endtimeheadlines--2020-08-08--90% Chance of Human Society Collapsing Within Decades

( OPINION ) EcoWatch – Deforestation coupled with the rampant destruction of natural resources will soon have devastating effects on the future of society as we know it , according to two theoretical physicists who study complex systems and have concluded that greed has put us on a path to irreversible collapse within the next two to four decades , as VICE reported .
The research by the two physicists , one from Chile and the other from the UK , was published last week in Nature Scientific Reports .
The researchers used advanced statistical modeling to look at how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the loss of resources , mainly due to deforestation .
After crunching the numbers , the scientists came up with a fairly bleak assessment of society ’ s chance of surviving the climate crisis .
“ Based on the current resource consumption rates and the best estimate of technological rate growth our study shows that we have a very low probability , less than 10 percent in the most optimistic estimate , to survive without facing a catastrophic collapse , ” the authors write in the study abstract .
From all the issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sea levels , increases in extreme weather , drought , flooding , and crop failures , scientists zeroed in on deforestation since it is more measurable right now .
They argue that forest density , or its current scarcity , is considered the cataclysmic canary in the coal mine , according to the report , as The New York Post reported .
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(OPINION) EcoWatch – Deforestation coupled with the rampant destruction of natural resources will soon have devastating effects on the future of society as we know it, according to two theoretical physicists who study complex systems and have concluded that greed has put us on a path to irreversible collapse within the next two to four decades, as VICE reported.
The research by the two physicists, one from Chile and the other from the UK, was published last week in Nature Scientific Reports. The researchers used advanced statistical modeling to look at how a growing human population can cope with the loss of resources, mainly due to deforestation.
After crunching the numbers, the scientists came up with a fairly bleak assessment of society’s chance of surviving the climate crisis. “Based on the current resource consumption rates and the best estimate of technological rate growth our study shows that we have a very low probability, less than 10 percent in the most optimistic estimate, to survive without facing a catastrophic collapse,” the authors write in the study abstract.
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From all the issues that the climate crisis raises like rising sea levels, increases in extreme weather, drought, flooding, and crop failures, scientists zeroed in on deforestation since it is more measurable right now. They argue that forest density, or its current scarcity, is considered the cataclysmic canary in the coal mine, according to the report, as The New York Post reported. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-08--California Church to Defy ‘Unconstitutional’ Order Not to Gather for Worship

( CBN ) – A California pastor plans to gather with his congregation Sunday despite a temporary restraining order by the state forbidding it .
Pastor Rob McCoy and Godspeak Calvary Chapel Church leaders voted to carry out worship services as planned despite what they see as a clearly unconstitutional order against them and their church .
McCoy made the announcement in a Live-streamed message to members .
“ I wish it didn ’ t have to come to this , I really do , but we will be violating the judge ’ s order , ” McCoy said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The “ VC Star ” reports the temporary restraining order “ prohibits Godspeak and McCoy from offering indoor services at the church in Newbury Park or any other indoor venue in the county until Aug. 31.
” “ Come to church , and if you ’ re one of the first thousand , you win a prize .
You will get a citation .
It will be a misdemeanor , ” McCoy said in the video message .
He reminded members it would go on their record , so it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Liberty Counsel is working with the pastor and his legal counsel .
Although it doesn ’ t represent the church , Liberty Counsel explains the implications of the order as meaning “ every person who attends the church or who will attend the church .
Anyone who dares visit the church to worship could be held in contempt of court.
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(CBN) – A California pastor plans to gather with his congregation Sunday despite a temporary restraining order by the state forbidding it. Pastor Rob McCoy and Godspeak Calvary Chapel Church leaders voted to carry out worship services as planned despite what they see as a clearly unconstitutional order against them and their church.
McCoy made the announcement in a Live-streamed message to members. “I wish it didn’t have to come to this, I really do, but we will be violating the judge’s order,” McCoy said. “We will be open this Sunday.” The “VC Star” reports the temporary restraining order “prohibits Godspeak and McCoy from offering indoor services at the church in Newbury Park or any other indoor venue in the county until Aug. 31.”
“Come to church, and if you’re one of the first thousand, you win a prize. You will get a citation. It will be a misdemeanor,” McCoy said in the video message. He reminded members it would go on their record, so it’s not a decision to be taken lightly.
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Liberty Counsel is working with the pastor and his legal counsel. Although it doesn’t represent the church, Liberty Counsel explains the implications of the order as meaning “every person who attends the church or who will attend the church. Anyone who dares visit the church to worship could be held in contempt of court.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-08--Asteroid will buzz earth closer than the moon on September 1st

( OPINION ) Express – An asteroid will soon come closer to Earth than the moon , and a doomsday preacher is warning it could be an “ apocalyptic fireball ” prophesied in the Bible .
Asteroid 2011 ES4 is expected to skim past our planet on September 1 at 10:49am EDT ( 2:49pm UK time ) , NASA says .
The rocky visitor , measuring between 22m and 49m in diameter , will fly 0.00048 astronomical units away ( 44,618 miles ) from Earth , at a speed of 18,253 miles per hour .
The moon is 238,855 miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by considerably closer than our lunar neighbor .
It ’ s considered a “ Potentially Hazardous Asteroid ” ( PHA ) based on certain NASA criteria .
“ Potentially Hazardous Asteroids ( PHAs ) are currently defined based on parameters that measure the asteroid ’ s potential to make threatening close approaches to the Earth , ” NASA has said .
“ Specifically , all asteroids with a minimum orbit intersection distance ( MOID ) of 0.05 au or less and an absolute magnitude ( H ) of 22.0 or less are considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t believed to pose any real danger to life on Earth , Pastor Paul Begley is convinced the asteroid could spell the end of the world .
“ It ’ s been confirmed — incoming fireballs , apocalyptic , headed in our direction , ” he proclaimed in a recent video on his YouTube account , where he has more than 330,000 subscribers .
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(OPINION) Express – An asteroid will soon come closer to Earth than the moon, and a doomsday preacher is warning it could be an “apocalyptic fireball” prophesied in the Bible. Asteroid 2011 ES4 is expected to skim past our planet on September 1 at 10:49am EDT (2:49pm UK time), NASA says.
The rocky visitor, measuring between 22m and 49m in diameter, will fly 0.00048 astronomical units away (44,618 miles) from Earth, at a speed of 18,253 miles per hour. The moon is 238,855 miles from Earth so 2011 ES4 will skim by considerably closer than our lunar neighbor.
It’s considered a “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid” (PHA) based on certain NASA criteria. “Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) are currently defined based on parameters that measure the asteroid’s potential to make threatening close approaches to the Earth,” NASA has said.
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“Specifically, all asteroids with a minimum orbit intersection distance (MOID) of 0.05 au or less and an absolute magnitude (H) of 22.0 or less are considered PHAs.” While 2011 ES4 isn’t believed to pose any real danger to life on Earth, Pastor Paul Begley is convinced the asteroid could spell the end of the world. “It’s been confirmed — incoming fireballs, apocalyptic, headed in our direction,” he proclaimed in a recent video on his YouTube account, where he has more than 330,000 subscribers. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-08--The Next Global Depression Is Coming and Optimism Won’t Slow It Down

( Yahoo ) – The world is confused and frightened .
COVID-19 infections are on the rise across the U.S. and around the world , even in countries that once thought they had contained the virus .
The outlook for the next year is at best uncertain ; countries are rushing to produce and distribute vaccines at breakneck speeds , some opting to bypass critical phase trials .
Meanwhile , unemployment numbers remain dizzyingly high , even as the U.S. stock market continues to defy gravity .
We ’ re headed into a global depression–a period of economic misery that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not talking about Hoovervilles .
Today the U.S. and most of the world have a sturdy middle class .
We have social safety nets that didn ’ t exist nine decades ago .
Fortunately , that ’ s true even for developing countries .
Most governments today accept a deep economic interdependence among nations created by decades of trade and investment globalization .
But those expecting a so-called V-shaped economic recovery , a scenario in which vaccinemakers conquer COVID-19 and everybody goes straight back to work , or even a smooth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that followed the global financial crisis a decade ago , are going to be disappointed .
Let ’ s start with the word depression .
There is no commonly accepted definition of the term .
That ’ s not surprising , given how rarely we experience catastrophes of this magnitude .
But there are three factors that separate a true economic depression from a mere recession .
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(Yahoo) – The world is confused and frightened. COVID-19 infections are on the rise across the U.S. and around the world, even in countries that once thought they had contained the virus. The outlook for the next year is at best uncertain; countries are rushing to produce and distribute vaccines at breakneck speeds, some opting to bypass critical phase trials.
Meanwhile, unemployment numbers remain dizzyingly high, even as the U.S. stock market continues to defy gravity. We’re headed into a global depression–a period of economic misery that few living people have experienced. We’re not talking about Hoovervilles. Today the U.S. and most of the world have a sturdy middle class. We have social safety nets that didn’t exist nine decades ago. Fortunately, that’s true even for developing countries.
Most governments today accept a deep economic interdependence among nations created by decades of trade and investment globalization. But those expecting a so-called V-shaped economic recovery, a scenario in which vaccinemakers conquer COVID-19 and everybody goes straight back to work, or even a smooth and steady longer-term bounce-back like the one that followed the global financial crisis a decade ago, are going to be disappointed.
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Let’s start with the word depression. There is no commonly accepted definition of the term. That’s not surprising, given how rarely we experience catastrophes of this magnitude. But there are three factors that separate a true economic depression from a mere recession. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-08--Judge Issues Restraining Order Against California Church

