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What do you make of a CEO using a rival social platform to crowdfund a takeover bid for eBay while simultaneously building a competitor to X—strategy or spectacle?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 30, 2026
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Anti-Trump group posts 'Miss me yet, Donnie' meme on X
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Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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Bills’ DJ Moore Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury
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Bills WR DJ Moore left TNF vs. Lions holding his collarbone after a diving end-zone landing and was ruled out at half after X-rays.
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Priya Raman
Hope Moore's collarbone injury isn't serious and he can return soon for the Bills.
X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case
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X Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.
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Nicole Hardy
Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.
Twitter.now Launch Triggers Trademark Battle With X
Tech
— Aug 28, 2026
Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now, a paid, Twitter-like platform built around trust signals and an AI tool called Vera to assess content, while arguing that X abandoned the Twitter and Tweet trademarks. X is opposing the move in court, but a Delaware court discussion about trademark rights has fed Bluebird’s claim that the brand can be revived, even as competitors like Threads and Bluesky continue to compete for users.
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Washington State’s Supreme Court Just Struck Down A Voter-Backed Pro-Natural Gas Measure
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 1h
Don Lemon Mocked After Sharing He Is Leaving X
x/don-lemon
— Nov 14, 2024
Don Lemon is leaving X — and it appears not many seem to care. The former host on CNN, released a statement on X, formerly Twitter. Lemon, who still calls X Twitter, said he is leaving the social media platform because…
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Lil Nas X's Mother Dies, He Announces
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— Aug 29, 2026
Lil Nas X announced the death of his mother, Tameka Hill, on Instagram with a heartfelt tribute reading “RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER” and shared memories alongside photos. Coverage notes his history of publicly addressing mental health, rehab, and a strained relationship with his mother due to addiction, with multiple outlets confirming the loss.
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X Objects To Bankruptcy Sale Of Alex Jones, Infowars Assets
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— Nov 25, 2024
Elon Musk’s X Corp. filed a limited objection Monday against the sale or transfer of any X accounts handled by Alex Jones or his media platform, Infowars, in a bid to prevent The Onion from acquiring them. X Corp.’s…
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X Marks the Spot: Trump Makes First Post on X In Almost a Year
Reporting
— Aug 12, 2024
Former President Donsld Trump returned to X, formerly Twitter, to advertise his presidential campaign. The post, the first he’s made in almost a year, comes before Trump will be interviewed by X’s owner — Elon Musk, per…
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Lil Nas X Responds to Backlash Over Creating Christian Music
Reporting
— Dec 7, 2023
Rapper Lil Nas X responded to backlash over his entering into the Christian music realm. On Dec. 6, Lil Nas X, 24, addressed the controversy on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I made one snippet about wanting god (sic)…
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On X · @Arsenal
Brighton Score Third Goal to Lead Arsenal 3-0 Midway Through Premier League Match
The official @Arsenal account posted a live update noting that Chema Andrés scored for Brighton, making the score Brighton 3-0 Arsenal in the 57th minute. It is trending due to the shocking scoreline: defending Premier League champions Arsenal are being heavily outplayed by Brighton, sparking widespread banter, memes, shock, and criticism across football Twitter.
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Judge dismisses X suit over NY hate law
x/elon-musk
— Aug 26, 2026
US District Judge John Cronan dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit seeking to strike down New York's Stop Hiding Hate Act, holding that requiring disclosure of content-moderation practices is a legitimate, factual obligation and not a First Amendment violation. The law, signed by Governor Hochul in December 2024 and backed by NY Attorney General Letitia James, could impose civil fines up to $15,000 per day for noncompliance, and X has argued it would curb platform speech.
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Classic TV Shows Retain Enduring Cultural Influence
Entertainment
— Sep 9, 2026
NBC’s Hill Street Blues helped redefine the procedural format and continues to influence modern crime dramas, shaping entire networks’ storytelling approaches. The Odd Couple, Designing Women, and enduring fan communities around Supernatural, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Stranger Things underscore how classic series remain culturally influential long after their premieres and finales.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
X, Trump Settle Lawsuit for $10 Million
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— Feb 13, 2025
The lawsuit between the social platform X and President Donald Trump has been settled for a price tag of $10 million. X will pay after Trump sued the company, now owned by Trump ally Elon Musk, when his account was…
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Elon Musk Cancels X Deal With Don Lemon After Sitting for an Interview With Him
Reporting
— Mar 13, 2024
X owner Elon Musk has canceled a deal with journalist Don Lemon. In a post on Instagram, Lemon wrote, “Elon Musk has canceled the partnership I had with X, which they announced as part of their public commitment to…
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Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk, X Over Show Cancellation
Reporting
— Aug 1, 2024
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon filed a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk and X over the cancellation of his contract to produce exclusive content for X, according to court documents filed Thursday. Lemon’s lawsuit…
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Survey Of Nation’s Mayors Details Impacts Of Affordability Crisis On Main Street
A newly released report details how many mayors across the nation are facing difficulties decreasing the costs of living affecting Main Street.
