endtimeheadlines--2020-04-17--Paris Jackson to star as Jesus in upcoming movie

( ETH ) – A new movie coming out soon will likely cause a lot of controversy .
Paris Jackson @ @ @ @ @ Michael Jackson will play Jesus in an upcoming movie called “ Habit , ” which @ @ @ @ @ currently in the post-production phase according to a report from Fox News .
Bella Thorne @ @ @ @ @ as a woman with a Jesus fetish who masquerades as a nun to escape a @ @ @ @

(ETH) – A new movie coming out soon will likely cause a lot of controversy. Paris Jackson, the 22-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson will play Jesus in an upcoming movie called “Habit,” which has already
filmed and is currently in the post-production phase according to a report from Fox News. Bella Thorne will also appear alongside Jackson as a woman with a Jesus fetish who masquerades as a nun to escape a violent drug deal.


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-17--‘Megadrought’ emerging in the western US might be worse seen in 1,200 years

( USA Today ) – Fueled in part by human-caused climate change , a “ megadrought ” appears to be emerging in the western U.S. , a study published Thursday suggests .
In fact , the nearly-20-year drought is almost as bad or worse than any in the past 1,200 years , scientists say .
Megadroughts – defined as intense droughts that last for decades or longer – once plagued the Desert Southwest .
Thanks to global warming , an especially fierce one appear to be coming back : “ We now have enough observations of current drought and tree-ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re on the same trajectory as the worst prehistoric droughts , ” said study lead author A .
Park Williams , a bioclimatologist at Columbia University , in a statement .
This is “ a drought bigger than what modern society has seen.
” Scientists say that about half of this historic drought can be blamed on man-made global warming .
Some of the impacts today include shrinking reservoirs and worsening wildfire seasons .
Since temperatures are projected to keep rising , it is likely the drought will continue for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return , researchers say .
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(USA Today) – Fueled in part by human-caused climate change, a “megadrought” appears to be emerging in the western U.S., a study published Thursday suggests. In fact, the nearly-20-year drought is almost as bad or worse than any in the past 1,200 years, scientists say.
Megadroughts – defined as intense droughts that last for decades or longer – once plagued the Desert Southwest. Thanks to global warming, an especially fierce one appear to be coming back:
“We now have enough observations of current drought and tree-ring records of past drought to say that we’re on the same trajectory as the worst prehistoric droughts,” said study lead author A. Park Williams, a bioclimatologist at Columbia University, in a statement. This is “a drought bigger than what modern society has seen.”
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Scientists say that about half of this historic drought can be blamed on man-made global warming. Some of the impacts today include shrinking reservoirs and worsening wildfire seasons. Since temperatures are projected to keep rising, it is likely the drought will continue for the near future – or fade briefly only to return, researchers say. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Protests are growing across the US over stay-at-home restrictions

( CNN ) – Protesters gathered in several state capitals this week to voice their opposition to stay-at-home orders issued to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus .
Michigan , Ohio , Kentucky , Minnesota , North Carolina , and Utah — states led by both Republican and Democratic governors — have all seen protests in recent days as people grow more concerned about the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ A small segment of the state is protesting and that ’ s their right , ” Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , a Democrat , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crazy ” at home , she said , and they ’ re worried about paying the bills .
“ The sad part is , though , that the more they ’ re out and about , the more likely they are to spread Covid-19 , ” Whitmer said , “ and the more likely we ’ re going to have to take this posture for a longer period of time.
” Protesters in Whitmer ’ s state crowded the streets of the capital on Wednesday by staying in their cars .
The action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its organizers , choked Lansing with traffic for miles .
“ I realize how important this virus is , but now we ’ re getting to the point where we ’ re shutting too much stuff down , ” protester Tom Hughey , who said he has a small business and works for Ford Motor Company , told CNN affiliate WILX .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Eerie photos show flock of vultures circling over Manhattan as the NY death toll soars above 7,000

( Daily Mail ) – Eerie photographs show a flock of vultures circling over New York as the city continues to be ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic .
The birds of prey were spotted flying across Downtown Manhattan Friday as The Big Apple ’ s coronavirus death toll reached 7,890 .
Three of the vultures were snapped over the top of the USNS Comfort – the hospital ship brought to the city last month with the aim of providing relief for overflowing hospitals .
The photos were made all the more ominous by the fact the city largely lay empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gray and gloomy sky .
In one snap , a vulture was seen stretching out its wings as it flew near the One World Trade Center – a poignant reminder of another tragic event that brought New York to its knees nearly two decades ago .
Vultures often find their food using their keen sense of smell , flying low enough to detect gasses produced by the beginnings of the process of decay .
On Friday , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo confirmed the city ’ s death toll from COVID-19 had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people killed during the terror attacks on September 11 , 2001 .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Warmest Oceans on Record Could Set Off a Year of Extreme Weather

( Bloomberg ) – The world ’ s seas are simmering , with record high temperatures spurring worry among forecasters that the global warming effect may generate a chaotic year of extreme weather ahead .
Parts of the Atlantic , Pacific , and Indian Oceans all hit the record books for warmth last month , according to the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Information .
The high temperatures could offer clues on the ferocity of the Atlantic hurricane season , the eruption of wildfires from the Amazon region to Australia , and whether the record heat and severe thunderstorms raking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gulf of Mexico , where offshore drilling accounts for about 17 % of U.S. oil output , water temperatures were 76.3 degrees Fahrenheit ( 24.6 Celsius ) , 1.7 degrees above the long-term average , said Phil Klotzbach at Colorado State University .
If Gulf waters stay warm , it could be the fuel that intensifies any storm that comes that way , Klotzbach said .
“ The entire tropical ocean is above average , ” said Michelle L ’ Heureux , a forecaster at the U.S .
Climate Prediction Center .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ component to that .
It is really amazing when you look at all the tropical oceans and see how warm they are.
” The record warm water in the Gulf of Mexico spilled over into every coastal community along the shoreline with all-time high temperatures on land , said Deke Arndt , chief of the monitoring section at the National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville , North Carolina .
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(Bloomberg) – The world’s seas are simmering, with record high temperatures spurring worry among forecasters that the global warming effect may generate a chaotic year of extreme weather ahead. Parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans all hit the record books for warmth last month, according to the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Information.
The high temperatures could offer clues on the ferocity of the Atlantic hurricane season, the eruption of wildfires from the Amazon region to Australia, and whether the record heat and severe thunderstorms raking the southern U.S. will continue.
In the Gulf of Mexico, where offshore drilling accounts for about 17% of U.S. oil output, water temperatures were 76.3 degrees Fahrenheit (24.6 Celsius), 1.7 degrees above the long-term average, said Phil Klotzbach at Colorado State University. If Gulf waters stay warm, it could be the fuel that intensifies any storm that comes that way, Klotzbach said.
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“The entire tropical ocean is above average,” said Michelle L’Heureux, a forecaster at the U.S. Climate Prediction Center. “And there is a global warming component to that. It is really amazing when you look at all the tropical oceans and see how warm they are.”
The record warm water in the Gulf of Mexico spilled over into every coastal community along the shoreline with all-time high temperatures on land, said Deke Arndt, chief of the monitoring section at the National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, North Carolina. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Giant hail and tornadoes threaten the South for the second weekend in a row

( ETH ) – For the second weekend in a row , the Southern regions of the United States from Texas to the Carolinas are under the gun for severe weather .
This same region was struck by 105 tornadoes over Easter weekend and is now yet again on high alert for another round of tornado-related storms .
“ It will probably feel a bit like deja vu to residents in the Southeast , with another enhanced threat for severe weather this Sunday , ” said CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller .
According to the report , Thunderstorms will begin forming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being hail , with a low chance for tornadoes .
“ A few strong to severe storms are possible on Saturday , much like last weekend over Texas and Arkansas , ” said CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen .
“ But the main event will take place on Sunday.
” The greatest concern will come on Sunday where storms are likely to begin early that morning in Mississippi and Alabama .
Initially , the main risk will be hail .
But the storms are expected to grow more severe throughout the day .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system will push out of Texas and through the Southeast .
The States that were hit hard by last week ’ s storms are particularly vulnerable , according to Miller , Which includes Mississippi , Alabama and Georgia .
Places like Southern Mississippi — which saw two long-track tornadoes , 68 miles and 82.5 miles long — will once again be in the path of the storms .
Miller goes on to warn that residents should expect hail the size of tennis balls , damaging winds up to 70 mph , and tornadoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday morning .
“ While unusual to see nearly identical-looking threats exactly one week apart , this is the peak time of year for severe weather and tornadoes across the southern US , especially in the area called ‘ Dixie Alley , ’ ” Miller said .

(ETH) – For the second weekend in a row, the Southern regions of the United States from Texas to the Carolinas are under the gun for severe weather. This same region was struck by 105 tornadoes over Easter weekend and is now yet again on high alert for another round of tornado-related storms.
“It will probably feel a bit like deja vu to residents in the Southeast, with another enhanced threat for severe weather this Sunday,” said CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller.
According to the report, Thunderstorms will begin forming on Saturday afternoon with the main threat being hail, with a low chance for tornadoes. “A few strong to severe storms are possible on Saturday, much like last weekend over Texas and Arkansas,” said CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen. “But the main event will take place on Sunday.”
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The greatest concern will come on Sunday where storms are likely to begin early that morning in Mississippi and Alabama. Initially, the main risk will be hail. But the storms are expected to grow more severe throughout the day. As we approach that afternoon, the primary system will push out of Texas and through the Southeast. The States that were hit hard by last week’s storms are particularly vulnerable, according to Miller, Which includes Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Places like Southern Mississippi — which saw two long-track tornadoes, 68 miles and 82.5 miles long — will once again be in the path of the storms. Miller goes on to warn that residents should expect hail the size of tennis balls, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and tornadoes to continue through the evening and into Monday morning. “While unusual to see nearly identical-looking threats exactly one week apart, this is the peak time of year for severe weather and tornadoes across the southern US, especially in the area called ‘Dixie Alley,’ ” Miller said.


