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An informal, online network is translating publicly available articles and social-media posts. That has been enough to rile Beijing.

Tesla’s stock — and Elon Musk’s wealth — took a huge hit Friday, continuing a downward spiral and possibly imperiling the billionaire’s deal to buy Twitter.

A report in Business Insider describes allegations made by a SpaceX flight attend who accused Musk of exposing himself and propositioning her. Musk called the report a politically-motivated attack.

The SpaceX CEO disputes a report alleging that his company settled a sexual misconduct claim for $250,000, after he exposed himself and propositioned a flight attendant.

An arbitrator ruled that UCF did not provide 'just cause' in firing Negy

As the BBC's Frank Gardner is left on a plane waiting for his wheelchair, why does it keep happening?

Oklahoma's state legislature has passed an anti-abortion law that would be the most restrictive law in the nation. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest reported to police. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.

The world's wealthiest man strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.

Musk posted a series of tweets on Thursday night, calling the accusations "utterly untrue" and claiming that the incident "never happened."

Disinformation Board Online Abuse FILE - Homeland Security logo is seen during a joint news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. Nina Jankowicz, the former head of a widely criticized disinformation board, faced a torrent of sexist profanities on social media and menacing emails filled with rape or death threats. And she is not alone as women around the globe who have risen to powerful government positions have faced an overwhelming crush of online harassment, stalking and abuse. A crush of online harassment, stalking and abuse has driven dozens of women around the globe from powerful positions. It was constant (direct messages), emails, threats on Twitter, threats on other places that I wasn’t looking at.

Disinformation Board Online Abuse FILE - Homeland Security logo is seen during a joint news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. Nina Jankowicz, the former head of a widely criticized disinformation board, faced a torrent of sexist profanities on social media and menacing emails filled with rape or death threats. And she is not alone as women around the globe who have risen to powerful government positions have faced an overwhelming crush of online harassment, stalking and abuse. A crush of online harassment, stalking and abuse has driven dozens of women around the globe from powerful positions. It was constant (direct messages), emails, threats on Twitter, threats on other places that I wasn’t looking at.

The former head of a widely criticized disinformation board faced a torrent of sexist profanities on social media and menacing emails filled with rape or death threats.

This week, Musk said political attacks on him would "escalate dramatically in coming months" and called Democrats the "party of division and hate."

Former Korean Navy SEAL lieutenant-turned-YouTuber Rhee Ken, 37, has reportedly been promoted to a leadership position in the Ukrainian military. On Monday, Anton Gerashchenko, the official advisor for and former deputy minister at the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, posted on his Twitter that Rhee, a volunteer fighter for the International Legion, was being placed in a “leadership position” given his “special operations experience.”

Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories.

Twitter Crisis Misinformation FILE - A destroyed tank near the village of Malaya Rohan, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Monday, May 16, 2022. Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File) (Bernat Armangue)SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) — Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. Under its new “crisis misinformation policy," Twitter will also add warning labels to debunked claims about ongoing humanitarian crises, the San Francisco-based company said. The changes make Twitter the latest social platform to grapple with the misinformation, propaganda and rumors that have proliferated since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories.

The network, known to cybersecurity experts as Ghostwriter, seemingly aimed to sow distrust between Ukraine and Poland. In some cases, the campaigns relied on Russian state media or fake social media accounts to disseminate the disinformation. Mandiant's report also highlighted pro-Chinese and Iranian disinformation networks that sought to leverage the war in Ukraine for their own ends. The pro-Chinese network amplified a discredited Russian claim that the U.S. was running secret bioweapon research in Ukraine. Nonetheless, Wahlstrom said, they are using online disinformation to further Iran and China's objectives, and using Russia's invasion to do it.

As Ukrainian refugees flooded into Poland to escape Russia's invasion, a hacking group aligned with the Kremlin tried to spread rumors and hoaxes intended to divide Ukraine from its allies.

