The crackdown began to have ripple effects early Saturday, causing more than 7,500 people at one point to report problems using the social media service.
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False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise
It’s unclear whether Musk and his newly hired chief executive, plan to make changes to Twitter, cracking down on misinformation, which election experts and tech accountability advocates say erodes trust in democracy.
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Epstein-related subpoena for Musk can be served to Tesla, judge rules
The subpoena of Musk orders him to turn over all records of communications with Epstein and JPMorgan, and ‘all documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s involvement in human trafficking.’
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Elon Musk picks NBC’s Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO
NBCUniversal announced her departure Friday morning. She could start her new role within weeks, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Elon Musk says he’s found a new CEO for Twitter
Musk, who bought Twitter last fall and has been running it since has been insisting he is not the company’s permanent CEO.
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Elon Musk’s tweets about Texas mall gunman spread misleading claims, question shooter’s background
Authorities and independent researchers have confirmed the gunman’s interest in far-right extremism and white supremacism.
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Musk gifts blue check marks to celebrities who don’t want them
The social-media-addicted billionaire gives Twitter Blue subscriptions Stephen King, William Shatner, and LeBron James
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SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight but exploded minutes after rising from the launch pad.
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SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant new rocket
The countdown was halted at the 40-second mark because of a stuck valve in the first-stage booster.
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Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Early Sunday, Musk tweeted that the Times’ check mark would be removed. Later he posted disparaging remarks about the newspaper.