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Zondervan publishing Quran with Christian commentary as ministry resource

( CP ) – The evangelical publishing company Zondervan is releasing a guide carrying precise modern English translation of the Quran , with a Christian commentary alongside , to equip Christian ministers to interact with Muslims .
The Quran with Christian Commentary : A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam by Gordon Nickel “ offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam , ” says Zondervan , a division of New York publishing giant HarperCollins , in a statement .
“ No one can understand the Muslim mind without some solid knowledge of the contents of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of the Centre for Islamic Studies at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies in Bangalore , India .
“ I knew from many years of studying and teaching the Quran that there are ways to read this scripture that allow readers to avoid confusion and rather to make sense of its main themes .
I also noticed from my reading that the Quran often addresses non-Muslims directly and seems to demand a response to its claims , ” he adds .
The publisher says the commentary is “ factual , respectful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about which Muslims and Christians disagree.
” It ’ s meant to equip Christians to “ interact more fruitfully with Muslim believers.
” The commentary will be useful for those studying Islam and the Quran as well as for pastors and missionaries who minister among Muslims.
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(CP) – The evangelical publishing company Zondervan is releasing a guide carrying precise modern English translation of the Quran, with a Christian commentary alongside, to equip Christian ministers to interact with Muslims.
The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam by Gordon Nickel “offers a unique introduction to the primary religious text of Islam,” says Zondervan, a division of New York publishing giant HarperCollins, in a statement.
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“No one can understand the Muslim mind without some solid knowledge of the contents of the Quran,” says Nickel, director of the Centre for Islamic Studies at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies in Bangalore, India.
“I knew from many years of studying and teaching the Quran that there are ways to read this scripture that allow readers to avoid confusion and rather to make sense of its main themes. I also noticed from my reading that the Quran often addresses non-Muslims directly and seems to demand a response to its claims,” he adds.
The publisher says the commentary is “factual, respectful of Muslims, and insightful on issues about which Muslims and Christians disagree.” It’s meant to equip Christians to “interact more fruitfully with Muslim believers.”
The commentary will be useful for those studying Islam and the Quran as well as for pastors and missionaries who minister among Muslims.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--How the Coronavirus Might Change What Local Church Will Look Like In The Future

OPINION ( FaithWire ) – Forever is a strong word .
But the truth is , nothing really stays the same .
Everything is always changing , growing , declining , moving , and shifting , forever .
But then there are moments that accelerate and magnify change—a cancer diagnosis , a declaration of war , the death of a loved one , a global pandemic .
The Coronavirus , if it ’ s not clear by now , is one of those moments .
It ’ s a time that will change the way our modern world operates , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one who thinks so , either .
The Washington Post released an article titled How the Coronavirus Will Change Our Lives Forever—From Music to Politics to Medicine .
Politico released a fascinating write-up hosting 34 industries with their respective experts titled Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently—34 Big Thinkers ’ Predictions for What ’ s to Come .
Bloomberg , ESPN , Foreign Policy , LA Times , CNN and everyone in between has released at least one article discussing the permanent and lasting changes that will occur due to the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event like this would create long-standing emotional change shouldn ’ t surprise us , either .
There are hundreds of articles covering the post-traumatic stress from 9/11 , the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia , and Hurricane Katrina .
Moments like these are thunderous and alter humanity and their societies , forever .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--What Will You Do If They Try To Extend Coronavirus Lockdowns Into Next Year?

OPINION ( Michael Snyder ) – We are seeing a massive backlash against the coronavirus lockdowns all over the United States , and it is likely that the protests against these lockdowns will only intensify in the days ahead .
But some elected officials are doubling down and are insisting that “ shelter-in-place ” orders will remain in effect in their jurisdictions for quite a few months to come .
I honestly do not know how that is possibly going to work , because after just a few weeks millions upon millions of Americans have become deeply frustrated with these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their homes for the foreseeable future is likely to spark tremendous explosions of anger , but that appears to be exactly what authorities intend to do in some of our largest urban areas .
For example , New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio just told Fox News that he expects his city will be shut down until July or August… .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Bill Hemmer today on FOX News Channel .
The mayor told Hemmer he does not expect New York City to open until July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that New York City residents will put up with being confined to their homes for another three or four months ?
Over on the west coast , California Governor Gavin Newsom recently told the press that there probably will not be mass gatherings in his state “ until we get to herd immunity and we get to a vaccine ” … “ The prospect of mass gatherings is negligible at best until we get to herd immunity and we get to a vaccine , ” Newsom told reporters at his press briefing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thousands , tens of thousands of strangers … [ are ] not in the cards based upon our current guidelines and current expectations , ” he said .
It is exceedingly unlikely that we will get to the point of “ herd immunity ” in the United States this year , and most experts do not anticipate a vaccine until some time in 2021 .
Would he really try to keep his state locked down for that long ?
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-18--Strong 6.0 Earthquake Rattles The Ogasawara Islands in Japan

( ETH ) – A strong 6.9 that was later downgraded to a 6.0 earthquake has rattled the Ogasawara Islands @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
The earthquake was reportedly centered in the Pacific Ocean , about 885 kilometers @ @ @ @ @ of Shizouka , Japan , to the west of the Ogasawara Islands , which are @ @ @ @ @ Islands .
The Quake ’ s epicenter was 490 kilometers ( 305 miles ) deep @ @ @ @ @ there is no tsunami threat .
and no reports of damage or injuries .

(ETH) – A strong 6.9 that was later downgraded to a 6.0 earthquake has rattled the Ogasawara Islands south of mainland Japan on Saturday.
The earthquake was reportedly centered in the Pacific Ocean, about 885 kilometers (550 miles) south of Shizouka, Japan, to the west of the Ogasawara Islands, which are also known as the Bonin Islands.
The Quake’s epicenter was 490 kilometers (305 miles) deep. As of now, there is no tsunami threat.
and no reports of damage or injuries.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--DEVELOPING: Dangerous Tornado on the ground in Southern Mississippi

( ETH ) – There is multiple reports of a large tornado on the ground moving through Southern Mississippi .
@ @ @ @ @ the ground in Southern Marion County .
Debris has been confirmed on radar and is @ @ @ @ @ .
Spring Cottage , Pinebur , and Baxterville .
7:18 PM – A LARGE & @ @ @ @ @ THE GROUND IN SOUTHERN MARION COUNTY .
Debris is *confirmed* on radar and is now @ @ @ @ @ Spring Cottage , Pinebur , and Baxterville SEEK SHELTER NOW .
@ WHLT22 # MSwx @

(ETH) – There is multiple reports of a large tornado on the ground moving through Southern Mississippi. The tornado is reportedly on the ground in Southern Marion County. Debris has been confirmed on radar and is now crossing MS Hwy 35. Spring Cottage, Pinebur, and Baxterville.
7:18 PM – A LARGE & DANGEROUS TORNADO IS NOW ON THE GROUND IN SOUTHERN MARION COUNTY. Debris is *confirmed* on radar and is now crossing MS Hwy 35. Spring Cottage, Pinebur, and Baxterville SEEK SHELTER NOW. @WHLT22 #MSwx pic.twitter.com/e6ymnEVmyz
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— Jacob Lanier (@JacobLanierWx) April 20, 2020 Author End Time Headlines End Time Headlines is a Ministry that provides News and Headlines from a "Prophetic Perspective" as well as weekly podcasts to inform and equip believers of the Signs and Seasons that we are living in today.


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-19--Next 45 days will be the ‘most critical period in U.S. financial history

( Market Watch ) – After recovering a chunk of the losses racked up during the worst of the coronavirus-induced selloff last month , the stock market finds itself at a crucial inflection point , writes Alan B. Lancz .
“ The next 45 days may just become the most critical period in U.S. financial history , ” he wrote in a newsletter published Wednesday .
“ While on average we may face a bear market every 10 years , this one is like no other , ” he said .
The contrarian money manager , who is a disciple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the timing and execution of the reawakening of the U.S. economy from its dormancy could be one of the biggest factors in determining how the market recovers from COVID-19 , which has forced swaths of businesses to shut down to help stem the spread of the deadly contagion that has infected more than 2 million people and claimed 137,000 lives , according to data aggregated by Johns Hopkins University as of Wednesday evening .
And even if the economic revival is executed flawlessly , the founder of the eponymous Toledo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a so-called U-shaped recovery , where a rebound in business and consumer activity from pre-crisis levels will be long and slow .
“ Even if we execute properly , the recovery will take time and a best-case scenario is a ‘ U ’ shaped recovery , ” he wrote .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-19--Gunman kills at least 9 in rampage across Nova Scotia

( CNN ) – At least nine people were killed , including one Mountie , during a weekend shooting rampage @ @ @ @ @ At a media conference Sunday evening , police described chaos with multiple 911 calls coming @ @ @ @ @ property in Portapique , Nova Scotia .
“ When police arrived at the scene the @ @ @ @ @ and outside of the home , ” Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) Chief @ @ @ @ @ .
Police said they are not certain how many people died or were injured .
@ @ @ @ @ as Constable Heidi Stevenson , a mother of two and 23-year veteran of the RCMP @ @ @ @ @ for the suspect lasted overnight and led them to several crime scenes , miles apart @ @ @ @ @ spotted late Sunday morning at a truck stop several miles away from the crime scene @ @ @ @ @ the suspect ended this morning when the suspect was located and I can confirm that @ @ @ @ @ said Leather .

(CNN) – At least nine people were killed, including one Mountie, during a weekend shooting rampage in small-town Nova Scotia. At a media conference Sunday evening, police described chaos with multiple 911 calls coming in late Saturday at a property in Portapique, Nova Scotia.
“When police arrived at the scene the members located several casualties inside and outside of the home,” Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Chief Superintendent Chris Leather told reporters.
Police said they are not certain how many people died or were injured. The deceased officer was identified as Constable Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and 23-year veteran of the RCMP.
Leather said a search for the suspect lasted overnight and led them to several crime scenes, miles apart. The suspect was eventually spotted late Sunday morning at a truck stop several miles away from the crime scene. “The search for the suspect ended this morning when the suspect was located and I can confirm that he is deceased,” said Leather. FULL REPORT


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-19--De Blasio urges New Yorkers to snitch on social distance rule breakers

( ETH ) – According to the New York Post , New York Mayor , Bill de Blasi is urging residents to step up the social distancing measures stating that “ If you see someone failing to practice social distancing , rat them out ” This comes as part of a new city effort to contain the coronavirus .
“ We still know there are some people who need to get the message .
And that means sometimes making sure the enforcement is there to educate people and make clear we ’ ve got to have social distancing , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter .
To do that is “ simple , ” he explained .
Snap a photo of an offending person or crowd , set the location on the image , and text it to 311-692 .
“ Action will ensue , ” de Blasio vowed .
How do you report places that aren ’ t enforcing social distancing ?
It ’ s simple : just snap a photo and text it to 311-692 .
# AskMyMayor pic.twitter.com/WQdCcVf1Rl He went on to state that “ Sending that photo in is going to help make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s going to stop the disease from spreading .
And that ’ s going to save lives , ” he said .
Repeat offenders will face fines as high as $ 1,000 — and that could make the ‘ New Squeal ’ plan more dangerous than COVID-19 .
Some are very alarmed at this call for snitching .
One voice of concern was retired NYPD sergeant Joseph Giacalone who stated that this act would be Pitting stranger vs. stranger with such high stakes “ could result in acts of random @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be figuring out why he didn ’ t have enough PPEs for cops and EMS workers , ” the ex-sarge said of the mayor .
“ I ’ d rather yell at them , ” said out-of-work waiter Edwin Mendoza .
“ If you take a picture , that could cause a scene … People can hurt you.
” But others like Chris Colon , 26 , who works as a hospital clerk , had a different perspective .
He stated that “ With the way , thing are now , I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Have you seen how many people died in New York ?
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-19--La. pastor Tony Spell asks people to donate stimulus checks to ministers, missionaries

( CP ) – Louisiana pastor Tony Spell who has been criticized in recent weeks for having in-person services in @ @ @ @ @ is asking people to donate their stimulus checks to ministers and evangelists who “ haven @ @ @ @ @ in a month.
” “ I ’ m donating my entire stimulus , $ 1,200 @ @ @ @ @ her stimulus , $ 1,200 .
My son is donating his stimulus , $ 600 @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t have a church , give through my website www.ltcbr.com , ” @ @ @ @ @ Church in Baton Rouge , said in a YouTube video promoting his # PastorSpellStimulusChallenge .
@ @ @ @ @ , will begin on April 19 , and he urged would-be donors to share their @ @ @ @ @ leaders and ministers .
“ Donate it to North American evangelists who haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ month .
Missionaries who haven ’ t had an offering in a month .
Music @ @ @ @ @ had an offering in a month , ” Spell said .
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(CP) – Louisiana pastor Tony Spell who has been criticized in recent weeks for having in-person services in defiance of social distancing guidelines is asking people to donate their stimulus checks to ministers and evangelists who “haven’t had an offering in a month.”
“I’m donating my entire stimulus, $1,200. My wife is donating her stimulus, $1,200. My son is donating his stimulus, $600. #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge. If you don’t have a church, give through my website www.ltcbr.com,” Spell who leads Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, said in a YouTube video promoting his #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge.
The challenge, he said, will begin on April 19, and he urged would-be donors to share their cash with North American Christian leaders and ministers. “Donate it to North American evangelists who haven’t had an offering in a month. Missionaries who haven’t had an offering in a month. Music ministers who haven’t had an offering in a month,” Spell said. READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Thousands Of U.S. Businesses That Were Shut Down Will Be Closed Permanently

OPINION ( Michael Snyder ) – This economic downturn is turning out to be far deeper and far more severe than most experts were originally anticipating .
More than 22 million Americans have filed claims for unemployment benefits , and economists are telling us that the U.S. economy is contracting at the fastest rate that we have seen since the Second World War .
We are already starting to see some high profile companies move toward bankruptcy , but the real story is what is happening to thousands upon thousands of small and mid-size businesses because of the lockdowns .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before this pandemic , and now these lockdowns have delivered a death blow .
The restaurant industry is a perfect example .
Prior to the pandemic , there were more than a million restaurants in the United States , and about half of them were independent .
Those independent restaurants employed approximately 11 million workers , and now the vast majority of those workers have been laid off .
Once the lockdowns are over , it would be wonderful if all of those independent restaurants would spring back to life , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply is not going to happen .
In fact , that survey found that 28 percent of all independent restaurants are probably not going to survive if the lockdowns last for another month… A survey released Thursday by the James Beard Association found independent restaurants laid off 91 % of their hourly employees and nearly 70 % of salaried employees as of April 13 – double-digit increases in both categories since March .
The poll of 1,400 small and independent restaurants found 38 % of have closed temporarily or permanently , and 77 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half or worse .
Perhaps most troubling : 28 % of restaurants said they don ’ t believe they can survive another month of closure , and only 1 out of 5 are certain they can sustain their businesses until normal operations can resume .
28 percent of 500,000 is 140,000 , and so if these lockdowns are not lifted soon we could be facing a scenario is which tens of thousands of independent restaurants are lost forever .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast

( ETH ) – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan according to the US Geological @ @ @ @ @ warning was issued .
According to NDTV , The epicenter of the earthquake was 26 @ @ @ @ @ and less than 50 kilometers off the coast of Miyagi prefecture .
Japan sits at @ @ @ @ @ Fire ” , which is an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast @ @ @ @ @ basin .

(ETH) – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan according to the US Geological Survey, but no tsunami warning was issued. According to NDTV, The epicenter of the earthquake was 26 miles
beneath the Pacific seabed and less than 50 kilometers off the coast of Miyagi prefecture. Japan sits at the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, which is an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Dr. Fauci Condemns Protesters, Says Premature Reopening Will ‘Backfire’

( ETH ) – As unrest continues to grow throughout several states regarding the ongoing lockdown , Dr. Anthony Fauci has come out urging protesters not to demonstrate , and arguing that a premature reopening would “ backfire.
” This comes from his latest appearance on Good Morning America on Monday , with George Stephanopoulos , where he was asked what his message Fauci has for those who have been protesting .
“ I think the message is that , clearly , this is something that is hurting from the standpoint of economics , from the standpoint of things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Fauci said .
“ But unless we get the virus under control , the real recovery , economically , is not going to happen.
” According to Mediaite , Fauci said that there are currently enough coronavirus tests for most states to reach phase one of the White House ’ s reopening protocol — despite protests from some governors to the contrary .
Nonetheless , Fauci continued warned against a haphazard reopening .
“ If you jump the gun and go into a situation where you have a big spike , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , ” he said .
“ So as painful as it is to go by the careful guidelines of gradually phasing into a reopening , it ’ s going to backfire [ if you reopen prematurely ] .
That ’ s the problem .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Coronavirus likely to transform world far more than 1918 flu pandemic

( WT ) – All eyes are now on the COVID-19 crisis , which could be as consequential as the Black Death , as fleeting as the 1918 flu or somewhere in between .
Politicians , futurists and others are wondering which experiments , small and big , will have staying power beyond the confines of the pandemic .
President Trump , a noted germophobe even before the outbreak , said the handshake greeting may become a practice of the past .
Architecture aficionados debate whether the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus will end the open office concept for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting an emergency test of the possibilities and limits of telework .
Plenty of employees are beginning to realize that in-person meetings may not be as essential as bosses once insisted .
Schools are pioneering new methods of distance learning .
The federal government is doling out massive payments to most Americans in what some activists hope is a test run for the universal basic income concept .
Spain is testing such a system as part of its own response to the COVID-19 crisis .
Sen. Bernard Sanders , a Vermont independent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ditch their health care system and embrace his government-run plan .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Oil Price Lowest In History, Plunges 90% In Single Day

( CNBC ) – U.S. crude prices plunged to their lowest level in history as traders continue to fret over a slump in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The price of the nearest oil futures contract , which expires Tuesday , was the hardest hit , detaching from later month futures contracts with a drop of more than 90 % .
This suggests that some believe there could be a recovery later in the year .
West Texas Intermediate crude for May delivery tanked 95 % , or $ 17.37 , to trade at 90 cents per barrel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile international benchmark , Brent crude , which has already rolled to the June contract , traded 6.2 % lower at $ 26.35 per barrel .
The June WTI contract , which expires on May 19 , fell about 10 % to $ 22.54 per barrel .
The July contract was roughly 5 % lower at $ 28 per barrel .
The front part of the oil futures ‘ curve , ’ which is the May contract that expires on Tuesday , was hit the hardest since it applies to fuel that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country remains on lockdown thanks to the coronavirus .
The only buyers of oil futures for that contract are entities that want to physically take the delivery like a refinery or an airline .
But storage tanks are filled so they don ’ t need it .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Facebook is tracking coronavirus symptoms by county to identify hotspots

( ETH ) – Facebook is now tracking coronavirus symptoms by counties according to a new report from CNBC on Monday .
The report concluded that Facebook officially released the first map that tracks symptoms of the virus county by county and plans to update it daily throughout the outbreak .
According to details of the report , Facebook has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University researchers to create an opt-in survey designed to help identify Covid-19 hotspots before the cases are even confirmed .
This map will break down the percentage of people per county who have self-reported symptoms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and fever .
It will shows , for example , that 1.45 % of people in New York County have reported coronavirus symptoms .
But , as you can see in the map below , a huge portion of the map does not have enough participants to show data .
Facebook has come under for its handling of health issues and privacy .
Zuckerberg assured Monday that Facebook can only see aggregated data .
However , Carnegie Mellon researchers can see individual survey responses .
Zuckerberg stated that social media platforms have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health researchers since they have access to large groups of people .
“ Facebook is uniquely suited to run these surveys because we serve a global community of billions of people and can do statistically accurate sampling , ” Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post .
The company said more than 2 billion people use its platform .


