The Weekly Rundown - December 31, 2022

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Weekly Rundown December 31, 2022    7:00 AM EDT IT MATTERS. Concerned by Google's dominance in the tech space, MLB Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts is creating a new search engine called FREESPOKE. Ricketts says FREESPOKE will be devoted to the free flow of information—without the presence of ideological lenses or viewpoint restraint. Here's what you need to know.   HAPPENING HERE. The Christmas bomb cyclone storm that brought freezing temperatures, huge amounts of snow and massive destruction to many across the United States hit Buffalo, New York, particularly hard. More than 35 people died in the storm in Erie County alone. Here's the story. A Las Vegas woman has gained more than three million social media followers after showing what she can do with the microchip implanted in the back of her hand. She calls her husband a "tech genius" for implanting the device, which serves as a key to their Nevada mansion and does a lot more inside their "smart" home. Can kids "detox" from technology? Molly DeFrank shared her new book, Digital Detox: The Two Week Tech Reset for Kids, with CBN News. Here's what you need to know. The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Georgia will temporarily block member churches from leaving the denomination for any reason including over differing beliefs such as same-sex marriage and LGBTQ ordination. Disaffiliations are postponed until the General Conference meets in 2024. Do you appreciate the work of CBN News? As a non-profit news organization, we can share truth and hope because of the generous donations of our CBN News members.  Click here to give a tax-deductible gift in the last few hours of 2022! INTERNATIONAL. Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in Thursday morning for his sixth term as Prime Minister of Israel. He heads Israel's 37th government. Here are the policies reported to be at the top of the agenda for the new coalition government. The Biblical Pool of Siloam, built 2700 years ago in the time of King Hezekiah, is going to be fully excavated in the years ahead. Here is the fascinating story. Sweden's state medical board of health and welfare is pulling away from providing transgender treatment to minors. In May, the board stopped allowing the prescription of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors under age 18; here are the other things that were just announced that will also end.   HEALTH. When President Biden signed the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a provision of the new law rescinded the military's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This comes after 18 months of refusals and denials for religious accommodation. Don't miss this important story. According to an American Psychological Association (APA) survey, 38 percent of people experience anxiety and depression during the holidays. This can often lead to physical illness and even substance abuse without proactive strategies in place. It's also the season for heart attacks; here's what you need to know about holiday heart syndrome. A federal judge approved a $10 million settlement for Illinois healthcare workers who were denied religious exemptions or fired for not getting a COVID-19 shot. The class action covers more than 500 current and former healthcare workers at NorthShore University Health System.    ENTERTAINMENT. The world lost a renowned international ambassador when Brazilian soccer great Pelé passed away this week at age 82. He scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches and is the only three-time world champion—winning titles in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Super Bowl-winning NFL coach Tony Dungy was recently seen at a grocery store ringing a bell as a Salvation Army volunteer. Dungy is an outspoken Christian and one of only four people in NFL history to win a Super Boal as both a player and a head coach. Here's the heartwarming story about his recent Salvation Army volunteer service. Silent Night is one of the worlds most beloved Christmas Carols and Matthew West recently shared a concert video of 4,500 people singing it together. Watch it here.   WE NEED YOU! If you enjoy The Weekly Rundown, please share at least one news story this week on your social media and tell your friends and family they can subscribe here. Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 and download the CBN News App so you can keep up with each day's breaking News.   Thank you for being part of our team and blessings for 2023!  P.S. Do you appreciate the work of CBN News? #GiveTruth Today. #GiveTruth Because TRUTH Matters™ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: 'Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel'." - Luke 2:25-32 (NKJV) Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.