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Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom
Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk's secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven
As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Apple Mac Mini (M4, 2024) Review: A Small Yet Powerful Desktop
Apple’s basic desktop computer is now a bit smaller and slightly more powerful, but it’s not for everyone.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk hopes Trump victory will help his $44bn Twitter bet pay off
The platform’s billionaire owner has seen its value plunge as advertisers run shy, revenues drop and user numbers fall. Two years ago, there was some trepidation among advertisers, anti-hate-speech ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Musk may have overpaid for Twitter, but now he is rich in priceless — and dangerous — influence
When Elon Musk closed on what looked like a massive overpay for Twitter, I scoffed along with everyone else. What we all failed to see was the savviness of Musk’s purchase and, more importantly, ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Kate Bush: Little Shrew review – this devastating film will make you weep at war’s violence against children
Written, directed and soundtracked by Bush, built up from sketches she drew herself, this four-minute animation is suffused with both love and horror. All of Kate Bush’s sense of wonder, and how ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Canary Black review – Kate Beckinsale kicks impeccably chic ass in gender-flipped Taken
Unaware he’s married to a spy, Beckinsale’s husband is kidnapped – cue the baddies demanding a secret file, fancy action sequences, lots of gunshots and a nice trenchcoat. French director Pierre ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Pressure is mounting on prosecutors to review Musk's $1M swing-state petition giveaway
Prosecutors are facing pressure around payments that Elon Musk's America PAC made to people who signed a petition supporting free speech and gun rights.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure
A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Two Bar Patrons Step Into a Twitter Feed
Tina Survilla Lindell and Cesar Kuriyama, who met at the start of the pandemic, connected over the temporary closing of their favorite bar.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia
Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversifyBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
RIP John ‘Mac’ McQuown, the OG quant
The father of passive investing has passed awayBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event
The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.Top stories - BBC News - 27 minutes ago -
Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle
An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed companyBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT
Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank
Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
LinkedIn’s Hostile Takeover of the Tech Job Market
LinkedIn is going all-in on AI for recruiters and job seekers.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Chelsea duo praise Bompastor's smooth takeover
Chelsea duo Erin Cuthbert and Zecira Musovic praised new manager Sonia Bompastor following their unbeaten start to the season and the smooth transition to her leadership.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment
Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.Tech - Wired - October 25 -
Sark: Ewers bounce-back showed 'true character'
Quinn Ewers settled into the kind of rhythm his Texas coaches and teammates are accustomed to Saturday night in a hard-fought 27-24 win over Vanderbilt.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
How Scholz finally found his voice and called time on the German coalition
Chancellor abandons years-long reticence to go against political alliesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?
Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflationBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Mac Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
This desktop computer has its first design change since 2010, with a smaller footprint, vents at the bottom, and ports on the front.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Apple announces new and smaller Mac Mini with first redesign since 2010
Apple is framing the new Mac Minis, like all of its new products announced this year, as built for Apple Intelligence.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
With the New M4 Mac mini Apple Is Just Showing Off
Apple Silicon means the company controls its own destiny. That’s a bigger deal than you might think.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Best Preorder Deals For 2024 MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, And iMac
Apple has a refreshed line of MacBook Pros, Mac Minis , and All-in-One iMacs out this Friday, November 8, and if you're looking to grab one of these devices, preorders are available for most ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago -
The M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem
Apple’s smallest computer is a delightful update, if you can overlook the steep upgrade pricing.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Kate Bush reveals plans to make new music
The singer shied away from the spotlight in recent years and has not released a new album since 2011.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours
A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Kate has been amazing, Prince William says
Catherine is doing "really well" says Prince William, as she recovers after cancer treatment.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns
Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bankBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover
Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last yearTech - ABC News - October 15 -
How Newcastle’s Saudi takeover ripped the £8bn-a-year Premier League in two
Three years after Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle United FC, only now are the full seismic consequences hitting home for English football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Bin Salman heavily involved in Newcastle takeover, messages suggest
Leaked WhatsApps from Amanda Staveley published Staveley and PIF stand by assurances to Premier League Leaked WhatsApp messages from the former Newcastle United minority co-owner Amanda Staveley ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather
Giant multinationals are swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding. Do they think drinkers are daft?. When I first began working in the beer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago
