Facebook hands teen’s data to police for abortion charge

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2 years ago

August 10, 2022

New reports reveal that Facebook has handed over data to police to help criminally punish a teenager for seeking to get an abortion

The tech giant turned Celeste Burgess’ Facebook message’s into the authorities, where she is being charged for “removing and abandoning a dead human body.”

The 17-year-old lives in Nebraska where abortion isn’t illegal, but the abortion happened via medication at 23 weeks.

Nebraska has a 20 week pregnancy cut off date, and the medication also warns against medical abortion past this time.

The teen’s mother is also facing 5 charges.

This comes amid widespread controversy after the historic Roe v Wade ruling was overturned in the United States.

Why the meme-stock frenzy is unlikely to repeat

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5 days ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

GME shares surge 74%, but experts stress a meme-stock frenzy resurgence is unlikely due to fundamental differences in the company’s financial situation.

Australia’s budget unveils a second consecutive surplus of A$9.3 billion, prioritising the critical minerals industry and green energy initiatives to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Also, GameStop shares have surged 74%, but experts caution against expecting a repeat of the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. #featured #trending

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Why are airlines after the Biden Administration?

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5 days ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Major airlines are taking legal action against the Biden administration over a newly implemented rule requiring them to disclose fees upfront.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Major airlines are suing the Biden Administration, AI-piloted fighter jets, SpaceX faces funding challenges, and Apple receives crushing feedback.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss. #featured #trending

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The mounting pressure on Government spends

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6 days ago

May 13, 2024

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Questions abound regarding the factors fueling this inflation surge in Australia and whether it correlates with the escalating government expenditures.

Concerns extend to how Chalmers navigates the mounting pressure amid discrepancies in spending allocations.

Moreover, as Australians grapple with the reality of rising living costs, the feasibility of cutting spending becomes a pressing issue. Additionally, amidst economic uncertainties, individuals seek guidance on managing stock market risks effectively. #Featured #Trending