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Elon Musk Tells Advertisers Who Left X: ‘Go F*** Yourself’
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2023
Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk had choice words for advertisers who are boycotting X — “Go F*** yourself.” WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive. He spoke candidly…
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How charismatic are you, really?
Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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X Stopping Users from Seeing ‘Taylor Swift’ Search Results as Explicit AI Images Continue to Spread
Reporting
— Jan 29, 2024
Those searching for the world’s most famous pop star on the X platform right now will not yield any results. X users who search for “Taylor Swift” will be blocked from doing so after explicit yet digitally fabricated…
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Elon Musk and Actor James Wood Duke It Out on X Over Blocking Feature
Reporting
— Aug 21, 2023
X owner Elon Musk and actor James Wood battled it out following Musk’s decision to remove the block feature from the platform. On Sunday, Wood responded to a post from a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing…
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X Rebuilds Android App After Year-Long Overhaul
Tech
— Jul 20, 2026
X released a rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of work, built from scratch to significantly improve loading, scrolling, and notifications, and it now coincides with the launch of standalone X Money and X Chat apps. While most core improvements are in place, some features remain under development—such as Spaces support and optimization for older devices—with ongoing plans to roll out additional features to Android to expand global reach.
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Lil Nas X Responds After Accusation of ‘Mocking Christ’ in Music Video
Reporting
— Jan 16, 2024
Openly gay rapper Lil Nas X responded to the backlash he received for “mocking” Jesus Christ in his new music video filled with biblical imagery. On Monday, Lil Nas X, 24, addressed the controversy over his newly…
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Congress Has Introduced Dozens Of AI Bills. Here’s What They Would Do.
Nicole Silverio · 7 min · 2h
Eurocrats Smack Elon Musk’s X With $140,000,000 Fine For ‘Not Engaging In Censorship’
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— Dec 5, 2025
The European Union (EU) has hit X, Elon Musk’s social media company, with a roughly $140 million fine for violating one of the EU’s content moderation laws. The European Commission said in a Friday statement that X…
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Lil Nas X Slammed for ‘Mocking Christ’ in New Music Video
Reporting
— Jan 12, 2024
Openly gay rapper Lil Nas X was slammed for mocking Christ following the release of a new music video with religious imagery. On Thursday, Lil Nas X, 24, posted a clip from his newly released music video for his song “J…
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CNN Appears To Falls For Joke X Account During Mitch McConnell Segment
x/republican-controlled
— Jul 8, 2026
CNN featured a statement about Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell from a parody X account, apparently believing it was made by a real congressman.
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Maximum X-Men Reported to Replace Avengers After Armageddon
x/christopher-lee-yost
— Jul 23, 2026
At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel announced Maximum X-Men, a new ongoing series in which Storm leads a fresh X-Men lineup—Wolverine, Colossus, Bishop, Iceman, Psylocke, Firestar, and Justice—to defend the world in the wake of Avengers: Armageddon, with the first issue arriving in December 2026. The project retools the X-Men as Earth’s defenders against an interdimensional invasion, tying into post-Armageddon continuity and confirming ongoing crossovers with the Avengers era.
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Musk’s AI Reach Spans Platforms, Power, Politics
x/elon-musk
— Sep 7, 2026
From Musk-run X becoming a hub for real-time AI discourse to his energy-market pivot and ongoing media scrutiny of his tech empire, the coverage portrays how AI, infrastructure, and public narratives converge around Elon Musk. Separately, innovators like Max Hodak push practical BCIs such as restoring sight, while a Venice documentary uses an AI avatar to critique Musk’s public persona and perceived algorithm manipulation.
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On X · @UTDTrey
Man United Fan Account Mocks Arsenal’s Gabriel for Theatrical Dive in Brighton Match
Popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey posted a video clip of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães going down dramatically with minimal contact, captioned “Grown ass man😭”. The post sparked widespread mockery from rival fans accusing him of diving, with reactions overwhelmingly one-sided in agreement.
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