The latest Twitter news and updates. Twitter is a social networking service, primarily microblogging but also a picture and video sharing service, founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan Williams in 2006. Subsidiaries of the company have included Vine, Periscope and MoPub. Twitter's biggest competitors are Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. In 2022, after a lengthy back and forth, Tesla CEO and investor Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion.Twitter was rebranded to X in 2023.
Mark Cuban confronts Elon Musk on suppressing "truths"
"YOU create the most CHAOS when it comes to what is factual," the billionaire wrote, directing his criticism at Musk.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspends X after spat with Elon Musk
X was suspended for 10 days in Venezuela after Musk called Maduro a dictator and accused him of election fraud.
Parents Need Backup To Protect Kids Online—The Senate Delivered | Opinion
Eating disorders, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, rising rates of teen suicide—for social media companies, these are just the costs of doing business.
Dunkin' Donuts faces boycott from MAGA: "Bud Light Treatment"
The CEO of Rumble has alleged that Dunkin' Donuts withheld advertising because of the site's polarizing "right-wing culture."
How do you pronounce Walz? People keep getting it wrong
Getting to the bottom of whether it should be said like "walls" or "waltz."
Chuck Schumer's 3-Word Response for Claim 'No Jews Allowed' As Top Democrat
Radio host Erick Erickson made the claim after Tim Walz was selected as Kamala Harris' running mate over Josh Shapiro.
Republicans now attacking Kamala Harris for her jewelry
A necklace that Harris wore for a campaign video asking for donations is speculated to be a luxury item that costs $62,000.
Schools have changed the 'Alphabet Song'—you're singing it wrong
One first grade teacher told Newsweek that while the old version of the song might be popular, it's created issues in her classroom.
Simone Biles "Black job" Olympics remark conquers social media
The Olympian appeared to be taking a swipe at Donald Trump, who used the term in a debate against Joe Biden in June.
Barbra Streisand's Donald Trump "bragging" post takes off online
The Hollywood star is an outspoken critic of the former president and a supporter of Democrat Joe Biden.
John Rich and JK Rowling rage over Olympics boxing controversy
The stars are among a host of public figures to have weighed in on Angela Carini's recent bout against Imane Khelif.
Donald Trump responds to being called "weird"
Accusations of weirdness have become key weapons in the race for the White House, particularly on social media.
Stephen King asks Republicans to "hold your nose" and vote Kamala Harris
King, who frequently criticizes Donald Trump, said that the former president is "dangerous."
Greg Abbott Blames Kamala Harris for Death of 12-Year-Old Girl in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott publishes a statement on X blaming Kamala Harris for the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Texas.
What Kamala Harris has said about her own identity
After Donald Trump's comments questioning whether the VP is Black this week, Newsweek looks at what Harris has said about how she identifies—in her own words.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter lashes out at Donald Trump: "Fake Republican"
Claudia Conway accused the former president of having "completely destroyed and reframed the ideals of the Republican party."
Mark Hamill's Harris, Obama comparison goes viral—"We won't go back"
Actor Hamill weighed in on the enthusiastic support Kamala Harris received during her first campaign stop in Georgia.
"White Dudes for Harris" X suspension sparks fury: "Election interference"
A social-media account for white male supporters of Kamala Harris was briefly suspended from X following a fundraising call.
Elon Musk defends posting fake VP ad: "Parody is legal in America"
Musk shared a fake campaign ad of Harris declaring herself to be a "diversity hire" and a "deep state puppet."
Vivek Ramaswamy slams Kamala Harris campaign: 'prom queen contest'
The former 2024 presidential candidate said on X the Kamala Harris campaign's comments that JD Vance is "weird" were "dumb and juvenile."
Kamala Harris courts Gen Z with Project 2025 warning
In a video posted on X, Harris says she is "counting on" young voters to "fight for our most fundamental freedoms."
Mark Cuban's MAGA experiment proves true
The billionaire was convinced one social media platform had become more conservative.
Kamala Harris campaign reacts to Elon Musk sharing fake ad about VP
Harris' team called out the "manipulated lies of Elon Musk" after the billionaire shared a fake campaign ad this week.
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Olympics News: Where to Find Every Team USA Athlete on Social Media
Where to find every Team USA athlete on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Adorable tiger cuddles ball: "I could watch this all day!"
The tiger was born in a zoo, where he was kept in concrete cages and used as a tourist attraction. Now he's in a sanctuary.
Stephen King, Elon Musk get into spat online
The ongoing back-and-forth between the men took an unexpected turn on Thursday.
Ricky Gervais reacts as his ad "disqualified from TV"
"I'm being oppressed," the comedian quipped as he shared a clip of the ad in question on social media.
Tucker Carlson scores win over Joe Rogan
Just months after launching 'The Tucker Carlson Show,' the conservative commentator has dethroned hugely popular Rogan.
Bette Midler's Secret Service message takes off online
The actress and gun control advocate's remark about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump caused controversy online.
Stephen King's viral Elon Musk call out gets a response from him
Author King caught billionaire Musk's attention after he took a swipe at the name of his platform X.
