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WannaCry Ransomware Remains on the Loose: Important Things to Know and How to Protect Yourself
The latest reports indicate WannaCry ransomware remains a creeping threat with around 200,000 of reported system infections around the world. Online security experts have estimated that the attack, rumored to have been deployed from North Korea, swiftly swept through 150 countries and counting.

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George RR Martin: No ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoffs and No Assurance of 2017 Release Date for ‘The Winds of Winter’
“Game of Thrones” creator George RR Martin has clarified there will be follow up shows once the epic fantasy series runs its course on HBO but not necessarily spinoffs. And “The Winds of Winter” remains unfinished so it makes sense not to expect a 2017 release date.

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OnePlus 5 Rumors: Release Date, Specs, Pricing and More Details Known So Far
Touted as a flagship killer, the OnePlus 5 is naturally being pitted against the industry leaders – the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the upcoming Google Pixel 2 in the Android sphere and Apple iPhone 8 that is expected to come out later this 2017. The OP5 is said to slay the competition with gorgeous design, premium specs and relatively cheaper pricing.

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Apple iPhone 8 or iPhone 7S Series? Fresh Renders Hint No All-Screen Profile for 2017 iPhone Refresh
Will you buy the next iPhone minus the rumored all-screen and all-glass profile? Since rumors on the iPhone 8 started circulating, the device having an edge-to-edge front OLED display became a constant part of Apple’s 2017 upgrade narrative. But the bezel-free iOS flagship phone could turn out a mere rumor after all.

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Boston Celtics to Face King James-led Cleveland Cavaliers Thanks to Kelly Olynyk
Wednesday night this week at the TD Garden, the Boston Celtics will slug it out with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Green Team fans know the epic meet with the Cavs crew headlined by the King James (LeBron) was due largely to the feats of one man – the unlikely hero that is Kelly Olynyk.

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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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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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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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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.
