Shannon Bond
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National
Here's why tech giants want the Supreme Court to freeze Texas' social media law
Tech industry groups are urging the Supreme Court to block a Texas law barring social media companies from removing posts or banning users based on political viewpoints
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Technology
Facebook shrugs off fears it's losing users
More people used Facebook in the first quarter than analysts expected, easing concerns about competition from TikTok.
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Technology
Twitter reaches deal to sell to Elon Musk for about $44 billion
Twitter has struck a deal with Elon Musk, handing the world's richest man control of a social network that has far-reaching influence on politics and society. Musk will pay about $44 billion, or $54.20 a share, to take the social media company private, according to an announcement from Twitter.
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Technology
Elon Musk says he has secured the money to buy Twitter
The billionaire Tesla CEO says he's lined up $46.5 billion to fund his offer to buy Twitter and take the company private.
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Technology
Elon Musk wants to change Twitter
Elon Musk says Twitter should be an arena for free speech. What changes does he want to bring to the social network, and how are Twitter board members trying stop his takeover bid?
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Technology
Elon Musk says he will not join the Twitter board after all
The social media company said the billionaire Tesla CEO changed his mind about accepting a board seat after becoming Twitter's biggest shareholder.
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Business
Elon Musk takes a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of Twitter's most outspoken voices. Now he's also the social media company's largest shareholder.
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Technology
Facebook will block kids from downloading age-inappropriate virtual reality apps
Sister app Instagram is also launching new parental controls, as the social media company faces pressure to address safety risks to kids in virtual reality.
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Technology
Russia plans to limit Instagram and label Meta an extremist group
Russia called for Facebook and Instagram's parent company to be labeled an extremist group after the tech giant said it would permit some calls for violence against "Russian invaders".
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Technology
Russia is restricting social media. Here's what we know
Russians face a confusing patchwork of online restrictions as the Kremlin cracks down on the free flow of information on social media.