Philanthropy Twitter This 2021 photo provided by Billy Price shows him and his son, Maddox in Ohio. Price filed a police report, and then tweeted about it to Bill Pulte, a multimillionaire who he'd heard uses Twitter to give money to those in need. "They took nearly everything, including everything that my grandpa gave me before he passed," Price tweeted last month, only to be met with silence. It’s all part of what Pulte calls “Twitter philanthropy” – a concept of direct giving in which Pulte and others offer immediate financial support to a tiny percentage of the thousands who reach out every day over social media. But as overjoyed as she was to receive the money, Coppage said she also was greeted by the dark side of Twitter philanthropy.

Getting inflation under control calls for fiscal discipline — which involves spending as well as taxes.

Stars like Bella Hadid, Selma Blair and more who have a passion for horseback riding

Leo Koguan, who claims to be the third largest individual shareholder of Tesla stock, is calling on the carmaker to announce a $15 billion stock buyback.

Musk tweeted that he voted Democrat in the past "because they were (mostly) the kindness party," but added that he "can no longer support them."

At a time when Elon Musk and others are decrying Big Tech censorship, a racist massacre reminds us why content moderation matters.

Musk has been historically anti-union, opposed to a billionaire's tax, and a vocal critic of President Biden.

Failed GOP Pennsylvania Senate candidate Kathy Barnette took to Twitter to blame Fox News host Sean Hannity for her primary election loss. “Never forget what Sean Hannity did in this race,” she said in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday. “Almost single handedly Sean Hannity sewed deep seeds of disinformation, flat out lies every night…

Meta began chartering a new jet in March, about a month after Jack Sweeney started tracking Mark Zuckerberg's travel.

It’s a symptom of our broad and deepening struggle to focus on real problems.

The Orlando Magic will pick first in the NBA draft for the first time since 2004. The draw was held under the NBA's lottery system...

The stock price is plummeting, and executives are heading for the doors. Can the social media company withstand Musk’s takeover bid?

The North Carolina congressman, who lost his primary bid Tuesday, joked about Cheney's removal as chair of the House Republican Conference in 2021.

Author Jordan Peterson announced that he was quitting Twitter after receiving backlash for calling plus-size model Yumi Nu’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover “not beautiful.” Nu, who is also a singer-songwriter, made history last year as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s first “Asian curve” model. Twitter users were divided, with several of his own fans condemning Peterson for publicly insulting a woman’s looks.

Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.

Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can’t ‘move forward’ unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam. In effect, Musk is negotiating the future of Twitter ... on Twitter. Experts say Musk can’t unilaterally place the deal on hold, although that hasn’t stopped him from acting as though he can. In his tweet Tuesday, Musk said that "20% fake/spam accounts, while 4 times what Twitter claims, could be much higher. The Twitter sale agreement allows Musk to get out of the deal if there is a “material adverse effect” caused by the company.

Twitter's filing didn't say what was discussed in its meetings or if Musk brought up his concerns about the proliferation of spam accounts on the platform.

A Twitter spokesperson said the three will be leaving the company for new opportunities.

Elon Musk continues to badger Twitter over its metrics and is calling on the SEC to look into the company's user numbers.

A slew of bearish betting dominated Twitter's options activity on Monday as growing tensions over bot accounts add to speculation that Musk's deal might be off.

Musk expressed doubt about Twitter's SEC filing that claimed less than 5% of accounts on the platform are fake.

Former CEO Jack Dorsey told Musk he personally believes Twitter would be better equipped to focus on execution as a private company, according to the filing..

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the social media platform are fake or spam.

Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'cannot move forward' until company proves spam bot numbers Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer media award in Berlin on Dec. 1, 2020. >> RELATED STORY: Elon Musk tweets $44B deal to buy Twitter ‘temporarily on hold’“20% fake/spam accounts, while 4 times what Twitter claims, could be *much* higher,” Musk tweeted shortly after 3:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday. This deal cannot move forward until he does.”20% fake/spam accounts, while 4 times what Twitter claims, could be *much* higher. “Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users,” Musk wrote Friday morning. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 17 Photos: Elon Musk through the years Here are some memorable photos of SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk through the years.

