeks of lockdown and a very gradual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well for the second quarter , ” ING ’ s chief economist for the eurozone , Carsten Brzeski , said .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--You May Not Understand This Now, But You Need To Get Prepared For The Food Shortages That Are Coming

( OPINION ) Michael Snyder – I was going to write about something completely different today , but I felt that I needed to issue this warning instead .
Even before COVID-19 came along , crazy global weather patterns were playing havoc with harvests all over the globe , the African Swine Fever plague had already killed about one-fourth of all the pigs in the world , and giant armies of locusts the size of major cities were devouring crops at a staggering rate on the other side of the planet .
And now this coronavirus pandemic has caused an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has put an enormous amount of stress on global food supplies .
On the official UN website , the United Nations is openly using the term “ biblical proportion ” to describe the famines that are coming .
Even if COVID-19 miraculously disappeared tomorrow , a lot of people on the other side of the world would still starve to death , but of course , COVID-19 is not going anywhere any time soon .
Here in the United States , our stores still have plenty of food .
But empty shelves have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are starting to go up aggressively .
In fact , we just witnessed the largest one month increase in food prices that we have seen since 1974 .
For a long time , I have been warning my readers that eventually a loaf of bread in the U.S. will cost five dollars , and one of my readers in Hawaii just told me that “ my wife came home with ½ loaf of bread for $ 2.99 ” .
So it appears that the day I have been warning about has already arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price of meat is going up even faster than the price of bread .
The following is an excerpt from an email that one of Robert Wenzel ’ s readers in Alaska just sent him…Our local Costco as of now , beef hamburger is $ 9 a pound , and steaks are $ 18 a pound .
Hamburger was at $ 3.50 a pound before all this .
Our local butcher shops , that butcher and package the little local beef that is raised here , are all out of meat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moose in our freezers , and plenty of canned smoked salmon and salmon season is coming soon again .
Hopefully the price of hamburger has not nearly tripled in your area yet , but without a doubt , meat prices are going to just keep heading higher .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines, threatening crops and forcing tens of thousands to

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines, threatening crops and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate

( ETH ) – A powerful typhoon has struck the eastern Philippines , reportedly knocking out power and threatening food crops in an emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic .
According to a report from ABC , Typhoon Vongfong moved into the Eastern Samar province at noon with fierce rain and wind as tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate to safety in provinces throughout the country ’ s most populous region .
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from this typhoon as of yet .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typhoon made landfall it maintained its maximum sustained winds of about 155 kilometers per hour but its gusts intensified to 255kph , according to a report from weather agency administrator Vicente Malano .
The typhoon couldn ’ t come at the worst possible time as the Philippines continues to struggle with coronavirus outbreaks , largely with a lockdown already in place in the main northern region of Luzon that is to be eased this weekend except in metropolitan Manila and two other high-risk areas .
“ This is a double whammy , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Psychologically , the people are already struggling with COVID and now we have this typhoon.
” Mr. Evardone said the entire province lost power , apparently due to downed electricity lines .
This typhoon is now a threat to the country ’ s food supply that has already been impacted by the virus .


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Fireball lights up the sky from South Carolina to Florida

( ETH ) – A fireball reportedly lit up the sky from South Carolina to Tampa according to News4Jax , @ @ @ @ @ into the local affiliate newsroom asking about the meteor .
According to the American Meteor @ @ @ @ @ a fireball is another term for a very bright meteor , generally brighter than magnitude @ @ @ @ @ the same magnitude of the planet Venus as seen in the morning or evening sky @ @ @ @ @ special type of fireball that explodes in a bright terminal flash at its end , @ @ @ @ @ The report stated that the meteor was captured on the doorbell camera of a News4Jax @ @ @ @ @ in the morning .
News4 spoke with Mike Hankley with the AMS On The Morning @ @ @ @ @ event and he stated that the color of the meteor could tell us more about @ @ @ @ @

(ETH) – A fireball reportedly lit up the sky from South Carolina to Tampa according to News4Jax, prompting multiple Calls that poured into the local affiliate newsroom asking about the meteor.
According to the American Meteor Society’s website, a fireball is another term for a very bright meteor, generally brighter than magnitude -4, which is about the same magnitude of the planet Venus as seen in the morning or evening sky. A bolide is a special type of fireball that explodes in a bright terminal flash at its end, often with visible fragmentation.
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The report stated that the meteor was captured on the doorbell camera of a News4Jax viewer at about 12:45 a.m. in the morning. News4 spoke with Mike Hankley with the AMS On The Morning Show on Thursday about the event and he stated that the color of the meteor could tell us more about where it came from.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Los Angeles to shut off water, power of nonessential businesses that refuse to close

( NYP ) – Los Angeles authorities could shut down water and power to nonessential businesses that refuse to close amid the coronavirus outbreak there , according to local reports .
“ We won ’ t tolerate the selfish behavior of a few who unnecessarily put our community at risk , ” Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a press release on his website .
He also said his “ Safer at Home ” emergency shelter-in-place order would be strictly enforced .
The order requires LA residents to stay at home except in a number of situations , including to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — as well as to care for children or adult relatives , friends , and people with disabilities , according to the mayor ’ s office .
Nonessential businesses include bars , restaurants , movie theaters , bowling alleys , salons , and gyms .
But nonessential businesses that remain open despite the order are “ irresponsible and selfish , ” Garcetti said during his daily press briefing Tuesday , according to KTLA .
To enforce the shutdowns , the mayor announced a program to send city workers and volunteers , dubbed “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defiant businesses and urge them to close down voluntarily .
If they don ’ t , the ambassadors will report the situation to prosecutors and police , according to the mayor ’ s website , which also provided a link for the general public to report noncompliance .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-15--Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Nevada, felt from Utah to California

( ETH ) – A powerful magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck in remote western Nevada early on Friday , according to @ @ @ @ @ .
Residents from Salt Lake City , Utah , to California ’ s Central Valley @ @ @ @ @ quake .
The quake was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside Tonopah , @ @ @ @ @ Nevada range at about 4.7 miles deep .
The report indicated that the USGS stated @ @ @ @ @ aftershocks were recorded shortly after the 6.4 , including two with estimated magnitudes of 5.4 @

(ETH) – A powerful magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck in remote western Nevada early on Friday, according to a report from Fox News. Residents from Salt Lake City, Utah, to California’s Central Valley, have reported feeling the quake.
The quake was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside Tonopah, just east of the Sierra Nevada range at about 4.7 miles deep. The report indicated that the USGS stated that at least six sizable aftershocks were recorded shortly after the 6.4, including two with estimated magnitudes of 5.4.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Retail sales plunge a record 16.4% in April, far worse than predicted

( CNBC ) – Consumer spending tumbled a record 16.4 % in April as the backbone of the U.S. economy retrenched amid the coronavirus pandemic , according to a government report Friday .
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected the advanced retail sales number to fall 12.3 % after March ’ s reported 8.3 % dive already had set a record for data going back to 1992 .
The March numbers were revised to be not as bad as the 8.7 % initially reported .
Some 68 % of the nation ’ s $ 21.5 trillion economy comes from personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first quarter just as social distancing measures aimed at containing the coronavirus began to take effect .
Friday ’ s data showed that the slowdown continued into the first part of the second quarter as layoffs began to mount and consumers went into lockdown .
“ Net , net , consumers couldn ’ t get out to shop last month as the pandemic virus fight kept them at home , and the result is an economy that has simply collapsed , ” said Chris Rupkey , a chief financial economist at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never seen economic data like this before in history.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Sun enters ‘lockdown’ period, which could cause freezing weather and famine

( ETH ) – The sun has entered into what is called “ lockdown ” which some scientists are warning could produce freezing weather , earthquakes , and famine in the near future .
According to a report from the New York Post , The sun is currently in a period of “ solar minimum , ” meaning activity on its surface has fallen dramatically .
Scientists believe we are about to enter the deepest period of “ recession ” for the sun that has ever been recorded as sunspots have virtually disappeared .
Astronomer Dr. Tony Phillips recently stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a deep one.
” “ Sunspot counts suggest it is one of the deepest of the past century .
The sun ’ s magnetic field has become weak , allowing extra cosmic rays into the solar system.
” “ Excess cosmic rays pose a health hazard to astronauts and polar air travelers , affect the electro-chemistry of Earth ’ s upper atmosphere , and may help trigger lightning.
” According to the report , NASA scientists fear this event could produce be a repeat of the Dalton Minimum , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to periods of brutal cold , crop loss , famine , and powerful volcanic eruptions .
History showed that temperatures plummeted by up to 2 degrees Celsius ( 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit ) over 20 years , devastating the world ’ s food production .
On April 10 , 1815 , the second-largest volcanic eruption in 2,000 years took place at Mount Tambora in Indonesia , killing at least 71,000 people .
the event also led to the so-called Year Without a Summer in 1816 — also nicknamed “ eighteen hundred and froze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snow in July .
This far in 2020 , the sun has been “ blank ” with no sunspots 76 percent of the time , a rate surpassed only once before in the Space Age — last year when it was 77 percent blank .