( US News ) – A California church that for weeks has held indoor worship in defiance of anti-coronavirus health orders must close its doors , a judge ruled Friday .
A temporary restraining order was issued that bars Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park from indoor worship services anywhere in the county .
“ The court finds that there is an immediate threat to public health and safety due to the 2019 novel coronavirus , ” Ventura County Superior Court Judge Matthew Guasco wrote .
The order will be in place until another hearing is held on Aug. 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its health officer sued the church after Pastor Rob McCoy repeatedly defied health orders designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 .
Services for as many as 200 worshipers offered “ singing , hugging , no masks , ” in McCoy ’ s words .
The suit was filed last week , a day after the county Board of Supervisors authorized court actions to enforce the health orders .
The suit said permitting the church to keep holding indoor services could harm the public , “ including hospitalizations and deaths.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-09--40% of people with coronavirus have no symptoms

( ETH ) – When researcher Monica Gandhi began digging deeper into outbreaks of the novel coronavirus , she was struck by the extraordinarily high number of infected people who had no symptoms .
A Boston homeless shelter had 147 infected residents , but 88 % had no symptoms even though they shared their living space .
A Tyson Foods poultry plant in Springdale , Ark.
, had 481 infections , and 95 % were asymptomatic .
Prisons in Arkansas , North Carolina , Ohio , and Virginia counted 3,277 infected people , but 96 % were asymptomatic .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has claimed more than 700,000 lives .
But Gandhi began to think the bigger mystery might be why it has left so many more practically unscathed .
What was it about these asymptomatic people , who lived or worked so closely to others who fell severely ill , she wondered , that protected them ?
Did the “ dose ” of their viral exposure make a difference ?
Was it genetics ?
Or might some people already have partial resistance to the virus , contrary to our initial understanding ?
Click HERE for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a new report from Reuters , Nearly 600 children were admitted to U.S. hospitals with a rare inflammatory syndrome associated with the novel coronavirus over four months during the peak of the pandemic , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) said in a report on Friday .
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome ( MIS-C ) is a rare but severe condition that shares symptoms with toxic shock and Kawasaki disease , including fever , rashes , swollen glands and , in severe cases , heart inflammation .
It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two to four weeks after the onset of COVID-19 .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--‘Joy Took Over the Streets’: Christians Come Together in Portland During ‘Riots to Revival’

( CBN ) – Thousands of people united in Portland , Oregon Saturday night for praise , worship , and to hear Bethel Music ’ s Sean Feucht speak .
Feucht told Fox News that a crowd of 4,000-7,000 worshippers showed up at Waterfront Park for the “ Riots to Revival ” event in an effort to heal the brokenness that has affected Americans .
“ White , Black , Hispanic – we came and released our song of hope over this city , ” Feucht said .
“ People gave their life to Jesus .
Hundreds of people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
There was so much joy that took over the streets of that city last night.
” Images from the gathering show most people not wearing a mask .
When questioned about the lack of pandemic precautions being taken , many attendees didn ’ t seem too concerned .
“ My faith is in God , ” one person said .
“ Not fear of COVID-19 .
I ’ m good.
” “ We ’ re not big mask people so it doesn ’ t bother us , ” another person said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spread His hope and healing , across town rioters were tearing down the city in sharp contrast .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-09--6 Lies the Devil Uses to Condemn You

6 Lies the Devil Uses to Condemn You

( OPINION ) Charisma – I have a friend who is a gifted worship leader , a loving husband , and an affectionate father .
He ’ s funny , smart , passionate about his faith , and wholeheartedly committed to his church .
People who know him say he ’ s a model Christian .
But underneath this joyful exterior is a lot of pain .
He struggles with depression , and then he condemns himself because Christians are supposed to be happy .
When emotional heaviness drags him to a low point , he knows how to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nobody knows the dark thoughts that torment him .
My friend is not unique in this struggle .
Countless Christians I know engage in a daily battle with the enemy of their souls .
And Satan is relentless in his attacks .
He is described in Scripture as “ the father of lies ” ( John 8:44 ) , and the “ accuser of the brethren ” ( Rev .
12:10 ) .
He wags his bony finger of condemnation and tries to deny us access to the Lord ’ s love and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Christian life if you don ’ t expose , confront , and renounce Satan ’ s groundless accusations .
If the devil has been replaying his lies in your head , you must hit the “ EJECT ” button now !
The spirit of condemnation always makes these outrageous statements listed below : 1 .
Jesus can ’ t use you if you have a weakness .
The devil is always ready to remind you that you are fat , unattractive , prone to depression or addiction , sexually broken , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ?
The people God used in the Bible were far from perfect .
Every Christian has flaws .
God made us weak so we would find our strength in Him .
If you were perfect , you wouldn ’ t need a Savior .
2 .
You should give up if you constantly struggle with sin .
Many Christian men I know feel spiritually disqualified because they haven ’ t totally overcome their addiction to porn .
They feel bad for being tempted , and then if they stumble , they feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discouragement and despair—and then they lose all hope of overcoming the habit .
The secret to victory is not sweating and straining to resist ; instead , we must meditate on the love of God and allow His Spirit to rise up inside of us to override sin ’ s power .
If you are struggling , do not give up !
The Spirit will help you !
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(OPINION) Charisma – I have a friend who is a gifted worship leader, a loving husband, and an affectionate father. He’s funny, smart, passionate about his faith, and wholeheartedly committed to his church. People who know him say he’s a model Christian. But underneath this joyful exterior is a lot of pain.
He struggles with depression, and then he condemns himself because Christians are supposed to be happy. When emotional heaviness drags him to a low point, he knows how to put on his convincing “church face.” Nobody knows the dark thoughts that torment him.
My friend is not unique in this struggle. Countless Christians I know engage in a daily battle with the enemy of their souls. And Satan is relentless in his attacks. He is described in Scripture as “the father of lies” (John 8:44), and the “accuser of the brethren” (Rev. 12:10).
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He wags his bony finger of condemnation and tries to deny us access to the Lord’s love and mercy. You will never find victory in the Christian life if you don’t expose, confront, and renounce Satan’s groundless accusations. If the devil has been replaying his lies in your head, you must hit the “EJECT” button now! The spirit of condemnation always makes these outrageous statements listed below:
1. Jesus can’t use you if you have a weakness. The devil is always ready to remind you that you are fat, unattractive, prone to depression or addiction, sexually broken, traumatized, or fearful. But guess what? The people God used in the Bible were far from perfect. Every Christian has flaws. God made us weak so we would find our strength in Him. If you were perfect, you wouldn’t need a Savior.
2. You should give up if you constantly struggle with sin. Many Christian men I know feel spiritually disqualified because they haven’t totally overcome their addiction to porn. They feel bad for being tempted, and then if they stumble, they feel defeated for weeks. This can lead to discouragement and despair—and then they lose all hope of overcoming the habit. The secret to victory is not sweating and straining to resist; instead, we must meditate on the love of God and allow His Spirit to rise up inside of us to override sin’s power. If you are struggling, do not give up! The Spirit will help you! READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-09--Do States have authority to fine or jail people who refuse coronavirus vaccine?

( ABC 10 News ) – As drugmakers race to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus , several legal questions are emerging : could the government require people to get it ?
Could people who refuse to roll up their sleeves get banned from stores or lose their jobs ?
The short answer is yes , according to Dov Fox , a law professor and the director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics at the University of San Diego .
“ States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways , ” he said in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to schools or services or jobs if people don ’ t get vaccinated .
They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail.
” Fox noted authorities in the United States have never attempted to jail people for refusing to vaccinate , but other countries like France have adopted the aggressive tactic .
The legal precedent dates back to 1905 .
In a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case , Jacobson v. Massachusetts , the court ruled Massachusetts had the authority to fine people who refused vaccinations for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis for vaccine requirements at schools and has been upheld in subsequent decisions .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-09--5.1 Earthquake Rattles North Carolina, Felt in 3 other states, Largest Quake since 1916

( ETH ) – Residents across four states this morning were rattled by a strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck @ @ @ @ @ Sparta , North Carolina , and was reportedly felt across North Carolina as well as @ @ @ @ @ and Tennessee .
According to the Weather Channel , It was the second earthquake in @ @ @ @ @ a smaller 2.6 magnitude earthquake also struck about 2 miles south of Sparta at 1:57 @ @ @ @ @ and South Carolina , Virginia , and Tennessee reported feeling the tremor and reported it @ @ @ @ @ claimed their houses shook for four or five seconds .
The USGS reported that the @ @ @ @ @ south as Augusta , Georgia , and as far north as Staunton , Virginia .
@ @ @ @ @ strongest to strike in North Carolina since 1900 , according to the USGS database .
@ @ @ @ @ 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south of Asheville , North Carolina .

