Category: Twitter

Elon Musk Begins Layoffs at Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The social media company’s 7,500 employees have been bracing for job cuts since Mr. Musk took it over last week.
Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service.
Amazon, Lyft and Other Tech Companies Announce Job Cuts and Hiring Freezes

The New York Times – Business:
Amazon said it was pausing corporate hiring, while Lyft and Stripe said they were cutting jobs.
White House Deletes Tweet Crediting Biden With Social Security Increase

The New York Times – Business:
The automatic cost of living increase that Social Security beneficiaries are receiving is a result of soaring inflation, not a policy achievement enacted by President Biden.
Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

The New York Times – Business:
As Mr. Musk takes over Twitter, he is emulating some of the actions of Mr. Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
Campaigns Pay Influencers to Carry Their Messages, Skirting Political Ad Rules

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Campaigns are using social media influencers as a way to reach young and diverse voters, a novel and mostly unregulated strategy. Some are even spreading the message through dating apps.
Why Does Twitter Verify Some Accounts?

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk, who recently closed a deal to acquire the social media company, could soon charge a monthly fee for the blue verification badge that indicates a Twitter account is authentic.
5 Unfounded Claims About Voting in the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
Investors Await the Fed’s Next Move

The New York Times – Business:
Markets expect another big interest rate increase on Wednesday. But investors are also anxious about the central bank’s coming moves.
Pack Your Bags, We’re Moving to ‘Roku City’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Instead of streaming a new TV show or movie, some Roku users are in it for the screen saver.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

The New York Times – Business:
At least four Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.