(ETH) – The sun has entered into what is called “lockdown” which some scientists are warning could produce freezing weather, earthquakes, and famine in the near future. According to a report from the New York Post, The sun is currently in a period of “solar minimum,” meaning activity on its surface has fallen dramatically.
Scientists believe we are about to enter the deepest period of “recession” for the sun that has ever been recorded as sunspots have virtually disappeared. Astronomer Dr. Tony Phillips recently stated: “Solar Minimum is underway and it’s a deep one.” “Sunspot counts suggest it is one of the deepest of the past century.
The sun’s magnetic field has become weak, allowing extra cosmic rays into the solar system.” “Excess cosmic rays pose a health hazard to astronauts and polar air travelers, affect the electro-chemistry of Earth’s upper atmosphere, and may help trigger lightning.”
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According to the report, NASA scientists fear this event could produce be a repeat of the Dalton Minimum, which took place between 1790 and 1830 and lead to periods of brutal cold, crop loss, famine, and powerful volcanic eruptions.
History showed that temperatures plummeted by up to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over 20 years, devastating the world’s food production. On April 10, 1815, the second-largest volcanic eruption in 2,000 years took place at Mount Tambora in Indonesia, killing at least 71,000 people.
the event also led to the so-called Year Without a Summer in 1816 — also nicknamed “eighteen hundred and froze to death” — when there was snow in July. This far in 2020, the sun has been “blank” with no sunspots 76 percent of the time, a rate surpassed only once before in the Space Age — last year when it was 77 percent blank.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--House passes $3T coronavirus relief — the most expensive bill in history

The record-breaking bill narrowly passed by a 208-199 vote .
Fourteen Democrats defied their party and voted “ no , @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Pete King of New York , broke with the GOP and voted “ yes.
@ @ @ @ @ ’ t understand the suffering , you haven ’ t been paying attention , ” @ @ @ @ @ D-N.Y. , the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee .
“ The time for action @ @ @ @ @ people have unprecedented needs and the federal government must step up to the plate [ @ @ @ @ @ assistance to meet those needs , ” she said .
Unlike the first four coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ bipartisan support , this 1,815-page package was drafted by Democrats alone and earned a veto @ @ @ @ @ and condemnation from the GOP as a “ liberal wish list ” that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Senate .


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Feds warn of attacks related to bogus COVID-19 conspiracy theory

( ABC ) – What started as a bizarre and bogus conspiracy theory involving the novel coronavirus in Britain has @ @ @ @ @ , U.S. law enforcement officials believe , and they are now increasingly worried about the @ @ @ @ @ “ We assess conspiracy theories linking the spread of COVID-19 to the expansion of the @ @ @ @ @ attacks against the communications infrastructure globally and that these threats probably will increase as the @ @ @ @ @ including calls for violence against telecommunications workers , ” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security @ @ @ @ @ report obtained by ABC News .
“ Violent extremists have drawn from misinformation campaigns online @ @ @ @ @ deleterious to human health and helps spread COVID-19 , resulting in a global effort by @ @ @ @ @ guidance and justification for conducting attacks against 5G infrastructure , some of which have already @ @ @ @ @ against cell towers in several US states , ” the report concluded .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Woman holding ‘We Are Free’ sign while sitting on beach dragged away by cops

( TheBlaze ) – A woman holding a “ We Are Free ” sign while sitting on the sand Sunday in Miami Beach was dragged away by police who arrested and charged her with violating an emergency order , trespassing , and resisting an officer without violence , WTVJ-TV reported .
Kimberly Falkenstine , 33 , was protesting coronavirus-related beach closures and refused to leave after officers confronted her , the station said .
Officers spotted Falkenstine sitting on the beach shortly after she and her husband took part in a protest at Lummus Park where demonstrators demanded that South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WTVJ reported .
“ The defendant mentioned that the beach was for the public and that it was her right to be there , ” the station said , citing an arrest report .
WTVJ added that Falkenstine was booked into jail .
The entire event was captured on video by a man speaking to Falkenstine as she walked to the beach with her sign .
Approaching the beach ’ s entrance , she marveled at the “ ridiculous ” number of officers patrolling the otherwise empty beach : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with the virus.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--‘Young people drop like flies’ as overdoses spike from fake pills going around Tennessee

( ETH ) – Fake pills and drugs laced with fentanyl are circulating in a small Middle Tennessee county and wiping out young adults .
According to a report from FOX 17 Nashville , the situation has become a crisis on top of the coronavirus pandemic .
According to the report , Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum stated that there were eight overdoses reported in just 10 days – and three ended in fatalities .
The Sheriff went on to say that his department has confirmed the substance in fake Xanax and Roxicet pills is fentanyl , which is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroin .
He went on to report that he also suspects that fentanyl is being mixed with heroin and methamphetamine as well .
The report is indicating that all the victims in their 30s or younger .
“ When you start having young people drop like flies it becomes very , very concerning , ” Sheriff Shrum said in one of his Facebook updates on the overdose investigation .
The Sheriff stressed that the department is small and only has two investigators working 16 to 18 hour days following leads in the overdose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made substantial progress in the cases – investigators are still hitting roadblocks .
“ Because of this code that people live by , ‘ we can ’ t tell , ’ more people are going to die , ” Shrum said on Facebook .
“ It ’ s going to get worse before it gets better .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Strong Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Alberta, Canada

DEVELOPING ( ETH ) – A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake has reportedly struck near Alberta , Canada according to the @ @ @ @ @ developing situation that will be updated as we receive more information .

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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Federal Judge Says Church’s Desire to Hold In-Person Worship Services is “Selfish”

In ruling against the churches , however , Judge Robert Gettleman said a restraining order “ would risk the lives @ @ @ @ @ members , friends , co-workers and other members of their communities with whom they come @ @ @ @ @ that COVID-19 is a particular danger to spread in a church setting , regardless of @ @ @ @ @ be .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Near Death Experience Puts Man Face-to-Face With God

( OPINION ) CBN – Jim Woodford had no interest in God until he experienced God ’ s miraculous power in our modern world .
He was on life support when he received a major wake-up call .
“ All the things that I thought were just some crazy , old legend .
It ’ s real .
It ’ s a dimension that exists .
Something far beyond anything I could have ever imagined was happening to me , ” says Jim .
An ambitious , self-made man , Jim earned the nickname “ Diamond Jim.
” He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his family .
According to his wife Lorraine , “ Nothing was too big of a problem .
He could fix it.
” Jim says , “ I thought that that was my way of showing her how much I loved her , and cared for our family , was by providing everything that I could.
” But Lorraine , a Christian , prayed for something more .
Specifically , she prayed , “ God please change his heart .
Bring him to know Jesus Christ and just make a change in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Over the years , the money and materialism had started to consume Jim , as he pulled away from his family .
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(OPINION) CBN – Jim Woodford had no interest in God until he experienced God’s miraculous power in our modern world. He was on life support when he received a major wake-up call. “All the things that I thought were just some crazy, old legend. It’s real. It’s a dimension that exists. Something far beyond anything I could have ever imagined was happening to me,” says Jim.
An ambitious, self-made man, Jim earned the nickname “Diamond Jim.” He was focused on providing a life of luxury for his family. According to his wife Lorraine, “Nothing was too big of a problem. He could fix it.” Jim says, “I thought that that was my way of showing her how much I loved her, and cared for our family, was by providing everything that I could.”
But Lorraine, a Christian, prayed for something more. Specifically, she prayed, “God please change his heart. Bring him to know Jesus Christ and just make a change in him and deal with this materialistic way.” Over the years, the money and materialism had started to consume Jim, as he pulled away from his family. READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Green-tinged Comet Swan with 11 million-mile-long tail flies past Earth

( ETH ) – Astronomers are talking about Comet Swan with its amazing 11 million mile long tail was visible in the night sky and able to be seen with the naked eye .
According to the Daily Mail , The ball of ice , which was first discovered back in April by astronomer Michael Mattiazzo from Australia , has already passed the Earth but is reportedly getting brighter as it approaches the Sun .
The report states that it will be best viewed from the southern hemisphere , but those in the northern hemisphere will still be capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pre-dawn hours .
The comet is currently roughly 53 million miles from the Earth and is expected to be a ‘ significant ’ comet in terms of visibility , according to the European Space Agency .
The green-tinged comet makes its appearance in the inner part of the solar system once every 11,597 years and has a long blue tail stretching 10 million miles behind it .
The comet is currently moving from the southern to the northern skies and is faintly visible to the naked eye , but current estimates suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , it could be significantly brighter – if it survives that long .
The report states that the comet will be visible from Friday night and through the weekend as a faint and fuzzy dot with a long tail – you ’ ll get a clearer view with binoculars or a small telescope .

