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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 19, 2022

Elon Musk starts Twitter poll on whether to bring back Trump

Musk, Twitter's new owner, said in May he would reverse its ban on former President Donald Trump, whose account was suspended after last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 12, 2022

Musk halts Twitter's coveted blue check amid proliferation of imposters

The flip-flop is part of a chaotic two weeks at Twitter since Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 9, 2022

Zuckerberg says ‘sorry’ as Meta begins slashing over 11,000 jobs

The company said that while reductions will happen across the company, its recruiting team will be disproportionately affected.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 8, 2022

Following mass Twitter Japan firings, some call for legal action

As former employees in the U.S. mount a class-action lawsuit in the wake of job losses, speculation Elon Musk may have breached employment law in Japan grows across his platform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 1, 2022

Elon Musk, who runs four other companies, will now be Twitter CEO

Musk had previously changed his Twitter bio to 'Chief Twit' in an allusion to his planned move.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 31, 2022

Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users

Users would have to subscribe to Twitter Blue at $4.99 a month or lose their 'verified' badges if the project moves forward, according to one report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 21, 2022

Twitter and Elon Musk talks warm up as buyout deadline nears

After months of public acrimony and accusations, talks between the two sides have turned cordial and are focused on closing the transaction rather than litigation, according to one source.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 15, 2022

Musk tweets complicate U.S. diplomacy From Ukraine to Taiwan

Musk is hardly the first U.S. business executive or celebrity to get tangled up in foreign policy, but his wealth and penchant for mischief make him harder to ignore.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Oct 9, 2022

‘Plot Twist!’: Musk’s deal for Twitter lurches toward a close

Behind the scenes, Twitter's lawyers raced to verify Musk's renewed affinity for the deal, checking whether he had indeed asked lenders for the money they had earlier committed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 30, 2022

Iran targets celebrities and media over Mahsa Amini protests

The warnings came after almost two weeks of protests and a deadly crackdown that a rights group says has been marked by 'ruthless violence by security forces.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 17, 2022

For Gen Z, TikTok is the new search engine

Need to find a restaurant or figure out how to do something? Young people are turning to TikTok to search for answers. Google has noticed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 8, 2022

Judge slams Elon Musk for not handing over texts in Twitter fight

Delaware Chancery Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick said in a ruling there there were 'glaring deficiencies” in how Musk responded to Twitter's request for text messages.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 30, 2022

France and Germany eye plan to counter Russian propaganda with vlogging and visas

In an unofficial draft, officials note a need to prevent feeding the Russian narrative and trigger unintended rallying-around the flag effects that would estrange future generations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2022

4chan owner under fire for sexual violence remarks in wake of scandal

2channel founder Hiroyuki Nishimura said that hostesses who entertain men at bars receive high pay in exchange for tolerating sexual violence, triggering harsh criticism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 29, 2022

Meme stock mania is here to stay — even with those wild price swings

The phenomenon drew in a new generation of traders, who fueled massive rallies by banding together to pump up the stock prices of companies Wall Street was betting against.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 26, 2022

On Japanese Twitter, don’t LOL when you can wwww

Just as in English, Japanese web-speak has developed a few key terms that are unique to the social media landscape of this country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 16, 2022

Musk says Twitter dragged feet on deal and now rushing trial

Elon Musk's lawyers say Twitter officials are unfairly pushing for a 'warp speed” trial and have asked that the case be heard next year instead.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 13, 2022

Elon Musk isn’t the only one to blame for the Twitter mess

From Larry Ellison to Marc Andreesen, Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't have backers on Twitter deal as much as well-heeled enablers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022

South Korea's Yoon suspends informal media briefings, citing COVID-19

The end of the free-wheeling briefings, which broke with years of tradition, also comes amid growing questions over scandal and party turmoil.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 8, 2022

Financing for Elon Musk's Twitter purchase on hold as deal teeters

The entrepreneur is on the hook to pay $33.5 billion in cash to fund the acquisition, but his liquidity is limited given that his wealth is largely tied to the shares of Tesla Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 20, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal is proceeding and not ‘on hold,’ executives tell staff

Twitter has been in a state of limbo since the company accepted an offer from Musk in late April. Musk has continued to criticize Twitter and its policies despite agreeing to the deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 17, 2022

Elon Musk suggests that he could seek lower price for Twitter

Musk, who on Friday said his $44 billion deal was on hold pending information on spam accounts, said he suspects they make up at least 20% of users.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022

Al-Jazeera journalist killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

Veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, 51, was wearing a press vest that clearly marked her as 'Press' while reporting in the city of Jenin.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 29, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter pitch featured job cuts and ways to make money

Everyone from employees to investors in Twitter are itching to know how Musk plans to run the company, which will be privately held once his $54.20-per-share transaction closes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 28, 2022

‘Take the money … and run’: Elon Musk's quick deal for Twitter highlights weaknesses

Directors lacked confidence in new CEO Parag Agrawal's ability to deliver a higher return than what Musk offered, clearing the way for the decision to sell.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2022

How Europe’s decisions shape the tech world

The EU plays a defining role in regulating big tech globally as many companies adopt European standards for their businesses, even if they don't operate in that market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 26, 2022

Funding obscured: The family office behind Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter buyout

The small family office that is managing the wealth of Elon Musk and is helping put together the largest-ever acquisition to be carried out by one person is shrouded in secrecy.

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