Elon Musk apologizes for antisemitic tweet but crudely attacks advertisers Thursday, November 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Elon Musk apologized for a recent antisemitic post on X while speaking at a conference on Wednesday night, but added a crude denunciation of advertisers that have since withdrawn from the platform.The advertising exodus this month amounts to "blackmail," Musk said,... Read More.
Abbott spokesperson voices ‘regret’ for tweet critics say ‘dehumanizes’ mass shooting victims Monday, May 1 by ABC News(CLEVELAND, Texas) -- After Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott faced backlash for what critics called an effort to "dehumanize" the victims of a mass shooting in his home state over the weekend, a spokesperson appeared to walk back Abbott's remark in a statement to... Read More.
Tucker Carlson breaks his silence with viral video tweet Thursday, April 27 by ABC NewsAfter his surprise ousting at Fox News, Tucker Carlson addressed his fans in a video posted to Twitter Wednesday night that has gone viral.Sitting at his home studio, wearing a suit and tie, Carlson opened by noting, "One of the... Read More.
Elon Musk draws backlash, applause for tweet targeting Anthony Fauci Thursday, December 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Elon Musk elicited backlash from liberal leaders and cheers from some conservative ones in response to a viral tweet on Sunday that called for Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious disease, to be prosecuted.The polarizing tweet, which garnered more... Read More.
Elon Musk’s bid to end SEC tweet settlement rejected by judge Wednesday, April 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Wednesday rejected Elon Musk’s request to terminate a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that he claimed was being abused to silence his speech.The 2018 deal required Musk’s tweets to be pre-approved... Read More.
‘NewsRadio’ star Dave Foley’s tweet to Ryan Reynolds leads to filming an ad in six hours Friday, February 4 by ABC NewsSix hours. Not a lot of time by any stretch, but that's how long it took for NewsRadio and Kids in the Hall vet Dave Foley to go from wishing he was in an ad for Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile, to starring in one. On February 2, Foley
Dogecoin rallies after Elon Musk tweet Saturday, January 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dogecoin rallied Friday after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the carmaker would now accept the cryptocurrency as payment for merchandise.Originally started as joke poking fun at exuberance in the crypto market, Dogecoin surged some 10% by Friday afternoon in the wake... Read More.
McConnell sought to disinvite Trump from Biden inauguration, triggering his final tweet, new book says Monday, November 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Shortly after the Jan. 6 insurrection, Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell did something extraordinary: He decided to disinvite Donald Trump from President Joe Biden's upcoming inauguration because he was worried Trump could use the occasion to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power,... Read More.
NJ state senator-elect Edward Durr meets with Islamic group after apologizing for anti-Muslim tweet Thursday, November 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A political newcomer who beat New Jersey's veteran state senate president in a surprise election upset met with a local Islamic group Wednesday after apologizing for a previous anti-Muslim tweet.Edward Durr, a commercial truck driver, beat Stephen Sweeney in the state... Read More.
Man selling tweet of Fyre Fest sandwich as NFT to help with medical expenses Friday, April 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nearly four years ago, a photo tweeted from the Bahamian island of Exuma of two flimsy cheese slices laying lifeless atop some whole wheat bread with a soggy-looking side salad went viral and perfectly captured the failed Fyre Festival experience.Now, Trevor... Read More.
