Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row
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Financial Times - Business
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
The parallels between South Africa then and the US today are striking3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
X says its return in Brazil after ban ‘inadvertent'
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.8 hours ago - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Would you row across the Atlantic with someone like me? I certainly wouldn’t | Adrian Chiles
If you were risking your life in the middle of the ocean, you’d want your shipmate to be a cheerful problem-solver. That’s me out of the running. Here are three of my favourite uses of figures of ...8 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access
Some Brazilian users have regained access to X despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country’s Supreme Court10 hours ago - Brazil -
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The New York Times - Business
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users
Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.11 hours ago - Brazil -
Financial Times - World
Banned X temporarily restored in Brazil after technical update
Elon Musk’s platform calls the move ‘inadvertent’ although it says it will keep fighting court order that blocked it11 hours ago - Brazil -
NBC News - Politics
Tech executives grilled over election disinformation
A top Senate committee grilled top tech executives today over the increasing number of foreign adversaries working to interfere online in the 2024 presidential election, including Iran, Russia and ...14 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In the Front Row at a MAGA Fashion Show
On the runway were ball gowns, sequined jackets and, yes, hats.14 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
World Health Organization and Great British Menu among accounts that posted ‘this is a hacked account’. British politicians and international organisations have had their accounts on X hacked on ...15 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Elon Musk’s X circumvents court-ordered block in Brazil
Social media platform routes internet traffic outside of Brazil using a communications network update. Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, became accessible to many users in Brazil ...15 hours ago - Brazil -
ABC News - Top stories
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life19 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
‘Racism is embedded in our society’: how attacks on immigrants in Ohio highlight US disinformation crisis
Donald Trump’s ‘pet eating’ conspiracy shows how falsehoods driven by political bias are spread. In recent weeks, racist conspiracy theories about immigrants have dominated the election cycle. ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.Yesterday -
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX
The rocket company’s CEO accuses the Federal Aviation Administration of “regulatory overreach” after the agency alleges the company violated launch regulations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Russian disinformation peddlers are targeting Harris-Walz campaign with fake videos, Microsoft says
Russian disinformation peddlers are producing videos targeting the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with false and disparaging claims, Microsoft said Tuesday.Yesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
FanDuel parent Flutter looks for international growth with big acquisitions in Italy, Brazil
Flutter is making acquisitions in Italy and Brazil as the British parent company of FanDuel looks to international markets for growth.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Musk offer to give Taylor Swift a child 'rotten and creepy'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to give pop superstar Taylor Swift a child, saying his social media post was “rotten and creepy.” Following the ABC ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.2 days ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...2 days ago