(ETH) – Residents across four states this morning were rattled by a strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck about a mile south-southeast of Sparta, North Carolina, and was reportedly felt across North Carolina as well as South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
According to the Weather Channel, It was the second earthquake in the area on Sunday as a smaller 2.6 magnitude earthquake also struck about 2 miles south of Sparta at 1:57 a.m. Twitter users across North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee reported feeling the tremor and reported it on social media as many claimed their houses shook for four or five seconds.
The USGS reported that the quake was felt as far south as Augusta, Georgia, and as far north as Staunton, Virginia. This quake was the second strongest to strike in North Carolina since 1900, according to the USGS database. In February 1916, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south of Asheville, North Carolina.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Why Have So Many Enormous Earthquakes Hit The United States In Recent Months?

( OPINION ) Michael Snyder – Unusually large earthquakes have been striking diverse locations all over the United States in recent months , and experts are not exactly sure why this is happening .
On Sunday , a very strange magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit North Carolina made headlines all over the nation .
In fact , when I checked the Drudge Report on Sunday it was the top headline on the entire site .
Earthquakes of this size very rarely happen in the eastern United States , and it is being reported that this quake was the most powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one hundred years… A 5.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Charlotte shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday was centered just over a mile south of Sparta , near the Virginia border , the strongest quake to hit North Carolina in more than a century .
In fact , it was the strongest earthquake in the state since 1916 , according to the National Weather Service , when a 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Skyland , just outside of Asheville .
Prior to this quake , western North Carolina would have been one of the areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable to earthquakes in the entire country .
I was very surprised that this quake happened , and we are being told that it actually “ shook homes and rattled dishes as far away as Atlanta ” .
The epicenter was very close to Sparta , and the mayor of Sparta said that it felt like “ a big wave coming underneath the bed ” … “ It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed , ” Sparta Mayor Wes Brinegar told CNN .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
… I ’ ve lived here my whole life and have never felt anything like that.
” Of course , this earthquake in North Carolina is just the latest in a series of very large earthquakes that have hit our country in recent months .
For example , on July 22nd a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Alaska… A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska , south of the Aleutian Islands , Tuesday night ( July 21 ) local time , prompting fear of a tsunami , the U.S. Geological @ @ @ @ @

(OPINION) Michael Snyder – Unusually large earthquakes have been striking diverse locations all over the United States in recent months, and experts are not exactly sure why this is happening. On Sunday, a very strange magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit North Carolina made headlines all over the nation.
In fact, when I checked the Drudge Report on Sunday it was the top headline on the entire site. Earthquakes of this size very rarely happen in the eastern United States, and it is being reported that this quake was the most powerful to hit the state in more than one hundred years… A 5.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Charlotte shortly after 8 a.m.
Sunday was centered just over a mile south of Sparta, near the Virginia border, the strongest quake to hit North Carolina in more than a century. In fact, it was the strongest earthquake in the state since 1916, according to the National Weather Service, when a 5.2 magnitude quake occurred near Skyland, just outside of Asheville.
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Prior to this quake, western North Carolina would have been one of the areas that I would have said is least vulnerable to earthquakes in the entire country. I was very surprised that this quake happened, and we are being told that it actually “shook homes and rattled dishes as far away as Atlanta”.
The epicenter was very close to Sparta, and the mayor of Sparta said that it felt like “a big wave coming underneath the bed”… “It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed,” Sparta Mayor Wes Brinegar told CNN. “A big wave coming to lift you. … I’ve lived here my whole life and have never felt anything like that.”
Of course, this earthquake in North Carolina is just the latest in a series of very large earthquakes that have hit our country in recent months. For example, on July 22nd a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Alaska… A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, south of the Aleutian Islands, Tuesday night (July 21) local time, prompting fear of a tsunami, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Texas Church Pastor Arrested For Allegedly Transporting Child Pornography

( CBS DFW ) – A Denison pastor has been arrested for child pornography violations , U.S. Attorney Stephen J.
@ @ @ @ @ Pettigrew , 48 , was arrested Thursday for allegedly transporting child pornography .
The Denison @ @ @ @ @ says he ’ s been the pastor there since 2006 .
He is married to @ @ @ @ @ three children , according to his biography on the church website .
According to court @ @ @ @ @ the attention of law enforcement officials through referrals sent by two electronic surveillance providers and @ @ @ @ @ and Exploited Children .
Those referrals identified a computer user who uploaded suspected child pornography @ @ @ @ @ Homeland Security Investigations agents executed federal search warrants at Pettigrew ’ s home and the @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , after which , agents arrested Pettigrew .
If convicted , Pettigrew faces @ @ @ @ @ and up to 20 years in federal prison .
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(CBS DFW) – A Denison pastor has been arrested for child pornography violations, U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox said Friday. David Pettigrew, 48, was arrested Thursday for allegedly transporting child pornography. The Denison Church of the Nazarene website says he’s been the pastor there since 2006.
He is married to a teacher and they have three children, according to his biography on the church website. According to court documents, Pettigrew came to the attention of law enforcement officials through referrals sent by two electronic surveillance providers and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Those referrals identified a computer user who uploaded suspected child pornography onto their online platforms. Homeland Security Investigations agents executed federal search warrants at Pettigrew’s home and the Denison Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, after which, agents arrested Pettigrew. If convicted, Pettigrew faces a minimum of five years and up to 20 years in federal prison. FULL STORY
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--FALLING AWAY: Christians in the US increasingly departing from core truths of Christian worldview

( CP ) – A new survey is revealing that the majority of Americans no longer believe that Jesus is the path to salvation and instead believe that being a good person is sufficient .
As part of the ongoing release of the Arizona Christian University-based Cultural Research Center ’ s American Worldview Inventory , the latest findings — exploring perceptions of sin and salvation — from George Barna , the group ’ s director , show that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe that having some kind of faith is more important than the particular faith with which someone aligns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify as Christians , including 56 % of self-described evangelicals and 62 % of those who identify as Pentecostals .
Sixty-seven percent of mainline Protestants and 77 % of Catholics also embraced that idea , the findings show .
Slightly over half of the Christian respondents said they believe someone can attain salvation by “ being or doing good , ” a figure that includes , 46 % of Pentecostals , 44 % of mainline Protestants , 41 % of evangelicals , and 70 % of Catholics .
In addition to the viewpoint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey results show that 58 % of Americans believe that no absolute moral truth exists and that the basis of truth is factors or sources other than God .
Seventy-seven percent said that right and wrong are determined by factors other than the Bible .
Fifty-nine percent said that the Bible is not God ’ s authoritative and true Word and 69 % said people are basically good .
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(CP) – A new survey is revealing that the majority of Americans no longer believe that Jesus is the path to salvation and instead believe that being a good person is sufficient. As part of the ongoing release of the Arizona Christian University-based Cultural Research Center’s American Worldview Inventory,
the latest findings — exploring perceptions of sin and salvation — from George Barna, the group’s director, show that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe that having some kind of faith is more important than the particular faith with which someone aligns.
Sixty-eight percent who embrace that notion identify as Christians, including 56% of self-described evangelicals and 62% of those who identify as Pentecostals. Sixty-seven percent of mainline Protestants and 77% of Catholics also embraced that idea, the findings show.
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Slightly over half of the Christian respondents said they believe someone can attain salvation by “being or doing good,” a figure that includes, 46% of Pentecostals, 44% of mainline Protestants, 41% of evangelicals, and 70% of Catholics.
In addition to the viewpoint that eternal salvation can be earned, survey results show that 58% of Americans believe that no absolute moral truth exists and that the basis of truth is factors or sources other than God. Seventy-seven percent said that right and wrong are determined by factors other than the Bible. Fifty-nine percent said that the Bible is not God’s authoritative and true Word and 69% said people are basically good. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--DEVELOPING: Destructive Midwest Derecho in Progress: Widespread Damaging Winds Race Eastward

( TWC ) – Severe thunderstorms are producing widespread damaging winds across a part of the Midwest today as a derecho races eastward .
A derecho is a widespread wind damage event caused by severe thunderstorms , and this one got its start in eastern Nebraska Monday morning .
The complex of storms has knocked out power and caused tree damage from around Omaha , Nebraska , to central Iowa .
Winds gusted up to 99 mph as these storms passed through Marshalltown , Iowa .
More than 200,000 homes and businesses have lost power in Nebraska and Iowa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expected to track eastward through the eastern half of Iowa to northern Illinois , far southern Wisconsin , northern Indiana , and southwestern Michigan into the afternoon and early evening hours .
Tree damage , power outages , and some structural damage will occur along the path of these thunderstorms , particularly in the purple-shaded areas of the map below .
This includes the Chicago metro area by later this afternoon .
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT from eastern Iowa into southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says this is a “ particularly dangerous situation ” and that wind gusts could top 80 mph in some locations .
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(TWC) – Severe thunderstorms are producing widespread damaging winds across a part of the Midwest today as a derecho races eastward. A derecho is a widespread wind damage event caused by severe thunderstorms, and this one got its start in eastern Nebraska Monday morning.
The complex of storms has knocked out power and caused tree damage from around Omaha, Nebraska, to central Iowa. Winds gusted up to 99 mph as these storms passed through Marshalltown, Iowa. More than 200,000 homes and businesses have lost power in Nebraska and Iowa, according to poweroutage.us.
The severe thunderstorms are expected to track eastward through the eastern half of Iowa to northern Illinois, far southern Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and southwestern Michigan into the afternoon and early evening hours.
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Tree damage, power outages, and some structural damage will occur along the path of these thunderstorms, particularly in the purple-shaded areas of the map below. This includes the Chicago metro area by later this afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT from eastern Iowa into southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center says this is a “particularly dangerous situation” and that wind gusts could top 80 mph in some locations. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--DEVELOPING: Entire government of Lebanon to resign amid growing public anger and protests following

