US court rules Twitter breached contract over failure to pay bonuses

US court rules Twitter breached contract over failure to pay bonuses

A US federal court ruled on Friday that social media company Twitter, now branded X, violated contracts by failing to pay annual performance bonuses it orally promised its workers.
X users report global outage: monitoring site

X users report global outage: monitoring site

Tens of thousands of global users of X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday reported problems using the Elon Musk-owned social network.
Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey

Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey

Elon Musk has served former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey with a subpoena in a hunt for material to help him get out of buying the giant social media platform for $44 billion as agreed.
Elon Musk asks to delay start of Twitter court battle

Elon Musk asks to delay start of Twitter court battle

Tesla chief Elon Musk asked a Delaware court Friday to reject a bid by Twitter to put their $44 billion merger lawsuit on trial in September, instead asking to push it back until next year.
Twitter shareholder lawsuit accuses Musk of 'market manipulation'

Twitter shareholder lawsuit accuses Musk of 'market manipulation'

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit accusing him of pushing down Twitter's stock price in order to either give himself an escape hatch from his $44 billion buyout bid, or room to negotiate a discount.
Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

Tesla chief Elon Musk sold about $8.4 billion worth of shares in the electric carmaker in the days after Twitter's board agreed to his $44 billion takeover offer, according to US securities filings.
Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 bn

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 bn

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, struck a deal Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.
Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid

Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid

As tempting as access to Elon Musk's wealth may be, Twitter is not eager to be ruled by a billionaire known for shooting from the hip with little regard for the consequences.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board: CEO

Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board: CEO

Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed.
Elon Musk buys large stake in Twitter, sending stock soaring

Elon Musk buys large stake in Twitter, sending stock soaring

Twitter's shares soared after Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed on Monday a large stake in the social media company, which he has criticized for its approach to speech rights.
Facebook, Twitter take aim at Trump 'misinformation'

Facebook, Twitter take aim at Trump 'misinformation'

Facebook and Twitter took aim at US President Donald Trump and his campaign Wednesday over a video post in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus, a claim they said amounted to "misinformation."
Twitter admits user email addresses, phone numbers may have been used for ads

Twitter admits user email addresses, phone numbers may have been used for ads

Twitter said on Tuesday (Oct 8) email addresses and phone numbers uploaded by users to meet its security requirements may have been 'inadvertently' used for advertising purposes.
Trump accuses Facebook, Twitter, Google of Democrat bias

Trump accuses Facebook, Twitter, Google of Democrat bias

US President Donald Trump took a swipe on Tuesday (Dec 18) at America's tech giants, accusing them of having a liberal bias, and claiming Twitter was making it more difficult to follow his account.
Twitter CEO Dorsey sparks India social media storm

Twitter CEO Dorsey sparks India social media storm

MUMBAI: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been accused of inciting hate against India's highest caste after being photographed holding a poster declaring "smash Brahminical patriarchy" during a visit to the country.
Trump says Google is 'rigged' with bad news about him

Trump says Google is 'rigged' with bad news about him

US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday (Aug 28) that Google results were "rigged" because searches for "Trump News" brought up negative stories about him, and questioned whether this was illegal.
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