Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns in latest high-profile departure

theguardian.com Twitter’s head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, has resigned from the company, marking the latest high-profile departure from the struggling social network since Elon Musk…

Twitter loses second head of Trust and Safety under Musk

theregister.com Twitter's second head of trust and safety to serve under Elon Musk has departed with little explanation. Ella Irwin, who took over from Yoel Roth when he quit the company…

RFK Jr. Accepts Musk’s Invitation For a Twitter Space Event to Discuss His 2024 Run

mediaite.com Credit: AP Robert Kennedy Jr., who is running for president as a Democrat, challenging President Joe Biden, accepted an offer Friday from Elon Musk to appear on Twitter…

Avowed ‘Never Trumper’ Jennifer Rubin Gleefully Celebrates Trump’s Strong Polling Performance

mediaite.com Washington Post columnist and avowed “Never Trumper” Jennifer Rubin celebrated Donald Trump’s strong performance in Republican primary polling on Friday morning, even…

Ron DeSantis fires back at NAACP over travel advisory, education and shootings

nbcnews.com ROCHESTER, N.H. — Black students in Baltimore and Chicago "have a better chance of getting shot than getting a first-class education," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said…

‘Are You BLIND?!’ DeSantis Loses It On Reporter Asking Him Why He Didn’t Take Questions from Voters

mediaite.com Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis snapped at a reporter who pressed him about not taking audience questions following a campaign speech in…

The Daily Wire says Twitter canceled a deal to release its What Is a Woman doc on Thursday and said it would “throttle” it due to “instances of ‘misgendering’”

mediaite.com Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing tore into Elon Musk and Twitter for allegedly threatening to ‘throttle’ Matt Walsh’s documentary What Is a Woman? when it is released on the…

Is Twitter the new Fox?

cjr.org Last week, Twitter hosted a live interview with Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor of Florida, who used the platform’s audio feature, known as Twitter Spaces, to launch…

Tesla Roadster Reservations Are Open Again: How To Book Yours

benzinga.com EV giant Tesla Inc TSLA has resumed accepting reservations for its Roadster supercar. What Happened: The Roadster is now available for pre-order on Tesla’s website. To make…

'Crypto Twitter' heats up ahead of the 2024 election

foxbusiness.com It’s no secret the biggest conversations in crypto are happening on Twitter, and as the $1 trillion digital asset market is set to become a key topic in the 2024…

Stop shoving crypto ‘down people’s throats’

cointelegraph.com The CEO of Pudgy Penguins — a nonfungible token project that recently launched a line of “phygitals” on Amazon despite the bear market — has offered one piece of sage advice…

Covering the 2024 Presidential Election

coindesk.com It gives me no pleasure to report that less than six months into this Congressional term, the 2024 election season has become fully underway. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…

How much is Twitter worth? A lot less than Elon Musk paid for it, Fidelity says

aol.com How much is Twitter worth? One-third of what Elon Musk paid for the social media platform. That’s according to asset manager Fidelity, which recently marked down the value…

Binance Pushes Back Against ‘Broad Inquiry’ From Canadian Securities Regulator

blockworks.co Binance faces a probe from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and was served with the documents on May 10. On May 12, Binance announced that it was withdrawing from the…

Ron And Casey DeSantis Debut Stump Speech In Iowa

forbes.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and wife Casey boosted his record leading Florida during the pandemic in their debut appearances on the campaign trail in Iowa—where DeSantis…

Twitter now worth just a third of what Musk paid for it

theregister.com Twitter's value continues to decline. Investment firm Fidelity reports that its stake in the bird site has lost value for the third time since Elon Musk took over last…

Ford's Partnership With Tesla Threatens GM, Others: Here's How

insideevs.com This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs,…

Ninjalerts V3: Unveiling the Ultimate NFT Trading App That Has Influencers and Traders Buzzing!

nftculture.com Discover the Power of Ninjalerts v3 – The Game-Changing Release That Lets You Trade NFTs Like a Pro Brace yourselves, NFT traders and enthusiasts! Ninjalerts, the…