(ETH) – Astronomers are talking about Comet Swan with its amazing 11 million mile long tail was visible in the night sky and able to be seen with the naked eye. According to the Daily Mail, The ball of ice, which was first discovered back in April by astronomer Michael Mattiazzo from Australia, has already passed the Earth but is reportedly getting brighter as it approaches the Sun.
The report states that it will be best viewed from the southern hemisphere, but those in the northern hemisphere will still be capable of viewing it low on the horizon in the pre-dawn hours. The comet is currently roughly 53 million miles from the Earth and is expected to be a ‘significant’ comet in terms of visibility, according to the European Space Agency.
The green-tinged comet makes its appearance in the inner part of the solar system once every 11,597 years and has a long blue tail stretching 10 million miles behind it. The comet is currently moving from the southern to the northern skies and is faintly visible to the naked eye,
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but current estimates suggest that, by the end of the month, it could be significantly brighter – if it survives that long. The report states that the comet will be visible from Friday night and through the weekend as a faint and fuzzy dot with a long tail – you’ll get a clearer view with binoculars or a small telescope.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-16--Is church services ‘super-spreader events’ that should be avoided for years?

( OPINION ) Business Insider – In mid-February , a 61-year-old woman attended church services in Daegu , South Korea .
Soon after , she tested positive for the coronavirus — then so did dozens of others .
South Korea ’ s coronavirus case count quickly jumped from 29 cases on February 15 to more than 2,900 two weeks later .
Throughout this pandemic , clusters of coronavirus infections like this have cropped up almost overnight , sprouting outbreaks that spiral out of control .
Such spikes in cases can often be traced back to a super-spreader event like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person infects an atypically large number of people .
So far , coronavirus super-spreader events have shared a few key characteristics : They ’ ve mostly involved indoor gatherings in which lots of people from different households were in close , extended contact , such as religious services , birthday parties , and choir practices .
In that sense , it ’ s not individual people who pose an inherent risk as “ super-spreaders ” or “ super-emitters ” — it ’ s a certain type of activity , one that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a vaccine .
A virus ’ s R0 value ( pronounced “ R-naught ” ) refers to the average number of people that one sick person goes on to infect in a group with no immunity .
Experts use this metric to predict how far and how fast a disease will spread .
The number can also inform policy decisions about how to contain an outbreak .
The R0 of the coronavirus , so far , seems to hover between 2 and 2.5 , according to the World Health Organization .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dubbed “ Patient 31 , ” may have infected at least 43 people after she attended services at Daegu ’ s Shincheonji Church of Jesus on February 9 and 16 .
Followers of the fringe religious faction were asked to remove protective masks to pray .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--United Nations issues guidance on making speech more ‘inclusive’

( ETH ) – The United Nations has just issued a new guideline on how we should choose our words wisely when referring to people as their proper preferred genders .
According to a report from Theblaze , choosing our words ensures happiness and acceptance in a “ more equal world.
” The report comes as the United Nations recently tweeted , “ What you say matters .
Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you ’ re unsure about someone ’ s gender or are referring to a group.
” This guideline instructs using “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or “ wife ” ; “ owner ” instead of “ landlord ” ; “ family name ” instead of “ maiden name ” ; and more .
The tweet produced a huge response gaining more than 14,000 comments — many of which are critical .
As TheBlaze ’ s Paul Sacca pointed out , the U.N. in 2018 shared an apparently archaic quote from former United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld .
The quote read , “ The UN was not created to take mankind to heaven , but to save humanity from @ @ @

(ETH) – The United Nations has just issued a new guideline on how we should choose our words wisely when referring to people as their proper preferred genders. According to a report from Theblaze, choosing our words ensures happiness and acceptance in a “more equal world.”
What you say matters.
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Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you're unsure about someone's gender or are referring to a group. https://t.co/QQRFPY4VRn #GenerationEquality via@UN_Women pic.twitter.com/koxoAZZuxq — United Nations (@UN) May 18, 2020
The report comes as the United Nations recently tweeted, “What you say matters. Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you’re unsure about someone’s gender or are referring to a group.” This guideline instructs using “spouse” instead of “husband” or “wife”; “owner” instead of “landlord”; “family name” instead of “maiden name”; and more.
The tweet produced a huge response gaining more than 14,000 comments — many of which are critical. As TheBlaze’s Paul Sacca pointed out, the U.N. in 2018 shared an apparently archaic quote from former United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. The quote read, “The UN was not created to take mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell.”


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--FBI discovers Al Qaeda link to Pensacola attacker’s iPhone

( CNN ) – The Saudi military trainee who killed three US sailors and wounded several others in a terror @ @ @ @ @ military base in Pensacola , Florida , was a longtime associate of al Qaeda who @ @ @ @ @ the group as recently as the night before the shooting , the Justice Department and @ @ @ @ @ US investigators uncovered the al Qaeda connection after the FBI broke through the encryption protecting @ @ @ @ @ iPhones and have been able to use the information on the devices to carry out @ @ @ @ @ Yemen , Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a news @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve been able to develop from the killer ’ s devices shows that @ @ @ @ @ the brutal culmination of years of planning and preparation by a longtime AQAP associate , @ @ @ @ @ to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula , one of the deadliest branches of the @ @ @ @ @

(CNN) – The Saudi military trainee who killed three US sailors and wounded several others in a terror attack last year on a military base in Pensacola, Florida, was a longtime associate of al Qaeda who had communicated with operatives from the group as recently as the night before the shooting, the Justice Department and the FBI announced Monday.
US investigators uncovered the al Qaeda connection after the FBI broke through the encryption protecting the Saudi attacker’s iPhones and have been able to use the information on the devices to carry out a recent counterterrorism operation in Yemen, Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a news conference.
“The evidence we’ve been able to develop from the killer’s devices shows that the Pensacola attack was actually the brutal culmination of years of planning and preparation by a longtime AQAP associate,” Wray said, referring to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, one of the deadliest branches of the terror group. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Bill Gates becomes bogeyman of “virus conspiracy” theorists

( Yahoo ) – False claims targeting billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates are gaining traction online since the beginning of the @ @ @ @ @ warning they could hamper efforts to curb the virus .
Doctored photos and fabricated news @ @ @ @ @ — shared thousands of times on social media platforms and messaging apps , in various @ @ @ @ @ far as accusing the Microsoft founder of creating the outbreak .
Gates , who has @ @ @ @ @ efforts to fight the pandemic , is the latest in a string of online targets @ @ @ @ @ ’ s efforts to fight what it called an “ infodemic ” — misinformation fanned @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
In recent months , 5G networks and Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros have @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , which has killed more than 315,000 people around the world .
“ Bill @ @ @ @ @ target of specific conspiracy communities , ” said Rory Smith , research manager at First @ @ @ @ @ provides research and training for journalists .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Over 100 Million in China’s Northeast Face Renewed Lockdown, Second Wave Feared

