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Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism

A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation is leaving the company.

Correction: Twitter-Fidelity story

In a story published May 31, 2023, about Twitter and Fidelity, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Fidelity valued its stake in Twitter at $6.55 billion.

EU official says Twitter abandons bloc's voluntary pact against disinformation

A top European Union official says Twitter has dropped out of the bloc's voluntary agreement to combat online disinformation.

Your Florida Daily: DeSantis running for president, Florida’s annual python challenge

Gov. Ron DeSantis has formally entered the race for the White House.

Elon Musk’s ‘historic’ Twitter event with Ron DeSantis struggles with technical glitches

Elon Musk’s Twitter Spaces event with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis started off with technical glitches the Twitter owner said was due to “straining” servers because so many people were trying to listen to the audio-only event.

Musk gadfly has a new jet to track - the one used by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Jack Sweeney, the 20-year-old college student who was once banned from Twitter for posting the real-time movements of Elon Musk’s jet, has a new target: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Elon Musk signals Twitter's headquarters may not stay in San Francisco

Elon Musk has hinted that Twitter might not keep its headquarters in San Francisco forever.

DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid Wednesday on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk, sources tell AP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk on Wednesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce presidential run on Twitter with Elon Musk, reports say

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential announcement will be made on Twitter.

UCF student tracking Elon Musk’s jet now doing same with DeSantis

Jack Sweeney, the University of Central Florida student that made national headlines with his Twitter account that tracked Elon Musk’s jet, now appears to be doing the same with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

San Francisco officials are investigating if Elon Musk's "Twitter Hotel" plan broke laws

San Francisco officials are investigating Twitter after six former employees allege that owner Elon Musk’s leadership team broke laws in turning the company’s headquarters into a “Twitter Hotel” for workers being pushed to stay up late to transform the social media platform.

Twitter accuses Microsoft of misusing its data, foreshadowing a possible fight over AI

A lawyer for Twitter owner Elon Musk accused Microsoft of misusing the service’s data and demanded an audit from the software giant.

Explainer: Why Supreme Court tiptoeing past Section 230 helps Big Tech fueled by social media

Google, Twitter, Facebook and other tech companies fueled by social media have dodged a legal threat that could have blown a huge hole in their business models.

False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise

Election falsehoods are thriving on Twitter after former President Donald Trump dug in on those claims during a recent CNN town hall.

Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

Elon Musk announced last week Twitter would be “purging accounts that have had no activity at all for several years.”.

Is Twitter's new CEO heading toward a glass cliff?

Less than two months into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, Elon Musk declared that whoever took over as the company’s CEO “must like pain a lot.”.

When Elon sparred with Christine: 3 takeaways from their on-stage interview

Elon Musk sat down in April for an on-stage interview with Christine Yaccarino, the advertising executive he named as Twitter's new chief executive on Friday.

What to know about Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino

Elon Musk is welcoming a veteran ad executive to the helm of Twitter.

Reports: NBC Universal executive will take over as the new CEO of Twitter

Elon Musk said he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called, and multiple media reports identify her as Linda Yaccarino, an executive with NBCUniversal.

Secure messaging arrives on Twitter - sort of. 'Don't trust it yet,' Musk warns

Twitter has launched encrypted messaging, offering select users the ability to communicate more securely.

Elon Musk says he's found a woman to lead Twitter as new CEO

Elon Musk says he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it's now called.

Tucker Carlson says he's coming back with show on Twitter

Fired Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he'll be resuming a version of his old show on Twitter.

New Twitter rules expose election offices to spoof accounts

Election administrators across the United States say they’re concerned their offices will be targeted for fake Twitter accounts that'll confuse or mislead voters after the social media platform changed its long-standing verification service.

Anti-Muslim Twitter feed in Spain: 'A recipe for disaster'

A far-right movement in Spain that is opposed to Muslims and immigrants has found a home on Twitter.

Twitter alerts back on track for NYC subway after week off

Service alerts for New York City’s subway, commuter trains and buses are back on Twitter.

Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR's Twitter account

Elon Musk threatened to reassign NPR’s Twitter account to “another company,” according to the non-profit news organization.

New reversal by Twitter after move sparked MTA withdrawal

In an about-face, Twitter says it has restored free access to a key tool for verified government and “publicly owned” services so they can tweet weather, transit and other alerts.

NYC transit agency pulls the brake on Twitter service alerts

The transit authority that runs subways, commuter trains and buses in New York City is giving up on a system that sent automated alerts about service disruptions through Twitter.