Ron DeSantis Mocks Joe Biden's 'Vacation' Presidency, Says Leadership Not About 'Virtue Signaling' But 'Delivering Results'

benzinga.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held his first presidential campaign in Iowa, where he criticized President Joe Biden's debt ceiling deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.…

‘I was given nothing’: DeSantis leans into the personal in Iowa speech

politico.com “If you’re wondering why my voice is a little bit hoarse, well, it’s because I’ve been negotiating with a 3-year-old all day today as to why they cannot color with a…

Trump has already shattered the lead DeSantis seemingly held in polling: Monmouth

businessinsider.com Then-President Donald Trump with then-Florida governor candidate Ron DeSantis at a July 2018 “Make America Great Again” rally in Tampa, Florida. REUTERS/Carlos Barria In…

A Republican congressman says DeSantis threatened to primary some House reps if they didn't endorse him over Trump

businessinsider.com Congressman Greg Steube, (R-FL), speaks during a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law on "Online Platforms and Market…

Can Tesla's Supercharger Become the Industry Norm? Ford Says Yes

marketbeat.com In a move that caught EV industry insiders off guard, Tesla and Ford last week announced a partnership to allow Ford electric vehicle owners to use the Tesla Supercharger…

Ron DeSantis signs a bill into law that could potentially shield Elon Musk's SpaceX and other private space companies from liability over deaths and injuries

businessinsider.com Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis. Maja Hitij/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images A bill recently signed by Ron DeSantis could shield space companies from liability in some…

Twitter pulled out of EU disinformation code, says commish

theregister.com European Commissioner Thierry Breton told the world this weekend that Twitter had pulled out of the EU's voluntary Code of Practice against disinformation, but warned it has…

XRP leads flat market with 5% gains: wMarket Update

cryptoslate.com The cryptocurrency market saw net inflows of $6.3 billion and currently stands at $1.17 trillion — up 0.5% from $1.16 trillion. During the reporting period, the market caps…

Matt Gaetz reveals whether he'll vote for debt ceiling deal

newsweek.com Florida GOP congressman Matt Gaetz has indicated he will not support the debt ceiling deal negotiated between House Leader Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Gaetz said…

Why Cathie Wood Thinks There's A Cooler Kid Than FAANG In 'Innovation' Town

benzinga.com Ark Investment Management founder Cathie Wood in March discussed the merits of her portfolio of funds and their composition on a Twitter Spaces event. ETFs Better Any Day:…

Jen Psaki Warns of Ron DeSantis' Masked Extremism on MSNBC

thewrap.com Though Ron DeSantis has spent most of the past week being mocked by both his critics and media outlets, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki warned viewers that these memes shouldn’t…

DeSantis Rule Shields Musk's SpaceX From Liability

investors.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday providing additional liability protections for public and private space companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos'…

Photo of 18-pack of Bud Light selling for $2.99 mocked

newsweek.com A photo of an 18-pack of Bud Light on sale for $2.99 is being mocked on social media. Bud Light, brewed by Anheuser-Busch, has been hit with fierce criticism online and a…

Donald Trump's attack on "woke" Disney has one major problem

newsweek.com Donald Trump has come under fire on social media after suggesting Ron DeSantis is partially responsible for Disney becoming what he described as "a Woke and Disgusting…

Biden world takes on latest GOP contenders, while still prepping for Trump rematch

politico.com Their efforts moved into higher gear this week with the entry of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into the race. His glitch-filled launch on Twitter Spaces drew widespread mockery…

Trump Jr. Cracks Up At Viral Deepfake Of DeSantis As Michael Scott

benzinga.com A recent incident involving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has brought attention to the alarming world of deepfakes. What Happened: An ultra-realistic video of DeSantis,…

Ford EVs will have Tesla DNA and Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to Uber

techcrunch.com Ford EVs will have Tesla DNA and Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to Uber Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people…

Someone made a hyper-realistic deepfake of Ron DeSantis as Michael Scott from 'The Office' wearing women's clothes. It's the latest instance of AI being…

businessinsider.com Ron DeSantis and Steve Carell. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images A deepfake video of Ron DeSantis as…

