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Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.
Musk Seeks to Reassure Advertisers on Twitter after Chaos
Elon Musk sought to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter on Wednesday that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won't harm their brands.
Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 11,000 Jobs, 13% of Workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
U.S. Plan to Tap Businesses for Green Finance Meets Resistance
When it comes to helping poor nations cope with climate change, the United States government left its wallet at home. So it hopes its friend, big business, can help pick up the tab.
Musk's Partisan Tweets Call Twitter Neutrality into Question
Elon Musk used his Twitter megaphone to appeal to "independent-minded voters" on Monday, urging them to vote Republican in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections.
Apple Says iPhone Supplies Hurt by Anti-virus Curbs in China
Apple Inc. is warning customers they'll have to wait longer to get its latest iPhone models after anti-virus restrictions were imposed on a contractor's factory in central China.
Cesspool or Civility? Elon Musk's Twitter at a Crossroads
Discourse was never civil on Twitter; it's much easier to rage-tweet at a perceived enemy than to seek common ground, whether the argument is about transgender kids or baseball.
Rail Union Approves Deal Offering Hope of Avoiding Strike
Another one of the 12 railroad unions narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday, offering some hope that the contract dispute might be resolved without a strike.
Twitter Users Can Get Blue Check in $8 Monthly Subscription
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given only to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform's verification system.
Will Musk's 'Paywall Video' Turn Twitter into Another OnlyFans?
An internal email suggests Twitter is preparing to usher in a paid service that would allow users to charge for access to video content, with the platform reaping a share of the profits.
Musk's Past Tweets Reveal Clues About Twitter's New Owner
Playful, aggressive and sometimes reckless, Musk's past tweets show how he has used social media to tout his businesses, punch back at critics, and burnish his brand.
Nike Splits with Kyrie Irving Amid Antisemitism Fallout
Nike suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving and canceled plans to release his next signature shoe in the ongoing fallout since he tweeted a link to a film containing antisemitic material.
General Mills, Audi Pause Twitter Ads, will Evaluate Site
General Mills and Audi are the latest big advertisers to pause ads on Twitter as questions swirl about how the social media platform will operate under new owner Elon Musk.
Albertsons $4B Payout to Shareholders Amid Merger Paused
A judge in Washington state has temporarily blocked Albertsons from paying a $4 billion dividend to investors as part of the grocery retailer's proposed merger with rival Kroger.
CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B
The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids.
State Attorneys General Sue to Block Albertsons' $4B Payout
The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders.
Musk Floats Paid Twitter Verification, Fires Board
Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter — and faces major hurdles as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform.
Trick or Trash: Candy Makers Grapple with Plastic Waste
Halloween treats have a tricky problem: Plastic packaging that's difficult to recycle.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Bikini Baristas over Dress
A Washington city's dress code ordinance saying bikini baristas must cover their bodies at work has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court.
Hurricane Ian's Lucrative Cleanup Deals Generate New Storm
It has been a month since Hurricane Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida. Now multimillion-dollar cleanup contracts are generating new tempests in the Category 4 storm's wake.