DEVELOPING: Entire government of Lebanon to resign amid growing public anger and protests following explosion in Beirut

( RT ) – Chaos and unrest is spiraling out of control in Lebanon following the mysterious explosion that left scores dead and has now left the “ whole government ” of Lebanon to resign shortly amid growing public anger and protests following the devastating explosion in Beirut port , Health Minister Hamad Hassan told reporters .
He told the press that Prime Minister Hassan Diab would make his way to the presidential palace to “ hand over the resignation in the name of all the ministers.
” Hassan broke the news to journalists following a cabinet meeting in Beirut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen ‘ soon ’ , Reuters reported , citing the minister .
Diab is set to address the public on Monday evening .
Massive protests erupted in the days following last week ’ s devastating explosion , with tens of thousands of citizens taking to the streets to demand the government ’ s resignation .
Demonstrators blamed the government after it emerged that a stash of the massively explosive chemical ammonium nitrate had been stored in the port for years in unsafe conditions .
Lebanon ’ s environment , information and justice ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing protests .
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(RT) – Chaos and unrest is spiraling out of control in Lebanon following the mysterious explosion that left scores dead and has now left the “whole government” of Lebanon to resign shortly amid growing public anger and protests following the devastating explosion in Beirut port, Health Minister Hamad Hassan told reporters.
He told the press that Prime Minister Hassan Diab would make his way to the presidential palace to “hand over the resignation in the name of all the ministers.” Hassan broke the news to journalists following a cabinet meeting in Beirut.
The government’s resignation will happen ‘soon’, Reuters reported, citing the minister. Diab is set to address the public on Monday evening. Massive protests erupted in the days following last week’s devastating explosion, with tens of thousands of citizens taking to the streets to demand the government’s resignation.
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Demonstrators blamed the government after it emerged that a stash of the massively explosive chemical ammonium nitrate had been stored in the port for years in unsafe conditions. Lebanon’s environment, information and justice ministers have already tendered their resignations amid the ongoing protests. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine

( Fox 5 ) – If you live in Chicago and plan on attending parties and large gatherings you may want to think twice about broac=dcasting it on social media because a new report is indicating that Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order , as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues .
Public health authorities shared the update during a news conference earlier this week , revealing that officials may check the social feeds of suspected offenders to collect evidence for a possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The outlet reports that suspected violators will be identified as such through “ contact tracing or other measures.
” The city ’ s emergency travel order took effect on July 6 , mandating that those who arrive from states with surges in COVID-19 cases quarantine for a 14-day period upon arrival .
“ One of the easiest ways to sort of get enough proof that there was the potential of a violated quarantine order without me having to send out an inspector or do any sort of more aggressive follow up to collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Dr. Allison Arwady , Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner , according to NBC Chicago .
“ They ’ re in any of the states that violated our order and then a few days later , they ’ re in Chicago , and they ’ re clearly out in Chicago , not just back , but at a restaurant or at the Bean or whatever it may be , and they ’ re posting about that — that ’ s an example of where we could use that as proof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stressing that the practice will be used on a case-by-case basis .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Israel Strikes Hamas in Gaza Following Explosive Balloon Attacks

( CBN ) – Things are heating up again between Israel and Hamas in the Mideast as Israel has reportedly @ @ @ @ @ Gaza Strip overnight in response to the recent launch of explosive balloons from the Palestinian @ @ @ @ @ a new report from CBN News .
“ The strike was carried out in response @ @ @ @ @ balloons from Gazan territory into Israel over the course of the day , ” the @ @ @ @ @ .
The IDF struck a Hamas observation post in northern Gaza .
The incident comes @ @ @ @ @ ’ s southern border .
On Sunday , gunshots were fired from Gaza toward civilians @ @ @ @ @ separating Israel and Gaza .
No casualties were reported .
The military said IDF troops @ @ @ @ @ to evacuate the workers .
Israel and Hamas have fought three wars and had numerous @ @ @ @ @ took control of the Gaza in 2007 .
Israel and Hamas have observed an unofficial @ @ @ @ @

(CBN) – Things are heating up again between Israel and Hamas in the Mideast as Israel has reportedly struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to the recent launch of explosive balloons from the Palestinian territory into Israel according to a new report from CBN News.
“The strike was carried out in response to the launching of incendiary balloons from Gazan territory into Israel over the course of the day,” the military said in a statement. The IDF struck a Hamas observation post in northern Gaza. The incident comes amid increased tensions on Israel’s southern border.
On Sunday, gunshots were fired from Gaza toward civilians working on the security fence separating Israel and Gaza. No casualties were reported. The military said IDF troops were sent to the location to evacuate the workers. Israel and Hamas have fought three wars and had numerous flareups since the terror group took control of the Gaza in 2007. Israel and Hamas have observed an unofficial truce in recent months.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Powerful Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Plunges Cities Into Darkness

( Daily Mail ) – An Indonesian volcano erupted on Monday morning spewing a giant ash cloud more than 3 miles ( 5km ) into the sky .
The eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra comes after more than a year of inactivity and was the second since Saturday .
Residents and tourists have been warned about possible lava flow and have been told to stay outside a 3km radius from the crater ’ s mouth .
Dramatic footage of the morning eruption captured by residents showed a giant cloud of thick ash rising from the peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Karo , North Sumatra .
The volcano erupted emitting a thunderous noise and turning the sky dark , authorities and witnesses said .
‘ The sound was like thunder , it lasted for less than 30 seconds , ’ resident Fachrur Rozi Pasi told Reuters by phone .
Residents have been advised to stay outside of a 3 km radius of the volcano and to wear masks to minimize the effects of falling volcanic ash , the volcanology agency said in a statement .
There have been no fatalities or injuries reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the civil aviation authority said flights were still operating in the region .
A thick layer of ash from Monday ’ s eruption covered several villages up to 20km from the crater .
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(Daily Mail) – An Indonesian volcano erupted on Monday morning spewing a giant ash cloud more than 3 miles (5km) into the sky. The eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra comes after more than a year of inactivity and was the second since Saturday.
Residents and tourists have been warned about possible lava flow and have been told to stay outside a 3km radius from the crater’s mouth. Dramatic footage of the morning eruption captured by residents showed a giant cloud of thick ash rising from the peak of the 2,460-metre (8,071-ft) mountain in Karo, North Sumatra.
The volcano erupted emitting a thunderous noise and turning the sky dark, authorities and witnesses said. ‘The sound was like thunder, it lasted for less than 30 seconds,’ resident Fachrur Rozi Pasi told Reuters by phone.
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Residents have been advised to stay outside of a 3 km radius of the volcano and to wear masks to minimize the effects of falling volcanic ash, the volcanology agency said in a statement. There have been no fatalities or injuries reported from the morning eruption and a spokeswoman for the civil aviation authority said flights were still operating in the region. A thick layer of ash from Monday’s eruption covered several villages up to 20km from the crater. FULL STORY


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--Google SkinMarks could turn our bodies into a touchpad using high-tech tattoos

( OPINION ) PNW – It looks yet more technology is coming out that is getting humanity accustomed to placing something on their skin or under their skin .
Google announced that it ’ s working on developing the next futuristic technology beyond smartphones — tattoos that turn the user into a human touchpad .
Meanwhile , scientists are developing something way more sinister using similar skin-drawing technology to track its wearer ’ s movements .
Google is developing smart tattoos that , when applied to the skin , will transform the human body into a living touchpad via embedded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t science fiction , the wearable project is called “ SkinMarks.
” SkinMarks utilizes rub-on tattoos to create the next generation of wearable technology devices , CNET reported , citing white papers and demo videos .
So how does the technology work ?
The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body , preferably one where you can swipe up and down with ease like an arm .
The sensors can then be triggered by traditional touch or swipe gestures as we perform daily on smartphones .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to the appendages of humans .
“ You could squeeze the area around the tattoo or bend your fingers or limbs to activate the sensors.
” The project is in part being conducted by researchers at Saarland University in Germany who wrote in a white paper that the benefit of using skin as an interface “ is tapping into the fine motor skills that human beings naturally have.
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(OPINION) PNW – It looks yet more technology is coming out that is getting humanity accustomed to placing something on their skin or under their skin. Google announced that it’s working on developing the next futuristic technology beyond smartphones — tattoos that turn the user into a human touchpad.
Meanwhile, scientists are developing something way more sinister using similar skin-drawing technology to track its wearer’s movements. Google is developing smart tattoos that, when applied to the skin, will transform the human body into a living touchpad via embedded sensors in the ink.
No this isn’t science fiction, the wearable project is called “SkinMarks.” SkinMarks utilizes rub-on tattoos to create the next generation of wearable technology devices, CNET reported, citing white papers and demo videos. So how does the technology work?
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The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body, preferably one where you can swipe up and down with ease like an arm. The sensors can then be triggered by traditional touch or swipe gestures as we perform daily on smartphones.
However, there are a few more specific gestures related to the appendages of humans. “You could squeeze the area around the tattoo or bend your fingers or limbs to activate the sensors.” The project is in part being conducted by researchers at Saarland University in Germany who wrote in a white paper that the benefit of using skin as an interface “is tapping into the fine motor skills that human beings naturally have.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--7 Recognizable Traits of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