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--China begins testing of digital currency

( The Week ) – China ’ s central bank has started testing its official digital currency , pressing ahead with its plan to roll out a virtual money payment system , days after Facebook-backed Libra scaled back its ambitions to become a global currency .
The Digital Currency Research Institute of the People ’ s Bank of China ( PBC ) , China ’ s central bank , said that the research and development work of China ’ s official digital currency , dubbed as DC/EP , is proceeding steadily , and the internal pilot tests are carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in scenarios of the 2022 Winter Olympics Games in Beijing .
China ’ s official digital currency is undergoing testing and has not been officially released , official media reported on Monday .
Insiders said the trial run will be piloted within a small range of banks and end-users , and spread to a wider range with improved technology and system , the Global Times reported .
More banks will continue to participate in the test of the DC/EP , in a bid to improve the technology , security , and stability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , director of the Finance Research Centre at the Institute of Finance and Economics at the Central University of Finance and Economics told the daily .
The Agricultural Bank of China , one of the country ’ s big four state-owned banks , has tested the DC/EP ( digital currency/electronic payment ) in four cities in an app launched last Wednesday .
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(The Week) – China’s central bank has started testing its official digital currency, pressing ahead with its plan to roll out a virtual money payment system, days after Facebook-backed Libra scaled back its ambitions to become a global currency.
The Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China (PBC), China’s central bank, said that the research and development work of China’s official digital currency, dubbed as DC/EP, is proceeding steadily, and the internal pilot tests are carried out in four cities and will be carried out in scenarios of the 2022 Winter Olympics Games in Beijing. China’s official digital currency is undergoing testing and has not been officially released, official media reported on Monday.
Insiders said the trial run will be piloted within a small range of banks and end-users, and spread to a wider range with improved technology and system, the Global Times reported. More banks will continue to participate in the test of the DC/EP, in a bid to improve the technology, security,
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and stability of the payment tool, Chen Bo, director of the Finance Research Centre at the Institute of Finance and Economics at the Central University of Finance and Economics told the daily. The Agricultural Bank of China, one of the country’s big four state-owned banks, has tested the DC/EP (digital currency/electronic payment) in four cities in an app launched last Wednesday. MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Experts say it may be time for grocery stores to ban customers from coming inside

( ETH ) – The days of actually going into the grocery stores to gather your necessities may be soon coming to an end if some experts have their way .
Because of Dozens of grocery store workers dying from the coronavirus , some experts are warning that small grocery owners believe it has become too dangerous to let customers browse aisles , coming into close range with workers .
According to a report from Fox 59 , despite masks , temperature checks and capacity restrictions to keep workers safe they keep dying .
So far , supermarkets have resisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from coming inside but union leaders and small grocery owners are saying things need to change because it ’ s becoming to dangerous and risky .
Ther report indicated that Grocery stores are still packed with customers , and experts say it ’ s time for large chains to go “ dark ” to the public and convert to curbside pickup and home delivery for food and other essential goods .
“ Careless customers ” are “ probably the biggest threat ” to workers right now , according to Marc Perrone , president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ union .
The union said 85 % of its grocery store member workers reported that customers are not practicing social distancing in stores .
“ Anything that reduces the need for interaction with the public and allows for greater physical distancing will ultimately better protect grocery workers , ” said John Logan , professor , and director of Labor and Employment Studies at San Francisco State University .
“ Shuttering stores and repurposing them for pickup and delivery only would be a positive step .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Can You Hear The Hoofbeats Of The Four Horsemen?

( PNW ) – According to Lifeway Research , many pastors are apparently having an “ aha ” moment due to the tide of our times .
It ’ s about time .
I am now hope-filled .
They are seeing current events today as things the Bible forecast for the end-of-days .
But I maintain their pulpits could still be silent .
Let ’ s be optimistic .
When real church resumes , the pulpits will boldly announce that we are in the last days and Jesus is coming soon .
Get your houses in order !
Darrell Bock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , noted that the Bible has several lists of potential signs of Jesus ’ return , such as the Olivet Discourse passages , and some include concepts of global sickness .
These are Tribulation references .
“ Numerous biblical texts speak of disturbances in the creation that disorient and trouble people , ” said Bock .
“ These disturbances have quite a range with earthquakes and wars being the most common .
Jesus mentions plagues or pestilence explicitly in Luke 21.
” Three out of four pastors in the survey have noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They include the rise in apostasy , the love of believers growing cold , the decline in traditional morals , national conflicts , natural disasters , famines , and even the rise in anti-Semitism .
Even if they are Tribulation events , they are casting a shadow on the Church Age .
So is a new day in the church approaching thanks to some kind of a wake-up call ?
Almost 25 years ago , the church-growth movement said teaching any kind of eschatology would not grow the church .
Pastors were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return of the Lord .
Pastor Rick Warren even said in his Purpose Driven Life book that teaching Bible prophecy would distract you from your purpose and make you unfit for the Kingdom of God .
Pastors listened to him !
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OPINION (PNW) – According to Lifeway Research, many pastors are apparently having an “aha” moment due to the tide of our times. It’s about time. I am now hope-filled. They are seeing current events today as things the Bible forecast for the end-of-days. But I maintain their pulpits could still be silent.
Let’s be optimistic. When real church resumes, the pulpits will boldly announce that we are in the last days and Jesus is coming soon. Get your houses in order! Darrell Bock, New Testament professor at Dallas Seminary, noted that the Bible has several lists of potential signs of Jesus’ return, such as the Olivet Discourse passages, and some include concepts of global sickness. These are Tribulation references.
“Numerous biblical texts speak of disturbances in the creation that disorient and trouble people,” said Bock. “These disturbances have quite a range with earthquakes and wars being the most common. Jesus mentions plagues or pestilence explicitly in Luke 21.”
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Three out of four pastors in the survey have noted that world and church events have meaning today. They include the rise in apostasy, the love of believers growing cold, the decline in traditional morals, national conflicts, natural disasters, famines, and even the rise in anti-Semitism. Even if they are Tribulation events, they are casting a shadow on the Church Age. So is a new day in the church approaching thanks to some kind of a wake-up call? Almost 25 years ago, the church-growth movement said teaching any kind of eschatology would not grow the church. Pastors were encouraged to keep quiet about the soon return of the Lord. Pastor Rick Warren even said in his Purpose Driven Life book that teaching Bible prophecy would distract you from your purpose and make you unfit for the Kingdom of God. Pastors listened to him! READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--UPDATE: 17 killed in deadliest shooting of Canadian history

UPDATE : ( CBC ) – RCMP is reporting 17 people are dead , including one of their officers , after a man who at one point wore a police uniform and drove a mock-up cruiser went on a rampage across northern Nova Scotia in one of the deadliest killing sprees in Canadian history .
Police said Sunday night the suspected shooter , 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman , was killed after being intercepted by officers in Enfield , N.S .
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Heidi Stevenson , a 23-year member of the force and mother of two , was identified as the officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening injuries .
Lisa McCully , a teacher at Debert Elementary , was also killed in the attack , according to a news release from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union .
“ Our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness today as we have lost one of our own , ” said Brian Sauve , president of the union representing RCMP officers .
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki told CBC News Sunday evening the death toll stood at 16 , plus the shooter , which surpasses the 14 victims killed in the 1989 Polytechnique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chris Leather earlier told an evening news conference that “ in excess of 10 people ” had been killed.
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UPDATE: (CBC) – RCMP is reporting 17 people are dead, including one of their officers, after a man who at one point wore a police uniform and drove a mock-up cruiser went on a rampage across northern Nova Scotia in one of the deadliest killing sprees in Canadian history.
Police said Sunday night the suspected shooter, 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman, was killed after being intercepted by officers in Enfield, N.S. Const. Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year member of the force and mother of two, was identified as the officer killed. A male officer suffered non-life threatening injuries. Lisa McCully, a teacher at Debert Elementary, was also killed in the attack, according to a news release from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.
“Our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness today as we have lost one of our own,” said Brian Sauve, president of the union representing RCMP officers. RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki told CBC News Sunday evening the death toll stood at 16, plus the shooter, which surpasses the 14 victims killed in the 1989 Polytechnique massacre in Montreal. RCMP Chief Supt. Chris Leather earlier told an evening news conference that “in excess of 10 people” had been killed.” READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--7 Positive End-Times Signs Unfolding Now

