What is the Balenciaga scandal? From shocking pictures of kids with bondage teddies to Kim Kardashian statement The fashion house has issued a number of statement Irish Mirror · Nov 30, 2022
‘The most effective press watchdog’: Owen Jones, Arwa Mahdawi and more on how Twitter changed journalism Guardian writers look back at the platform’s triumphs and pitfalls as the service faces an uncertain future The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022
What will happen next for Black Twitter? Now that Elon Musk has bought the social media platform, some users fear a unique form of Black witnessing will be lost The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 · Nov 30, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
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 · Nov 29, 2022
Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy against misinformation about COVID-19 The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
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 · Nov 29, 2022
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 · Nov 29, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2022 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.
Fortune · Nov 29, 2022 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.
Salon · Nov 29, 2022 Musk's advertiser attacks backfire The Twitter owner has chased off half of the company's top 100 advertisers, according to the Financial Times
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 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 · Nov 29, 2022 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 · Nov 29, 2022 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 · Nov 29, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 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 · Nov 29, 2022 Twitter quietly drops Covid-19 misinformation policy It was not publicly announced
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 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 · Nov 29, 2022 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