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The Latest Breaking News from Twitter Inc.

Poll: Americans aren't into Elon Musk's Twitter free speech campaign

A new poll shows most Americans support removing posts that include misinformation or promote violence.

Axios

Google fined $41k in Russia for not removing banned content from YouTube

Social media giants consistently penalised by courts for spreading what Russia considers ‘fake’ information

The Independent UK

The Nasdaq, S&P 500 And Dow Took A Big Dive In April

Markets finished off the month of April down big amid a mixed first-quarter earnings season. For the month, the Nasdaq fell 15%, the S&P 500 fell 10.2% and the Dow fell 6.4%.

Benzinga

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Why do some people worship the rich?

Billionaires like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are no different than other billionaires... except they have cults

Salon

10 Most Liked Tweets Of All Time: Elon Musk Is In There Twice

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is many things.

Benzinga

Jimmy Wales: What Wikipedia Got Right About Social Media

The co-founder of "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit" talks about the power of decentralization and the rise in subscription models for journalism.

Reason

Donald Trump reevaluating lawsuit against Twitter after Elon Musk’s $44bn takeover

Former president sued after being deplatformed in wake of US Capitol attack

The Independent UK

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to do away with Section 230

MTG wants to ban Twitter from banning her account, basically.

Input

Musk’s Twitter pitch featured job cuts, ways to make money

As he negotiated a $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter Inc., Elon Musk told bankers that he would be focused on the social-media company’s bottom line, and floated the idea of cutting both costs and jobs, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

Who is Elon Musk? Twitter and Tesla owner's life and how he made his billions

On Monday, The Tesla boss has agreed to buy the social media platform for $44 billion

Manchester Evening News

Elon Musk's brilliant Twitter plan includes charging for tweet embeds

Along with layoffs and more influencer engagement, of course.

Input

Musk sells $8.5B in Tesla stock as he readies to buy Twitter

In the three days after he announced he had a deal to buy Twitter, Elon Musk has sold $8.5 billion worth of Tesla to help fund the purchase

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s takeover marks a good time to turn off Twitter

Letters: Letting your fingers run ahead of your brain on any digital platform should be avoided, writes Geoff Reid. Plus letters from Alastair Penny and Martin Coult

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk's Twitter free speech plan could be "nightmare for users", says Paul Tweed

"I think it could be on one hand, a lawyer's dream but on the other hand, a user's nightmare."

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The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Evening Standard

From his university sweetheart to Johnny Depp’s ex — a timeline of Elon Musk’s dating history

Thrice-divorced and a father of seven — Amy Francombe charts the colourful personal life of Twitter’s new owner

InsideEVs

UPDATE: Musk Sells $8.5B Worth Of Tesla Shares, "No Further Sales Planned"

The sale fuels speculation that the proceeds will go toward financing the planned $44 billion buyout of Twitter; Musk says he doesn't plan to sell more shares.

The Conversation

What's at stake for Trump, Twitter and politics if the tweeter-in-chief returns from banishment

Any speculation about whether Donald Trump will return to Twitter after his permanent suspension in 2021 must begin with two caveats. First, we do not know for sure if, or when, the presumed new owner of the social media platform, Elon Musk, will lift the ban. Second, Trump has said…

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The Conversation

Psychologists are starting to talk publicly about their own mental illnesses – and patients can benefit

From sports and entertainment celebrities like Simone Biles, Ariana Grande and Ryan Reynolds to everyday social media users on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, more people are talking publicly about mental health.

Reason

Stop Using Legislation To Virtue Signal

Both Republicans and Democrats are abusing states' police powers to achieve performative political goals. They should stop.

Bangkok Post

Musk's Twitter deal stirs fears of abuse in Asia, Middle East

Elon Musk's plan to acquire Twitter has alarmed human rights activists in Asia and the Middle East, where social media platforms have been accused of inciting violence.

Reason

Europe Escalates the Threat to Online Free Speech

While Americans debate what should be allowed on social media, the EU wants government to decide.

Axios

Elon Musk sells $8 billion worth of Tesla stock after Twitter deal

The sell-off is likely linked to his deal to buy Twitter for around $44 billion.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk sells $8.5 billion of Tesla stock after sealing Twitter deal

Elon Musk sold around $8.5 bilion (£3.2 billion) worth of Tesla shares in the days after sealing a deal to buy Twitter, new filings show.

Salon

Holocaust survivor pleads with Elon Musk

Musk was urged not to allow Twitter to be used for Holocaust denialism under the guise of "free speech"

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