OPINION ( Charisma ) – Not all signs related to the return of Christ are negative ( as are wars , famines , earthquakes , and so on ) in nature .
Many are very encouraging and exciting .
There are seven events that have transpired and are continuing to unfold that are a part of the restitution and give evidence of the coming of Christ .
They are : • Israel would be restored as a nation in one day ( Isa .
66:7-8 ; Zech .
3:9 ; Hos .
3:4-5 ) .
• The land would begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
35:1-8 ; 27:6 ) .
• Water would break out in the desert for irrigation ( Isa .
35:6-7 ; 41:18 ) .
• Jerusalem would be in Jewish hands and expand its borders ( Ps .
102:16 ) .
• Jews from Gentile nations outside Palestine would return back to Israel ( Isa .
43:5-6 ; Jer .
16:14-16 ) .
• The early and latter rains would return in the last days ( Hos .
6:3 ; Joel 2:23 ; Amos 4:7 ) .
• The walls of Jerusalem would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open continually ( Isa .
60:1-11 ) .
Israel ’ s restoration process began during the 1800s with the birth of the Zionist Movement , but it was manifested to the world on May 14-15 , 1948 , when David Ben-Gurion made a proclamation declaring a new state for Jews called Israel .
Part of the proclamation read : “ The State of Israel will be open for immigration of Jews from all countries of their dispersion.
” Within hours , Arab armies advanced toward the infant nation to abort the plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with seven nations living around them in Joshua ’ s time ( Deut .
7:1 ) , in 1948 the Jews had to deal with troops from seven surrounding Arab nations who announced the Jews would be “ thrown into the sea.
” A war of independence was waged in which Israel survived against amazing odds .
Today they boast one of the most advanced militaries in the world .
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OPINION (Charisma) – Not all signs related to the return of Christ are negative (as are wars, famines, earthquakes, and so on) in nature. Many are very encouraging and exciting. There are seven events that have transpired and are continuing to unfold that are a part of the restitution and give evidence of the coming of Christ. They are:
Israel would be restored as a nation in one day (Isa. 66:7-8; Zech. 3:9; Hos. 3:4-5). The land would begin to blossom and be fruitful (Isa. 35:1-8; 27:6). Water would break out in the desert for irrigation (Isa. 35:6-7; 41:18). Jerusalem would be in Jewish hands and expand its borders (Ps. 102:16). Jews from Gentile nations outside Palestine would return back to Israel (Isa. 43:5-6; Jer. 16:14-16). The early and latter rains would return in the last days (Hos. 6:3; Joel 2:23; Amos 4:7). The walls of Jerusalem would be rebuilt by strangers and the gates be open continually (Isa. 60:1-11).
Israel’s restoration process began during the 1800s with the birth of the Zionist Movement, but it was manifested to the world on May 14-15, 1948, when David Ben-Gurion made a proclamation declaring a new state for Jews called Israel. Part of the proclamation read: “The State of Israel will be open for immigration of Jews from all countries of their dispersion.”
Within hours, Arab armies advanced toward the infant nation to abort the plan. Just as ancient Israel had to deal with seven nations living around them in Joshua’s time (Deut. 7:1), in 1948 the Jews had to deal with troops from seven surrounding Arab nations who announced the Jews would be “thrown into the sea.” A war of independence was waged in which Israel survived against amazing odds. Today they boast one of the most advanced militaries in the world. READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Gates Foundation calls for global cooperation on vaccine for 7 billion people

( Yahoo ) – The wealthy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation called Wednesday for global cooperation to ready COVID-19 vaccines for seven billion people , while offering $ 150 million toward developing therapeutics and treatments for the virus .
While it is likely to take as many as 18 months to develop and fully test a safe coronavirus vaccine , global authorities and businesses need to start now on plans to manufacture it , said foundation chief executive Mark Suzman .
“ It ’ s normal to have , at maximum , hundreds of millions of doses manufactured , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with a novel pathogen like COVID-19 , as and when we get to identifying a successful vaccine , we are going to need billions of doses.
” “ There are seven billion people on the planet , ” he said .
“ We are going to need to vaccinate nearly every one .
There is no manufacturing capacity to do that.
” Suzman announced the foundation , started and controlled by mega-billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates , is adding $ 150 million to the $ 100 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic .
Much of the money is to support the development of COVID-19 diagnostic tests , therapeutic treatments and vaccines , and to make them globally available , he said .
Some is also for helping the poorest countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa , which lack supplies , equipment and infrastructure to counter the new epidemic .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-20--Americans stockpile frozen pizza, causing potential shortage

( Fox News ) – It ’ s not delivery , it ’ s out of stock .
The coronavirus pandemic has reportedly caused shortages on various items as people stock up on supplies as they shelter in their homes .
This has created an increased demand for food items that can be stored for long periods of time without going bad .
People apparently really like pizza .
During the month of March , Americans bought $ 275 million worth of frozen pizza , Adweek reports .
This is reportedly an increase of 92 percent from the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have reported increased sales of as much as 190 percent ) .
According to Adweek , the increase in sales of frozen pizza is comparable to the recent rush of toilet paper .
As news of the coronavirus and the impending shutdowns broke , Americans apparently stocked up on toilet paper , causing an increase in sales of about 104 percent .
Ashley Lind , director of demand sciences at Conagra Brands which makes popular frozen pizza Celeste Pizza , told the outlet , “ It ’ s not hard to imagine that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convenient solutions that are also crowd-pleasing family favorites .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Arrest warrant issued for defiant Louisiana pastor

( ETH ) – Reports are indicating that an arrest warrant has been issued for the controversial pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central , Louisiana .
According to KALB , The warrant issued for pastor Tony Spell was for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon , the Central Police Department says .
Police in Central is stating that Spell allegedly backed up a church bus into the direction of a person protesting in front of Spell ’ s church on Sunday .
In the video , the alleged incident shows the bus coming to a stop just short of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also a second warrant out for the arrest of the person driving a white truck that appears to swerve off the road in a separate attempt to hit a protester standing on the side of the road near the church .
In a telephone interview with WAFB , Spell acknowledges he was driving the bus and simply wanted to get out and confront the protester .
However , Spell says , his wife , who was also on the bus at the time , talked him out of it .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church driveway for three weeks now , ” Spell said .
“ He shoots people obscene finger gestures and shouts vulgarities.
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(ETH) – Reports are indicating that an arrest warrant has been issued for the controversial pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central, Louisiana. According to KALB, The warrant issued for pastor Tony Spell was for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the Central Police Department says.
Police in Central is stating that Spell allegedly backed up a church bus into the direction of a person protesting in front of Spell’s church on Sunday. In the video, the alleged incident shows the bus coming to a stop just short of where the protestor was standing.
There is also a second warrant out for the arrest of the person driving a white truck that appears to swerve off the road in a separate attempt to hit a protester standing on the side of the road near the church.
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In a telephone interview with WAFB, Spell acknowledges he was driving the bus and simply wanted to get out and confront the protester. However, Spell says, his wife, who was also on the bus at the time, talked him out of it. “That man has been in front of my church driveway for three weeks now,” Spell said. “He shoots people obscene finger gestures and shouts vulgarities.” MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Facebook Will Remove Content Organizing Protests Against Stay-at-Home Orders

( Yahoo ) – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday said the tech giant is removing posts that look to promote or organize protests against stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 .
Zuckerberg , in an interview with ABC ’ s George Stephanopoulus on “ Good Morning America , ” was asked how the company is dealing with Facebook “ being used to organize a lot of these protests to defy social distancing guidelines.
” Stephanopoulus then asked if this fits Facebook ’ s “ harmful misinformation ” designation .
“ We do classify that as harmful misinformation and we take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ At the same time , it ’ s important that people can debate policies so there ’ s a line on this , you know , more than normal political discourse .
I think a lot of the stuff that people are saying that is false around a health emergency like this can be classified as harmful misinformation.
” A Facebook rep later told CNN ’ s Donnie O ’ Sullivan the company has removed content promoting anti-quarantine events in California , New Jersey , and Nebraska .
Zuckerberg ’ s comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , including in Michigan and Virginia .
They also come after President Trump ’ s coronavirus task force released a three-pronged plan for reopening the economy last week .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--NYC LGBTQ Pride March canceled for first time in half-century

( ETH ) – The New York City Pride March has been reportedly canceled for the first time in its @ @ @ @ @ report from NBC .
All in-person events leading up to the annual June event have @ @ @ @ @ .
The pride March and the festivities typically draw millions of participants and revelers every @ @ @ @ @ as Heritage of Pride , the organization that runs the march , made the announcement @ @ @ @ @ York Mayor Bill De Blasio announced the cancellation of permits for all large events for @ @ @ @ @ “ This probably will not surprise you , ” De Blasio said at a coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ of June ’ s Celebrate Israel , Puerto Rican Day and LGBTQ pride parades .
@ @ @ @ @ would go on in some format “ when it ’ s the right time .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Iowa Dispatches National Guard Troops to Defend Meat Plants From Virus

( Yahoo ) – Hundreds of National Guard personnel are being activated in Iowa as coronavirus sweeps through meat-processing plants @ @ @ @ @ for about a third of U.S. pork supply .
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said 250 @ @ @ @ @ moved to full-time federal duty status and could help with testing and contact tracing for @ @ @ @ @ Tyson Foods Inc. and National Beef Packing Co. Activating guard soldiers is the latest attempt @ @ @ @ @ which has forced a growing number of slaughterhouses and meat-processing plants to slow or halt @ @ @ @ @ stoking concerns for eventual fresh-meat shortages in grocery stores as well leaving some farmers without @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s pushing down prices for hogs and cattle while making meat more @ @ @ @ @ its biggest three-day gain in six years .
“ At some point , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ be talking about euthanizing hogs , and we ’ re not that far from it @ @ @ @ @ .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Largest hail storm in 10 years leaves a trail of destruction in Queensland

( ETH ) – The largest hail storm in a decade has just left a trail of destruction in parts of Queensland after a destructive thunderstorm reportedly ripped through the state .
According to the Daily Mail , Wind gusts of more than 100km/h were recorded in the region of Rockhampton , which was the worst-hit area , as well as 180,000 lightning strikes recorded .
‘ The spread of the storm itself was quite isolated and very focused , unfortunately , it ran straight through the suburbs of Rockhampton , ’ she told the ABC .
More than 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone as the tennis ball-sized hail damaged homes and cars across the region of Queensland .
Some of the hail was reportedly eight centimeters in diameter .
The hail was so large that Queensland SES president Eddie Cowie stated that they were the largest he had seen in a decade .
‘ This particular storm , we had tennis ball-sized hail coming down , so it ’ s been many years since I ’ ve seen that sized hail , ’ he said .
Rockhampton local Garrett Wells reported huge hailstones that plummeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berserker on Sunday .
‘ There were softball-sized chunks of ice bouncing off the road , ’ he told AAP on Monday .

