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SpaceX gets U.S. approval to deploy up to 7,500 satellites
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it approved SpaceX's bid to deploy up to 7,500 satellites, but put on hold some other decisions.
Elon Musk's Twitter lifts rule against Covid misinformation
Twitter said it has stopped enforcing a policy intended to prevent the spread of Covid misinformation, as new owner Elon Musk -- who has clashed previously with US officials over pandemic safety rules -- continues to remake its content moderation policies.
Musk signals Twitter going to 'war' with Apple
The billionaire CEO also tweeted that Apple has "threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but won't tell us why."
Twitter job cuts a concern as new EU rules kick in, EU justice head says
Twitter's decision to shut down its Brussels office and the laying off of thousands of employees are drawing concerns on whether the company can comply with new tough European Union rules against illegal online content.
For political activists, Twitter packs a vital punch
Twitter has proven itself a formidable ally for political activists and opposition groups, one whose reach and impact would be difficult to replace.
Musk floats 'general amnesty' of suspended Twitter accounts
A blanket decision on suspended accounts could potentially alarm government authorities that are keeping a close look at Musk's handling of hateful speech
Tesla safety at centre of South Korean trial over fiery, fatal crash
In an upscale Seoul neighbourhood two years ago, a white Tesla Model X smashed into a parking lot wall.
Twitter exodus begins after Musk 'hardcore' ultimatum
Musk, also the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has come under fire for radical changes at the social media company, which he bought for $44 billion late last month.
Musk tells Twitter staff: Opt in for 'hardcore' or take severance
Elon Musk sent a message to Twitter staff telling them that they had until Thursday to consider whether they wanted to stay on for "working long hours at high intensity" or take a severance package of three months pay.
Musk delays Twitter relaunch after fake account frenzy
In the original revamp users in the US could pay eight dollars for the verified checkmark and were left free to change their account names and impersonate existing accounts
Elon Musk trial opens to decide fate of his $56 billion Tesla pay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to take the stand this week to defend his $56 billion pay package against shareholder allegations it was rigged with easy performance targets and that investors were duped into approving it.
Doja Cat trolls Elon Musk over new Twitter Blue feature
The "Say So" superstar changed her name to "fart" after asking Elon Musk to fix the glitch in Twitter's system.
Elon Musk's vision for future includes aliens and deep tunnels
Tesla founder Elon Musk has again hit the headlines after he revealed his vision for the earth's future.
Elon Musk braces for $56 billion battle with heavy metal drummer
Elon Musk has taken on Detroit's automakers, short-sellers and securities regulators.
Twitter chaos deepens as key executives quit
Musk on Thursday warned employees that the site was burning dangerously through cash, raising the specter of bankruptcy if the situation was not turned around.
Elon Musk sells nearly $4bn in Tesla stock: SEC filing
Tesla chief Elon Musk sold nearly $4 billion worth of shares in the electric car company, SEC filings showed Tuesday, more than a week after he closed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
Twitter engineer says he was fired for helping coworkers who faced layoffs
A former Twitter Inc engineer has accused the company of firing him days after it was acquired by Elon Musk because he developed a tool to allow workers to save important documents in anticipation of mass layoffs.
Elon Musk's Twitter girds for surge in U.S. midterm election misinformation
Days after Twitter Inc fired half its staff and new owner Elon Musk tweeted a recommendation to vote for Republican candidates, election experts are anxiously bracing for a surge in online misinformation as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday.
As Musk focuses on Twitter, his $56 billion Tesla pay goes to trial
As Elon Musk is engulfed in his overhaul of Twitter, the entrepreneur is headed to trial to defend his record $56 billion Tesla Inc pay package against claims it unjustly enriches him without requiring his full-time presence at the carmaker.
Twitter starts rolling out new paid subscription
The California-based company needs to diversify its income, heavily reliant on advertising.
PayPal shares tumble after forecast cut, spending slowdown warning
PayPal Holdings shares dropped nearly 6% in morning trade on Friday after the digital payments heavyweight lowered its annual revenue forecast, warning of a bleak holiday quarter as consumers cut back on discretionary spends.
Twitter says layoffs to begin Friday
Twitter said it will start laying off employees on Friday, according to a memo sent to staff, with several workers filing a lawsuit alleging the move by new owner billionaire Elon Musk violates US labor law.
Chaos, confusion reign ahead of Twitter layoffs
Fear and dread spread across Twitter Inc offices on Thursday as 7,500 employees from San Francisco to Singapore feared for job cuts that were planned to hit about half of the staff
Musk says may take 'weeks' for banned Twitter accounts to be restored
New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Wednesday that it will be "a few more weeks" before any banned accounts.
'N-word' usage on Twitter spikes 500% after Musk's takeover
The use of the N-word on Twitter, a racist term used against black people, increased by almost 500% after Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform.
Elon Musk's SpaceX expects first Starship launch to orbit this year -NASA
SpaceX is targeting early December to launch its giant Starship rocket system into orbit for the first time, a pivotal demonstration flight as it aims to fly NASA astronauts to the moon in the next few years, a U.S.
With Twitter, Musk's influence enters uncharted territory
By taking control of Twitter, the eccentric billionaire now wields a nearly untold level of influence.
How Elon Musk funded $44 billion Twitter deal
Elon Musk on Thursday closed the $44 billion deal announced in April to take Twitter Inc private and took ownership of the influential social media platform by firing top executives immediately.
Twitter users test free speech limits in new Musk era
Twitter users wasted no time Friday testing the limits of free speech on the platform under new owner Elon Musk, with posts questioning transgender identity and masks.
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, fires executives: US media
The reports came hours before the court-appointed deadline for Musk to seal his on-again, off-again deal to purchase the social media network.