( MSN ) – Some 108 million people in China ’ s northeast region are being plunged back under lockdown conditions as a new and growing cluster of infections causes a backslide in the nation ’ s return to normal .
In an abrupt reversal of the re-opening taking place across the nation , cities in Jilin province have cut off trains and buses , shut schools and quarantined tens of thousands of people .
The strict measures have dismayed many residents who had thought the worst of the nation ’ s epidemic was over .
People “ are feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pai , who works at a trading company in Shenyang , a city in nearby Liaoning province that ’ s also facing renewed restrictions .
“ Children playing outside are wearing masks again ” and health care workers are walking around in protective gear , she said .
“ It ’ s frustrating because you don ’ t know when it will end.
” While the cluster of 34 infections isn ’ t growing as quickly the outbreak in Wuhan which started the global pandemic last December , China ’ s swift and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second wave after it curbed the virus ’ s spread at great economic and social cost .
It ’ s also a sign of how fragile the re-opening process will be in China and elsewhere as even the slightest hint of a resurgence of infections could prompt a return to strict lockdown .
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(MSN) – Some 108 million people in China’s northeast region are being plunged back under lockdown conditions as a new and growing cluster of infections causes a backslide in the nation’s return to normal. In an abrupt reversal of the re-opening taking place across the nation, cities in Jilin province have cut off trains and buses, shut schools and quarantined tens of thousands of people. The strict measures have dismayed many residents who had thought the worst of the nation’s epidemic was over.
People “are feeling more cautious again,” said Fan Pai, who works at a trading company in Shenyang, a city in nearby Liaoning province that’s also facing renewed restrictions. “Children playing outside are wearing masks again” and health care workers are walking around in protective gear, she said. “It’s frustrating because you don’t know when it will end.”
While the cluster of 34 infections isn’t growing as quickly the outbreak in Wuhan which started the global pandemic last December, China’s swift and powerful reaction reflects its fear of a second wave after it curbed the virus’s spread at great economic and social cost. It’s also a sign of how fragile the re-opening process will be in China and elsewhere as even the slightest hint of a resurgence of infections could prompt a return to strict lockdown. READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--DEVELOPING: Hundreds evacuated as wildfire threatens homes near Phoenix

DEVELOPING : ( ETH ) – A brush fire that has quickly spread to nearly 1,500 acres in the desert @ @ @ @ @ is threatening the town of Cave Creek .
According to a report from ABC , @ @ @ @ @ about 100 yards of homes and has forced the evacuation of as many as 150 @ @ @ @ @ Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department .
According to the report , Hot and windy @ @ @ @ @ the containment of the wildfire , there are roughly about 400 firefighters trying to put @ @ @ @ @ of now , no homes have been burned .

DEVELOPING: (ETH) – A brush fire that has quickly spread to nearly 1,500 acres in the desert hills north of Phoenix early is threatening the town of Cave Creek. According to a report from ABC, The fire has come within about 100 yards of homes and has forced the evacuation of as many as 150 residents,
according to the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Department. According to the report, Hot and windy weather is posing challenges to the containment of the wildfire, there are roughly about 400 firefighters trying to put out the blaze. As of now, no homes have been burned.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--New York pastor faces $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

( CP ) – The Central Bible Baptist Church in New York , which had to discontinue its drive-in worship services after being threatened by the Massena Police Department that a fine of up to $ 1,000 would be imposed , on Friday challenged the claim that drive-in services violate Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s COVID-19 Executive Orders .
“ You are mistaken in your assertion that church ‘ drive-in ’ worship services are prohibited under New York ’ s current emergency orders and could result in fines , ” wrote The Rutherford Institute , a national , nonprofit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam J .
Love on Friday on behalf of the church .
The Chief of Police warned Pastor Samson Ryman , who held drive-in worship services on May 3 with 23 worshipers in 18 vehicles , that his church violated the law and he could be subject to prosecution for holding the drive-in services and would face a fine of up to $ 1,000 .
“ Although federal and state governments have adopted specific restrictive measures in an effort to decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 virus , the current public health situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundamental constitutional rights such as religious freedom , freedom of speech and the right of assembly , ” the letter said .
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(CP) – The Central Bible Baptist Church in New York, which had to discontinue its drive-in worship services after being threatened by the Massena Police Department that a fine of up to $1,000 would be imposed, on Friday challenged the claim that drive-in services violate Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 Executive Orders.
“You are mistaken in your assertion that church ‘drive-in’ worship services are prohibited under New York’s current emergency orders and could result in fines,” wrote The Rutherford Institute, a national, nonprofit civil liberties organization, to Police Chief Adam J. Love on Friday on behalf of the church.
The Chief of Police warned Pastor Samson Ryman, who held drive-in worship services on May 3 with 23 worshipers in 18 vehicles, that his church violated the law and he could be subject to prosecution for holding the drive-in services and would face a fine of up to $1,000.
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“Although federal and state governments have adopted specific restrictive measures in an effort to decelerate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the current public health situation has not resulted in the suspension of fundamental constitutional rights such as religious freedom, freedom of speech and the right of assembly,” the letter said. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Covid-19 positive person attended a church service and exposed 180 people

A person who later learned they were positive for Covid-19 attended a California religious service on Mother ’ s Day , exposing 180 other people to the novel coronavirus , according to local health officials .
The individual got a positive diagnosis for Covid-19 the day after the service and is now in isolation at home , Butte County Public Health said in a statement Friday .
People who attended the service have been notified about their exposure and received instructions from health officials to self-quarantine , the statement said .
Officials are working to get testing for everyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon , California had more than 78,800 cases of coronavirus , according to data from Johns Hopkins University .
More than 3,200 people in the state have died .
The incident highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between some religious organizations and public officials as they work to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
Some congregations around the country have continued to meet , despite stay-at-home orders — though some states had exempted religious gatherings .
“ At this time , organizations that hold in-person services or gatherings are putting the health and safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our local ability to open up at great risk , ” said Butte County Public Health Director Danette York , who implored everyone to do their part to adhere to mitigation efforts .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Priest uses squirt gun to bless churchgoers with holy water

( ETH ) – A priest has gone viral on the internet for bringing a water pistol to a coronavirus fight .
The Catholic priest Father Tim Pelc from Detroit is reportedly using a squirt gun filled with “ Holy Water ” to bless parishioners and their Easter baskets according to a report from TheBlaze .
Outside of the St. , Ambrose Church in Grosse Pointe Park the priest offers a drive-thru service where parishioners can come and be blessed while still observing proper social distancing guidelines .
The 70-year-old Catholic priest has filled up a water gun with holy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parishioners with holy water .
“ You can ’ t double-dip into the holy water container , ” Pelc told “ TODAY.
” “ I thought , what could I do that would keep the quarantine restrictions going and give kids the experience of Easter ?
” he added .
Pelc was seen wearing a mask , gloves , and a face shield to protect himself and others .
The priest has reportedly been using this method of blessing for his congregation since Easter .
The incident has gone viral , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now-famous priest .


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Tropical storm warnings issued for N.C. as Tropical Storm Arthur nears coast

( AccuWeather ) – Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Saturday night off the coast of Florida , making it the first named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season .
Now , forecasters say the storm has its sights set on eastern North Carolina .
Although the official start of hurricane season is June 1 , there has been a preseason tropical system for most of the last 10 years , so it is not uncommon to have tropical activity this early , according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Courtney Travis .
Arthur makes this year the sixth straight year for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
As of 8 a.m. EDT Monday , Arthur had sustained winds of 45 mph and was located about 50 miles south-southwest of Cape Hatteras , North Carolina .
The storm is forecast to pass very close to or just over North Carolina ’ s Outer Banks later Monday with rain and gusty winds .
A tropical storm warning was issued for parts of the North Carolina coast by the National Weather Service shortly after the Outer Banks beaches were reopened to visitors on Saturday .
Cars lined up on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cross over to the islands right at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday morning .
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(AccuWeather) – Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Saturday night off the coast of Florida, making it the first named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Now, forecasters say the storm has its sights set on eastern North Carolina.
Although the official start of hurricane season is June 1, there has been a preseason tropical system for most of the last 10 years, so it is not uncommon to have tropical activity this early, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Courtney Travis. Arthur makes this year the sixth straight year for a system to develop before the official start of the season.
As of 8 a.m. EDT Monday, Arthur had sustained winds of 45 mph and was located about 50 miles south-southwest of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The storm is forecast to pass very close to or just over North Carolina’s Outer Banks later Monday with rain and gusty winds.
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A tropical storm warning was issued for parts of the North Carolina coast by the National Weather Service shortly after the Outer Banks beaches were reopened to visitors on Saturday. Cars lined up on the mainland side of the bridge waiting to cross over to the islands right at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday morning. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio will not tolerate crowds outside bars, vows crackdown and threatens to ‘shu

