New Twitter CEO’s Biggest Goal Is to Convince ‘Erratic’ Elon Musk ‘Not to Fire Her,’ Axios Says (Video)

devolved into an utter fiasco almost immediately.Hayes compared it to a similar public failure Musk experienced in 2019, and declared that the DeSantis event was really just “the world’s most embarrassing 404 error.” You can see for yourself in the clip above right now.“Do you remember that time billionaire Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Cybertruck, and when he went to demonstrate the vehicle’s supposedly ‘bulletproof glass,’ they smashed two of its windows even though they weren’t supposed to break? Today’s Twitter rollout of the Ron DeSantis campaign went kinda like that,” Hayes said.In case you didn’t have a chance to see for yourself, the homophobic and censorious Florida governor decided to formally announce his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on Twitter Spaces, Twitter’s audio-only streaming platform. In the event, which took place earlier on Wednesday, DeSantis was to be interviewed by Musk in a conversation moderated by one of his donors, David Sacks, and that did eventually happen.

(Updated with more details) Ron DeSantis is running for President.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially launched his battle with Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. On Wednesday, the conservative politician filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy. That came ahead of DeDantis’ scheduled interview with Twitter owner Elon Musk on the social media platform’s Spaces live-audio feature, set for 6 p.m. ET. DeSantis, 44, has gained national prominence for pursuing an “anti-woke” agenda as governor of the Sunshine State. That has included his very public fight with Disney, ignited by the media conglomerate’s opposition to Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law.

Elon Musk‘s new feature for Twitter Blue subscribers — the ability to upload two-hour videos — has been used for film piracy.On Thursday (May 8), the owner of the social media platform announced that Twitter Blue subscribers would now be able to post 120-minute-long (8GB) videos.Shortly after the announcement, one verified user took advantage of the new feature and uploaded Shrek The Third in its entirety.The post currently sits at the top of the replies to Musk’s initial tweet. However, the video upload has since been disabled “in response to a report by the copyright owner.”Other users have since been taking advantage of the feature to share more copyright-infringed videos, such as movies, full sports matches and concert events.fuck it.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Elon Musk, after dramatically slashing Twitter’s headcount following his takeover of the social platform, said the company will try to rehire some of them — acknowledging that the job cuts were too deep. Musk has slashed Twitter’s headcount by about 80%, from 7,800 to about 1,500, as he has attempted to cut costs and get the company in the black. “Some people who were let go probably shouldn’t have been,” Musk said during an interview with CNBC anchor David Faber following the 2023 Tesla annual shareholder meeting Tuesday at the car maker’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. “Desperate times call for desperate measures… Unfortunately, if you do it fast, there are some babies who will be thrown out,” Musk said. Twitter now will probably try to rehire some of the Twitter employees that were let go, he said.

Yaccarino, a graduate of Penn State University, served as the chair of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, acting as «the strategic and operational bridge across the entirety of NBCUniversal's global networks, properties, and business units,» according to her profile on LinkedIn. Her role involved monetizing the company's networks, digital and streaming platforms, distribution and commerce partnerships, and client relationships.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Elon Musk claims he’s hired someone to replace him as CEO of Twitter. But for now, the tech tycoon isn’t revealing who that is. “Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter,” the mega-billionaire tweeted Thursday. “She will be starting in ~6 weeks! My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops.” Back in December, Musk said he would step aside as Twitter’s chief executive once he found “someone foolish enough” to take over the role. Even then, however, the billionaire will retain control of the social network and remain closely involved in running it. Musk closed a $44 billion deal for Twitter in October 2022, but he’s since said he now values the company at less than half that — at $20 billion.

a Town Hall with former President Donald Trump as he continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. The event has drawn ire from both Trump fans (rankled that he’d go on CNN) and detractors (rankled that CNN would play host to Trump), and all eyes are on where the discussion will go under the direction of moderator Kaitlan Collins.If you’re looking to watch the Trump Town Hall live online, here’s everything you need to know.The Town Hall will air live at 8 p.m.

Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk, in one of the biggest hacks in social media history. Joseph James O’Connor, also known as PlugwalkJoe, pleaded guilty in New York on Tuesday to his role in the July 2020 hacking, in addition to cyberstalking and multiple other schemes. O’Connor was extradited from Spain on April 26 to face charges which carry a total maximum sentence of more than 70 years in prison.

wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. “They made me a deal I couldn’t refuse!!!”The former president also noted that the town hall “could be the beginning of a New & Vibrant CNN, with no more Fake News, or it could turn into a disaster for all, including me,” encouraging viewers to tune into the primetime interview.

McKinley Franklin editor Elon Musk announced Saturday that Twitter will allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basis in the near future. The new feature will let media publishers allow users to acquire access to articles for a one-time fee, as opposed to purchasing a full subscription. “Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click,” Musk tweeted. “This enables users who would not sign up for a monthly subscription to pay a higher per article price for when they want to read an occasional article.” Musk anticipates that the new Twitter feature will be a “win-win” for readers and media publishers. 

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Julia Fox and Ariana Madix were just a few of the stars to descend on Washington DC for the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night (April 29).

offering from 20 weeks to just two, according to New York Times tech reporter . In the same week that we at , in partnership with , launched our campaign to in the US, Musk has reportedly done away with Twitter's competitive parental leave policy. This leaves the company well out of step with major tech corporations across the country, and strikes a huge blow entire workforce—but particularly women, many of whom may be forced back to work bleeding and exhausted, in order to pay their bills and not fall into debt. According to internal documents seen by Conger, the policy is “being changed to whatever is required by law in the region where employees work, along with a ”top up"" of two weeks of leave.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In America, where there is no national policy for paid family leave, the guarantees your job for 12 weeks of leave unpaid—forcing millions of Americans every year to choose between their families and a paycheck.It is unclear whether Musk's new policy takes into account offerings—12 states in the US offer some form of paid family and medical leave.

Kim Kardashian has revealed she'd happily quit fame and work as an attorney full-time, after her work in prisons "really opened up" her eyes. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, discussed her career with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 TIME100 Summit on Tuesday, with the pair sitting down in front of a star-studded audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Kim, who stunned in a quirky sheer blazer and trousers set with her hair in a stylish up do, spoke about her journey to becoming a lawyer after beginning her studies back in 2019 in a bid to follow in her late father's footsteps.

Kim Kardashian made a bold fashion statement in New York City on Wednesday night ahead of Monday's Met Gala. The 42-year-old reality star and businesswoman attended the Gala at Lincoln Center, rocking the red carpet solo.For the glamorous occasion, Kim donned a curve-hugging, off-white archive John Galliano gown and covered herself in jewels, including a Jason of Beverly Hills opal cross necklace, a Bvlgari pearl diamond choker, a Messika Stone necklace, and a XIV Karat diamond chain.

Kim Kardashian has revealed she'd happily quit fame and work as an attorney full-time, after her work in prisons "really opened up" her eyes. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, discussed her career with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 TIME100 Summit on Tuesday, with the pair sitting down in front of a star-studded audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Kim, who stunned in a quirky sheer blazer and trousers set with her hair in a stylish up do, spoke about her journey to becoming a lawyer after beginning her studies back in 2019 in a bid to follow in her late father's footsteps.

Kim Kardashian said this week she would "absolutely" welcome a life out of the spotlight. "I think there’s a lot that’s always on TV and a lot that’s always out there, but I think my friends and my family know we really cherish a lot of our private times, and I would be just as happy being an attorney full-time," the reality star told Poppy Harlow after the interviewer asked her about a potential life "without the cameras" during the Time100 Summit Tuesday.  "The journey just really opened up my eyes to so much," the 42-year-old added of her recent foray in criminal justice reform.  The "Keeping up With the Kardashians" star said she often jokes with her mom Kris Jenner, who is also her manager, "Kim K is retiring, and I’m just going to be a lawyer.

concept to the sheer universe: sheer leather suiting. The wore a sheer ivory pantsuit on Tuesday, April 25 for a guest appearance at the Time 100 Summit in New York City. suit, from frequent collaborator Rick Owens, features a transparent ivory leather longline jacket .

Spotted: Kim Kardashian in the Big Apple! The TV personality stepped out in style while visiting New York City.   

Kim Kardashian flashed her toned midriff in a sheer two-piece as she arrived at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Tuesday. Kim, who earlier attended a Lakers basketball game alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is no stranger when it comes to standout outfits from some of the biggest designers.