Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow
"Trump’s Save America political action committee has paid nearly $37 million to more than 60 law firms and individual attorneys since January 2022,"
Germany's anti-discrimination agency quits X over anti-minority posts
"Due to a surge in racism, misogyny, anti-Semitism, trans and queer hostility and other misanthropic content, "X is no longer a sustainable environment for a public agency", "
Germany's anti-discrimination agency quits X over anti-minority posts | Reuters
Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency said it would close its account on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, because of increasing intolerance of minorities expressed by users on the site, and urged other bodies to follow suit.
Trump allegedly discussed US nuclear subs with foreign national after leaving White House: Sources
"[Trump] -- then told Pratt two pieces of information about U.S. submarines:"
Elon Musk's Twitter stock purchases under probe by SEC
"The investigation concerns whether Musk broke federal securities laws in connection with his 2022 purchases of stock in Twitter, [...], as well as statements and SEC filings he made in relation to the deal."
Elon Musk's Twitter stock purchases under probe by SEC | Reuters
Billionaire Elon Musk is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his 2022 purchase of social media giant Twitter, according to a Thursday court filing in which the agency sought to compel Musk to provide testimony.
Elon Musk’s X is a black hole of value
"If things deteriorate further, the company’s bankers - already nursing billions in on-paper losses - face the prospect of taking back the keys to a diminished platform that is worth less than even their claim on it."
Elon Musk’s X is a black hole of value | Reuters
X is still worth something, but not for the people running it. Boss Linda Yaccarino is set to present her plans for the social network formerly known as Twitter to bankers holding nearly $13 billion of its debt, the Financial Times reported. Looming over talks is the likelihood that X’s value is sub..
Elon Musk must face fraud lawsuit for disclosing Twitter stake late | Reuters
Elon Musk was ordered by a U.S. judge to face most of a lawsuit claiming he defrauded former Twitter shareholders last year by waiting too long to disclose that he had invested in the social media company, which he later bought and renamed X.
US ad revenue at Musk's X declined each month since takeover -data
"Ad revenue in August, the latest data available from Guideline, declined 60% year-over-year. X declined to comment on the data."
US ad revenue at Musk's X declined each month since takeover -data | Reuters
Monthly U.S. ad revenue at social media platform X has declined at least 55% year-over-year each month since billionaire Elon Musk bought the company formerly known as Twitter in October 2022, according to third-party data provided to Reuters.
[Gift Article] John Kelly’s full-throated confirmation of Trump’s ugliest comments, parsed
"Kelly set the record straight with on-the-record confirmation of a number of damning stories about statements Trump made behind closed doors attacking US service members and veterans,"
John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump
"Kelly set the record straight with on-the-record confirmation of a number of damning stories about statements Trump made behind closed doors attacking US service members and veterans,"
Trump [demanded] Republicans shut down government to 'defund' his criminal prosecutions
“This is also the last chance to defund these political prosecutions against me and other Patriots.”
[Gift Article] With Climate Change, Smaller Storms Are Growing More Fearsome, More Often
"The Friday storm that produced vast flooding in New York City started out earlier in the week as an unremarkable — if unpredictable — weather system."
[Gift Article] When Will the Saltwater Wedge Reach New Orleans? We Mapped It.
"Saltwater is swiftly pushing its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to contaminate most of the New Orleans public drinking water supply on Oct. 28."
"Free Speech For People argued that Trump’s attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss and encouragement of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol violated section three of the 14th Amendment,"
Musk's X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation - researcher
"Elon Musk's X, formerly called Twitter, disabled a feature that let users report misinformation about elections,"
Musk's X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation - researcher | Reuters
Elon Musk's X, formerly called Twitter, disabled a feature that let users report misinformation about elections, a research organisation said on Wednesday, throwing fresh concern about false claims spreading just before major U.S. and Australian votes.
Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case
"Engoron also ordered the cancellation of certificates that let some of Trump's businesses, including the Trump Organization, operate in New York, and ordered the appointment of a receiver to manage the
Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case | Reuters
A New York judge found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his properties and other assets, in a major defeat for the former U.S. president that could severely hamper his ability to do business in the state.
[Gift Article] How a Little-Known Group Helped Resurgent Democrats Wield Power
"The group, [...], has sought to focus its ample resources and attention exclusively on state legislators, trying to fill the void on the left."
[Gift Article] Misinformation research is buckling under GOP legal attacks
"An escalating campaign, led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans, has cast a pall over programs that study political disinformation and the quality of medical information online"
Programs tracking misinfo are buckling amid campaign led by Rep. Jim Jordan - The Washington Post
The escalating campaign — led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans — has cast a pall over programs that study not just political disinformation but also the quality of medical information online.
[Gift Article] Misinformation research is buckling under GOP legal attacks
"An escalating campaign, led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans, has cast a pall over programs that study political disinformation and the quality of medical information online"
Programs tracking misinfo are buckling amid campaign led by Rep. Jim Jordan - The Washington Post
The escalating campaign — led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republicans — has cast a pall over programs that study not just political disinformation but also the quality of medical information online.
