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Twitter shareholders have approved the $44 billion sale to Elon Musk

Musk has been attempting to back out of the deal, citing concerns about bots on the platform and the security of its user data.

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Denise Welch calls out 'double standards' on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle abuse

Denise Welch took to Twitter to call out criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after their appearance at Westminster Hall

Chronicle Live

Kirstie Allsopp sparks angry row as she backs King Charles III over redundancy row

As Kirstie Allsopp tried to show her support for King Charles II, amid the Clarence House redundancy row, many angry tweeters branded the TV presenter 'pathetic' and argued with her divisive point of view

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The queen is dead, a country mourns, yet poor Meghan Markle still can't catch a break

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has brought all kinds of emotions to the fore: grief and sadness over the demise of a stabilizing and comforting presence, respect and awe for her steady hand and sense of duty, and righteous anger over the lasting effects of the British Empire's often…

Los Angeles Times

Brian McFadden comes under fire for incorrectly spelled ableist slur against anti-monarchists

Many took to Twitter to point out his use of language

Dublin Live

Twitter shareholders vote in favour of Musk's $44bn offer

NEW YORK: Twitter Inc shareholders approved billionaire Elon Musk's proposed $44 billion buyout, paving the way for a trial next month to determine the deal's fate.

Bangkok Post

Twitter mocks Panthers HC Matt Rhule for ’35 minutes’ comment

On Wednesday, Panthers HC Matt Rhule highlighted that his offense averaged 7.7 yards per play over a 35-minute span in Week 1. Twitter, in turn, did not react kindly.

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Supreme Court refuses for now to shield Yeshiva University in battle with LGBTQ club

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Buck Showalter Asks Difference Between Twitter and TikTok

Who wants to start the formal petition for a Showalter cameo on the Mets’ TikTok account?

Sports Illustrated

No, this video doesn't show Islamists protesting against Sweden's far-right party

The far-right Sweden Democrats have risen to become the second-largest party in parliament after Sunday's election. French-speaking sympathisers with the party shared a video on Twitter that claims to show Islamists protesting against the anti-immigration coalition. But all is not as it seems. We tell you more in this edition…

France 24

How Government Officials Bully Social Media Companies Into Censorship

A new Cato report sheds light on "jawboning," or attempts by state actors "to sway the decisions of private platforms and limit the publication of disfavored speech."

Reason

Meghan Markle praised for curtsying in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Westminster Hall

“The epitome of grace and elegance,” one fan wrote about the Duchess on Twitter

The Independent UK

In London, grief sometimes comes with a corporate sheen

LONDON — On Sept. 9, one day after Queen Elizabeth II died, a Twitter user posted an image of a McDonald's touch-to-order screen, the fast food restaurant's usual interface replaced with a somber black-and-white headshot of the queen.

Tribune News Service

Videos show brutal Saudi police raid on a home for young orphan girls

A series of videos posted on Twitter on August 30shocked the Saudi public by showing men dressed in uniforms and plainclothes pushing and beating young women with sticks, belts and taser guns. The images, which were filmed in a home for young orphaned girls, led to an internal police investigation…

France 24

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Center Parcs says guests must 'remain in their lodges' on day of the Queen's funeral

Outraged Twitter users likened Center Parcs' plans for Bank Holiday Monday, when the Queen will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London, to house arrest and prison

Liverpool Echo

Center Parcs clarifies Queen's funeral rules after 'hostage' accusations

The holiday company said it made an error on social media

Edinburgh Live

Center Parcs guests left in 'ghost town' after they were warned 'don't go outside'

Twitter is describing the latest response as creating a 'hostage situation' with holidaymakers initially told they would be unable to set foot outside their lodge

The Conversation

E-cigarette maker Juul settled a lawsuit over its practice of targeting teens through social media, parties and models – here’s why the company is paying $438.5 million to dozens of states

In early September 2022, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs – the face of the vaping epidemic among teenagers – agreed to pay US$438.5 million to 33 states.

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk tweets popcorn emoji and promotes ‘Cyberwhistle’ amid new revelations about Twitter

Elon Musk has posted popcorn emojis and promoted a Tesla “Cyberwhistle” amid new revelations from Twitter.

France 24

Wall Street sees biggest sell-off since June 2020 on back of US inflation data

A slight increase in US consumer prices for the month of August has ignited fears of more Federal Reserve moves to curb inflation. An earlier drop in US markets had a knock-on effect on Asian marketplaces this Wednesday. Asked about the issue, Joe Biden responded by saying that the stock…

Reuters

'Humour over rumour': Taiwan eyes Ukraine messaging model if China attacks

Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Uju Anya on the Queen, Jeff Bezos and the family history behind her tweet

The professor sparked outrage when she wished the queen a painful death. She tells the Guardian about the UK’s role in the ‘slaughter’ her mother fled

Manchester Evening News

GMP chair's sympathy for King Charles after date mix-up and pen frustration

'Bloke's just lost his mum and vultures are picking away at his every move,' wrote GMP constable Lee Broadbent after the new monarch was mocked on social media

Liverpool Echo

Sympathy for King Charles after he writes wrong date and swears at pen

'If you’ve ever lost a parent or indeed anybody you were particularly close to, then you will absolutely understand how Charles will be feeling right now'

Tribune News Service

Twitter shareholders approve Musk’s $44 billion buyout as trial looms

Twitter Inc. shareholders approved billionaire Elon Musk’s proposed $44 billion buyout, paving the way for a trial next month to determine the deal’s fate.

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