NYC transit agency ends Twitter alerts, says it's unreliable

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which for 14 years has provided real-time information on subway, train and bus service outages, delays and other important updates for its 1.3 million followers, will stop using Twitter for such alerts.

Twitter relaxes pot ad rules to lure in more advertisers

Twitter under its 4/20-friendly owner Elon Musk earlier this year became the first major social media company to allow cannabis advertisements.

Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK ready new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther.

Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return

Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don’t know why the blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it.

Supreme Court takes social media cases with echoes of Trump

The Supreme Court will decide whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts.

Confusion as Musk's Twitter yanks blue checks from agencies

Twitter has been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department.

Twitter begins removing blue checks from users who don't pay

This time it’s for real.

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals.”.

Sweden public radio exits Twitter, says audience already has

Sweden’s public radio says it would stop being active on Twitter, but it didn't blame new labels that Elon Musk’s social media platform has slapped on public broadcasters.

CBC 'pausing' Twitter after 'government-funded media' label

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation says it is pausing Twitter after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped CBC’s account with a label the public broadcaster says is intended to undermine its credibility.

NPR quits Elon Musk's Twitter over 'government-funded' label

National Public Radio is quitting Twitter over the social media company’s recent actions under owner Elon Musk to stamp it with labels that NPR says undermine its credibility.

Elon Musk says owning Twitter ‘painful’ but needed to be done

Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been “quite painful” but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year.

NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'

Twitter labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media,” a move that some worried Wednesday could undermine public confidence in the news organization.

Court: 2018 Musk tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts

A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club reversed its ban from last year.

Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'

Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.

Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for blue check mark

William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.

Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code online

Some parts of Twitter’s source code _ the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs _ were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing that was first reported by The New York Times.

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

Fake images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days.

Michigan GOP slammed for comparing gun reform to Holocaust

The Michigan Republican Party's social media posts are being called “hateful” and “ignorant” for comparing gun reform to the Holocaust.

Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate

Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.

FTC probes Twitter data practices after Elon Musk's layoffs

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter and trying to obtain his internal communications as part of ongoing oversight into the social media company’s privacy and cybersecurity practices, according to documents described in a congressional report.

Elon Musk apologizes after mocking laid-off Twitter employee

If you’re not told you are fired, are you really fired.

Twitter glitches as links, images fail to load

Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and Tweetdeck stopped working for others.

Digital foot soldiers: Pro-Trump Twitter bots swarm DeSantis, Haley

Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.

Twitter's new 'violent speech' policy similar to past rules

Twitter has unveiled a new policy prohibiting violent speech.

Supreme Court seems to favor tech giants in terror case

The Supreme Court seems skeptical of a lawsuit trying to hold social media companies responsible for a terrorist attack at a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.

How Section 230 helped shape speech on the Internet

Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.

Memphis police say 1 dead, 10 injured in overnight shooting

One person is dead and 10 are injured after a shooting in Tennessee.

Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants

A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.

How to keep your Twitter account secure — without paying

Twitter has given users an ultimatum.

Twitter’s plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of volunteer software developers have been using a crucial Twitter tool to comb the platform for calls for help — including people posting their location inside collapsed buildings — and connect people with rescue organizations to help them.

EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report

Twitter has failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke from top officials of the 27-nation bloc.

Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown as many unable to tweet

Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.

Ex-Twitter execs deny pressure to block Hunter Biden story

Former Twitter executives conceded to Congress that they made a mistake by blocking a story about Hunter Biden, the president’s son, from the social media platform in the run-up to the 2020 election.

Turkish leader acknowledges 'shortcomings' in quake response

The president of Turkey acknowledged “shortcomings” in his country’s response to the world’s deadliest earthquake in more than a decade.

Jury: Musk didn't deceive investors with 2018 Tesla tweets

A jury has decided Elon Musk didn’t deceive investors with tweets in 2018.

EU official pushes Musk for Twitter's progress on new rules

A top European Union official has told Elon Musk that Twitter needs to make progress in preparing for new digital regulations aimed at curbing hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content.

Ex-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden story

The House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of reporting on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter.

Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost

Meta's decision to soon reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook account comes at a critical moment as the former president tries to gain momentum in what has been widely derided as a lackluster start to his third bid for the White House.

Elon Musk's tweeting style seizes spotlight in Tesla trial

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s impulsive and sometimes inflammatory usage of Twitter has taken center stage in a trial focused on whether he misled investors with his 2018 tweets indicating he had lined up financing to take the electric automaker private, a proposal that rapidly unraveled.

