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Fake Adobe Flash Player Update 'Officially Certified By Apple' Infects Mac OS X Devices With Malware
Software security experts have recently spotted an OS X malware campaign that utilizes fake Adobe Flash Player updates to lure unsuspecting users into downloading and installing shady programs onto their devices. Researchers from the SANS Technology Institute discovered the said campaign and explained that the fake Flash Player update is apparently being served via malicious advertising on social media. Johannes Ullrich, dean of research at SANS, first reported about the issue and mentioned that

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MLB Trade Rumors: Baltimore Orioles to Sign Right-Hand Pitcher Yovani Gallardo; Zach Britton Skips Arbitration, Agrees to $6.75 Million Deal
The Baltimore Orioles have been repeatedly speculated to be eyeing free-agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo. Now, according to MASN Sports’ Roch Kubatko, it seems that the O’s are back at it again. Pitchers and catchers are set to report to spring training in less than two weeks and the Orioles, after acquiring pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne from the Padres, remain interested in the 29-year-old fellow righty even though signing him would cost them the No. 14 draft pick along with bonus-pool money.

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iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, 9.3 Jailbreak Updates: Developer Reportedly Created iOS 9.3 Jailbreak; When Will It Be Released?
The current iOS 9.2.1 version has only been released a few weeks ago and Apple is already working on a beta version for the upcoming iOS 9.3. For those who opt to use iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices without the company’s software restrictions, however, they can only jailbreak previous versions iOS 9.0, iOS 9.0.1 until iOS 9.0.2. There has been no jailbreak tools released since then, but some interesting developments have occurred.

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NFL Rumors: Carolina Panthers To Place Franchise Tag on Josh Norman; Thomas Davis Starts On Super Bowl 50 Despite Broken Arm
Fresh out of their 24-10 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday’s Super Bowl 50, the Carolina Panthers have several questions involving their lineup that they would need to face this offseason. The team are reportedly going to talk to Josh Norman in order to encourage him to sign to a new deal following the championship game. However, if those talks stall out, ESPN reports that the Panthers might have to use their franchise tag on the star cornerback.

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Cam Newton's Christian Faith: Panthers QB Asks God to Finish Super Bowl 50 Game 'My Way' in Beats by Dre Ad
Cam Newton and rapper Future have just been featured in Apple’s new Beats By Dre ad aired ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 championship game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. The commercial, titled “Cam’s Prayer,” is inspired by the quarterback’s popular pregame ritual.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
