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What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like?

After months of controversy, Elon Musk is now at the head of one of the most influential social networks on the planet, whose "tremendous potential" he has promised to unleash.

Pioneering rocker Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, a kingpin of 1950s American rock and roll who played a pivotal role in shaping the genre's nascent sound, has died. He was 87 years old.

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' back on display in Dutch museum

Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" was back on display at a museum in The Hague on Friday, a day after being targeted by climate activists.

It's official: Rihanna returns to music with 'Lift Me Up'

After six years without releasing a solo song Rihanna on Friday dropped "Lift Me Up," the lead track off the Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

Critical Russian sci-fi writer vows to keep speaking out

Russian science fiction writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.

Australian artist Nick Cave wades into Kanye West controversy

Australian musician Nick Cave acknowledged that Kanye West's recent anti-Semitic comments were "disgraceful" but argued the superstar rapper's musical genius far exceeds the "worst aspect of his character".

Yair Lapid: From TV star to Israeli prime minister

Before Yair Lapid entered Israeli politics a decade ago, launching an unlikely rise that saw him become prime minister, he had what many would view as a comfortable life.

Musk and Twitter: Volatile courtship ends in unlikely union

Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from the beginning -- a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and an influential social media platform.

Amazon warns of meager holiday season sales growth

Amazon on Thursday predicted a slowdown in sales growth during the year-end holiday shopping season, sending shares in the e-commerce colossus tumbling.

Kanye says lost $2bn over anti-Semitic rants

Kanye West lost $2 billion in a single day, he said Thursday, as business partners rushed to dump the rapper in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic outbursts.

Disney unveils centenary events at London 'Mary Poppins' mansion

Disney on Thursday held a glitzy presentation of planned European events for the Hollywood studio's 100th anniversary next year, returning to a London mansion used in its 2018 "Mary Poppins Returns" film.

Seeking 'healthy' debate, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line

Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."

'Ar-JIN-tina'- K-pop star sparks fan craze in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has been gripped by "Jin" fever, with fans thronging to catch a glimpse of the K-pop superstar making what could be his last public appearance in a while.

Seeking 'healthy' debate of ideas, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line

Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' targeted by climate activists

Climate activists glued themselves to Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at a Dutch museum on Thursday in the latest stunt targeting famous artworks, but the painting was undamaged.

'Overpaying' Musk on deadline to close Twitter deal

Elon Musk looks set to meet a Friday deadline to seal his on-again, off-again deal to buy Twitter, avoiding a trial over the $44 billion contract that he admits is overpriced.

Right-wing election 'army' sparks fear for US midterms

Influential right-wing campaigners who endorse Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud are mobilizing a vigilante-style "army" of poll watchers for the US midterms, a move analysts say threatens chaos, intimidation and violence.

Meta's quarterly profit dives as tough economy hits tech

Facebook-parent Meta reported Wednesday that its profit more than halved to $4.4 billion in the third quarter from $9.2 billion a year earlier, and said it plans "significant changes" to bolster efficiency in a tough economic environment.

Meta's quarterly profit more than halved to $4.4 bn

Facebook-parent Meta reported Wednesday that its profit more than halved to $4.4 billion in the third quarter from $9.2 billion a year earlier, and said it plans "significant changes" to bolster efficiency in a tough economic environment.

'Chief Twit' Elon Musk visits Twitter HQ as takeover deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter profile to "Chief Twit" and posted video of himself walking into the social network's California headquarters carrying a sink Wednesday, days before his contentious takeover of the company must be finalized.

Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther'

After launching high-fashion collections, a lingerie line, a makeup brand, becoming a billionaire and having a baby, megastar Rihanna is making a highly anticipated return to music this week, her reps said Wednesday.

Painter Pierre Soulages, French master of black, dies at 102

French abstract artist Pierre Soulages, who has died aged 102, was the Henry Ford of painting: for him there was just one colour, black, and he spent a lifetime exploring the light within it.

Google's money churning ad engine sputters in rough economy

Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that fell short of market expectations as belts tightened in the digital ad market that drives its revenue.

Meta says WhatsApp outage resolved

US tech giant Meta on Tuesday said it had resolved a major WhatsApp outage that prevented many of the billions of users of its popular service from connecting or sending messages.

Meta confirms WhatsApp outage, working to restore service

US tech giant Meta confirmed a global outage was affecting its messaging service WhatsApp on Tuesday and said it was working to restore the app "as quickly as possible".

Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto in custody after cannabis controversy

Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto was taken into custody on Monday evening, following several complaints filed against him for public statements he made about using cannabis, a judicial source said.

Weinstein used Hollywood power to rape, court hears

Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence in Hollywood to rape women, leaving them terrified for their careers if they stood up to him, a court in Los Angeles heard Monday.

Pakistan journalist shot dead by police in Kenya

A top Pakistani news anchor was shot dead by police in Kenya after he fled his home country to avoid sedition charges, investigators said Monday, prompting calls for a full probe into what one media rights group branded an "utterly disturbing murder".

Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial

Opening arguments were due to begin Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case.

Pakistan journalist dies in alleged Kenya police shooting: investigators

A top Pakistani news anchor was shot dead in Kenya -- allegedly by police -- just months after he fled his home country to avoid sedition charges, investigators said Monday.

China Congress shows 'ruthless' leadership: Ai Weiwei

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei hit out at the country's rulers Monday, branding them "ruthless" after Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as leader.

'Black Adam' rocks to top of N.America box office

Warner Bros.' new film "Black Adam" blew away all competition this weekend, leading the North American box office with an estimated take of $67 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Taylor Swift's 10th album 'Midnights' crashes Spotify

Taylor Swift's 10th album "Midnights," marking a gradual return to pop for the US singer-songwriter, sparked an online fan frenzy following its witching hour release on Friday -- and crashed Spotify in the process.

Balenciaga breaks ties with Kanye West

Paris-based fashion house Balenciaga has ended ties with rapper Kanye West following a recent run of controversial statements, including an outburst denounced as anti-Semitic, according to fashion news site WWD.

Netflix adds disclaimer to 'The Crown' after anger over story lines

Netflix has added a disclaimer to its hit series "The Crown" after a former British prime minister and acting royalty accused the streaming giant of confusing truth with fiction in its story lines.

Twitter shares fall as Musk takeover faces fresh questions

Twitter shares fell about five percent early Friday as the proposed takeover by Elon Musk faced new questions and weak Snap results weighed on social media shares.

Furries and fakes: Debunked myth litters US midterm campaign

Conspiracy-embracing candidates in the US midterm election have courted mockery by repeating a debunked myth about schools pandering to students who identify as cats, but analysts say the strategy is calculated, serious -- and effective.

Big staff cuts likely at Twitter: report

Massive layoffs appear to be on the horizon at Twitter, especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

Slowed Snapchat parent earnings send shares off a cliff

Shares in Snapchat's parent company plunged more than 26 percent on Thursday on a quarterly earnings report that showed revenue was slowing as online advertisers tighten budgets.

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