(ETH) – The largest hail storm in a decade has just left a trail of destruction in parts of Queensland after a destructive thunderstorm reportedly ripped through the state. According to the Daily Mail, Wind gusts of more than 100km/h were recorded in the region of Rockhampton, which was the worst-hit area, as well as 180,000 lightning strikes recorded.
‘The spread of the storm itself was quite isolated and very focused, unfortunately, it ran straight through the suburbs of Rockhampton,’ she told the ABC. More than 40 calls came in from Rockhampton and Yeppoon alone as the tennis ball-sized hail damaged homes and cars across the region of Queensland. Some of the hail was reportedly eight centimeters in diameter.
The hail was so large that Queensland SES president Eddie Cowie stated that they were the largest he had seen in a decade. ‘This particular storm, we had tennis ball-sized hail coming down, so it’s been many years since I’ve seen that sized hail,’ he said. Rockhampton local Garrett Wells reported huge hailstones that plummeted to the ground at his home at Berserker on Sunday. ‘There were softball-sized chunks of ice bouncing off the road,’ he told AAP on Monday.
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--DEVELOPING: Kim Jong Un In ‘Grave Danger’ After Surgery

( ETH ) – There is developing reports from CNN , that North Korea ’ s leader , Kim Jong Un , is in grave danger after surgery , according to a US official with direct knowledge .
According to the report , Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather ’ s birthday on April 15 , which raised speculation about his well-being .
He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting .
The report went on to say that the National Security Council and Office of the Director of National Intelligence declined to comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNN has also reached out to the CIA and the State Department for comment and sought comment from the South Koreans .
Gathering intelligence out of North Korea is notoriously difficult — one of the most challenging targets for US intelligence .
North Korea tightly controls any information surrounding its leader , who is treated almost like a deity within the country .
His absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health .
North Korea has no free press and is often a black hole when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @

(ETH) – There is developing reports from CNN, that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge. According to the report, Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather’s birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being. He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting.
The report went on to say that the National Security Council and Office of the Director of National Intelligence declined to comment when reached by CNN on Monday. CNN has also reached out to the CIA and the State Department for comment and sought comment from the South Koreans. Gathering intelligence out of North Korea is notoriously difficult — one of the most challenging targets for US intelligence.
North Korea tightly controls any information surrounding its leader, who is treated almost like a deity within the country. His absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumors about his health. North Korea has no free press and is often a black hole when it comes to the country’s leadership. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Chattanooga City Council to consider $50 fine for violating shelter in place order

( ETH ) – The Chattanooga City Council in Tennessee is planning to vote for the first time on a new ordinance that would reportedly the city ’ s shelter in place order , which is designed to help stop the spread of the coronavirus .
According to a report from News Channel 9 , Council members will weigh the issue and vote on it at their meeting Tuesday evening .
Paperwork filed ahead of the meeting by the council has the ordinance wording : “ When a civil emergency , as defined in sections 38-9-101 et seq.
, Tennessee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subsection ( a ) above , any person violating any provision of the proclamation or orders related to said civil emergency issued by the mayor , or any official hereinbefore authorized to proclaim a civil emergency , may be issued a citation to Chattanooga City Court , where said person may be subject to a fine not to exceed fifty dollars , ( $ 50.00 ) , plus court costs , for each violation.
” At this present time , there is no penalty for violations .
But Chattanooga Police have been following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about businesses that are remaining open despite the order for all non-essential businesses to be closed .
The fine if passed would represent the first time the city would act on individuals who violate the order .


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Man dies by coronavirus after dismissing ‘bulls***’ lockdown as a ‘political ploy’

( ETH ) – An Ohio father who reportedly said the coronavirus was a “ political ploy ” and called his state ’ s lockdown “ bulls*** ” has died of COVID-19 .
The victim , John W. McDaniel , from Marion County in Ohio , was diagnosed with the virus in late March and died in hospital on April 15th .
According to the report from The Sun , The 60-year-old man had gone to Facebook and allegedly posted his opinion several times regarding the coronavirus , and the posts have been circulated widely on social media .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohio governor Mike DeWine ’ s stay-at-home order , which required shops , bars , and restaurants to close .
“ If what I ’ m hearing is true , that DeWine has ordered all bars and restaurants to be closed , I say bulls*** !
, ” the post reads .
“ He doesn ’ t have that authority .
If you are paranoid about getting sick just don ’ t go out .
It shouldn ’ t keep those of us from living our lives .
“ The madness has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly written by McDaniel , he asks : “ Does anybody have the guts to say this Covid19 is a political ploy ?
Asking for a friend .
Prove me wrong.
” McDaniel ’ s Facebook page appears to have since been taken down .


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--CDC director warns second wave of coronavirus is likely to be even more devastating

“ We ’ re going to have the flu epidemic and the coronavirus epidemic at the same time , ” @ @ @ @ @ simultaneous respiratory outbreaks would put unimaginable strain on the health-care system , he said .
@ @ @ @ @ , the disease caused by the coronavirus , has already killed more than 42,000 people @ @ @ @ @ has overwhelmed hospitals and revealed gaping shortages in test kits , ventilators and protective equipment @ @ @ @ @ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Youtube CEO Warns “Anything That Goes Against The WHO Is a Violation Of Youtube Policies

( ETH ) – In a recent interview since the coronavirus lockdown started in the US , YouTube CEO Susan @ @ @ @ @ the platform has responded to the pandemic by Wojcicki made an appearance with CNN reporter @ @ @ @ @ Sources podcast where she stressed the platform ’ s efforts to give people the “ @ @ @ @ @ stated : “ We also talk about , ” “ We ’ ve had to @ @ @ @ @ associated with COVID-19.
” Wojcicki then went on to give examples of content that would @ @ @ @ @ ’ s policies , including , so people saying like , ‘ take vitamin C @ @ @ @ @ are/or will cure you.
’ Those are examples of things that would be a violation @ @ @ @ @ it comes to determining what YouTube classes as “ misinformation , ” Wojcicki said that @ @ @ @ @ against the World Health Organization [ WHO ] recommendations would be a violation of our @ @


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Male Who Identifies as Female Sues Over Idaho Law Prohibiting ‘Transgenders’ From Competing in Girls

Male Who Identifies as Female Sues Over Idaho Law Prohibiting ‘Transgenders’ From Competing in Girls’ Sports

( Christian News Network ) – A college student at Boise State University who was born male but identifies as female has filed suit to challenge a new Idaho law prohibiting biological males from competing on girls ’ sports teams .
The 19-year-old student , who goes by the name Lindsay Hecox , ran track and cross-country in high school and now wants to be a part of the Boise State track and cross-country teams .
“ Running on a men ’ s team is not an option for Lindsay .
She is not a man , and as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be painful and humiliating to be forced to be the only woman on a men ’ s team , ” the lawsuit , filed by the American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU ) of Idaho , reads .
“ It would also be contrary to her medical treatment plan for her gender dysphoria , which requires that she live her life in all respects as the woman she is , ” it states .
Hecox is currently undergoing testosterone suppression and is taking estrogen , which the ACLU asserts “ decreases [ his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE

(Christian News Network) – A college student at Boise State University who was born male but identifies as female has filed suit to challenge a new Idaho law prohibiting biological males from competing on girls’ sports teams.
The 19-year-old student, who goes by the name Lindsay Hecox, ran track and cross-country in high school and now wants to be a part of the Boise State track and cross-country teams.
“Running on a men’s team is not an option for Lindsay. She is not a man, and as a woman who is transgender, it would be painful and humiliating to be forced to be the only woman on a men’s team,” the lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho, reads.
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“It would also be contrary to her medical treatment plan for her gender dysphoria, which requires that she live her life in all respects as the woman she is,” it states. Hecox is currently undergoing testosterone suppression and is taking estrogen, which the ACLU asserts “decreases [his] muscle mass and size.” READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Harvard professor calls for ban on homeschooling, Poses harmful risks to children

