X goes offline in Brazil after Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws
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BBC News - Top stories
Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.18 minutes ago - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Brazil top judge accuses X of ‘willful’ circumvention of court-ordered block
Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposes $900,000 daily fine on banned social media platform in dispute with Elon Musk. In the latest round of the dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil’s top court, a ...48 minutes ago - Brazil -
The Guardian - World
Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law
Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities. A well-known Georgian transgender model has been murdered, local officials said, a ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Brazil to impose $1mn-a-day fine on Musk’s X if service is not cut off
Platform says temporary restoration was ‘inadvertent’ but will keep fighting court order that banned it in the country1 hour ago - Brazil -
BBC News - Top stories
'Horrible piece of cricket' - Duckett goes for 95 to Labuschagne
England's Ben Duckett falls five runs short of his century as he is caught and bowled by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during the first ODI at Trent Bridge.1 hour ago -
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Pro-Palestinian Uncommitted Movement refuses to endorse Harris
The Uncommitted Movement of pro-Palestinian Democrats is withholding its endorsement from Vice President Kamala Harris after she rebuffed its latest request, the group announced, while also making ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
The parallels between South Africa then and the US today are striking6 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 Court13 hours ago - Brazil -
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.14 hours ago - Brazil -
ABC News - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after bail is denied for a second time
A second judge has refused to grant bail to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
More families refusing to donate relatives' organs
Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Trump’s Derision of Haitians Goes Back Years
Former President Donald J. Trump’s false comments about pet-eating Haitian immigrants are the latest in a pattern of attacks against people from the Caribbean nation.17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after judge refuses bail appeal
The musician has been denied bail twice after being charged with racketeering and sex trafficking.18 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.18 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 ...19 hours ago - Brazil -
NBC News - Top stories
How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot
Musk, apparently unaware of the company’s Russia funding source, engaged with content from Tenet Media and its creators at least 60 times.20 hours ago - Elon Musk -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking
Working with the Swiss movement specialist Agenhor, Pirro created a timepiece that has tiny dancers and musicians on its mosaic dial.22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina teen goes viral for his singing
This 13-year-old went viral for his rendition of the national anthem, with his voice — and story — gaining widespread attention.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 -
ABC News - World
Voting for local government opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
A phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has opened in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The next quarterback class should collectively refuse to play for David Tepper
Owners can't be fired. There are other ways to pressure them to shape up, or sell out.Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for 'regulatory overreach'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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 Hill - Politics
Obama goes to TikTok to push voter registration
Former President Obama is pulling out all the stops on National Voter Registration Day to expand the Democratic Party's reach, including appealing to younger voters through a partnership with ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
The Hill - Politics
Judge refuses Meadows’s request to move Arizona charges to federal court
A judge on Monday denied a request by Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s White House chief of staff, to move his criminal charges in Arizona from state to federal court. U.S. District Judge ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
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