The pictures have been shared around the world: angry, armed mobs insisting on being let out of lock down. 
Why hasn't Donald Trump denounced them for the benefit of public health? And, how common are they in the USA? 
The Quicky investigates. 
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The Quicky news update for Tuesday, April 30th 2024.
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Whether it be after a night out, or after we’ve dropped the car off for a service, most of us have booked a lift from a stranger through an app like Uber or Didi.
But what about letting our kids ride solo in an Uber? The ride share company has just announced it’ll start allowing teens to book a trip alone in select cities across the country.
Should parents be worried about their safety? Or relieved they won’t need to ferry them from activity to activity. We ask a child safety expert all about it. 
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Producers: Grace Rouvray
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A Review Of Uber Teen From A Child Safety Expert

The Quicky news update for Monday, April 29th 2024.
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PM: Calls For Ankle Monitors For DV Accused, Matildas Star’s Success

It’s no secret that the cost of living has affected most of us.
But a new report into rental affordability in Australia has just revealed how dire things have gotten for the more than 30% of Aussies currently renting a home.

So what’s the story here? Who has been most impacted by the rising cost of living, and what are we supposed to do about it?
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Host: Grace Rouvray
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National spokesperson for Everybody’s Home & Deputy Director for Anglicare Australia Maiy Azize
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How Bad Is Australia's Housing Crisis Really?

The Quicky news update for Friday, April 26th 2024.
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Why Donald Trump Needs The Armed Lockdown Protesters

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