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio will not tolerate crowds outside bars, vows crackdown and threatens to ‘shut places down’

( ETH ) – Mayor Bill de Blasio isn ’ t playing anymore and has stressed his displeasure with people gathering in large groups in the streets of New York , The Democratic mayor had some strong rebuke for citizens who are considering congregating outside of New York City bars .
According to a report from the Blaze , Photos recently emerged of heavily crowded areas outside of bars and restaurants in New York City this weekend as temperatures warmed up .
These photos and videos of crowded New Yorkers gathered on City sidewalks spread , de Blasio vowed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The police department will be out , the sheriff ’ s office will be out watching very carefully on the Upper East Side in particular , ” the Mayor said on Sunday .
“ We ’ re not going to tolerate people congregating .
It ’ s as simple as that.
” “ If we have to shut places down , we will , ” de Blasio threatened .
De Blasio went on and instructed residents to inform the city of anyone or any establishment violating his shelter-in-place executive order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not compliance I want to know about it , ” de Blasio added .
“ I want any New Yorker who sees any place allowing dining in to call 311 immediately and they will be visited immediately with inspectors and there will be serious fines .
If we have to shut places down we will .
”

(ETH) – Mayor Bill de Blasio isn’t playing anymore and has stressed his displeasure with people gathering in large groups in the streets of New York, The Democratic mayor had some strong rebuke for citizens who are considering congregating outside of New York City bars. According to a report from the Blaze, Photos recently emerged of heavily crowded areas outside of bars and restaurants in New York City this weekend as temperatures warmed up.
These photos and videos of crowded New Yorkers gathered on City sidewalks spread, de Blasio vowed a crackdown on people gathering outside of bars. “The police department will be out, the sheriff’s office will be out watching very carefully on the Upper East Side in particular,” the Mayor said on Sunday.
“We’re not going to tolerate people congregating. It’s as simple as that.” “If we have to shut places down, we will,” de Blasio threatened. De Blasio went on and instructed residents to inform the city of anyone or any establishment violating his shelter-in-place executive order.
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“If we have instances where there is not compliance I want to know about it,” de Blasio added. “I want any New Yorker who sees any place allowing dining in to call 311 immediately and they will be visited immediately with inspectors and there will be serious fines. If we have to shut places down we will.”


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Chicago Mayor Vows to ‘Take Action’ Against Defiant Churches That Continue to Hold Services Despite

Chicago Mayor Vows to ‘Take Action’ Against Defiant Churches That Continue to Hold Services Despite Lockdown Orders

( Newsweek ) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday said the city will enforce the stay-at-home orders against churches that continue to hold services in defiance of Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ’ s shelter-in-place order .
Pritzker ’ s order remains in effect through May 30 , though state Republicans have challenged it in court .
Lightfoot has said that she doesn ’ t intend to arrest parishioners nor has she mentioned what specific actions she plans to take against defiant churches .
“ We don ’ t want to see a cluster break out because faith leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing their reverence to the God that they worship , ” Lightfoot said .
“ The Bible tells us , where two or more are gathered in my name , there will I be also .
There are lots of ways in which we show our devotion to our faith that don ’ t include physically putting people at risk.
” Newsweek reached out to Lightfoot ’ s office for further information .
This story will be updated with any response .
But the move may set up a potential church-versus-state battle over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free exercise of religion and the state ’ s power to reduce possible coronavirus transmissions during the ongoing epidemic .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-18--Back-to-Back strong Quakes strike off the coast of California

( ETH ) – A strong magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the coast of California at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ California followed by a magnitude 5.5 that was later downgraded to a magnitude 5.0 by @ @ @ @ @ report from the Los Angeles Times .
The first of the two quakes struck further @ @ @ @ @ city followed by the second quake a few minutes later that was recorded 26 miles @ @ @ @ @ just south of Eureka .
These quakes follow the powerful magnitude-6.4 earthquake that struck in @ @ @ @ @ Nevada near the notorious “ Area 51 ” early on Friday that was felt even @ @ @

(ETH) – A strong magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the coast of California at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday 177 miles from Eureka, California followed by a magnitude 5.5 that was later downgraded to a magnitude 5.0 by the USGS according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.
The first of the two quakes struck further than 100 miles from a city followed by the second quake a few minutes later that was recorded 26 miles from Fortuna, which is just south of Eureka. These quakes follow the powerful magnitude-6.4 earthquake that struck in a remote western area of Nevada near the notorious “Area 51” early on Friday that was felt even in Utah.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Texas fears losing oil-rich lands in Chinese takeover of weakened energy companies

( Fox Business ) – Plunging prices have wreaked havoc on Texas oil companies struggling to avoid a wave of @ @ @ @ @ industry during the past five years , leaving them ripe takeover targets for rivals from @ @ @ @ @ exploration and production companies in Texas with $ 75.7 billion of debt filed for bankruptcy @ @ @ @ @ according to the international law firm Haynes and Boone .
That number is expected to @ @ @ @ @ Texas Intermediate crude oil prices plunged 52 percent this year as stay-at-home orders designed to @ @ @ @ @ wiped out 30 million barrels per day of demand while Saudi Arabia and Russia ramped @ @ @ @ @ war .
The companies ’ vulnerability to foreign buyers raises the risk that the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ oil-producing lands in the Permian Basin , a swath of land in western Texas and @ @ @ @ @ the country become the world ’ s largest crude producer amid a shale boom .
@ @

(Fox Business) – Plunging prices have wreaked havoc on Texas oil companies struggling to avoid a wave of bankruptcies that have ravished the industry during the past five years, leaving them ripe takeover targets for rivals from China and elsewhere.
Ninety-eight exploration and production companies in Texas with $75.7 billion of debt filed for bankruptcy from 2015 through 2020, according to the international law firm Haynes and Boone.
That number is expected to grow even larger after West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices plunged 52 percent this year as stay-at-home orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 wiped out 30 million barrels per day of demand while Saudi Arabia and Russia ramped up production amid a price war.
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The companies’ vulnerability to foreign buyers raises the risk that the U.S. might lose control over valuable oil-producing lands in the Permian Basin, a swath of land in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico that helped the country become the world’s largest crude producer amid a shale boom. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Tourist from NYC Arrested in Hawaii After Posting Beach Photos

( NBCDFW ) – A tourist from New York was arrested for allegedly violating Hawaii ’ s traveler quarantine after he posted on Instagram photos of himself sunbathing and carrying a surfboard , state officials said .
Hawaii authorities have been cracking down on travelers who defy a mandatory 14-day quarantine for people arriving in the islands , a rule put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus .
As of Friday , Hawaii reported one new case of COVID-19 , bringing the statewide total to 638 cases and 17 deaths .
Some tourists have been arrested for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 , of the Bronx , arrived in Honolulu on Monday , said a news release from the Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center .
“ He allegedly left his hotel room the day he arrived and traveled many places using public transportation , ” the release said .
“ Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard , sunbathing , and walking around Waikiki at night.
” Agents from the state attorney general ’ s office arrested him Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they saw Peters leave his room and the hotel numerous times .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--US Navy grants first waiver for transgender service member to serve under preferred gender

( ETH ) – The US Navy has just made history after granting a waiver allowing a transgender service member to serve “ in their preferred gender ” for the first time since the military enacted a transgender ban according to a report from CNN .
Navy spokeswoman Lt. Brittany Stephens recently stated : “ The acting Secretary of the Navy has approved a specific request for an exemption related to military service by transgender persons and persons with gender dysphoria , ” Stephens went on to add that “ this service member requested a waiver to serve in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gender marker change in ( the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System ) and being allowed to adhere to standards associated with their preferred gender , such as uniforms and grooming.
” According to the official report , The GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders and the National Center for Lesbian Rights said Friday that the waiver was granted to their client , a Naval officer who filed a lawsuit in March against the ban and that the anonymous Naval officer had previously served two extended tours of duty over nine years and was facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the complaint .