World's richest man says he wants proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Some analysts say he's just seeking a lower purchase price.

Musk says the $44 billion deal may be off unless Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal shows less than 5% of Twitter users are fake.

Elon Musk Twitter FILE - Part of the Twitter page of Elon Musk is seen on the screen of a computer in Sausalito, Calif., on Monday, April 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File) (Eric Risberg)LONDON — (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam. He spent much of the previous day in a back-and-forth with Twitter CEO Paraj Agrawal, who posted a series of tweets explaining his company’s effort to fight bots and how it has consistently estimated that less than 5% of Twitter accounts are fake. In his tweet Tuesday, Musk said: "20% fake/spam accounts, while 4 times what Twitter claims, could be much higher. He added that: “Yesterday, Twitter’s CEO publicly refused to show proof of 5%.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can’t “move forward” unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.

Musk's plan to buy Twitter has worried policymakers around the world. Elon Musk has said his $44 billion purchase of Twitter will not move ahead until he has more clarity on how many accounts are fake. Twitter estimated in a filing earlier this month that fewer than 5% of its monetizable daily active users during the first quarter were bots or spam accounts. But Musk estimates that around 20% of the accounts on Twitter are fake or spam accounts and he's concerned that the number could be even higher. "Yesterday, Twitter's CEO publicly refused to show proof of <5%.

Musk described himself as a moderate who is "neither Republican nor Democrat," and said his purchase of Twitter wouldn't be a "right-wing takeover."

Any hour now, the U.S. is expected to officially mark one million lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares how this misinformation first entered the parenting world--and how some are fighting back. Email the show at ShortWave@NPR.org.

Elon Musk’s ties to China through his role as electric car brand Tesla’s biggest shareholder could add complexity to his bid to buy Twitter.

Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. chief Parag Agrawal are butting heads over the way the social media giant handles so-called bots, stoking speculation Musk may try to lower the price or even walk away from his $44 billion offer for the company. Musk told a tech conference in Miami that fake users make up at least 20% of all Twitter accounts, possibly as high as 90%. Twitter disagrees. It reports that spam accounts make up less than 5% of total users, and Agrawal posted a long thread laying out his com

Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. chief Parag Agrawal are butting heads over the way the social media giant handles so-called bots, stoking speculation Musk may try to lower the price or even walk away from his $44 billion offer for the company. Musk told a tech conference in Miami that fake users make up at least 20% of all Twitter accounts, possibly as high as 90%. Twitter disagrees. It reports that spam accounts make up less than 5% of total users, and Agrawal posted a long thread laying out his com

Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. chief Parag Agrawal are butting heads over the way the social media giant handles so-called bots, stoking speculation Musk may try to lower the price or even walk away from his $44 billion offer for the company. Musk told a tech conference in Miami that fake users make up at least 20% of all Twitter accounts, possibly as high as 90%. Twitter disagrees. It reports that spam accounts make up less than 5% of total users, and Agrawal posted a long thread laying out his com

Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. chief Parag Agrawal are butting heads over the way the social media giant handles so-called bots, stoking speculation Musk may try to lower the price or even walk away from his $44 billion offer for the company. Musk told a tech conference in Miami that fake users make up at least 20% of all Twitter accounts, possibly as high as 90%. Twitter disagrees. It reports that spam accounts make up less than 5% of total users, and Agrawal posted a long thread laying out his com

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given the strongest hint yet that he would like to pay less for Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.

Social platforms have learned to remove violent videos of extremist shootings more quickly over the past few years.

Elon Musk has put his plan to buy Twitter on temporary hold, raising fresh doubts about whether he’ll proceed with the $44 billion acquisition.

In the latest sign of turmoil inside Twitter amid Elon Musk's planned buyout of the company, a Twitter general manager, Kayvon Beykpour, is leaving after 7 years.

