Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Abortion Protections and Data Privacy
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Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Abortion Protections and Data Privacy
Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding , Abortion Protections and Data Privacy.
NPR reports that nearly 650 Google employees have signed a petition requesting the tech giant to safeguard location data and search history pertaining to abortion.
The demands come as advocates fear
law enforcement may soon utilize such data to
prosecute anyone seeking an abortion in states that no longer allow it following the reversal of Roe v.
Wade.
The demands come as advocates fear
law enforcement may soon utilize such data to
prosecute anyone seeking an abortion in states that no longer allow it following the reversal of Roe v.
Wade.
NPR reports that Facebook recently
provided private messages between a mother and daughter to Nebraska law enforcement agencies
that were looking into an abortion case.
If Google or Facebook or any tech company wants to present the face of being a compassionate company and an ally for people that need reproductive health care or gender affirming health care, then they need to back that up in their actions by protecting privacy, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
If Google or Facebook or any tech company wants to present the face of being a compassionate company and an ally for people that need reproductive health care or gender affirming health care, then they need to back that up in their actions by protecting privacy, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
There are situations where a woman could die if she does not receive certain healthcare services.
It's on the shoulders of tech companies to do what they can to protect them, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR.
NPR reports that Google recently said it automatically deletes data about users who visit locations such as abortion clinics.
The employees are also seeking travel benefits for contract staff who have to go out-of-state
to receive abortion services.
.
It's very fair for us as a union to say you should provide to contractors — security staff and vendors — the same benefits that we get, Bambi Okugawa, Alphabet Workers' Union spokesperson, via NPR
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Google to Settle Lawsuit by , Destroying Billions of Private Browsing Records.
In 2020, Google was sued by numerous
users who claimed that the tech giant
secretly tracked their internet use despite
browsing in Chrome's incognito mode.
The plaintiffs claim that this allowed
Google to be an "unaccountable trove
of information," 'The Guardian' reports.
To settle the lawsuit, Google has agreed
to destroy billions of private records.
The company will also update
its "private" browsing disclosures. .
Additionally, incognito users will be
able to "block third-party cookies for
five years," 'The Guardian' reports.
The result is that Google will
collect less data from users’ private
browsing sessions, and that Google
will make less money from the data, Plaintiffs' lawyer, via 'The Guardian'.
While Google supports the settlement, it
does not agree with the "legal and factual characterizations" put forth by the plaintiffs.
We are limited in how strongly we
can market Incognito because it’s
not truly private, thus requiring
really fuzzy, hedging language
that is almost more damaging. , Google’s chief marketing officer, Lorraine Twohill,
wrote to the CEO, Sundar Pichai, in 2019, via 'The Guardian'.
A lawyer for the plaintiffs called
the agreement "a historic step in
requiring honesty and accountability
from dominant technology companies.".
While plaintiffs will not receive damages as part of this settlement, they could still sue individually to be monetarily compensated.
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Apple May Be Ready , to Support RCS by Fall.
On March 29, Google briefly highlighted
a part of the Google Messages page stating
that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall.
On March 29, Google briefly highlighted
a part of the Google Messages page stating
that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall.
Some of the page's sections read,
"coming soon on iOS" and
"better messaging for all,"
TechCrunch reports.
Apple has announced it will be adopting
RCS in the fall of 2024. Once that
happens, it will mean a better
messaging experience for everyone, Via Google page description.
Apple confirmed that it was developing
RCS support last November.
While RCS will not eliminate the
"green bubble-blue bubble" differentiation between Android and iPhone users.
it will allow Android users to send iPhone users
hi-res media within their native messaging app.
New RCS features, such as Photomoji, improved voice note audio quality and more, were announced by Google last year.
According to the tech giant,
1 billion people use RCS each month.
The news of Apple's upcoming RCS support comes as the company is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged monopolistic practices, TechCrunch reports.
The lawsuit mentions
"green bubbles" as a user security issue
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RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Recent Polls Show , Joe Biden Holds a Slight Lead , in Upcoming Presidential Election.
'Newsweek' reports that a series of recent polls have
placed current United States President Joe Biden with
a significant lead over his opponent Donald Trump.
'Newsweek' reports that a series of recent polls have
placed current United States President Joe Biden with
a significant lead over his opponent Donald Trump.
Here are some of the recent poll
results in favor of Biden for reelection. .
Florida Atlantic
University/Mainstreet, This poll gave Biden a slight edge with
47% of voters over 45% for Trump.
Florida Atlantic
University/Mainstreet, This poll gave Biden a slight edge with
47% of voters over 45% for Trump.
RMG Research, This poll of 1,679 voters also had Biden
holding a narrow 44% to 43% lead over Trump. .
RMG Research, This poll of 1,679 voters also had Biden
holding a narrow 44% to 43% lead over Trump. .
Ipsos, This poll found that 41%
of registered voters would support
Biden, compared to just 37% for Trump.
Ipsos, This poll found that 41%
of registered voters would support
Biden, compared to just 37% for Trump.
Quinnipiac University, This March 27 poll found that Biden
had a 3% lead with 48% of voter
support, compared to Trump's 45%.
Quinnipiac University, This March 27 poll found that Biden
had a 3% lead with 48% of voter
support, compared to Trump's 45%.
Marquette Law School, This poll resulted in Biden holding
a narrow lead of 45% of voters versus
44% of voters supporting Trump.
Marquette Law School, This poll resulted in Biden holding
a narrow lead of 45% of voters versus
44% of voters supporting Trump.
Marist College, This NPR study of 1,305 people ended
up with Biden gaining 50% of registered
voter support, compared to Trump's 48%. .