(ETH) – The US Navy has just made history after granting a waiver allowing a transgender service member to serve “in their preferred gender” for the first time since the military enacted a transgender ban according to a report from CNN.
Navy spokeswoman Lt. Brittany Stephens recently stated: “The acting Secretary of the Navy has approved a specific request for an exemption related to military service by transgender persons and persons with gender dysphoria,”
Stephens went on to add that “this service member requested a waiver to serve in their preferred gender, to include obtaining a gender marker change in (the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) and being allowed to adhere to standards associated with their preferred gender, such as uniforms and grooming.”
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According to the official report, The GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders and the National Center for Lesbian Rights said Friday that the waiver was granted to their client, a Naval officer who filed a lawsuit in March against the ban and that the anonymous Naval officer had previously served two extended tours of duty over nine years and was facing involuntary discharge because she’s transgender, according to the complaint.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--YouTube censors epidemiologist Knut Wittkowski for opposing lockdown

( NYP ) – Big Tech companies are aggressively tamping down on COVID-19 “ misinformation ” — opinions and ideas contrary to official pronouncements .
Dr. Knut M. Wittkowski , former head of biostatistics , epidemiology , and research design at Rockefeller University , says YouTube removed a video of him talking about the virus which had racked up more than 1.3 million views .
Wittkowski , 65 , is a ferocious critic of the nation ’ s current steps to fight the coronavirus .
He has derided social distancing , saying it only prolongs the virus ’ existence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary .
Wittkowski , who holds two doctorates in computer science and medical biometry , believes the coronavirus should be allowed to achieve “ herd immunity , ” and that short of a vaccine the pandemic will only end after it has sufficiently spread through the population .
“ With all respiratory diseases , the only thing that stops the disease is herd immunity .
About 80 % of the people need to have had contact with the virus , and the majority of them won ’ t even have recognized that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the now-deleted video .
“ I was just explaining what we had , ” Wittkowski told The Post of the video , saying he had no idea why it was removed .
The footage was produced by the British film company Journeyman Pictures .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Charges dropped against Tampa pastor who held services during stay-at-home order

UPDATE ( ETH ) – Charges have been dropped against the Tampa pastor Rodney Howard Browne of the River at Tampa Bay Church who held Sunday services despite county orders meant to limit the spread of the coronavirus .
According to a report from the Tampa Bay times , The office of Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren reportedly filed a notice on Friday that it will no longer pursue the case against Pastor Browne who had recently been charged with unlawful assembly and violating quarantine orders during a public health emergency .
In an official statement , Warren stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate step taken by law enforcement to immediately correct irresponsible behavior after repeated efforts to gain cooperation in other ways we ’ re not successful.
” “ In deciding whether to criminally prosecute violations of stay-at-home orders , compliance is our North Star , ” Warren said .
“ Each case is unique , and each one will be assessed based on the facts and the law .
But , in general , if the person who was arrested poses no ongoing threat to public health , then our tendency will be not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Following the arrest of the pastor , Browne “ has maintained responsible social distancing on his church campus while engaging with community leaders in a dialogue about the best path forward for his congregation.
” according to a statement .


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Tony Spell Says His Church Will Comply With Orders When ‘they sell popsicles in hell’

( Church Leaders ) – Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in East Baton Rouge , Louisiana is still defying state government orders concerning church gatherings .
Drawing more than 1,000 people at his services during the pandemic , Spell has already been charged with a misdemeanor and arrested for other aggressive actions .
However , the embattled minister doesn ’ t seem to be slowing down , even as Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has loosened restrictions to allow churches to reopen at 25 percent of their normal capacity .
Doubling down on his defiance , Spell announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 125 percent of its capacity and welcome guests from other states , including New York .
“ We will comply with the Governor ’ s orders , whenever they sell popsicles in hell and set up an ice skating rink in the lake of fire and sell tickets for admission , ” Spell said in a video posted to his YouTube account .
“ We will never comply with any anti-God , anti-church , anti-free-American Christian order that says ‘ do not have a church , ’ ” the pastor emphasized .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Change of heart ” because Spell says he has changed his position after telling reporters earlier that day that the church plans to comply with the Governor ’ s orders when hell freezes over , essentially .
Instead of simply defying the Governor ’ s orders , Spell explained , the church plans to “ become more vile yet and thus ” by operating at 125 percent of the capacity specified for its building .
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(Church Leaders) – Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana is still defying state government orders concerning church gatherings. Drawing more than 1,000 people at his services during the pandemic, Spell has already been charged with a misdemeanor and arrested for other aggressive actions.
However, the embattled minister doesn’t seem to be slowing down, even as Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has loosened restrictions to allow churches to reopen at 25 percent of their normal capacity. Doubling down on his defiance, Spell announced he would open his church this weekend to 125 percent of its capacity and welcome guests from other states, including New York.
“We will comply with the Governor’s orders, whenever they sell popsicles in hell and set up an ice skating rink in the lake of fire and sell tickets for admission,” Spell said in a video posted to his YouTube account. “We will never comply with any anti-God, anti-church, anti-free-American Christian order that says ‘do not have a church,’” the pastor emphasized.
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The title of the video update is “Change of heart” because Spell says he has changed his position after telling reporters earlier that day that the church plans to comply with the Governor’s orders when hell freezes over, essentially. Instead of simply defying the Governor’s orders, Spell explained, the church plans to “become more vile yet and thus” by operating at 125 percent of the capacity specified for its building. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Welcome to the First Global Economic Depression of Our Lifetimes

( Time ) – Another week , another grisly job reports for the US .
The data is still streaming in , but it ’ s time to start calling this what it is—a global economic depression .
Technically , there ’ s no official definition of the term “ depression.
” But compared to a “ recession ” ( defined as two consecutive quarters of contracting economic growth ) , there are some general rules we can apply—depressions are global , much worse than typical recessions , and their impact on both the economy and society last far longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why we still call 2008 the “ Great Recession.
” For all the drama and chaos , outside the banking industry , those handfuls of months in 2008/2009 didn ’ t irrevocably alter our society and/or economic system .
Awareness about inequality was raised by movements like “ Occupy Wall Street , ” but the underlying issue went largely unaddressed for more than a decade because large swaths of society could effectively ignore it .
Given the coronavirus ’ damage to our global economy , they won ’ t have the luxury of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S. , where the US Fed released a survey this week pointing out that 39 % of households making under $ 40,000 a year lost at least one job in March alone .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-17--Farmers to euthanize up to 10 million pigs as meat plants remain closed

( ETH ) – Farmers are reportedly set to euthanize as many as ten million pigs by the middle of September to avoid overcrowding in their facilities as the COIVD-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to the American meat industry according to a new report from Fox News .
Despite President Trump recently invoking the Defense Production Act in late April to keep meat processing plants open through the crisis , outbreaks of coronavirus have shuttered some plants and significantly slowed operations at others .
Meanwhile , pork farmers have not been able to send or sell tremendous numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bottleneck in the food supply chain .
despite there being a few viable accommodations for an estimated 170,000 pigs to being sent to the operative plants each day for processing into the food supply , According to the NPPC , or the “ National Pork Producers Council , ” these same hogs will eventually grow “ too large ” for admission to harvest facilities , creating a “ tragic reality ” for farmers in the U.S. , who have raised “ 10 million hogs with nowhere to go.
” The report went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to house the market-ready hogs as they need to make room for younger hogs entering the supply chain .
Farmers typically plan roughly 10 months in advance for how many hogs they will prepare for the market through the spring and summer , with the pandemic greatly upending their 2020 projections .
The NPPC has come out and warned that “ Producers face a wrenching and tragic choice ; watch their mature animals suffer because they can ’ t care for them or euthanize them .
The only humane option is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who work to produce food for people , ” “ Destroying these animals and the food they represent goes against every farmer instinct .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Amphan unexpectedly intensifies into Super Cyclonic Storm

( ETH ) – Tropical Cyclone Amphan intensifies into a Category 5 “ Super Cyclone ” heading toward India and @ @ @ @ @ threat to one of the world ’ s most vulnerable populations to cyclones according to @ @ @ @ @ ( pronounced AM-pun ) is currently in the northern Bay of Bengal and will track @ @ @ @ @ The report indicated that Amphan ’ s Maximum sustained winds in increased from 75 mph @ @ @ @ @ in only 24 hours from Sunday afternoon into Monday afternoon India time .
This means @ @ @ @ @ Category 1 to a Category 5 equivalent on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with winds @ @ @ @ @ , which tied it with Gonu ( 2007 ) for the strongest tropical cyclone on @ @ @ @ @ Ocean dating to 1972 , this according to a report from Dr. Phil Klotzbach , @ @ @ @ @ State University .
The cyclone is expected to weaken some because of increasing wind shear @ @ @ @ @ approach to eastern India and Bangladesh .

