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Musk takes Twitter helm, enacts sweeping change as deal closes

Elon Musk wasted no time taking complete control of Twitter Inc. The billionaire appointed himself chief executive officer, dismissed senior management and immediately began reshaping strategy at one of the world’s most influential social media platforms as his $44 billion take-private deal closed.

Tribune News Service

Musk is forming a council to advise on lifting any Twitter bans

Twitter Inc. will form a content-moderation council that includes “widely diverse viewpoints,” and big decisions on content and account reinstatements are on hold until the group is convened, new owner Elon Musk said, addressing speculation that he might restore banned users to the social network immediately.

Tribune News Service

Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover in deal worth $44billion

The Tesla and SpaceX boss appeared to confirm the news on Friday

Manchester Evening News

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Elon Musk's wildest tweets - from wanting to 'nuke Mars' to Man Utd takeover claim

World's richest man Elon Musk, who has completed the purchase of Twitter, likes to 'live-tweet his poops' and has caused controversy by spreading conspiracy theories and insulting people

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk completes purchase of Twitter - and immediately sacks executives

Twitter executives have reportedly been fired and escorted out of the company's headquarters after Elon Musk completed his £37.9 billion purchase of the website

Daily Mirror

Russia's anti-satellite threat tests laws of war in space

A Russian official's threat this week to "strike" Western satellites aiding Ukraine highlights an untested area of international law, raising concerns among space lawyers and industry executives about the safety of objects in orbit.

Reuters

Musk Closes $44 billion Twitter deal, ending monthslong saga

Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, putting the world’s richest man in charge of the struggling social network after six months of public and legal wrangling over the deal.

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Musk closes $44 billion Twitter deal, ending monthslong saga

Tribune News Service

Elon Musk has finally bought Twitter: A timeline of the twists and turns

Elon Musk has added Twitter to the list of his companies, which includes Tesla and SpaceX. Here are the major twists and turns in his tumultuous courtship of the social network.

WEKU

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, fires top executives including CEO

Elon Musk took control of Twitter and fired its top executives late Thursday in a deal that puts one of the leading platforms for global discourse in the hands of the world's richest man.

France 24

Self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s politics?

The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has donated to both parties and attacked everyone from Joe Biden through Donald Trump to trade unions and ‘pronouns’, but underneath it all there is a consistent ideology, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

From Tesla to SpaceX, what Elon Musk touches turns to gold. Twitter may be different

Elon Musk brought a sink into Twitter headquarters on Wednesday, in anticipation of owning the social media company by the end of the week.

WEKU

How Elon Musk became a powerful player in geopolitics

Private space companies are meeting — and often exceeding — the capabilities of governments.

Axios

Bill Gates Vs. Elon Musk: Starlink Competitor Funded By Gates Shares Criticism Of SpaceX CEO

The world’s richest man is helping a war-torn country with satellite communications. That helpfulness has led to controversy and now has a rival company backed by another billionaire speaking out.

Benzinga

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Starlink internet coverage, cost, speeds and the latest news — what you need to know

Starlink is Elon Musk’s satellite internet service that promises broadband speeds anywhere in the world. Here’s everything you need to know.

Bangkok Post

Inside Kanye West and Elon Musk's long bromance

Kanye West and Elon Musk are no strangers to making headlines, a lot of the time because of the controversial comments they make. But it is their unlikely friendship that is under the microscope this week, after Musk put his own reputation on the line and stepped up to show…

Benzinga

Elon Musk's Starlink Files For Data Imagery, GPS Location Trademarks: Why This Expert Says They're 'Something To Pay Attention To'

Satellite company Starlink has quietly filed new trademarks that could lead to new business ventures for parent company SpaceX. A trademark attorney shared insights with Benzinga on what the filings mean and what could be coming from the Elon Musk-led company.

Reuters

White House in talks with Musk to set up Starlink in Iran - CNN

The White House is in talks with billionaire Elon Musk about setting up SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink in Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

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White House in Talks with Musk to Set Up Starlink in Iran

The White House is in talks with billionaire Elon Musk about setting up SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink in Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing officials familiar with the matter. The satellite-based broadband service could help Iranians circumvent the regime's restrictions on accessing the internet and certain social media platforms.…

The Independent UK

Biden administration eyes national security reviews into Elon Musk’s Twitter, Starlink deals

The Tesla CEO said he plans to buy Twitter’s name and gut the site

Radio France Internationale

European Space Agency to hitch ride on SpaceX rockets

The European Space Agency is having trouble with the latest generation of Ariane rockets, which will not get off the ground before late 2023. The delay means the European effort to compete with Elon Musk's cut-price SpaceX launcher is losing altitude. In fact, ESA on Thursday announced plans to use…

Benzinga

SpaceX Starlink's New In-Flight Connectivity Service, Amazon's NY Workers Reject Union, Celsius Network Faces Several Federal Investigations: Top Stories Wednesday, Oct. 19

Reuters US Lawmakers Plan Hearing On Kroger, Albertsons' $25B Merger

Bangkok Post

What Will Satellite-Connected Phones Do for Us? Not Much, for Now.

Making calls from the wilderness. Sending photos from the most remote corners of the globe. And doing it all from your cellphone.

Los Angeles Times

SpaceX technician suffered fractured skull and put in coma after being struck during rocket test, report says

A SpaceX employee was hospitalized for a fractured skull and put in a coma for two months after performing a check on a rocket engine and getting hit in the head at the company's facility in Hawthorne, California, according to a report.

Reuters

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX's Starlink services have not received any funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, a day after reports said The Pentagon is considering paying for Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine.

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