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Bluesky Says It Won’t Screw Things Up

The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes. Her strategy? Massively empower users to decide how the service works.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Keir Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate

The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Trump says Dimon won’t be part of administration

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won’t join President-elect Trump’s administration and will remain leading the bank. “I respect Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, greatly, but he will not be invited to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber told CNBC that the social media app's open design could thwart potential acquisition efforts.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Mnuchin says he won’t join second Trump administration

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he will not join President-elect Trump's new administration but will offer advice to whoever takes the top finance role. Mnuchin told Reuters it was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Exxon CEO says Trump won’t be able to ‘unleash’ new energy production

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform to significantly ramp up U.S. oil production and bring down the cost of energy, but the head of the nation’s largest energy company is doubtful ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

At Climate Summit, Top U.S. Advisor Says ‘We Won’t Revert Back’

Biden’s Climate Adviser John Podesta blended pragmatism and persistence in a statement emphasizing the vital stakes of a transition to clean energy.

Business - Inc. - November 12

McCarthy says Gaetz won’t get confirmed: ‘Everyone knows that’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted Wednesday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, will not get confirmed by the Senate. Asked for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why Elon Musk Says His New Role ‘Won’t Be Business as Usual’

Musk’s moves since the election suggest the Tesla CEO will be heavily involved in the Trump administration’s ‘revolution,’ as he calls it.

Business - Inc. - November 15

‘It is feasible’: climate finance won’t burden rich countries, say economists

Experts say mix of taxes with development bank and private funding can provide $1tn a year needed by 2030. Raising money needed to tackle the climate crisis need not be a burden on overstretched ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Congress won’t be ‘a rubber stamp’ for Trump, says GOP Congressman

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw as the pick to be attorney general and how Congress will serve as a check on the incoming Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

History says bitcoin should rally after the election — but here’s a scenario where it won’t

If history repeats itself, bitcoin is poised to rally after the U.S. presidential election through year-end whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins, according to analysts at CryptoQuant.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Director Ridley Scott says he won’t retire from movies despite being 86: ‘Are you kidding?’

Scott, who directed “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” compared himself to the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Two powerful banking regulators say they won’t step down just because Trump won

Two of the U.S. government’s most powerful banking regulators have said that they have no plans to step down, in response to pointed questions about their futures under a Trump administration from ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Nato says new Russian missile won’t deter support for Ukraine – live updates

Russia’s use of intermediate-range ballistic missile widely condemned; Zelenskyy says latest strike a ‘severe escalation’. Putin says Russia fired experimental ballistic missile into Ukraine ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist’s Mother Says She ‘Won’t Back Down’

Laila Soueif, the British-born mother of the Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd El Fattah, is demanding the U.K. do more to secure his release.

World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

How to Get Started on Bluesky

Waves of new users are flocking to the Twitter alternative, but Bluesky’s many customization options can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. Here’s some advice on managing the flow.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Is a Brand Invasion Coming for BlueSky? Not Exactly

The social network’s business model isn’t reliant on ads. What does this mean for its long-term survival—and your hopes of getting a true Twitter substitute?

Business - Inc. - November 15

Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative

Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Tech - The New York Times - Yesterday

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.

Tech - Wired - November 15

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X

Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up ...

One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky

Looking for a new social media platform

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

How to Use Bluesky If You’re Leaving X

The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Pronatalism won’t work but the far right loves it anyway

In demography, the future is already here: No policy can increase the number of babies born yesterday.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

Trump Won’t Have Haley or Pompeo in New Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump ruled out roles for Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, who served in his previous administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work

Unfortunately, the Office of Civil Rights is applying standards that are legally problematic, burdensome and virtually impossible to meet.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

AI agents’ momentum won’t stop in 2025

Interest in AI agents is high, and as enterprises get more comfortable with agents, 2025 may be the year AI agents finally go into production.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Why AI won’t make you a better writer

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.