( OPINION ) Charisma – Since encountering my own situations with wolves in sheep ’ s clothing , I found myself reflecting on these encounters and trying to learn from them .
My stories regarding wolf-wrangling bear some similarities with those of others who have shared with me .
I ’ ve written articles about healing from a wolf attack and how to wrangle with a wolf , so I wanted to take some time and learn from these situations .
We must learn how to spot a wolf .
The Bible warns us to “ Beware of false prophets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s clothing , but inwardly they are ravenous wolves ” ( Matt .
7:15 ) .
Yet it also tells us that false prophets will increase in the last days ( see Matt 24:11 ) .
This tells me that we must learn to identify a wolf in sheep clothing or a false prophet .
It ’ s not so that we can become judgmental or jaded , but it ’ s so we can protect ourselves and other sheep around us .
We must guard the sheep in our churches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We must do what God commands us in Matthew 10:16 : “ Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
” Many believers fall into the trap of being mauled by wolves because they want to believe the best in people .
I ’ m not encouraging people to believe the worst of others , but I do encourage people to be wise .
The problem with wolves in sheep ’ s clothing is that from afar , they look like sheep .
It isn ’ t until you get close that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a sheep .
Therein lies the danger of getting hurt and falling into a trap of the enemy .
But because I ’ ve wrangled with a few wolves , I ’ ve learned to spot them more quickly than I used to .
Below is a list of ways I ’ ve learned to tell the difference : 1 .
Wolves will have an issue with spiritual authority .
Jesus knew authority and knew what it meant to be under authority .
He said He didn ’ t do things unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heaven do them ( John 15:19-20 ) .
Real prophets are not rebellious people .
They understand authority .
In my wolf encounters , the people in question had issues with spiritual authority .
Wolves will tell you they don ’ t have such an issue but watch them carefully .
Do they have a spiritual covering ?
In one of my WISC ( wolf in sheep clothing ) encounters , this individual pretended to have a covering , but after I learned he was a WISC , his pastor who was supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It came to find out that this WISC had issues for a long time .
In another WISC issue , I caught this man lying to our pastor .
Had it been a one-time thing , then maybe the person just isn ’ t mature .
But in these situations , it was a pattern that happened over and over again .
2 .
Wolves will try to manipulate and control you .
WISCs can be some of the sweetest of people as long as they think you can be controlled .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you don ’ t realize what ’ s happening right away .
This is not from God .
God doesn ’ t manipulate and control , and anyone who says they ’ re sent by God can not operate under this spirit either .
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(OPINION) Charisma – Since encountering my own situations with wolves in sheep’s clothing, I found myself reflecting on these encounters and trying to learn from them. My stories regarding wolf-wrangling bear some similarities with those of others who have shared with me.
I’ve written articles about healing from a wolf attack and how to wrangle with a wolf, so I wanted to take some time and learn from these situations. We must learn how to spot a wolf. The Bible warns us to “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves” (Matt. 7:15).
Yet it also tells us that false prophets will increase in the last days (see Matt 24:11). This tells me that we must learn to identify a wolf in sheep clothing or a false prophet. It’s not so that we can become judgmental or jaded, but it’s so we can protect ourselves and other sheep around us. We must guard the sheep in our churches. We must protect the young believers.
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We must do what God commands us in Matthew 10:16: “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Many believers fall into the trap of being mauled by wolves because they want to believe the best in people. I’m not encouraging people to believe the worst of others, but I do encourage people to be wise. The problem with wolves in sheep’s clothing is that from afar, they look like sheep.
It isn’t until you get close that you can recognize they are a wolf and not a sheep. Therein lies the danger of getting hurt and falling into a trap of the enemy. But because I’ve wrangled with a few wolves, I’ve learned to spot them more quickly than I used to. Below is a list of ways I’ve learned to tell the difference:
1. Wolves will have an issue with spiritual authority. Jesus knew authority and knew what it meant to be under authority. He said He didn’t do things unless He’d seen His Father in heaven do them (John 15:19-20). Real prophets are not rebellious people.
They understand authority. In my wolf encounters, the people in question had issues with spiritual authority. Wolves will tell you they don’t have such an issue but watch them carefully. Do they have a spiritual covering?
In one of my WISC (wolf in sheep clothing) encounters, this individual pretended to have a covering, but after I learned he was a WISC, his pastor who was supposed to be his covering contacted me. It came to find out that this WISC had issues for a long time. In another WISC issue, I caught this man lying to our pastor. Had it been a one-time thing, then maybe the person just isn’t mature. But in these situations, it was a pattern that happened over and over again.
2. Wolves will try to manipulate and control you. WISCs can be some of the sweetest of people as long as they think you can be controlled. They will operate under tactful intimidation and often, you don’t realize what’s happening right away. This is not from God. God doesn’t manipulate and control, and anyone who says they’re sent by God cannot operate under this spirit either. CONTINUE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-10--As they abandon dollar in trade, Russia & China could create ‘financial alliance,’

– Moscow and Beijing ’ s ditching of the US dollar could result in the creation of a “ financial alliance , ” according to a top Russian analyst .
Alexey Maslov believes the partnership is approaching a “ breakthrough moment.
” Maslov , director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences , predicts that Russia-China “ de-dollarization ” could lead to the two nations forming a de-facto fiscal alliance .
“ The collaboration between Russia and China in the financial sphere tells us that they are finally finding the parameters for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , speaking to Japanese publication Nikkei Asian Review .
In 2015 , the share of the American currency in bilateral transactions between Russia and China was at 90 percent and now sits at just 46 percent .
The gap has been filled by trade in euro ( 30 percent ) and the national currencies of the two countries ( 24 percent ) .
The share of euro , rubles , and yuan is at an all-time high .
“ Many expected that this would be a military alliance or a trading alliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more in the banking and financial direction , and that is what can guarantee independence for both countries , ” Maslov said .
Russia ’ s de-dollarization policy began back in 2014 , as a result of Western nations imposing sanctions on Moscow over its reunification with Crimea .
China joined in with a move away from the greenback a few years later when US President Donald Trump declared a trade war against Beijing .
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– Moscow and Beijing’s ditching of the US dollar could result in the creation of a “financial alliance,” according to a top Russian analyst. Alexey Maslov believes the partnership is approaching a “breakthrough moment.”
Maslov, director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, predicts that Russia-China “de-dollarization” could lead to the two nations forming a de-facto fiscal alliance. “The collaboration between Russia and China in the financial sphere tells us that they are finally finding the parameters for a new alliance with each other,” he said, speaking to Japanese publication Nikkei Asian Review.
In 2015, the share of the American currency in bilateral transactions between Russia and China was at 90 percent and now sits at just 46 percent. The gap has been filled by trade in euro (30 percent) and the national currencies of the two countries (24 percent).
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The share of euro, rubles, and yuan is at an all-time high. “Many expected that this would be a military alliance or a trading alliance, but now the alliance is moving more in the banking and financial direction, and that is what can guarantee independence for both countries,” Maslov said.
Russia’s de-dollarization policy began back in 2014, as a result of Western nations imposing sanctions on Moscow over its reunification with Crimea. China joined in with a move away from the greenback a few years later when US President Donald Trump declared a trade war against Beijing. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Over half of US Christians believe good works alone will get them into Heaven

( CP ) – Less than half of U.S. Christians expect to experience eternal salvation because of their confession of sin and acceptance of Christ as their Savior , while a larger number of professing Christians believe good works will get them into Heaven , a new survey has found .
The American Worldview Inventory 2020 survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that a majority of people who describe themselves as Christian ( 52 % ) accept a “ works-oriented ” means to God ’ s acceptance .
In contrast , a minority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves as “ Christian ” expect to experience eternal salvation because of their confession of sin and acceptance of Christ as their savior .
The study also found that “ huge proportions of people ” associated with churches whose official doctrine says eternal salvation comes only from embracing Jesus Christ as savior “ believe that a person can qualify for Heaven by being or doing good.
” That includes close to half of all adults associated with Pentecostal ( 46 % ) , mainline Protestant ( 44 % ) , and evangelical ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger share of Catholics ( 70 % ) embraces that point of view .
The survey of 2,000 individuals found that one in three Americans ( 33 % ) say they consider themselves to be Christian and affirm the statement that “ when you die you will go to heaven only because you have confessed your sins and have accepted Jesus Christ as your savior.
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(CP) – Less than half of U.S. Christians expect to experience eternal salvation because of their confession of sin and acceptance of Christ as their Savior, while a larger number of professing Christians believe good works will get them into Heaven, a new survey has found.
The American Worldview Inventory 2020 survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that a majority of people who describe themselves as Christian (52%) accept a “works-oriented” means to God’s acceptance.
In contrast, a minority of adults (46%) who describe themselves as “Christian” expect to experience eternal salvation because of their confession of sin and acceptance of Christ as their savior. The study also found that “huge proportions of people” associated with churches whose official doctrine says eternal salvation comes only from embracing Jesus Christ as savior “believe that a person can qualify for Heaven by being or doing good.”
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That includes close to half of all adults associated with Pentecostal (46%), mainline Protestant (44%), and evangelical (41%) churches. A much larger share of Catholics (70%) embraces that point of view. The survey of 2,000 individuals found that one in three Americans (33%) say they consider themselves to be Christian and affirm the statement that “when you die you will go to heaven only because you have confessed your sins and have accepted Jesus Christ as your savior.” FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Facebook bans blackface and Anti-Semitic stereotypes in ‘hate’ speech update…

