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Elon Musk ‘formally announces he will be Twitter CEO’

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Elon Musk is said to have formally announced he will be chief executive officer of Twitter.

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  1. Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters ahead of $44B acquisition deadline

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  2. All the celebrities backing new Twitter owner Elon Musk

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    Elon Musk ‘formally announces he will be Twitter CEO’

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  1. FOX Business

    Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters ahead of $44B acquisition deadline (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Musk posted a video to Twitter showing him carrying a sink into the building with the caption "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!" He also changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit."

  2. The Times of Israel

    Styling himself ‘Chief Twit,’ Elon Musk enters Twitter HQ ahead of deadline (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    In a video, the billionaire is seen carrying a sink through the lobby as he strolls into social media company's offices in San Francisco

  3. Al Jazeera

    Musk begins Twitter reign by booting CEO, top executives (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Tesla CEO kicks off tenure as social media giant’s new owner by firing top leadership.

  4. Newsweek

    All the celebrities backing new Twitter owner Elon Musk (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    While some have spoken out against billionaire Elon Musk owning Twitter, many other famous people have come out in support of the Tesla CEO.

  5. Casper Star-Tribune

    Elon Musk finally owns Twitter. What next? Get the latest (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal and General Counsel Vijaya Gadde. But questions remain about how the deal will play out. Here's the latest.

  6. Newsweek

    Elon Musk Takes Control of Twitter Live Updates: $44 billion deal completed (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk now officially owns the social media platform after trying to back out of the $44 billion deal. Follow for the latest updates.

  7. Breitbart News

    Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter, Fires CEO Parag Agrawal and 'Trust and Safety' Censorship Queen Vijaya Gadde (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Elon Musk officially became Twitter's owner late on Thursday as his $44 billion deal to take over the firm closed. Musk promptly fired top executives at the company, including CEO Parag Agrawal, CEO Ned Segal, and Vijaya Gadde, the "trust and safety" lead notorious for her fanatical left-wing censor…

  8. The Guardian

    Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover and ‘fires top executives’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The $44bn deal will give world’s richest man control of social media platform with more than 230m users

  9. Digital Journal

    What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like? (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    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

  10. Newsweek

    Elon Musk buys Twitter: Update on the celebrities who said they'd boycott (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    In April, a number of celebrities vowed to quit Twitter if Elon Musk completed his takeover. Now he has, where are they now?

  11. Al Jazeera

    How Elon Musk financed his $44bn Twitter takeover (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Billionaire used personal assets, investment funds and bank loans to seal purchase of social media giant.

  12. The New Republic

    Will Elon Musk Ruin Twitter? That’s the Wrong Question. (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The Tesla mogul has taken up ownership of a company that may not have much of a future with or without him.

  13. France 24

    Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, fires top executives including CEO (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Elon Musk took control of Twitter and fired its top executives late Thursday in a deal that puts one of the leading platforms for global discourse in the hands of the world's richest man.

  14. Vox

    Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what? (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    Musk has tweeted a lot of ideas about how he plans to change Twitter. Here are some of the most significant ones.

  15. Tifton Gazette

    Musk in control of Twitter but where will he go from here? (opens Tifton Gazette)

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    Tifton Gazette's feed description

    Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the

  16. NPR

    These are some of the Twitter features users want now that Elon Musk owns it (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, and already people are hopeful that new leadership means new capabilities on the app.

  17. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Elon Musk takes over Twitter but where will he go from here? (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.

  18. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Musk in control of Twitter, but where will he go from here? (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.

  19. KAAL Rochester

    AP sources: Musk in control of Twitter, ousts top executives (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Two people familiar with the deal say that Elon Musk is in control of Twitter and has ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s chief lawyer. The people wouldn’t say if all the paperwork for the sale, originally valued at $44 billion, had been signed or if the deal has closed.

  20. The Guardian

    Friday briefing: Elon Musk has reportedly completed his Twitter takeover. What happens now? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In today’s newsletter: After months of drama the world’s most online billionaire has tweeted that he has acquired the social network. The Guardian’s UK technology editor, Alex Hern, breaks down what might happen next

  21. The Conversation US

    Elon Musk takes Twitter private – here's what that means for the company and its chances of success (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Completing the $44 billion deal, following six months of turmoil, may be the easy part.

  22. Forbes

    ‘Elon Is Watching’: Twitter Employees Panic On Musk’s First Day As Owner (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    As the billionaire assumes ownership of Twitter, staff at the social media company are “freaking.”

  23. NPR

    After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.

  24. Insider

    Sometimes it pays to get fired. Twitter's top executives stand to make a total of $88 million between them if Elon Musk ousts them. Here's the payday for each executive. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and top lawyer Vijaya Gadde were jettisoned by Musk on Thursday evening.

  25. The Guardian

    Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover amid hate speech concerns (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Shares taken off stock exchange and as world’s richest man’s completes deal to buy social media platform

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