Coverage dated October 27, 2022

Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately fires CEO

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Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."

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CBS News
Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately fires CEO (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."
Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson heralds Musk takeover of Twitter, slams fired CEO for 'destroying our freedom' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson applauded Elon Musk for closing the deal to take over Twitter and looking to "restore free speech" on his show Thursday.
FOX Business
Elon Musk tweets 'the bird is freed' after finalizing $44 billion acquisition (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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The new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, said he has "freed" the platform, following his months-long and $44 billion acquisition of the platform. Musk closed the deal Thursday.
Christian Science Monitor
'The bird has been freed': Musk allegedly in control of Twitter (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Just before a deadline to reach an agreement set by a Delaware judge, it appears Elon Musk is in control of Twitter and has ousted the CEO and other officers. This is according to two people familiar with the deal who wish to remain anonymous.
The Washington Free Beacon
'The Bird Is Freed': Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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NEW YORK (Reuters) — Elon Musk has taken ownership of Twitter Inc with brutal efficiency, firing top executives but providing little clarity over how he will achieve the ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform.
Insider
Elon Musk tweets 'the bird is freed' amid reports he plans to take Twitter CEO role (opens Insider)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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The billionaire plans to step into the role of CEO after firing Parag Agrawal, according to a report.
KRDO
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and fired its top executives (opens KRDO)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Musk fired CEO Parag Agrawal and two other executives, according to two people familiar with the decision. Twitter declined to comment.
BizPac Review
'The bird is freed!' Musk finally takes over Twitter, fires top executives (opens BizPac Review)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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John Hugh DeMastri, DCNF After a monthslong legal battle, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially reached a deal with Twitter on Thursday to become the sole […]
CBS News
'The bird has been freed' – Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires top executives (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Elon Musk closed out the $44 billion deal to acquire San Francisco-based social media giant Twitter Thursday and immediately cleaned out the C-suite, firing CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal.
Forbes
‘Bird Is Freed’: Elon Musk Is Reportedly Planning To Take Over As Twitter CEO (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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Musk may take over as an interim replacement for Parag Agrawal, who he fired on Thursday after acquiring the company.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Musk begins his Twitter ownership with firings, declares the ‘bird is freed’ (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Oct 27, 2022
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He has said he plans to cut jobs, leaving Twitter’s 7,500 employees fretting about their future.

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