( ETH ) – Tropical Cyclone Amphan intensifies into a Category 5 “Super Cyclone” heading toward India and Bangladesh, posing a serious threat to one of the world’s most vulnerable populations to cyclones according to the Weather Channel .
Amphan (pronounced AM-pun) is currently in the northern Bay of Bengal and will track generally north-northeastward into midweek. The report indicated that Amphan’s Maximum sustained winds in increased from 75 mph to a stunning 160 mph in only 24 hours from Sunday afternoon into Monday afternoon India time.
This means that Amphan strengthened from a Category 1 to a Category 5 equivalent on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with winds later increasing to 165 mph, which tied it with Gonu (2007) for the strongest tropical cyclone on record in the North Indian Ocean dating to 1972, this according to a report from Dr. Phil Klotzbach, a tropical scientist at Colorado State University. The cyclone is expected to weaken some because of increasing wind shear and dry air on its approach to eastern India and Bangladesh.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Franklin Graham, Tony Perkins, Kirk Cameron & Others Urge Congress to Protect Religious Organization

Franklin Graham, Tony Perkins, Kirk Cameron & Others Urge Congress to Protect Religious Organizations Against COVID-19 Lawsuits

( CBN ) – Nearly 300 religious leaders are urging Congress to protect faith-based organizations from facing possible lawsuits during the COVID-19 pandemic .
The letter explains that there is concern over a possible “ swarm of lawsuits ” from people who may say they ’ ve contracted COVID-19 while at church or after receiving charitable services from a religious group .
As a result , those who signed the letter are requesting that Congress include liability restrictions for religious organizations in the next COVID-19 economic recovery package .
Evangelist Franklin Graham , Dr. James Dobson , author Eric Metaxas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and actor Kirk Cameron are among those who signed and submitted the letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary last Tuesday .
“ To avoid these unintended consequences , we propose that Congress act swiftly to provide immunity or limited liability for religious organizations from negligence suits resulting from their serving the public or reopening in accordance with local orders , ” the letter reads .
“ America ’ s faith communities and places of worship have always been at the forefront of ensuring that the hungry are fed , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sheltered.
” The letter highlights that protecting churches and charitable organizations will allow them to continue serving the needs of others .
“ Providing this reasonable measure of protection to religious organizations and houses of worship in America will ensure that they can continue performing their vital functions of serving Americans and ministering to all of our spiritual and physical needs , ” the letter continues .
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(CBN) – Nearly 300 religious leaders are urging Congress to protect faith-based organizations from facing possible lawsuits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter explains that there is concern over a possible “swarm of lawsuits” from people who may say they’ve contracted COVID-19 while at church or after receiving charitable services from a religious group.
As a result, those who signed the letter are requesting that Congress include liability restrictions for religious organizations in the next COVID-19 economic recovery package. Evangelist Franklin Graham, Dr. James Dobson, author Eric Metaxas, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, and actor Kirk Cameron are among those who signed and submitted the letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary last Tuesday.
“To avoid these unintended consequences, we propose that Congress act swiftly to provide immunity or limited liability for religious organizations from negligence suits resulting from their serving the public or reopening in accordance with local orders,” the letter reads. “America’s faith communities and places of worship have always been at the forefront of ensuring that the hungry are fed, the naked are clothed, and the homeless are sheltered.”
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The letter highlights that protecting churches and charitable organizations will allow them to continue serving the needs of others. “Providing this reasonable measure of protection to religious organizations and houses of worship in America will ensure that they can continue performing their vital functions of serving Americans and ministering to all of our spiritual and physical needs,” the letter continues. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Georgia church closes two weeks after reopening as families come down with coronavirus

( CP ) – A Georgia church that reopened after shutting down due to the coronavirus has axed in-person services again in what they describe as “ an effort of extreme caution ” as several of their families have become infected by the deadly disease .
Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle , an independent Baptist church led by Pastor Justin Gazaway in Ringgold , Georgia , restarted in-person services on April 26 .
Church representative Joan Lewis told The Christian Post on Monday , however , that they decided to suspend “ in-person worship services for the foreseeable future ” on May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
“ Our hearts are heavy as some of our families are dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 virus , and we ask for your prayers for each of them as they follow the prescribed protocol and recuperate at home , ” the church said in a formal statement .
“ Though we feel very confident of the safe environment we are able to offer in our facilities , the decision was made … that we would discontinue all in-person services again until further notice in an effort of extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our families.
” The church did not say how many of their families were affected but noted that only about 25 % of congregants had participated in in-person worship services during the time they had reopened .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Nephew of Benny Hinn calls out new wave of prosperity preachers by name

( CP ) – Costi Hinn , the nephew of famed faith healer Benny Hinn , recently shared his experience of being in the prosperity gospel circle where he used donations for his lavish lifestyle and said the movement is now operating in the young Christian culture .
The pastor has become well-known for exposing some of the pitfalls of the lifestyle and teachings of his famous uncle and the prosperity gospel .
In the latest PreachersNSneakers Podcast episode , Hinn sharing candidly about growing up in that lavish lifestyle , where he once had a decked out Hummer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the next generation of prosperity gospel pastors .
“ Back then , a lot of these guys that are on your account , that are younger , their dads were pretty decent preachers , just good guys , they weren ’ t real wild .
They weren ’ t rolling in Bentleys and all that .
They would never hit the news as a prosperity preacher .
But this whole next generation of guys that are almost like Christian TED Talk motivational speaker types , they really hit it in the business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s almost like gospel business and so it ’ s a different world .
They stay away from the white suits , like my uncle , they are not speaking in tongues everywhere and throwing their jackets at people and doing massive crusades .
They ’ re appealing to culture in a way that is ‘ sexy or trendy ’ and that ’ s really attractive to culture.
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(CP) – Costi Hinn, the nephew of famed faith healer Benny Hinn, recently shared his experience of being in the prosperity gospel circle where he used donations for his lavish lifestyle and said the movement is now operating in the young Christian culture.
The pastor has become well-known for exposing some of the pitfalls of the lifestyle and teachings of his famous uncle and the prosperity gospel. In the latest PreachersNSneakers Podcast episode, Hinn sharing candidly about growing up in that lavish lifestyle, where he once had a decked out Hummer, and it was then that he was around the next generation of prosperity gospel pastors.
“Back then, a lot of these guys that are on your account, that are younger, their dads were pretty decent preachers, just good guys, they weren’t real wild. They weren’t rolling in Bentleys and all that. They would never hit the news as a prosperity preacher. But this whole next generation of guys that are almost like Christian TED Talk motivational speaker types, they really hit it in the business world,” Hinn explained.
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“It’s almost like gospel business and so it’s a different world. They stay away from the white suits, like my uncle, they are not speaking in tongues everywhere and throwing their jackets at people and doing massive crusades. They’re appealing to culture in a way that is ‘sexy or trendy’ and that’s really attractive to culture.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Pier 1 Imports permanently closing all stores from COVID-19

( ETH ) – Pier 1 Imports is the latest tragic victim of a business permanently closing from the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ report from WITN , The home decor chain announced today that it would “ begin @ @ @ @ @ its remaining stores as soon as possible after announcing it wasn ’ t able to @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak .
The company has stores located in Greenville , New Bern , @ @ @ @ @ of which remain closed due to the pandemic .
The company announced that it has @ @ @ @ @ as soon as stores can reopen .
The report indicated that back in February , @ @ @ @ @ retailer filed for bankruptcy protection and had hoped to find a buyer before the pandemic @ @


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Pastor who ‘healed coronavirus sufferers by laying his hands on them’ dies from Covid-19, sparking f

Pastor who ‘healed coronavirus sufferers by laying his hands on them’ dies from Covid-19, sparking fear among his followers in Cameroon

( Daily Mail ) – A pastor who ‘ laid his hands on ’ dozens of confirmed and suspected coronavirus sufferers died of the illness on Saturday .
Frankline Ndifor , 39 , a candidate in the central African state of Cameroon ’ s presidential election in 2018 , claimed to cure Covid-19 .
In previous weeks sufferers had flocked to the Kingship International Ministries Church , founded by Ndifor , where he lay his hands on them and prayed for their healing , reported Voice of America News .
His supporters called him a ‘ prophet ’ and blocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capital city of Douala for eight hours as medical staff tried to retrieve Ndifor ’ s body on Saturday morning .
Dr. Gaelle Nnanga , who was called to treat Ndifor after he started suffering severe respiratory difficulties a week after falling ill with the virus , said the pastor died ten minutes after treatment .
The Governor of the coastal region said a police force had to be deployed when supporters blocked the entrance to his home and claimed the pastor was on a spiritual retreat with God so he could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his resurrection throughout the weekend .
He was buried in front of the house on the day of his death .
Follower Rigobert Che said ‘ the prophet ’ prayed for him and several dozen others who had been diagnosed with or were suspected of having coronavirus .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--A Solar Cycle Mirroring Bible’s Creation Is About to Cool the Earth