Tesla reports record income; confirms Nevada truck expansion

Tesla says it intends to invest $3.6 billion to expand manufacturing capabilities in Nevada and is confident growing software-related profits will keep margins higher than any other automaker.

Twitter faces lawsuits over unpaid rent for US HQ, UK office

More landlords are taking Twitter to court over unpaid rent at the social media company’s headquarters in San Francisco and its British offices.

Elon Musk defends his tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk returned to federal court Monday in San Francisco to testify in a class action lawsuit filed by Tesla investors alleging he misled them with a tweet.

Elon Musk takes witness stand to defend Tesla buyout tweets

Elon Musk has taken the witness stand to defend a 2018 tweet claiming he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening.

Climate misinformation 'rocket boosters' on Musk's Twitter

New research shows climate misinformation has been flourishing on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the platform last year.

Twitter auctions off blue bird memorabilia, pricey furniture

When Elon Musk wants to make a point, it can often be blunt.

Davos organizers: Musk wasn't invited despite what he says

The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims.

Jury selected for Elon Musk trial about Tesla buyout tweets

A nine-person jury has been seated to hear a trial that will determine whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk cheated investors by asserting in 2018 tweets that he had lined up financing to take the electric automaker private.

Drive ‘em nuts: Planters hires drivers for iconic NUTmobile

Believe it or nut, Hormel Foods – the maker of the Planters brand – announced they are seeking college graduates for a “once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity” driving Mr. Peanut across the county in the company’s NUTmobile.

John Travolta, Rita Wilson pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley

The death of Lisa Marie Presley at age 54 on Thursday is being met with shock, tribute and mourning.

Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart pay tribute after death of Jeff Beck

Fellow rock legends are paying tribute to Jeff Beck, the guitar virtuoso and musical innovator who died Tuesday.

SpaceX prepares Falcon Heavy for launch from Florida’s Space Coast

SpaceX announced that is targeting Saturday, Jan. 14 for a Falcon Heavy rocket launch of the USSF 67 mission for the U.S. Space Force.

‘Diamond,’ of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway of the conservative political commentary duo “Diamond and Silk” has died, according to former President Donald Trump and the pair’s official Twitter account.

Michael Flynn restored to Twitter on Jan. 6 anniversary

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has had his Twitter account reinstated as the United States marked the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Twitter leak exposes 235 million email addresses from hack

Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticize oppressive governments, for instance.

Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising

Twitter says it will ease up its 3-year-old ban on political advertising.

NFL, sports world reaction to injury to Bills' Damar Hamlin

Many fellow NFL players and teams and others in the sports world and beyond quickly offered their support and prayers on social media for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who the NFL said was in critical condition at a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

'Atmospheric river' dumps heavy rain, snow across California

A powerful storm is bringing drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California as the state gets ready to usher in a new year.

Musk says he'll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found

Elon Musk says he plays on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job.

Musk’s Twitter rules: A dizzying, whiplash-inducing timeline

Since Elon Musk took control of Twitter in late October, confusion over what is, and what is not allowed on the platform, even what a verified account is, has run rampant.

Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure

Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.

Anti-LGBTQ hate thrives online, spurs fears of more violence

Hate speech and threats of violence targeting transgender people and other LGBTQ individuals is thriving on social media and spurring fears of more violence.

‘Inconsistent and hypocritical:’ Experts criticize Elon Musk’s decision to suspend journalists from Twitter?

Twitter suspended several journalists who cover Elon Musk in the last two days, drawing the ire of media companies, experts and even world governments.

Elon Musk claims he was doxxed. But what exactly is that?

When Twitter abruptly suspended the accounts of several journalists with no explanation, the platform’s owner Elon Musk hinted at the possible reason: They allegedly doxxed him.

Twitter chaos too much? There are plenty of other options

Twitter has been engulfed in chaos since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helm.

Journalist suspensions widen rift between Twitter and media

Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.

German official dedicates legal win against Twitter to Fauci

A German official who won a defamation case against Twitter this week has dedicated his legal victory to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert recently targeted by Elon Musk.

Tesla closes up despite Musk selling $3.58B of its shares

Shares of Tesla have risen slightly despite news that CEO Elon Musk sold another $3.58 billion worth of the electric vehicle maker’s stock this week.

Musk's Twitter tweaks foreshadow EU showdown over new rules

Elon Musk’s more unfettered version of Twitter could collide with new rules in Europe.

Elon Musk sells $3.58B worth of Tesla stock, purpose unknown

Elon Musk sold another $3.58 billion worth of Tesla stock this week, but it wasn’t clear where the proceeds were being spent.

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