Marist College, This NPR study of 1,305 people ended
up with Biden gaining 50% of registered
voter support, compared to Trump's 48%. .
Experts caution that it remains too early to call the election in favor of either candidate, as other polls have former president Trump polling higher than Biden. .
Experts caution that it remains too early to call the election in favor of either candidate, as other polls have former president Trump polling higher than Biden. .
'Newsweek' reports that Heath Brown, an associate
professor of public policy at City University of New York,
points out that the presidential race remains "very close.".
'Newsweek' reports that Heath Brown, an associate
professor of public policy at City University of New York,
points out that the presidential race remains "very close.".
The polling over the last several months
indicate this is a very close race. I wouldn't
read too much into any one or two polls
at this point. The trend seems to be
that the campaign will be a very tight
one and I suspect the polls will
reflect that until November, Heath Brown, an associate professor of public
policy at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'.
The polling over the last several months
indicate this is a very close race. I wouldn't
read too much into any one or two polls
at this point. The trend seems to be
that the campaign will be a very tight
one and I suspect the polls will
reflect that until November, Heath Brown, an associate professor of public
policy at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'
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Are Money Problems Stressing You Out? , Here's How to Face Your Financial Fears.
Have you been avoiding
managing your finances?.
If so, you're not alone.
No one enjoys paying bills. .
If it feels a bit more difficult for you,
check out these helpful ways to
quit avoiding your finances:.
Face Your
Fears Directly.
Helpful in self-preservation, our brains are inclined to find rewards and to run from anything associated with pain.
Experts say it's important to power through the fear of checking your
account balance and form
new positive banking habits.
Watch for
Bad Habits.
A trigger, an action and a result are the three elements of a habit loop.
It can be as simple as noticing, you know, 'Oh, when I think about money... I go and
clean my kitchen.' , Judson Brewer, psychiatrist author, via NPR.
Experts say to do your best to
avoid falling into bad habits,
face your financial fears head-on.
Don't Waste
Time on Regret.
We all stumble sometimes trying to move forward with our finances, but experts
say being hyper-critical of yourself
can be counterintuitive.
Approach yourself with kindness.
These two flavors of awareness – kindness and curiosity – can really help us in all things. , Judson Brewer, psychiatrist author, via NPR.
...More kindness, more curiosity. , Judson Brewer, psychiatrist author, via NPR
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South Korea’s Opposition , Dominates Parliamentary Elections.
South Korea's Democratic Party won
"175 seats in the 300-member single-chamber parliament" on April 10, NPR reports.
The ruling right-wing People Power Party became a smaller minority with only 108 seats. .
The outcome is considered to be a blow to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The country's prime minister and
other presidential officials offered
to resign after the crushing defeat. .
The country's prime minister and
other presidential officials offered
to resign after the crushing defeat. .
I apologize to the people on behalf
of our party, which wasn’t good
enough to win the people’s choices, Han Dong-hoon, People Power Party leader, via statement.
While Yoon said that he intends to
"humbly uphold" the will of the people
as indicated by the election results, .
it is not known if he will accept his
staff's offers to resign. .
Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader who
is considering running for president again, .
said there is a need for both parties to
"pull together" to "resolve economic
and public livelihood problems.".
The results of the parliamentary
elections are not the victory by
the Democratic Party, but the
great victory by our people, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader.
Now, the elections are over. Both
the ruling and opposition political
parties must pull together all their
strength to resolve economic and
public livelihood problems, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader.
According to the National Election Commission, voter turnout reached its
highest level in over three decades for
a parliamentary election, NPR reports.
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Amazon Is Getting Rid of , Just Walk Out Technology , at Its Fresh Grocery Stores.
The company's Just Walk Out
technology allows customers to
avoid standing in checkout lines.
It works by sending receipts to customers after they've left the store with their items.
While customers have said they enjoy the process, .
they wish they could view their receipts and savings while they are shopping, according
to Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden.
As a result, Amazon is revamping its
grocery chain to better serve customers.
The Just Walk Out technology will
be replaced by smart carts that provide spending data in real time, NPR reports. .
Most Fresh grocery stores are located in
Washington State, California, Illinois and Virginia. .
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
Amazon Go stores and smaller Fresh
stores in the U.K. will continue to use
Just Walk Out technology, NPR reports.
Last year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that the company is still trying to figure out how to have
a greater impact on physical grocery stores.
This revamp, and "selectively" launching new Fresh locations, is part of that process, Golden said
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Donald Trump Says States , Should Decide Abortion Legislation.
On April 8, the former president set
the record straight about where he
stands on abortion rights, CNN reports. .
My view is now that we have abortion
where everyone wanted it from a legal
standpoint, the states will determine by
vote or legislation, or perhaps both. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video.
And whatever they decide must
be the law of the land. In this
case, the law of the state, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video.
Many states will be different. Many will
have a different number of weeks, or
some will have more conservative than
others, and that’s what they will be. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video.
At the end of the day, this is all
about the will of the people, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video.
Trump also said he was "proudly the
person responsible" for Roe v. Wade
being overturned in 2022.
He went on to say that the decision removed the issue from "federal hands and brought it into the hearts, minds and vote of the people in each state.".
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said that her organization was "deeply disappointed"
by what Trump had to say, CNN reports. .
Saying the issue is ‘back to the states’
cedes the national debate to the Democrats
who are working relentlessly to enact
legislation mandating abortion throughout
all nine months of pregnancy. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life
America president, via statement.
If successful, they will wipe
out states’ rights. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life
America president, via statement
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