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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
10 Most Liked Tweets Of All Time: Elon Musk Is In There Twice Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is many things. Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to do away with Section 230 MTG wants to ban Twitter from banning her account, basically. Input · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
Elon Musk's brilliant Twitter plan includes charging for tweet embeds Along with layoffs and more influencer engagement, of course. Input · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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 · Apr 29, 2022
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." Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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…
The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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 · Apr 29, 2022 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"
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 Editorial: Elon Musk will change Twitter, and nothing will change Our fellow Texan Elon Musk made a big purchase this week. You may have heard. Some billionaires buy yachts, jets or islands. Musk’s vanity purchases venture into uncharted territory: spaceships and social media companies. He paid $44 billion for Twitter.