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	facebook As-it-happens update ⋅ December 14, 2017
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	Facebook's early friends now its sharpest critics Sumter Item NEW YORK - Some of Facebook's former friends are starting to express some serious doubts about the social network they helped create. Facebook exploits a "vulnerability in human psychology" to addict its users, Sean Parker, the company's first president, said in a public forum last month. Chamath ... Facebook digs a deeper hole in response to former exec - TNW Former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya: Uber is 'the great American tragedy playing out' - Business Insider Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	In spite of Facebook warning, 'grab and run' suspect arrested fox2now.com The theft came just hours after Fairview Heights Police posted a warning on Facebook that they would have an undercover detail at the mall. A getaway driver took off and is not yet in custody. "I guess I'm disappointed because (the thieves) don't follow us on Facebook," Gailius said. Grab and run thefts ... Flag as irrelevant
	17 Trends Facebook Thinks Will Go Mainstream in 2018 POPSUGAR Be it the heady highs of the Women's March to the lowest lows of widespread natural disasters, a lot happened this year that will inform just how it is that we tackle what's to come in 2018 — and thankfully, the good people over at Facebook have been keeping close watch on what the next 12 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Facebook's new 'Click-to-WhatsApp' ads will start chats with businesses The Independent The social network, which owns the messenger firm, is launching a new "Click-to-WhatsApp" ad unit that's designed to make users chat to businesses. WhatsApp is strongly opposed to the idea of placing adverts inside its service, and this move represents a far less intrusive way of monetising the app. Flag as irrelevant
	How Facebook was lifeline for Hurricane-impacted families Seattle Times COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Patricia Pichardo went to sleep in Atlanta a few hours after midnight on that day Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. She was not expecting significant devastation. By the time she woke up, she had lost all contact with her sister who lives in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Flag as irrelevant
	Darlene Harris denies deleting critical Facebook comments, demands ACLU apologize Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Councilwoman Darlene Harris got another warning from the American Civil Liberties Union this week after a critical comment allegedly disappeared from the "official" Facebook profile established as an open forum for constituents, but Harris said she never deleted anything. Flag as irrelevant
	Facebook accused of fudging inquiry into Russian interference in Brexit The Times Facebook has been accused of obfuscating after it claimed that an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the EU referendum campaign found only three advertisements, costing less than 75p. The company was responding to demands from the Electoral Commission and the culture select ... Facebook accused of inaction over Russian ads in Brexit vote - Phys.Org Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	Facebook exec joins Coinbase board, Indiegogo opens to ICOs Yahoo Finance Facebook Messenger has more than 1.2 billion users, and David Marcus is the face of the product, recognizable to anyone who has watched Facebook's annual F8 developer conference. Coinbase is the No. 1 mainstream brokerage for buying bitcoin, with more than 13 million customers. It is so popular ... Flag as irrelevant
	Michigan woman disappears after Facebook live video, chilling phone call Detroit Free Press A haunting Facebook Live video shot from the passenger seat of an unknown driver's car is the last image a Michigan father has from his daughter. Soon after the footage was shot, the woman called from a Wake Forest Baptist Trauma Center phone in Winston Salem, N.C., saying, "We were robbed; my ... Flag as irrelevant
	The most shared thing posted to Facebook in 2017 has been revealed Leicester Mercury A Spanish pop song ended up as the most shared thing posted to Facebook this year. Ahead of everything from cute animal videos to breaking new stories was Despacito, a song by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee. A remix was also released of the track in 2017 featuring global sensation Justin ... Flag as irrelevant
	City of Seattle Tells Facebook and Google to Hand Over Political Ad Data TheStranger.com In response to The Stranger's reporting, the City of Seattle sent letters to Facebook and Google this week telling the tech giants they are definitely "commercial advertisers," as defined by city ordinance, and are therefore legally required to disclose detailed information on all political advertising they've ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tribe: Sunrise Park ski resort to open Friday despite Facebook post announcing closing AZCentral.com Sunrise Park Resort officials are investigating whether a former employee posted on its official Facebook page that the resort would not be opening on Friday. The post read "Sunrise Park Resort is closed until further notice. Effective December 13, 2017." ... Flag as irrelevant

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