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Editorial: Twitter, Trump and Musk help empower and legitimize modern-day brownshirts

There comes a time when the social media-consuming public needs to step back and ask whether their continued use of a particular service might be doing more harm than good. Elon Musk’s Twitter might have reached such a turning point in the public’s eye, just as Donald Trump’s recent dinner…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Michael Hiltzik: Elon Musk's engagement with the far right on Twitter is out of control

In the first days after his acquisition of Twitter on Oct. 27, Elon Musk rattled the platform's users and advertisers with a series of tweets associating himself with far-right memes.

Los Angeles Times

Elon Musk delays Twitter Blue launch again, this time to spite Apple

Musk has called Apple's 30% cut of purchases made through the app store a "tax" on the internet.

Fortune

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China vows to crack down on ‘hostile forces’ as police deter protests

BEIJING: China’s top law enforcement body pledged to crack down on “hostile forces” and their “sabotage,” comments that appeared intended as a warning to protesters angry about Covid-19 policies and to provide justification for government efforts to suppress dissent.

The Times of India

Twitter will no longer enforce its COVID misinformation policy

Public health experts and social media researchers are concerned that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.

WEKU

Florida's Gov. DeSantis criticizes Chinese government for stifling dissent, calls on Congress to punish Apple if company takes action he doesn’t like

Gov. Ron DeSantis joined the ranks of many American leaders Tuesday, voicing support for Chinese citizens who have taken to the streets challenging their repressive, communist government.

Tribune News Service

Photo of Biden with ‘miserable’ Republicans sparks amusement: ‘This should be the White House Christmas card’

‘This should be the White House Christmas card,’ wrote one amused Twitter user

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There’s another reason Elon Musk is so obsessed with Tim Cook and Apple—and it’s not about advertising money

“It’s a real problem,” Musk tweeted.

Fortune

Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy

Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy against misinformation about COVID-19

The Independent UK

Fox News’ Peter Doocy taken down in White House press conference clash: ‘That is not an accurate take’

Mr Doocy is known for his provocative line of questioning that frequently delivers combative soundbites to the Fox News audience

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s job cuts decimate Twitter team tackling child sexual abuse, sources say

Elon Musk has dramatically reduced the size of the Twitter Inc. team devoted to tackling child sexual exploitation on the platform, cutting the global team of experts in half and leaving behind an overwhelmed skeleton crew, people familiar with the matter said.

Tribune News Service

Phil Mickelson wasted no time in responding to Tiger Woods’ comments on LIV Golf, PGA Tour

After Tiger Woods addressed the media Tuesday before his Hero World Challenge, Phil Mickelson took to Twitter to respond to comments.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Elon Musk wants to end Apple’s App Store dominance. He’ll need help from Washington

Congress has the power to address Musk’s valid complaints about the app store duopoly.

Fortune

Musk's advertiser attacks backfire

The Twitter owner has chased off half of the company's top 100 advertisers, according to the Financial Times

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Reuters

Israeli ambassador to India apologises after filmmaker's remarks spark uproar

An Israeli filmmaker's criticism of a film depicting the exodus of India's majority Hindu population from the disputed region of Kashmir has sparked an uproar in India and prompted an apology from the Israeli ambassador.

The Conversation

Black artists don't just make hip hop – why recognition of metal, punk, rock and emo by Mobo is long overdue

Alternative music has been having a moment – from successful vinyl represses by bands from days gone by, to the announcement of the festival Sick New World which features a line up of alternative music icons.

Fortune

Twitter's upheaval and a looming recession could prove fruitful for LinkedIn

LinkedIn is still a platform for job seekers and career networking, but it has a shot at becoming a digital town square.

The Independent UK

Twitter team responsible for removing child exploitation on site cut in half since Musk takeover, report claims

Musk declared removing child exploitation “priority 1” just a week ago

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The Independent UK

Trump won’t drop lawsuit against Twitter despite being reinstated to platform, lawyer says

Mr Trump’s account is once again active on the site but the ex-president has not yet used it

Wales Online

Twitter quietly drops Covid-19 misinformation policy

It was not publicly announced

The Independent UK

Cola, guns and crippling loneliness: What Elon Musk’s bedside table says about him

The world’s richest destroyer of apps tweeted a rare glimpse of his very busy bedside table this week, leading Kate Ng to put on her psychiatric goggles and figure out what it all means

The Guardian - UK

Tampax, stick to making tampons – and stop being creepy

Why do big brands think they have to be edgy? And yes, I am also talking about you Balenciaga

Bangkok Post

Elon Musk’s job cuts decimated Twitter team tackling child sexual abuse

The Times of India

Elon Musk might be reading THIS book seen on his bedside table

The richest person in the world, Elon Musk recently shared a picture of his bedside table with the caption, "My bedside table" on the micro-blogging site Twitter. This was followed by another tweet that read, "There is no excuse for my lack of coasters".

Fortune

Musk gutted Twitter’s content moderation team—now he’s worried about ‘tyranny’ if Apple deplatforms him

The Twitter CEO is ready to go to war with Apple over its App Store policies, but fellow billionaire Mark Cuban is not having Musk’s grandstanding.

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