On Tuesday, Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter’s ban of former President Donald Trump, who was booted in January 2021 for inciting violence at the U.S. Capitol, should he succeed in acquiring the social platform for $44 billion.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will reverse Twitter’s ban of former President Donald Trump if his deal to buy the social media company goes through.

A San Francisco judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's lawsuit challenging his permanent ban from Twitter.

Elon Musk has strengthened the equity stake in his offer to buy Twitter with commitments of more than $7 billion from a range of investors, including Oracle co-founder and Tesla board member Larry Ellison.

A British parliamentary committee scrutinizing draft online safety legislation has invited Elon Musk to discuss his plans to buy Twitter and the changes he’s proposing for the social media platform.

Popeye's is dropping a new saucy version of its popular chicken sandwich Tuesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not as eager as the state's chief financial officer to bring Twitter's headquarters to the Sunshine State.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was banned from Twitter for a second time after attempting to use a new account to access the social media platform.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!”.

QAnon loyalists, neo-Nazis and a former American president: The list of people banned from Twitter is long, but their exile could soon end if Elon Musk buys the platform.

In the three days after he announced he had a deal to buy Twitter, Elon Musk has sold $8.5 billion worth of Tesla to help fund the purchase.

Twitter is reporting earnings of $513 million for the first quarter days after it agreed to be sold to billionaire Elon Musk.

If Elon Musk and Twitter get their way, the company will soon be privately held and under his control.

A hands-off approach to moderating content at Elon Musk’s Twitter could clash with ambitious new laws in Europe meant to protect users from disinformation, hate speech and other harmful material.

Brash, outspoken and sometimes juvenile, Elon Musk has long been a prolific user of Twitter, the social media platform he now hopes to buy.

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, seemingly intent on making the old new again, has successfully arranged to buy Twitter for about $44 billion.

Coming up with $44 billion to buy Twitter was the easy part for Elon Musk.

Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform.

Former President Donald Trump says he has no intention of rejoining Twitter after Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy the social media giant for roughly $44 billion.

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.

Technology entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has a new title: Block Head.

Orioles left-hander John Means needs Tommy John surgery, ending the season for Baltimore’s opening day starter.

As voters get ready for hundreds of elections of local and national importance this year, officials and voting rights advocates are bracing for a repeat of the misinformation that overwhelmed the 2020 presidential election.

Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change.

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he’s trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

A federal judge in California has rejected a request from shareholders in a lawsuit to force Elon Musk stop talking about his 2018 tweets in which he said he had the funding to make Tesla a private company.

Governments and social media companies have moved to restrict the ability of Russia's state media to spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine.

Twitter has dropped a major roadblock in front of Elon Musk’s effort to take over the company, leaving investors to wonder about the mercurial Tesla CEO’s next move.

Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “poison pill” — a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades.

Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company for more than $43 billion and take it private.

Mercurial billionaire Elon Musk now says he wants to buy Twitter outright, taking it private to restore its commitment to what he terms “free speech.”.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter outright.

Elon Musk’s huge Twitter investment took a new twist Tuesday with the filing of a lawsuit alleging that the colorful billionaire illegally delayed disclosing his big stake in the social media company so he could buy more shares at lower prices.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s great Twitter turnabout — in which he disclosed his massive stake in the social media company, got a seat on its board, publicly floated drastic changes and then turned down the board role — all happened in a week.

Billionaire Elon Musk, one of Twitter’s biggest shareholders, is reversing course and will no longer join the company’s board of directors, less than a week after being awarded a seat.

SpaceX confirmed Wednesday that the all-private crew mission is scheduled to take off Friday morning.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk now has a 9% stake in Twitter and a seat on its corporate board of directors, raising questions about how the billionaire business magnate could reshape the social media platform.

Twitter tweeted Tuesday that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.

Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk owns a 9% stake in Twitter and is now the social media platform's largest shareholder.

Disinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine is surging in Spanish, as stories crafted for a Latin American audience gets a boost from the Kremlin.