( The Verge ) – Facebook has expanded its ban on racist writings and imagery , with new rules specifically prohibiting depictions of blackface and statements or images suggesting that Jewish people control the world or major institutions .
Facebook already has a broad ban on hate speech , but the company also maintains a detailed list of prohibited language ( like comparing a group of people to “ insects ” ) and protected characteristics ( like physical appearance ) to tell users what isn ’ t allowed .
“ This type of content has always gone against the spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monika Bickert , Facebook ’ s head of policy management , said on a call with reporters this afternoon .
But it can be difficult for reviewers around the world to identify hate speech without these explicit examples , Bickert said .
While Facebook has long banned hate speech , the company ’ s moderation rules have at times led to some troubling results .
In 2017 , ProPublica reported on how Facebook ’ s rules offered protections for “ white men ” but not “ Black children ” due to how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company says it has now established teams inside both Instagram and Facebook to help the products feel “ fair and inclusive.
” “ We ’ ve made progress combating hate on our apps , but we know we have more to do to ensure everyone feels comfortable using our services , ” Guy Rosen , Facebook ’ s VP of integrity , writes in a blog post .
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(The Verge) – Facebook has expanded its ban on racist writings and imagery, with new rules specifically prohibiting depictions of blackface and statements or images suggesting that Jewish people control the world or major institutions.
Facebook already has a broad ban on hate speech, but the company also maintains a detailed list of prohibited language (like comparing a group of people to “insects”) and protected characteristics (like physical appearance) to tell users what isn’t allowed.
“This type of content has always gone against the spirit of our hate speech policies,” Monika Bickert, Facebook’s head of policy management, said on a call with reporters this afternoon. But it can be difficult for reviewers around the world to identify hate speech without these explicit examples, Bickert said.
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While Facebook has long banned hate speech, the company’s moderation rules have at times led to some troubling results. In 2017, ProPublica reported on how Facebook’s rules offered protections for “white men” but not “Black children” due to how the company interpreted subsets of protected classes.
The company says it has now established teams inside both Instagram and Facebook to help the products feel “fair and inclusive.” “We’ve made progress combating hate on our apps, but we know we have more to do to ensure everyone feels comfortable using our services,” Guy Rosen, Facebook’s VP of integrity, writes in a blog post. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris As Vice President Nominee

( POLITICO ) – Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate , elevating a charismatic blue-state senator , former prosecutor , and onetime 2020 primary rival who has built a reputation as an unyielding antagonist of the Trump administration .
Harris , the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and India , was the wire-to-wire frontrunner for Biden ’ s No .
2 job .
Her experience as a battle-tested presidential candidate , her efforts leading major law enforcement offices , and her political track record of three election wins in California helped her overcome a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the great honor to announce that I ’ ve picked @ KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy , and one of the country ’ s finest public servants — as my running mate , ” Biden wrote in a tweet Tuesday .
In her own tweet , Harris called joining Biden ’ s ticket an honor .
Biden , she wrote , “ can unify the American people because he ’ s spent his life fighting for us .
And as president , he ’ ll build an America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m honored to join him as our party ’ s nominee for Vice President , and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.
” Harris will be the first woman , the first Asian American and the first Black vice president if elected .
And Biden ’ s barrier-breaking pick of her comes at a time of racial reckoning in the country , plunging one of the best-known women of color in politics into a contest against President Donald Trump , who has stoked racial divisions in the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE

(POLITICO) – Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate, elevating a charismatic blue-state senator, former prosecutor, and onetime 2020 primary rival who has built a reputation as an unyielding antagonist of the Trump administration.
Harris, the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and India, was the wire-to-wire frontrunner for Biden’s No. 2 job. Her experience as a battle-tested presidential candidate, her efforts leading major law enforcement offices, and her political track record of three election wins in California helped her overcome a crowded list of contenders.
“I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate,” Biden wrote in a tweet Tuesday. In her own tweet, Harris called joining Biden’s ticket an honor. Biden, she wrote, “can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us.
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And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our ideals. I’m honored to join him as our party’s nominee for Vice President, and do what it takes to make him our Commander-in-Chief.”Harris will be the first woman, the first Asian American and the first Black vice president if elected.
And Biden’s barrier-breaking pick of her comes at a time of racial reckoning in the country, plunging one of the best-known women of color in politics into a contest against President Donald Trump, who has stoked racial divisions in the White House and on the campaign trail. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--RUMORS OF WAR: China increases military drills as tensions with the US intensifies

( CNN ) – China is stepping up military drills around East Asia as a war of words with the United States heats up over Washington ’ s military activities and the visit of a US cabinet secretary to Taiwan .
One Chinese think tank even says the People ’ s Liberation Army ( PLA ) may consider live-fire exercises near the US island of Guam .
Beijing has stepped up the pace of its war games in recent weeks , after the US sent two aircraft carrier strike groups on rare dual-carrier exercises in the South China Sea twice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the visit of US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to the self-governed island of Taiwan this week has added fuel to the smoldering tensions .
Azar is the highest-ranking US official to visit the island — which Beijing regards as Chinese territory — in decades .
Azar ’ s presence in Taipei is “ a serious breach ” of US commitments on Taiwan , Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Monday afternoon .
“ We urge the US side to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and contact of all kinds as well as the upgrading of substantive relations with the island , and handle Taiwan-related issues in a prudent and proper manner , so as not to seriously damage China-US cooperation in major areas as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait , ” Zhao said , according to the state-run Xinhua news agency .
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(CNN) – China is stepping up military drills around East Asia as a war of words with the United States heats up over Washington’s military activities and the visit of a US cabinet secretary to Taiwan. One Chinese think tank even says the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) may consider live-fire exercises near the US island of Guam.
Beijing has stepped up the pace of its war games in recent weeks, after the US sent two aircraft carrier strike groups on rare dual-carrier exercises in the South China Sea twice in the month of July. But the visit of US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to the self-governed island of Taiwan this week has added fuel to the smoldering tensions.
Azar is the highest-ranking US official to visit the island — which Beijing regards as Chinese territory — in decades. Azar’s presence in Taipei is “a serious breach” of US commitments on Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Monday afternoon.
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“We urge the US side to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of three China-U.S. joint communiques, stop official interactions and contact of all kinds as well as the upgrading of substantive relations with the island, and handle Taiwan-related issues in a prudent and proper manner, so as not to seriously damage China-US cooperation in major areas as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” Zhao said, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--WHO urges dentists to delay routine dental checkups until COVID-19 risk is known

( Reuters ) – If you ’ re looking to have regular dental checkups in the future you may be disappointed because Dental patients and staff need to be protected from any potential infection by aerosol-generating procedures , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said on Tuesday , as dentists return to work in areas where the COVID-19 pandemic is easing .
There is currently no data on the spread of coronavirus from the dentist ’ s chair , it said , calling for more research into common procedures that produce tiny floating particles that may cause infection if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ultrasonic cleaning equipment that removes deposits from the tooth surface , and polishing , the WHO said in the new guidance .
“ WHO guidance recommends in case of community transmission to give priority to urgent or emergency oral cases , to avoid or minimize procedures that may generate an aerosol , prioritize a set of clinical interventions that are performed using an instrument and of course to delay routine non-essential oral health care , ” Benoit Varenne , a WHO dental officer , told a news briefing .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through aerosol , micro-particles or airborne particles … today I think is unknown , it ’ s open to question at least .
This means that more research is needed.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Seattle Police Chief Resigns as Violence-Riddled Cities Slash Police Funds: ‘Evil Will Take Over’

( FW ) – Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best has just announced she ’ s stepping down .
She made her decision public on the same day the city council approved cutting the police department by nearly $ 4 million and 100 officers .
You might not hear it from media outlets , but in Portland , more than 270 federal officers have been injured protecting buildings since May .
And here in Seattle , one day of recent rioting led to 59 officers getting wounded by rocks , bottles , and improvised explosives .
Still , even though nightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some politicians are echoing the call to defund or even abolish the police .
Here , business owners board up stores for protection from groups like Antifa while their city council members demand cuts in police budgets .
Seattle Council Member Kshama Swant said , “ Today I am unveiling our budget proposal to defund Seattle Police Department by 50 % right now , for the rest of the year 2020 and to take that money and invest in black and brown communities.
” The impact of this war on cops can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clay Higgins .
And as the only US representative still certified as a law enforcement officer , Higgins has frontline experience .
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(FW) – Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best has just announced she’s stepping down. She made her decision public on the same day the city council approved cutting the police department by nearly $4 million and 100 officers.
You might not hear it from media outlets, but in Portland, more than 270 federal officers have been injured protecting buildings since May. And here in Seattle, one day of recent rioting led to 59 officers getting wounded by rocks, bottles, and improvised explosives.
Still, even though nightly violence and skyrocketing crime rock American cities, some politicians are echoing the call to defund or even abolish the police. Here, business owners board up stores for protection from groups like Antifa while their city council members demand cuts in police budgets.
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Seattle Council Member Kshama Swant said, “Today I am unveiling our budget proposal to defund Seattle Police Department by 50% right now, for the rest of the year 2020 and to take that money and invest in black and brown communities.” The impact of this war on cops can be devastating, according to Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins. And as the only US representative still certified as a law enforcement officer, Higgins has frontline experience. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Geologists Discover Fault in Middle of Sea of Galilee, Indicating Area to its West Could Face Earthq

Geologists Discover Fault in Middle of Sea of Galilee, Indicating Area to its West Could Face Earthquakes.