OPINION ( CP ) – A Harvard Law School professor is calling for a presumptive ban on homeschooling , arguing that it poses harmful risks to children .
In an article titled “ The Risks of Homeschooling ” featured in the latest edition of Harvard magazine , Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Bartholet stressed in an interview that children have a right to a “ meaningful education ” and that the state is obligated to intervene to protect them from abuse , which is sometimes interwoven within homeschool environments .
Bartholet is also the faculty director of the Law School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cites as an example of this abuse the case of Tara Westover , whose story is captured in a memoir called Educated and recounts how she was raised by survivalists in Idaho and was never sent to a school and received no formal education , despite learning how to read .
Westover spent her youth working in her father ’ s scrap business where bodily injuries were common and her older brother abused her .
Under the current legal regime in most of the United States , Bartholet says , this is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Westover ’ s case is an outlier .
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OPINION (CP) – A Harvard Law School professor is calling for a presumptive ban on homeschooling, arguing that it poses harmful risks to children. In an article titled “The Risks of Homeschooling” featured in the latest edition of Harvard magazine, Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Bartholet stressed in an interview
that children have a right to a “meaningful education” and that the state is obligated to intervene to protect them from abuse, which is sometimes interwoven within homeschool environments . Bartholet is also the faculty director of the Law School’s Child Advocacy Program.
Bartholet cites as an example of this abuse the case of Tara Westover, whose story is captured in a memoir called Educated and recounts how she was raised by survivalists in Idaho and was never sent to a school and received no formal education, despite learning how to read.
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Westover spent her youth working in her father’s scrap business where bodily injuries were common and her older brother abused her. Under the current legal regime in most of the United States, Bartholet says, this is what can happen. She does not believe Westover’s case is an outlier. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Precursor to Dystopian Surveillance? COVID-19 Tracking Ramps Up at Facebook, Google, Apple

OPINION ( CBN ) – One way for public health officials to fight the spread of coronavirus is through contact tracing , which literally means tracking down all the people an infected person came into contact within the days before they got sick .
Now Facebook is unveiling county by county maps of people with coronavirus symptoms with the tech giant set to begin running global surveys this week .
Other Silicon Valley heavy-weights like Google and Apple are working together on an app that uses Bluetooth technology to help track people who come into contact with someone who ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive with COVID-19 can voluntarily sign up with a tracking application , and if their phone comes into contact with someone else who has the app , that person is alerted .
Apple and Google have already cleared the technology hurdle to make sure it works on both of their operating systems .
The identities of the people are reportedly kept anonymous .
Still , it ’ s drawing privacy concerns across the political divide with some questioning whether this is all laying the groundwork for some sort of dystopian surveillance system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how this new technology will work , CBN News ’ “ Faith Nation ” anchors spoke with Sara Collins : policy counsel with the Public Knowledge Group in Washington .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--Idaho woman facing jail time for having yard sale during “stay-at-home orders”

( ETH ) – If you live in Idaho and plan on having a yard sale to make some extra money , you may be looking at jail time as a consequence .
According to a report from a local affiliate from the state , A northern Idaho woman could be facing jail time after police stated that she had a yard sale , which violated the state ’ s stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic .
The report stated that Police issued a citation Friday to the homeowner , who claims was having a yard sale over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a news release on Facebook .
The Idaho police have stated that the yard sale is not considered an “ essential business ” as part of Idaho ’ s stay-at-home order .
Violating the stay-at-home order in Idaho is a misdemeanor , punishable by up to six months in a county jail or a $ 1,000 fine , or both , the Idaho Statesman reported .
“ The family has had a yard sale for the past week within the City of Rathdrum , ” Rathdrum Police Department said in the statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an essential business and should not be open for business.
” Police reportedly stated that they received “ several complaints from the public ” about the yard sale but Neighbor Peter Thompson told the Press that the family didn ’ t do anything wrong .
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Christa Thompson will appear in court on May 8th .


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-21--A tsunami of bankruptcies are about to wash away America’s retail sector

( ETH ) – America ’ s retail sector is about to feel the full impact of the coronavirus shutdown across America !
As the pandemic keeps America ’ s retail stores closed , Michael McGrail is gearing up for what is shaping up to be a busy summer of running going out of business sales at some very prominent chains .
“ Some companies are just not going to survive this , ” says McGrail , who is the COO of one of the world ’ s largest asset disposition and valuation firms , Tiger Capital Group .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which often includes store associates of a stricken retailer — that hangs the “ Everything must go ” signs and works to fetch top dollar on fixtures and other inventory .
McGrail declines to say which retailers have been calling him up for asset appraisals , except to note the names wouldn ’ t be any big shock .
Such is the current life for McGrail and others in the retail bankruptcy and restructuring fields .
In talking to a host of experts , one thing is abundantly clear : A thunderstorm of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down on Wall Street thanks to the aftershock of the coronavirus .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--Protest erupt after Idaho woman arrested for trespassing on closed playground

( ETH ) – A woman in Idaho was arrested on Tuesday after police claim she was violating city orders @ @ @ @ @ report from 2 KUTV , Sara Brady , 40 , was arrested and charged with @ @ @ @ @ .
Protests have erupted following this incident and are being held at Meridian City Hall @ @ @ @ @ the woman was initially arrested during a peaceful protest at Kleiner Park .
The police @ @ @ @ @ people that were gathered on the closed playground equipment that they could move to the @ @ @ @ @ and that the playground was wrapped with caution tape and signage announcing the playground was @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the officers , they made several attempts to help Brady adhere to @ @ @ @ @ was not complying with the requests .
“ These are very trying times and the @ @ @ @ @ public ’ s right to assemble for peaceful protest , however , the right does @ @ @ @ @ or ignoring closures of City property and facilities , ” MPD said .


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--John Paul Jackson Warned That A Middle East War Would Erupt After “A Surplus Market” Of Oil

OPINION ( Michael Snyder ) – This week , the price of oil actually dropped below zero for the first time ever .
As I explained to my readers , this happened because oil producers are pumping far more oil than the world can use during these coronavirus lockdowns , storage space is rapidly running out , and speculators were caught with expiring oil contracts that nobody wanted to buy .
But as I also pointed out yesterday , one of the things that could cause the price of oil to surge back in the other direction is a war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bailey just posted an article reminding all of us that this is precisely what John Paul Jackson was shown would happen one day… The late Prophet John Paul Jackson received a prophetic insight revealing a war between Israel and Iran would be preceded by a surplus of oil , as shown below .
“ Attacking Iran will cause a panic on the world oil market to blackmail the US and any other country that wants to support Israel .
They will blackmail and say they will not continue to give that country oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel .
So , that will change the petroleum market really quick with what the world sees as a surplus market to a condition that is not that.
” ( Source : preparingfortheperfectstorm.com ) Yesterday ’ s unprecedented drop in oil prices , falling below zero , was caused by an extreme surplus supply due to the coronavirus shutting down the global demand , perhaps fulfilling the prophetic sign he saw preceding war between Israel and Iran , although he was not shown the timing .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--Chicago Stay-At-Home Order Could Go Into June

( CBS Chicago ) – Tuesday marked one month since the stay-at-home order to fight the novel coronavirus went into @ @ @ @ @ , there are indications from both Gov .
JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot that @ @ @ @ @ .
As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported , this comes after state officials @ @ @ @ @ is flattening .
But there are two key factors , it seems when it comes @ @ @ @ @ city back up .
One factor continues to be the number of cases .
We @ @ @ @ @ percent increase over the past week , which state leaders say is a good sign @ @ @ @ @ not reached the peak .
And that , the governor said is the key to @ @ @ @ @ .
And with that , Pritzker said people should not expect a mass opening of @ @ @ @ @ which would be the day the current stay-at-home order is supposed to be lifted .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--More Americans Now Believe in Satan Than in God

OPINION ( Church Leaders ) – The third and latest report in Dr. George Barna ’ s American Worldview Inventory 2020 evaluated the perceptions of God that people have in the U.S .
Among the survey ’ s most surprising findings is that more Americans believe in Satan than believe in God and that more people believe that Jesus was divine and a sinner than believe he is divine and sinless .
“ All of the spiritual noise in our culture over the last few decades has obviously confused and misled hundreds of millions of people in our nation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to churches , Christian leaders , and Christian educators is clear : we can no longer assume that people have a solid grasp of even the most basic biblical principles , such as those concerning the existence and nature of God.
” The American Worldview Inventory 2020 is a series of 12 bi-weekly reports Barna is releasing through the Cultural Research Center ( CRC ) at Arizona Christian University .
Barna is the Director of Research for the CRC , which studies the relationship between faith and culture in the U.S .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Release # 3 : Perceptions of God , ” explores whether or not Americans ’ views of God are orthodox .
The study found that 51 percent of Americans believe God is an “ all-powerful , all-knowing , perfect and just creator of the universe who still rules the world today.
” This is a significant decline from 30 years ago when the number was 73 percent .
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OPINION (Church Leaders) – The third and latest report in Dr. George Barna’s American Worldview Inventory 2020 evaluated the perceptions of God that people have in the U.S. Among the survey’s most surprising findings is that more Americans believe in Satan than believe in God and that more people believe that Jesus was divine and a sinner than believe he is divine and sinless.
“All of the spiritual noise in our culture over the last few decades has obviously confused and misled hundreds of millions of people in our nation,” said Barna. “The message to churches, Christian leaders, and Christian educators is clear: we can no longer assume that people have a solid grasp of even the most basic biblical principles, such as those concerning the existence and nature of God.”
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The American Worldview Inventory 2020 is a series of 12 bi-weekly reports Barna is releasing through the Cultural Research Center (CRC) at Arizona Christian University. Barna is the Director of Research for the CRC, which studies the relationship between faith and culture in the U.S. The latest report, “AWVI 2020 Results – Release #3: Perceptions of God,” explores whether or not Americans’ views of God are orthodox.
The study found that 51 percent of Americans believe God is an “all-powerful, all-knowing, perfect and just creator of the universe who still rules the world today.” This is a significant decline from 30 years ago when the number was 73 percent. READ MORE


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-23--‘Pandemic drone’ test flights are monitoring social distancing

