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Concerns have been raised about a surge in antisemitic online content and rhetoric in the United States, with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reporting the highest number of antisemitic incidents in a single year since it began tracking them. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has written to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Mayorkas,
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Since Elon Musk took over Twitter in late October, Tesla's stock price has declined by more than 20%, with shares closing at $160.95 on Tuesday, down 4.09% for the day. This decline has been sharper than that of other major automakers, such as Ford and Volkswagen,
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Elon Musk and Apple Inc. have found themselves at odds over advertising, content moderation, and the role of the app store, sparking a public feud between the two tech giants. The tensions simmered to the surface after Musk revealed that Apple had cut back its advertising on Twitter and even
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A growing number of Democratic lawmakers have joined open-source social network Mastodon in protest of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. At least a dozen Democratic lawmakers and two congressional panels have joined Mastodon in the past month, seeking a platform where misinformation is not actively embraced by the
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Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, has seen its market capitalization drop by $580 billion this year, making it the world's seventh largest company, behind Berkshire Hathaway. The company's stock has plunged 52% this year, and its CEO, Elon Musk, has been preoccupied with his acquisition of Twitter.
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Twitter reinstated the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after a ban in January for violating the platform's COVID misinformation policies. This move comes after Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, reinstated former President Donald Trump's account over the weekend. The reinstatement of Trump&
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U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, along with six other Democratic colleagues, have written to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging a vigorous oversight of Twitter's consent decree and an investigation into potential violations of consumer protection laws. The move follows recent reports of Twitter'
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Farallon Capital Management, Triatomic Capital, and Franklin Resources Inc were among the prominent investors that increased their stakes in Twitter Inc during the third quarter, capitalizing on the $44 billion acquisition by Elon Musk. Hedge funds and billionaire investors, including Carl Icahn and Daniel Loeb, also invested heavily in Twitter
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Elon Musk's hour-long Twitter Spaces session on Wednesday aimed to reassure major advertisers that his vision for Twitter is aligned with their values, despite concerns over erratic management and content moderation. The Twitter owner asked skeptics to give his platform a chance, while unveiling plans for user verification,
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The recent layoffs of 3,700 employees at Twitter, representing 50 percent of the total workforce, have led to a mass exodus of advertisers, including General Mills, CVs, United Airlines, Audi, Mazda, and many others. A total of 34 companies have suspended or paused their ads on the platform, citing
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Twitter staff faced a massive upheaval as Elon Musk continued his turbulent takeover of the social media platform. The billionaire's regime change has left staff members reeling, with roughly half of the company's workforce set to lose their jobs. As advertisers and brands distance themselves from
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Staff at Twitter have been working extensive hours, with some managers reporting 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, amid the looming threat of layoffs under new owner Elon Musk. The strain on staff is further complicated by the fact that managers are also feeling the pressure, with some sleeping at