( OPINION ) BIN – The list of crazy catastrophes characterizing 2020 just got longer as the sun entered a phase scientists call ‘ solar minimum.
’ The solar cycle , or solar magnetic activity cycle , is a nearly periodic 11-year change in the sun ’ s activity measured in terms of variations in the number of observed sunspots on the solar surface .
Accompanying the 11-year quasi-periodicity in sunspots , the large-scale dipolar ( north-south ) magnetic field component of the Sun also flips every 11 years .
Solar activity can affect climate fluctuations on scales of centuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Astronomer Dr. Tony Phillips discussed his research with the NY Post .
“ Solar Minimum is underway and it ’ s a deep one , ” Dr. Phillips said .
“ Sunspot counts suggest it is one of the deepest of the past century .
The sun ’ s magnetic field has become weak , allowing extra cosmic rays into the solar.
” “ Excess cosmic rays pose a health hazard to astronauts and polar air travelers , affect the electro-chemistry of Earth ’ s upper atmosphere , and may help trigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of solar activity very difficult but it is believed that a solar maximum hit a peak of solar activity in 2014 ending in 2018 .
Some scientists believe we are now beginning a solar minimum that will reach its maximum in 2025 .
This is indicated by 2020 is the second consecutive year of a record-setting low number of sunspots .
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(OPINION) BIN – The list of crazy catastrophes characterizing 2020 just got longer as the sun entered a phase scientists call ‘solar minimum.’ The solar cycle, or solar magnetic activity cycle, is a nearly periodic 11-year change in the sun’s activity measured in terms of variations in the number of observed sunspots on the solar surface.
Accompanying the 11-year quasi-periodicity in sunspots, the large-scale dipolar (north-south) magnetic field component of the Sun also flips every 11 years. Solar activity can affect climate fluctuations on scales of centuries and longer.
In a recent interview, Astronomer Dr. Tony Phillips discussed his research with the NY Post. “Solar Minimum is underway and it’s a deep one,” Dr. Phillips said. “Sunspot counts suggest it is one of the deepest of the past century. The sun’s magnetic field has become weak, allowing extra cosmic rays into the solar.” “Excess cosmic rays pose a health hazard to astronauts and polar air travelers, affect the electro-chemistry of Earth’s upper atmosphere, and may help trigger lightning.”
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Their non-linear character makes predictions of solar activity very difficult but it is believed that a solar maximum hit a peak of solar activity in 2014 ending in 2018. Some scientists believe we are now beginning a solar minimum that will reach its maximum in 2025. This is indicated by 2020 is the second consecutive year of a record-setting low number of sunspots. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Chicago on the cusp of seeing wettest May ever on record

( Chicago Tribune ) – Kelli Peterson , rain boots on , stepped cautiously onto the submerged footbridge in her yard , gripping the sides to steady herself against the pulsating current of Spring Creek .
The creek , which empties into the Fox River in eastern McHenry County , usually is only ankle deep .
But after another round of drenching rains inundated northeastern Illinois over the weekend , the creek on Monday was transformed into a rushing , 5-foot-deep river .
“ It ’ s super fast !
” Peterson called out , plunging her hand into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clogging the bridge .
“ The center of the bridge really pulls .
I got ta hang on .
It ’ s strong right now.
” The rainy weather that hung over northeastern Illinois on Sunday , combined with a record rain in Chicago last week , left swaths of the city and suburbs underwater and waterlogged as many of the region ’ s network of rivers and streams overflowed their banks .
Several reached the damaging major flood stage .
More than 8 inches of rain fell from Thursday through Sunday in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Weather Service , putting this May on the cusp of becoming the wettest ever on record for the city .
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(Chicago Tribune) – Kelli Peterson, rain boots on, stepped cautiously onto the submerged footbridge in her yard, gripping the sides to steady herself against the pulsating current of Spring Creek. The creek, which empties into the Fox River in eastern McHenry County, usually is only ankle deep.
But after another round of drenching rains inundated northeastern Illinois over the weekend, the creek on Monday was transformed into a rushing, 5-foot-deep river. “It’s super fast!” Peterson called out, plunging her hand into the water to scoop out branches and muck clogging the bridge.
“The center of the bridge really pulls. I gotta hang on. It’s strong right now.” The rainy weather that hung over northeastern Illinois on Sunday, combined with a record rain in Chicago last week, left swaths of the city and suburbs underwater and waterlogged as many of the region’s network of rivers and streams overflowed their banks.
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Several reached the damaging major flood stage. More than 8 inches of rain fell from Thursday through Sunday in the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service, putting this May on the cusp of becoming the wettest ever on record for the city. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Giant sandstorm swallows city in India

Giant sandstorm swallows city in India

( ETH ) – A terrifying and apocalyptic looking sandstorm was recently captured on video as it engulfed a town @ @ @ @ @ of this event were published by South West News Service that shows portions of Rajasthan @ @ @ @ @ wall of sand , dust , and debris , as temperatures reportedly topped 113 degrees @ @ @ @ @ reduced visibility across the area .
The Dust storms reportedly obscured and damaged the Akshay @ @ @ @ @ of the historic Jaisalmer fort , according to SWNS .
In the video , you @ @ @ @ @ simply be swallowed up and disappear behind the massive dust cloud .
The sandstorm is @ @ @ @ @ large it could be seen up to 230 miles away , the news agency reports @ @ @ @ @ , but the sandstorm did disrupt traffic .

(ETH) – A terrifying and apocalyptic looking sandstorm was recently captured on video as it engulfed a town in northern India. Photographs of this event were published by South West News Service that shows portions of Rajasthan being engulfed by a gigantic wall of sand, dust, and debris, as temperatures reportedly topped 113 degrees.
The terrifying sandstorm reportedly reduced visibility across the area. The Dust storms reportedly obscured and damaged the Akshay Pol, the main gate of the historic Jaisalmer fort, according to SWNS.
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In the video, you can see trees and houses simply be swallowed up and disappear behind the massive dust cloud. The sandstorm is said to have been so large it could be seen up to 230 miles away, the news agency reports. No causalities were reported, but the sandstorm did disrupt traffic.


endtimeheadlines--2020-05-19--Eastern Cuba struck by tornado and swarm of quakes in single day

( ETH ) – The eastern portion of Cuba was reportedly struck by a tornado and a swarm of more than 20 earthquakes this past Sunday afternoon and evening on May 17th , 2020 .
According to the Watchers , There were no fatalities reported , but extensive damage to properties .
The report indicated that tornado struck around 17:00 UTC ( 13:00 LT ) in El Churrasco in the municipality of Maisi , province of Guantanamo .
leaving material damage to homes and agriculture but no deaths or injuries .
According to one local journalist Miguel Reyes , eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had totally collapsed , two residential properties lost ceilings , and a carpentry workshop had considerable damage .
Also , some local crops were also affected as well .
The report went on to state that Cuban authorities have begun recovery operations after the disaster , as well as an assessment of the economic losses .
Meanwhile , the National Center for Seismological Research ( CENAIS ) reportedly registered at least 21 seismic events in the island ’ s eastern region , with some of them perceptible by the population in what was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and was felt by residents in the municipalities of Guama , Palma Soriano , Tercer Frente , Contramaestre and Santiago de Cuba , in the province of Santiago de Cuba , in the municipalities of Media Luna , Bayamo and Bartolomé Masó , in the province of Granma , and in the city of Guantanamo .

(ETH) – The eastern portion of Cuba was reportedly struck by a tornado and a swarm of more than 20 earthquakes this past Sunday afternoon and evening on May 17th, 2020. According to the Watchers, There were no fatalities reported, but extensive damage to properties.
The report indicated that tornado struck around 17:00 UTC (13:00 LT) in El Churrasco in the municipality of Maisi, province of Guantanamo. leaving material damage to homes and agriculture but no deaths or injuries.