[ad_1] CNN — Rainn Wilson has “changed” his name and is inviting others to do the same. “The Office” actor debuted “Rainnfall Heat Wave Rising Sea Levels Wilson” on social media Thursday as a way to raise awareness about the climate control crisis. “As a cheap little stunt to help …
Read More »A day of chaos brings Twitter closer to the brink
[ad_1] Washington CNN Business — Two weeks after Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter, the future of the company has never looked less certain. In the past week alone, one of the world’s most influential social networks has laid off half its workforce; alienated powerful advertisers; blown up key …
Read More »Twitter’s cybersecurity chief quits amid company turmoil
[ad_1] Washington CNN Business — Twitter’s chief information security officer announced their resignation on Thursday, vacating one of the company’s most critical roles just as scrutiny is mounting over Twitter’s future and the erratic decisions of its new owner, Elon Musk. In a tweet, Lea Kissner, the former CISO, said …
Read More »Opinion: A really bad night for some high-profile Trump-backed candidates
[ad_1] CNN — CNN Opinion contributors share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections. The views expressed in this commentary are their own. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a clear message to every Republican voter Tuesday night: My way is the path to a national majority, and …
Read More »Twitter could be a new wild card for the midterms
[ad_1] CNN Business — For years, Twitter has been a leader in countering misinformation and protecting elections. It was often ahead of its peers in creating and enforcing new policies, and it was the first major platform to ban former President Donald Trump after the Capitol insurrection, pushing others to …
Read More »Twitter delays $8 ‘blue check’ verification plan until after the midterms
[ad_1] New York CNN Business — Twitter is delaying the rollout of account verifications for its paid Twitter Blue subscription plan until after the midterm elections, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to CNN. The decision to push back the new feature comes one day after the platform …
Read More »Amber Heard appears to have left Twitter after Elon Musk takeover
[ad_1] CNN — More than a few people have said they were leaving Twitter after Elon Musk bought the company, but his former girlfriend, Amber Heard, appears to have actually split with the social media platform. Her handle, @RealAmberHeard, is no longer listed. She announced via her verified Facebook page …
Read More »Elon Musk’s Twitter informs staff layoffs are set to begin
[ad_1] CNN Business — Elon Musk will begin laying off Twitter employees on Friday morning, according to a memo sent to staff, as several Twitter employees file a class action lawsuit alleging the layoffs are in violation of labor law. The email sent Thursday evening notified employees that they will …
Read More »James Corden responds to allegation he copied a Ricky Gervais joke
[ad_1] CNN — James Corden says he “inadvertently” told a joke originally made by fellow British funnyman Ricky Gervais. Some viewers of “The Late Late Show With James Corden” took to social media to point out that a joke Corden made during his monologue on the October 31 episode was …
Read More »Twitter founder Jack Dorsey to remain invested in the company under Elon Musk
[ad_1] New York CNN Business — Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey stepped down from the company’s board earlier this year, but he’s staying involved with the social platform following its takeover by Elon Musk. Dorsey rolled over his more than 18 million shares in Twitter (a roughly 2.4% …
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