Anthony Albanese makes Time magazine’s most influential people list PM joins ranks of Jennifer Coolidge, Beyoncé and Joe Biden as Justin Trudeau lauds his choice of a ‘path of hope and opportunity’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2023
Inside the GOP's 100-day "weaponization" war Republicans face skepticism from the wider public that the investigations are worth the time and money. Axios · Apr 13, 2023
What is Discord, the chatting app tied to classified leaks? The chatting app Discord is one of the most popular ways gamers communicate online The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Don’t chalk up all American political discord to social media When has the nation not been riven by disinformation? Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023
What Twitter's "Defund NPR" gets wrong Elon Musk's slapdash decision to label PBS and NPR as "government-funded" isn't just inaccurate, it's risky Salon · Apr 13, 2023
Elon Musk uses Twitter 'to amplify his bad thinking,’ says NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Abdul-Jabbar wrote on Substack that Musk is “unable to apply the use of facts in reaching conclusions about social and political issues.” Fortune · Apr 13, 2023
Twitter’s eToro deal gives a boost to #FinTwitter, but the deeper benefits remain fuzzy Meanwhile, there’s significant news in Europe for Meta and OpenAI. Fortune · Apr 13, 2023
Ax Government Funding for NPR NPR is no Xinhua, but Elon Musk is correct that it doesn't need government subsidies. Reason · Apr 13, 2023
‘We need to break down their power’: why Australian music is facing an ‘existential threat’ It’s becoming harder for local artists to find an audience, raising urgent questions for the industry – and for the culture The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023
After PBS quits Twitter, Elon Musk reacts pretty much how you'd expect Elon Musk didn’t take the news well. Fortune · Apr 13, 2023
When what you type doesn't mean the same thing to the (older) person you're texting or tweeting On a day-to-day level, the way we interact with the people around us is shaped by our expectations, which are rooted in our experience. Most adults experience more regular and intensive contact with adults of roughly the same age as them. It is no surprise then – as a cursory… The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023
Twitter expands crypto and stock price data as Elon Musk pushes to remake platform into 'everything app' The embattled CEO has long praised WeChat, a Chinese social media app whose features far outstrip Twitter’s. Fortune · Apr 13, 2023
Elon Musk gives ‘childish’ response to NPR quitting Twitter ‘Defund @NPR,’ tweeted the Twitter CEO when asked his reaction to NPR’s move The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
LinkedIn adds workplace verification, following Twitter and Facebook The professional networking site will let people verify their employer via an official address, free of charge Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023 Twitter Joins eToro to Let Users See Real-time Stock Information Trading and investing platform eToro said on Thursday it has partnered with Elon Musk-led Twitter to let users access real-time prices for cryptocurrencies, stocks and others assets. The trading data will be available through Twitter's Cashtags feature, which was launched in 2012 and allows users to interact with content around…
Newslaundry · Apr 13, 2023 Comply with India’s ‘strict’ laws or go to jail? It’s an easy choice, says Elon Musk Twitter chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said it is not possible for the social media platform to offer the same freedom of speech to users in India that it does in the US and other Western countries.
Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023 Liam Payne v Tommy Fury truth revealed after boxing match Twitter 'hoax' startles fans LIam Payne and Tommy Fury left their respective fans convinced they were going into the boxing ring to fight each other
iMore · Apr 13, 2023 Apple's hotly-anticipated savings account could be very close at hand Apple's new savings account looks like it's coming soon, as a Twitter user finds it in the backend of iOS.
TechRadar · Apr 13, 2023 LinkedIn can now get users verified for free Prove who you are on LinkedIn and get a verified badge for free - but not everyone can apply.
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 Dave Lee: Elon Musk's ‘troll heaven’ turned Twitter into advertiser hell More than 3 million listeners tuned in for Elon Musk’s interview with the BBC’s James Clayton on Wednesday morning UK time. They heard the Twitter owner dodge and deflect questions on safety, claim the company’s chief executive officer was now his dog, and make frequent racist, pornographic allusions about the…
Newslaundry · Apr 13, 2023 NPR quits Twitter over ‘government-funded’ tag, Elon Musk calls them ‘hypocrites’ American nonprofit National Public Radio or NPR will no longer post new content on its 52 official Twitter feeds. NPR said the decision was taken after Twitter labelled it as “state-affiliated media”, later modified to “government-affiliated media”.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 NPR quits Elon Musk’s Twitter over ‘government-funded’ label The public radio network announced that it was leaving the social media site after it was labeled ‘government-funded media,’ which the network says hurts its credibility.
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 News briefs A G-20 finance meeting communique is unlikely again amid war
Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023 Musk says owning Twitter ‘has not been some sort of a party’ In interview with BBC, Musk discussed his ownership of Twitter, including layoffs, misinformation and his work style.
France 24 · Apr 12, 2023 NPR quits Twitter over 'government-funded' label American radio network NPR has said it will stop using Twitter, in protest at being labelled a "government-funded media" outlet. Twitter's owner Elon Musk says the tags will allow more transparency for users. But the changes could set up a clash between the platform and news organisations. Also in the…