Elon Musk says Twitter has no 'actual choice' when complying with authoritarian government requests to restrict content

businessinsider.com In this photo illustration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces to formally announce his run for the Republican nomination for president to on May…

Ford EVs will have Tesla DNA and Waymo's robotaxis are coming to Uber

yahoo.com Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. I'm turning the wheel over to…

Elon Musk Sends a Defiant Message to His Enemies

thestreet.com Elon Musk wants to erase the bad memory of his show with Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The hopeful candidate on May 24 decided to announce his presidential bid…

Elon Musk Sends a Defiance Message to His Enemies

thestreet.com Elon Musk wants to erase the bad memory of his show with Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The hopeful candidate on May 24 decided to announce his presidential bid…

Elon Musk Tells His Enemies They Won't Define Him

thestreet.com Elon Musk wants to erase the bad memory of his show with Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The hopeful candidate on May 24 decided to announce his presidential bid…

Elon Musk Sends a Strong Response to His Enemies

thestreet.com Elon Musk wants to erase the bad memory of his show with Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. On May 24, the hopeful candidate decided to announce his presidential bid…

Biden Will ‘End Up Killing It’

forbes.com 05/28 update below. This post was originally published on May 26 Bitcoin and ethereum—the two largest cryptocurrencies—have exploded back into the limelight this year amid…

Donald Trump says DeSantis fired top ally over "complete disaster" campaign

newsweek.com Donald Trump has claimed Ron DeSantis "fired" key political ally Phil Cox because the Florida governor's campaign for the presidency "is a complete disaster." The former…

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin and Ethereum See Fourth Flat Week as TRON and Tether Surge

decrypt.co It was the fourth consecutive week of flat prices. A generally slow news cycle meant that market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum remained where they were last weekend. Bitcoin…

Krugman Takes Aim At DeSantis For His Anti-CBDC Stance: 'Elon Musk And The Crypto Types ... All The Base He Has Left'

benzinga.com This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced that he is contesting in the Republican presidential primary. The announcement was made during a Twitter Spaces…

Jen Psaki’s Message to Trump and DeSantis About Their Social Media Visibility: ‘That Alone Does Not Win Elections’

thewrap.com Jen Psaki assures Joe Biden supporters they have no reason to “freak out” about the frequency Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and his other political rivals trend on social…

Buzz: Max Messes Up, So Does DeSantis. Plus: Hollywood Boss Gets Booed Off Stage

benzinga.com Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. •…

Tesla Asserts Dominance, Rivian Teases Next Model, Nikola Staring At Potential Delisting And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week

benzinga.com Electric vehicle stocks turned in a mixed performance in the week ended May 26 with the broader market sentiment and some company-specific catalysts dictating sentiment.…

Tesla becomes worst-performing valuable tech stock of 2022

euronews.com Elon Musk has sold off about $23 billion worth of Tesla stock this year to finance his Twitter purchase. Electric car maker Tesla is ending the year on a bump after its…

The Athletic’s live audio rooms bring sports talk radio into this century

niemanlab.org A curious media hole forms in the wake of a big sports game. After the final whistle, people are craving content about what they just watched, but many reporters are busy…

Shiba Inu Advisor Says Rocket Pond Reveal is Coming

thecryptobasic.com Jastrow explains the delay behind the release of Rocket Pond reveals. Marcie Jastrow, Shiba Inu’s metaverse advisor, has taken to Twitter to explain why the team has not…

Sources: Elon Musk cut the Twitter Spaces team, which once numbered as many as 100 employees, down to roughly three people over the past several months

platformer.news Programming note: Platformer will be off Monday for Memorial Day. At around 5PM PT on Wednesday, Elon Musk and David Sacks joined a call with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’…

What Ford's backing of Tesla chargers means for the future of EVs

axios.com Ford's unexpected embrace of Tesla's charging technology dramatically escalates the battle for the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging — the next great Lightning vs.…

Matt Gaetz Spars with Chip Roy Over Trump-DeSantis Feud During Newsmax Guest Hosting Gig: ‘I Don’t Know, Man’

mediaite.com Rep. Matt Gaetz guest-hosted Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax Friday night, where he interviewed his Republican colleague, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX). The two lawmakers discuss the…