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Trump’s crackdown on factchecker visas will not protect free speech

This isn’t about defending citizens. It’s about keeping the truth – and those skilled at protecting it – at a safe distance

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025

Doxing, death threats and the ire of Elon Musk: who is the Australian woman taking on the social media giants?

Overseeing the world’s first social media ban has been bruising for Julie Inman Grant, but she says ‘there’s no playbook for this’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

“The guy met me in a Tower Records parking lot and gave me that bass... I’ve recorded every record on it since I got it”: How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter

During the early days of his career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist was far from a gearhead – but an old Fender changed his tune

Guitar World · Dec 9, 2025

'Too Late': Sydney Sweeney's Emotional Statement for Controversial American Eagle Jeans Ad Falls Flat

Sydney Sweeney issued an emotional statement condemning hate over her 'great jeans' American Eagle ad, but it is dismissed as 'too late', widening the controversy despite record sales.

International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2025

A conversation that never took off: When Nikhil Kamath’s nervous schoolboy energy met Elon Musk

Among internet personalities who speak too much, Elon Musk occupies a special place. The entire world ( including many Indians) know his views on free speech, wokism, on rockets, on civilisation, on Trump and on the people he is fighting on X with this week. Which is why an Indian…

Newslaundry · Dec 6, 2025

X faces a $140 million fine for violating the EU's Digital Services Act — Elon Musk responds

X faces a $140 million fine from the EU over violations related to bluecheck marks, advertisements and transparency

Tom’s Guide · Dec 5, 2025

X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything

X (formerly Twitter) rolled out location labels for users, but it has quickly started stirring the pot as users and experts find faults.

Android Central · Dec 5, 2025

Elon Musk’s X fined €120m by EU in first clash under new digital laws

Ruling could put European Commission on collision course with billionaire, and possibly Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Did the earth move for you? residents ask, in village at earthquake epicentre

The British Geological Survey said the quake was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

How the internet became enshittified – and how we might be able to deshittify it

Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first COVID lockdowns.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025