( BIN ) – The Dead Sea Transform ( DST ) fault system , also sometimes referred to as the Dead Sea Rift , is a series of faults that run from a junction with the East Anatolian Fault in southeastern Turkey to the northern end of the Red Sea Rift just offshore of the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula .
The fault system forms the transform boundary between the African Plate to the west and the Arabian Plate to the east .
The distribution of faults on Earth is not uniform .
In some areas , there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other areas there are a very large number of them .
Sometimes a thick layer of soil can hide the fact that beneath it is a fracture , which can sometimes form a deep , wide crack in the rock .
This usually occurs when the rock is not strong enough to withstand so much stress , making the rock crack along its weakest point .
The DST is a zone representing the relative motions of the two plates , both of them are moving in a general north-northeast direction , Part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fault , causing the Gulf of Aqaba , the Dead Sea , the Kinneret ( Sea of Galilee ) and Hula basins to form .
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(BIN) – The Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system, also sometimes referred to as the Dead Sea Rift, is a series of faults that run from a junction with the East Anatolian Fault in southeastern Turkey to the northern end of the Red Sea Rift just offshore of the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
The fault system forms the transform boundary between the African Plate to the west and the Arabian Plate to the east. The distribution of faults on Earth is not uniform. In some areas, there are no fractures at all, while in other areas there are a very large number of them.
Sometimes a thick layer of soil can hide the fact that beneath it is a fracture, which can sometimes form a deep, wide crack in the rock. This usually occurs when the rock is not strong enough to withstand so much stress, making the rock crack along its weakest point.
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The DST is a zone representing the relative motions of the two plates, both of them are moving in a general north-northeast direction, Part of it present in the southern part of the fault, causing the Gulf of Aqaba, the Dead Sea, the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and Hula basins to form. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Amazon Removes Pro-Life Video Despite Mostly 5 Star Reviews

( CBN ) – Amazon has removed a pro-life film from its platform , citing poor customer reviews as a primary reason for the action – the only problem with this claim is the movie had mostly 5-star reviews .
“ It has over 340 reviews on Amazon , most of them – 90 % – are five-star reviews , ” filmmaker Marcus Pittman said .
‘ I was trying to figure out what about the reviews would make them determine it was not suitable for Amazon Prime , ” Pittman spoke with Faithwire Managing Editor Dan Andros about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video below , or scroll down to continue reading .
“ I realized , if you go and read the reviews of the movie , their AI categorizes the reviews based off of keywords pulled out from the customer reviews\ , ” Pittman explained .
“ Some of those keywords were words like pro-life , end abortion , pro-life movement .
That , to me , is the only reason why they would remove the movie.
” Pittman ’ s film – Babies are Still Murdered Here – chronicles the fight against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from voices in the pro-life activist community .
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(CBN) – Amazon has removed a pro-life film from its platform, citing poor customer reviews as a primary reason for the action – the only problem with this claim is the movie had mostly 5-star reviews.
“It has over 340 reviews on Amazon, most of them – 90% – are five-star reviews,” filmmaker Marcus Pittman said. ‘I was trying to figure out what about the reviews would make them determine it was not suitable for Amazon Prime,” Pittman spoke with Faithwire Managing Editor Dan Andros about the removal.
Watch the interview by clicking the video below, or scroll down to continue reading. “I realized, if you go and read the reviews of the movie, their AI categorizes the reviews based off of keywords pulled out from the customer reviews\,” Pittman explained.
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“Some of those keywords were words like pro-life, end abortion, pro-life movement. That, to me, is the only reason why they would remove the movie.” Pittman’s film – Babies are Still Murdered Here – chronicles the fight against abortion on the ground level and hears from voices in the pro-life activist community. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Franklin Graham warns ‘Our nation is in trouble, we need God’s help’

( OPINION ) CP – Evangelist Franklin Graham has called on thousands of families , pastors and churches to join him for “ Prayer March 2020 ” in Washington , D.C. , on Sept. 26 .
“ Our nation is in trouble … we need God ’ s help , ” he says .
“ I ’ m announcing today that on Sept. 26 , I ’ m going to be in our nation ’ s capital to pray— & I hope thousands of families , pastors , & churches will join me !
Our nation is in trouble , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Make plans now to come for # PrayerMarch2020 , ” Graham , president of the Christian charity Samaritan ’ s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association , wrote on Twitter .
“ Our only hope for this country is God , ” he says in a video message .
Jack Graham , the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano , Texas , responded to Franklin Graham ’ s tweet , saying , “ … I will be there .
I want to invite every Pastor and church in the SBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
Can you imagine thousands of believers praying together for our broken nation ?
Let ’ s do it !
” From noon to 2 p.m. , believers will march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building covering 1.8 miles while praying for the nation during “ extraordinary times , ” the event ’ s website says .
“ America is in trouble .
It ’ s in distress .
But we do have hope , and that hope is in Almighty God .
And we need to pray now more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever done in our lives .
Our communities are hurting .
Our people are divided .
And there ’ s fear and uncertainty all around us , ” Graham says in a video message on the website , referring to riots and violence across the country and the COVID-19 pandemic .
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(OPINION) CP – Evangelist Franklin Graham has called on thousands of families, pastors and churches to join him for “Prayer March 2020” in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. “Our nation is in trouble … we need God’s help,” he says.
“I’m announcing today that on Sept. 26, I’m going to be in our nation’s capital to pray—& I hope thousands of families, pastors, & churches will join me! Our nation is in trouble, & we need God’s help. Make plans now to come for #PrayerMarch2020,” Graham, president of the Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, wrote on Twitter.
“Our only hope for this country is God,” he says in a video message. Jack Graham, the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, responded to Franklin Graham’s tweet, saying, “… I will be there. I want to invite every Pastor and church in the SBC and all others who can to join us.
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Can you imagine thousands of believers praying together for our broken nation? Let’s do it!” From noon to 2 p.m., believers will march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building covering 1.8 miles while praying for the nation during “extraordinary times,” the event’s website says.
“America is in trouble. It’s in distress. But we do have hope, and that hope is in Almighty God. And we need to pray now more than ever — more than we have ever done in our lives. Our communities are hurting. Our people are divided. And there’s fear and uncertainty all around us,” Graham says in a video message on the website, referring to riots and violence across the country and the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Has America Entered A New Era Of Permanent Civil Unrest?

( OPINION ) Michael Snyder – In 2020 , it seems like each new day brings more headlines about chaos on the streets of America , and on Monday that included violence right outside the gates of the White House .
It is being reported that there was “ an active shooter near the White House ” , and we are being told that the Secret Service shot a “ male suspect ” and that the “ male suspect ” had been transported to the hospital .
I am sure that we will learn more about this incident in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thankful that the Secret Service was able to easily handle this situation .
But there are reports that a group of protesters plans to “ lay siege ” to the White House in the weeks leading up to the election , and so officials will undoubtedly have their hands full as we draw closer to November .
Meanwhile , we just witnessed five hours of rioting , looting , and violence in Chicago .
Some rioters exchanged gunfire with police , and ultimately a decision was made to raise bridges going into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago officials raised bridges and suspended some train and bus service Monday morning after unrest and looting caused widespread damage in the city ’ s downtown overnight .
Videos that were circulating on social media captured the early morning scenes of hundreds of people in the streets , dozens of police officers , looting , and confrontations with the police .
There was also an exchange of gunfire with the police in the downtown , according to a police spokesman , Tom Ahren .
He said on Twitter early Monday that there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire , ” and that no officers were injured.
” In the past , a night of chaos like that would have been the top headline in the country for days , but now it is “ just another riot ” which will soon fade from memory .
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(OPINION) Michael Snyder – In 2020, it seems like each new day brings more headlines about chaos on the streets of America, and on Monday that included violence right outside the gates of the White House.
It is being reported that there was “an active shooter near the White House”, and we are being told that the Secret Service shot a “male suspect” and that the “male suspect” had been transported to the hospital. I am sure that we will learn more about this incident in the days ahead, and we should be thankful that the Secret Service was able to easily handle this situation.
But there are reports that a group of protesters plans to “lay siege” to the White House in the weeks leading up to the election, and so officials will undoubtedly have their hands full as we draw closer to November. Meanwhile, we just witnessed five hours of rioting, looting, and violence in Chicago.
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Some rioters exchanged gunfire with police, and ultimately a decision was made to raise bridges going into the city in order to contain the violence… Chicago officials raised bridges and suspended some train and bus service Monday morning after unrest and looting caused widespread damage in the city’s downtown overnight.
Videos that were circulating on social media captured the early morning scenes of hundreds of people in the streets, dozens of police officers, looting, and confrontations with the police. There was also an exchange of gunfire with the police in the downtown, according to a police spokesman, Tom Ahren.
He said on Twitter early Monday that there were “shots fired at police who returned fire,” and that no officers were injured.” In the past, a night of chaos like that would have been the top headline in the country for days, but now it is “just another riot” which will soon fade from memory. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--DEVELOPING: Swarm of Salton Sea earthquakes sparks worry about the San Andreas fault