( C/NET ) – A series of “ ” is taking part in a test flight in a COVID-19 hotspot in Connecticut with the goal of monitoring social distancing efforts and detecting the virus ’ symptoms .
Drone manufacturer Draganfly is working with the police department in Westport , Connecticut , to test the drones .
Located in Fairfield County — adjacent to New York City — Westport was the first town in the state to report several coronavirus infections , according to a Wednesday press release from Draganfly .
The drones include specialized sensor and computer vision systems that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , heart , and respiratory rates , as well as to detect people sneezing or coughing in a crowd , the release said .
The technology can accurately detect infectious conditions from 190 feet away , as well as to measure social distancing efforts , according to Draganfly .
The drones don ’ t use facial recognition technology , and won ’ t be used at people ’ s private residences , according to a release from the Westport Police Department .
Rather , they ’ re used to identify patterns within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread and make decisions about public places while keeping first responders safe , the department said .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-23--UNRAVELING: Nurses square off with protesters in Arizona

( The Sun ) – Pictures show the incredible moment a nurse faced off with people protesting coronavirus lockdowns in Arizona .
Medic Lauren Leander stood in front of protesters in a face mask and scrubs , with her arms crossed as a man waved a flag in front of her face .
Healthcare workers across the country – including Leander – have stood in front of protesters , making their own statements to encourage people to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ This was for all my health care workers .
I see you .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here as you .
This was for the entire country .
Help us help you , ” Leander wrote in a post with the picture of her and the protesters .
One of Leander ’ s friends and coworkers at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix shared an emotional tribute to the nurse .
“ Today she stood up for healthcare workers as protesters descended upon the State Capitol .
She stood in silence as people called her a ‘ fake nurse ’ & ‘ paid actor ’ amongst other horrendous things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she has spent many days in the Covid ICU caring for our sickest patients .
She stood for those who are on life support and have no voice of their own .
She stood for the 42,604 Americans who have died so far , ” he added .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-23--Phoenix police explain use of surveillance truck at Capitol protests

( KTAR ) – The Phoenix Police Department ’ s drew attention when spotted during gatherings at the Arizona Capitol on Sunday and Monday when protesters rallied to reopen the state ’ s economy .
The camera — Strongwatch is the brand name — is mounted in the bed of a pick-up truck and is utilized to remotely monitor major events in the city .
The truck ’ s appearance Sunday caused City Councilman Sal DiCiccio to voice his frustration on Twitter : Big Government Spy ’ s .
Phoenix PD chills speech , freedom to assemble and speech .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lock down of AZ citizens .
And they use this against the left protesters as well .
This is insane and I will have an ordinance ready to stop this nonsense pic.twitter.com/7jcj0F4x5F One day after DiCiccio public opposition of Phoenix ’ s surveillance tool , the Phoenix Police Department posted a video to Facebook , taking followers behind the scenes to explain the surveillance , its features , and when and why it is used .
“ It allows for event management to shoot the video signal back to the command post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sgt .
Jenna Pawlick said .
“ If there ’ s anything going on in the area that they need to know about , they have the capability to see exactly what the folks on the ground are seeing , ” She added : “ It ’ s to help better manage an event and keep people safe.
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(KTAR) – The Phoenix Police Department’s mobile surveillance truck and Strongwatch camera drew attention when spotted during gatherings at the Arizona Capitol on Sunday and Monday when protesters rallied to reopen the state’s economy.
The camera — Strongwatch is the brand name — is mounted in the bed of a pick-up truck and is utilized to remotely monitor major events in the city . The truck’s appearance Sunday caused City Councilman Sal DiCiccio to voice his frustration on Twitter:


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--Large Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma and Texas, At Least One Fatality Reported

( ETH ) – According to reports from the Weather Channel , A large tornado has reportedly struck southern Oklahoma @ @ @ @ @ as severe storms have fired up in the Southern Plains .
According to the Marshall @ @ @ @ @ one person has been killed by a tornado that struck the town of Madill , @ @ @ @ @ .
Southwest of the town , vehicles were also reported flipped over and major damage @ @ @ @ @ of a J & I Manufacturing Inc. facility .
The tornado struck the town at @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
It wasn ’ t immediately known if there were any injuries in addition @ @ @ @ @ a town of about 3,800 residents and is located 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma City @ @ @ @ @ .
At least one large tornado was also reported in eastern Texas .
Storm spotters @ @ @ @ @ it was in progress near the town of Onalaska , and damage was reported shortly @ @

(ETH) – According to reports from the Weather Channel, A large tornado has reportedly struck southern Oklahoma, killing at least one as severe storms have fired up in the Southern Plains. According to the Marshall County Emergency Management, KFOR.com one person has been killed by a tornado that struck the town of Madill, Oklahoma, on Wednesday evening.
Southwest of the town, vehicles were also reported flipped over and major damage was reported in the area of a J&I Manufacturing Inc. facility. The tornado struck the town at about 5 p.m. CDT on Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known if there were any injuries in addition to death.
Madill is a town of about 3,800 residents and is located 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, near the Texas border. At least one large tornado was also reported in eastern Texas . Storm spotters had tracked the twister as it was in progress near the town of Onalaska, and damage was reported shortly after.


endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--Vatican joins IBM and Microsoft to call for ethical development of “Artificial Intelligence”

( ETH ) – The Vatican along with the Pope has reportedly just joined forces with tech giants Microsoft and IBM on promoting the ethical development of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and call for regulation of intrusive technologies such as facial recognition .
The trio recently stated that AI should respect privacy , work reliably and without bias , consider human rights , and operate transparently .
According to Reuters , Pope Francis , who has raised concerns about the uncontrolled spread of AI technologies , gave his backing in a speech read on his behalf at a conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MSFT.O ) and IBM ( IBM.N ) Executive Vice President John Kelly .
The pope is ill and could not deliver the address himself .
Calling for the ethical development of algorithms , known as “ algor-ethics ” , Francis warned about the dangers of AI being used to extract data for commercial or political ends , often without the knowledge of individuals .
“ This asymmetry , by which a select few know everything about us while we know nothing about them , dulls critical thought and the conscious exercise of freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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(ETH) – The Vatican along with the Pope has reportedly just joined forces with tech giants Microsoft and IBM on promoting the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI) and call for regulation of intrusive technologies such as facial recognition.
The trio recently stated that AI should respect privacy, work reliably and without bias, consider human rights, and operate transparently. According to Reuters, Pope Francis, who has raised concerns about the uncontrolled spread of AI technologies, gave his backing in a speech read on his behalf at a conference attended by Microsoft president Brad Smith (MSFT.O) and IBM (IBM.N) Executive Vice President John Kelly. The pope is ill and could not deliver the address himself.
Calling for the ethical development of algorithms, known as “algor-ethics”, Francis warned about the dangers of AI being used to extract data for commercial or political ends, often without the knowledge of individuals. “This asymmetry, by which a select few know everything about us while we know nothing about them, dulls critical thought and the conscious exercise of freedom,” he said in his message. READ MORE
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--NY issues do-not-resuscitate guideline for cardiac patients amid coronavirus

( NYP ) – New York state just issued a drastic new guideline urging emergency services workers not to bother trying to revive anyone without a pulse when they get to a scene , amid an overload of coronavirus patients .
While paramedics were previously told to spend up to 20 minutes trying to revive people found in cardiac arrest , the change is “ necessary during the COVID-19 response to protect the health and safety of EMS providers by limiting their exposure , conserve resources , and ensure optimal use of equipment to save the greatest number of lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Department memo issued last week .
First responders were outraged over the move .
“ They ’ re not giving people a second chance to live anymore , ’ ’ Oren Barzilay , head of the city union whose members include uniformed EMTs and paramedics , fumed of state officials .
“ Our job is to bring patients back to life .
This guideline takes that away from us , ” he said .
Earlier this month , the Regional Emergency Services Council of New York , which oversees the city ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guideline that said cardiac-arrest patients whose hearts can ’ t be restarted at the scene should no longer be taken to the hospital for further life-saving attempts .
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endtimeheadlines--2020-04-22--California bans protests on state property

( SACBEE ) – Following Monday ’ s protest at the state Capitol where demonstrators defied Gov .
Gavin Newsom @ @ @ @ @ gatherings , the California Highway Patrol says it will no longer issue permits for events @ @ @ @ @ including the Capitol .
“ Permits are issued to provide safe environments for demonstrators to @ @ @ @ @ the CHP said in a statement .
“ In this case , the permit for @ @ @ @ @ the understanding that the protest would be conducted in a manner consistent with the state @ @ @ @ @ .
“ That is not what occurred , and CHP will take this experience into @ @ @ @ @ this or any other group.
” Monday ’ s protest , which mirrored others that @ @ @ @ @ have been dubbed “ Operation Gridlock , ” featured hundreds of people driving vehicles around @ @ @ @ @ Sacramento honking horns and hundreds of others standing shoulder to shoulder cheering them on as @ @ @ @ @ governor ’ s stay-at-home order .
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(SACBEE) – Following Monday’s protest at the state Capitol where demonstrators defied Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders banning large gatherings, the California Highway Patrol says it will no longer issue permits for events at any state properties, including the Capitol .
“Permits are issued to provide safe environments for demonstrators to express their views,” the CHP said in a statement. “In this case, the permit for the convoy was issued with the understanding that the protest would be conducted in a manner consistent with the state’s public health guidance .
“That is not what occurred, and CHP will take this experience into account when considering permits for this or any other group.” Monday’s protest, which mirrored others that have sprung up nationwide and have been dubbed “Operation Gridlock,” featured hundreds of people driving vehicles around the Capitol complex in downtown Sacramento honking horns and hundreds of others standing shoulder to shoulder cheering them on as they expressed opposition to the governor’s stay-at-home order. READ MORE
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