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· Rebecca Moon
Jeff Bezos floats theory that China has ‘leverage’ over Twitter after Elon Musk buyout
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter could potentially raise China’s influence over the platform. Just a few hours after the deal was announced on Monday, Bezos tweeted questioning whether China had just gained “a bit…
· Carl Samson
Billionaire Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion
Elon Musk, 50, is set to buy Twitter today, according to reports citing sources with knowledge of the situation. Musk offered to purchase the social networking giant for $43 billion, or $54.20 a share, on April 14. Twitter subsequently rejected the Tesla chief’s offer and…
· Carl Samson
Twitter takes ‘poison pill’ as employees go frantic over potential ‘hostile takeover’ by Elon Musk
Twitter’s board of directors has unanimously adopted a limited duration shareholder rights plan in response to Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company. The plan, which essentially is a “poison pill,” will allow shareholders to purchase additional shares for less “if an entity,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘We need to copy these things’: Viral video of Asian household appliances mesmerizes Twitter
A video showcasing Asian household appliances has gone viral on Twitter with over 4.7 million views. “Asians have different appliances than the rest of the world. We need to copy these things, they are so useful,” he tweeted. Viewers were left satisfied and mesmerized by the…
· Ryan General
Kiwi columnist for Shanghai Daily celebrates his ‘China state-affiliated media’ label on Twitter
Andy Boreham, a Shanghai Daily columnist from New Zealand, was recently labeled as "China state-affiliated media" by Twitter. “As far as I’m aware, I’m the first foreigner to gain this coveted title,” he tweeted. “Let’s keep fighting the machine, guys!” The label, which applies…
· Rebecca Moon
US Olympian alleges his Twitter was suspended after he praised China on ‘stellar job’ hosting Winter Games
Aaron Blunck, a three-time U.S. Olympic skier, alleged that his Twitter account was suspended after he complimented China’s operation of the Beijing Olympics. During a press conference interview with reporters on Sunday, the 25-year-old praised China’s handling of COVID-19…
· Ryan General
‘I apologize if I ever fell short’: Awkwafina quits Twitter after statement on ‘blaccent’ controversy
Awkwafina recently quit Twitter after receiving backlash from social media users who criticized her post that addresses her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and a “blaccent”(Black accent) in the past. pic.twitter.com/pxSLXZD2J0
· Ryan General
‘Go back to China. Now call me a racist’: NY gubernatorial candidate attacks Taiwanese American lawmaker on Twitter
In a tweet on Monday, New York gubernatorial hopeful Derrick Gibson told State Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou to “Go back to China” and challenged her to call him “a racist.” Gibson’s tweet was written in response to Niou’s post about New York City police officers riding the…
· Bryan Ke
Chipotle — now ‘Chicotle’ — changes their Twitter name after BTS’ Jungkook’s viral mispronunciation
Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle changed its name on Twitter to “Chicotle.” Chipotle made the change after BTS member Jungkook mispronounced the restaurant chain’s name in a Bangtan Bomb video on Sunday. Chipotle changed its official name on social media after BTS member…
· Editorial Staff
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene banned from Twitter, suspended from Facebook
Twitter permanently suspended Greene’s personal account on Sunday for repeatedly violating its COVID-19 misinformation policy. Greene said Facebook suspended her account today for 24 hours. The congresswoman described the companies’ actions as “beyond censorship of speech.” Just…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ #StopAsianHate message is Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021
BTS posted Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021 and placed second for the most liked tweet of the year. “We stand against racial discrimination”: The K-pop band’s most retweeted tweet was a statement denouncing anti-Asian hate. It was posted on March 29 following the deadly…
· Maina Chen
Parag Agrawal replaces Twitter founder as its CEO, joins growing club of India-born tech leaders
Twitter appointed Mumbai-born Parag Agrawal as its CEO on Tuesday, following founder Jack Dorsey’s announcement that he would step down from the role on Monday. Man of the hour: Agrawal climbed the ladder at Twitter, Inc., going from the role of chief technology officer to his…
· Bryan Ke
Former Kpop star Seungri receives 3-year jail sentence, Twitter reacts
Former K-pop idol and Big Bang member Seungri received a three-year jail sentence after being charged in 2019 for procuring prostitutes for businessmen, but his fans are still fighting for him. Conviction: Seungri, 30, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, was convicted by the…
· Thy Nguyen
Jameela Jamil confirms joining MCU’s ‘She-Hulk,’ shows off fight training in Twitter video
“The Good Place” actor Jameela Jamil officially confirmed on Twitter that she will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The role: Jamil posted a video on Twitter on July 16 stating that she is “so excited” about her role as the villain Titania in the upcoming…
· Bryan Ke
Twitter Unearths Macaualay Culkin’s ‘Tiny Little Asian Babies’ Comment After Baby With Brenda Song
Actor Macaulay Culkin welcomed a baby boy with partner Brenda Song, but some social media users recalled his past comments about making “Asian babies.” Song, 33, gave birth to their first son on April 5, named Dakota Song Culkin in honor of the 40-year-old actor’s late sister…
· Ryan General
K-Pop Fans Demolish Republican Congresswoman’s Attempt to #ImpeachBidenNow on Twitter
K-pop fans have once again flexed their social media muscles after successfully drowning out tweets of support for the hashtag #ImpeachBidenNow. #ImpeachBidenNowhttps://t.co/ziu4iegn4f
· Carl Samson
NYT Reporter Warns Conservative Writer Andy Ngo is a ‘Real Threat’, Should Be Censored on Twitter
Sarah Jeong, the New York Times reporter who made headlines in 2018 for antagonizing white people, has branded conservative journalist Andy Ngo “dangerous” and called for his censorship on Twitter. In a tweet posted on Jan. 9, Jeong cited a thread from Donovan Farley, another…
· Ryan General
‘Twitter Killer’ Asks to Marry ‘Ordinary Girl’ Before Execution
Japan’s infamous “Twitter killer” has reportedly requested to meet and marry an ordinary girl before he is put to death following his sentence. Death penalty: Arrested in 2017 after human body parts were found in his “House of Horrors,” 30-year-old Takahiro Shiraishi was…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s ‘Twitter Killer’ Found With 9 Severed Heads Receives Death Sentence
A Japanese man who killed nine people and stored their body parts in his “House of Horrors” has been sentenced to death this week. Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, admitted to his crimes in late September, saying that he wanted to steal his victims’ money and sexually assault them.
· Bryan Ke
Indian Americans Filled With Pride on Twitter Over Kamala Harris’ VP Win
Indian Americans are celebrating the historic win of Kamala Harris as the first female, first Black and first vice president of South Asian descent after major news outlets called the winners on Saturday. thinking about Shyamala and all the Indian moms out there feeling the…