( Yahoo ) – A swarm of small earthquakes in California , close to the Mexican border , is being closely monitored as to whether it might raise the chance of a much larger event on the San Andreas fault .
The largest earthquake on Monday was a magnitude 4.6 , reported at 8:56 a.m. under the southeastern part of the Salton Sea , according to the U.S. Geological Survey .
It was among a series that began at 6:33 a.m. with a magnitude 3.2 earthquake .
Magnitude 4 quakes struck at 9:03 a.m. and 12:29 p.m.
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of modern records that such a swarm has occurred in this part of California — a region that raises concern among seismologists for the chance that it can trigger a significant earthquake on the San Andreas fault .
The San Andreas fault ’ s southernmost stretch has not ruptured since 1680 to 1690 .
Big earthquakes on this section of the southern San Andreas fault rupture on average every 250 years — although there can be wide variations as to how often they actually do occur .
In general , there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magnitude 7 or larger quake on this part of the San Andreas fault over the next 30 years .
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(Yahoo) – A swarm of small earthquakes in California, close to the Mexican border, is being closely monitored as to whether it might raise the chance of a much larger event on the San Andreas fault.
The largest earthquake on Monday was a magnitude 4.6, reported at 8:56 a.m. under the southeastern part of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was among a series that began at 6:33 a.m. with a magnitude 3.2 earthquake.
Magnitude 4 quakes struck at 9:03 a.m. and 12:29 p.m. It’s only the fourth time in the 88 years of modern records that such a swarm has occurred in this part of California — a region that raises concern among seismologists for the chance that it can trigger a significant earthquake on the San Andreas fault.
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The San Andreas fault’s southernmost stretch has not ruptured since 1680 to 1690. Big earthquakes on this section of the southern San Andreas fault rupture on average every 250 years — although there can be wide variations as to how often they actually do occur. In general, there’s a 20% chance of a magnitude 7 or larger quake on this part of the San Andreas fault over the next 30 years. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-11--Massive ‘dragon-shaped’ windstorm headed for Chicago

( RT ) – An enormous “ derecho ” storm cluster with winds up to 100mph has taken shape in @ @ @ @ @ a trail of destruction in its wake and heading straight for Chicago – as if @ @ @ @ @ t have enough problems .
The devastating storm – given the rare classification of “ @ @ @ @ @ government meteorologists – is expected to pummel northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with winds of @ @ @ @ @ ) through 7pm local time , according to the US Storm Prediction Center .
Potentially @ @ @ @ @ tornado , a derecho is defined as a “ line ” of thunderstorms stretching at @ @ @ @ @ ) with wind gusts above 58mph including multiple separated gusts of over 75mph .
Damage @ @ @ @ @ termed “ straight-line wind damage ” to differentiate it from that caused by tornadoes .
@ @ @ @ @ which took the shape of a dragon in some ominous radar images , may also @ @ @ @ @ and even a few tornadoes , according to the SPC .
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(RT) – An enormous “derecho” storm cluster with winds up to 100mph has taken shape in the midwestern US, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake and heading straight for Chicago – as if the Windy City doesn’t have enough problems.
The devastating storm – given the rare classification of “Particularly Dangerous Situation” by government meteorologists – is expected to pummel northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with winds of up to 100mph (160kph) through 7pm local time, according to the US Storm Prediction Center.
Potentially causing more damage than a tornado, a derecho is defined as a “line” of thunderstorms stretching at least 250 miles (402km) with wind gusts above 58mph including multiple separated gusts of over 75mph. Damage caused by such formations is termed
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“straight-line wind damage” to differentiate it from that caused by tornadoes. Monday’s derecho, which took the shape of a dragon in some ominous radar images, may also be accompanied by large hail and even a few tornadoes, according to the SPC. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-12--‘Salvations, Healings, Miracles and Baptisms’: Seattle Revival Thrives Despite Angry Protesters Shou

‘Salvations, Healings, Miracles and Baptisms’: Seattle Revival Thrives Despite Angry Protesters Shouting ‘Hail Satan!’

( CBN ) – The power of God was on display in Seattle ’ s Cal Anderson Park on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered for the “ Let Us Worship ” rally organized by Bethel Music ’ s Sean Feucht .
The area , formerly known as CHOP or CHAZ , had been a focal point for protesters who took over the neighborhood earlier this summer .
Demonstrators came to this section of the city after growing tensions following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
But Sunday ’ s event was packed with prayer and praise for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video on Instagram that shows men , women , and children giving their lives to Christ .
The crowd sang and danced freely without fear of COVID-19 .
“ The church SHOWED UP and God met us !
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God poured out his Presence , love , and kindness in immeasurable ways last night over the area formerly known as CHOP , ” the worship leader wrote .
Feucht explained that the assembly of worshippers was encouraged to use safeguards against the coronavirus , but Christians should not be censured for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are approved by politicians .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-12--Dr. Fauci gives insight into why coronavirus is dangerous for some and not others

( ETH ) – Why do some people who contract the coronavirus exhibit no symptoms at all or very mild , while others end up hospitalized and some even dead ?
This has remained a mystery for some time now but Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s leading infectious disease expert , is stating that a new study could explain this medical mystery .
According to a recent report , a recent discovery found potential signs of immunity in individuals who had previously been exposed to other types of coronavirus , that could also potentially expand the hunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report stated that Fauci and other scientists revealed the findings and published in Science this month held promising findings for understanding why some individuals exposed to COVID-19 for the first time have a modest reaction to the virus .
According to Ledger-Enquirer : “ The study found that the immune systems of roughly half of its subjects appeared to remember past exposure to other , prevalent coronaviruses , including variants of the common cold , equipping them to respond more quickly to a COVID-19 infection once it appeared .
The findings also offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vaccine by looking at T cells which help fight the virus .
Currently , all major candidates for a coronavirus vaccine undergoing clinical trials focus on harnessing a single antibody protein that can neutralize the virus .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-08-12--John MacArthur tells CNN that the Government Is “Targeting the Church”

( ETH ) – In a recent interview on CNN featuring the pastor of Grace Community in California , John @ @ @ @ @ Keilar a heated confrontation followed where MacArthur claimed that the California government is “ targeting @ @ @ @ @ has garnered a lot of press attention in recent weeks for openly defying the orders @ @ @ @ @ ( D ) , who recently mandated that churches in California remain closed amid the @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , MacArthur labeled the morning worship service “ a peaceful protest , ” a @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter protests and riots in the wake of the death of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ , largely unencumbered by lawmakers around the country .
At the same time , churches @ @ @ @ @ closed and gatherings of any other kind — to include mourning the deaths of loved @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health have also @ @ @ @ @ daily fines if he continues to keep the church open in defiance .


endtimeheadlines--2020-08-12--Stone Mountain is bracing for another armed protest

( ETH ) – Stone Mountain , Georgia is preparing for another armed protest following a previous protest where hundreds @ @ @ @ @ militia turned heads on July 4th as they marched with assault rifles , shotguns , @ @ @ @ @ Stone Mountain and its famous Confederate memorial .
According to AJC , Several far-right groups @ @ @ @ @ supremacists , are now planning an answer rally on Aug. 15th , as a broad @ @ @ @ @ is organizing a counter-demonstration .
The report indicates that local authorities , that have been @ @ @ @ @ the rally , are bracing for possible conflict .
In fact , The City of @ @ @ @ @ public warning last week about the planned demonstrations and asked locals to stay away .
@ @ @ @ @ , and stakeholders may want to consider refraining from travel and other activities within the @ @ @ @ @ risk of engagement with the demonstrators or with any other aspect of the demonstration , @ @ @ @ @

(ETH) – Stone Mountain, Georgia is preparing for another armed protest following a previous protest where hundreds of members of a Black militia turned heads on July 4th as they marched with assault rifles, shotguns, and other firearms, on Stone Mountain and its famous Confederate memorial.
According to AJC, Several far-right groups, including militias and white supremacists, are now planning an answer rally on Aug. 15th, as a broad coalition of leftist anti-racist groups is organizing a counter-demonstration.
The report indicates that local authorities, that have been closely monitoring online chatter about the rally, are bracing for possible conflict. In fact, The City of Stone Mountain just issued a public warning last week about the planned demonstrations and asked locals to stay away.
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“Residents, business owners, and stakeholders may want to consider refraining from travel and other activities within the City that may heighten the risk of engagement with the demonstrators or with any other aspect of the demonstration,” the statement said.