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Twitter board is the dysfunction of the company, says founder Jack Dorsey

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Twitter board is the dysfunction of the company, says founder Jack Dorsey

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey was responding a tweet by a user who commented on Twitter board's history being mired in plots and coups, particularly amongst the founding members.

Ukraine telecom operators fix internet connection in bomb-battered Kyiv. See pics

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Ukraine telecom operators fix internet connection in bomb-battered Kyiv. See pics

"Telecom operators are active participants and heroes of this war. They do strategic job in restoring the internet in de-occupied territories," tweeted Ukranian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Elon Musk says Twitter board salary will be '$0' if his bid succeeds

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Elon Musk says Twitter board salary will be '$0' if his bid succeeds

Elon Musk was responding to a tweet by investment advisor Gary Black who pointed out that Twitter boards' interests are not aligned with the shareholders.

Before and after: Mariupol pics go viral as Russia claims control of Ukrainian city

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Before and after: Mariupol pics go viral as Russia claims control of Ukrainian city

Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stating that the country was compiling evidence of alleged Russian atrocities there. "We will hand everything over to The Hague. There will be no impunity," he said.

Google's Sundar Pichai to co-chair council to help Ukranian, Afghan refugees settle in US

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Google's Sundar Pichai to co-chair council to help Ukranian, Afghan refugees settle in US

Other CEOs involved with the initiative include Apple's Tim Cook, Adobe's Shantanu Narayen, Bank of America's Brian Moynihan, Microsoft's Brad Smith and Pfizer's Albert Bourla.

As Uber hikes prices by 12% in Delhi and Kolkata, riders ask, ‘why is AC off?’

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As Uber hikes prices by 12% in Delhi and Kolkata, riders ask, ‘why is AC off?’

With Uber's decision to hike fare rates by 12 per cent in Delhi and Kolkata and 15 per cent in Mumbai, users have taken to social media again complaining that drivers have not be switching on the AC despite the fare revision.

First David Miller, now Mohammed Shami: Hardik Pandya draws flak for insulting senior players

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First David Miller, now Mohammed Shami: Hardik Pandya draws flak for insulting senior players

IPL 2022: Twitter was united in its criticism of Gujarat Titans's skipper Hardik Pandya with most calling him unworthy of being a captain and others asking him to get some manners.

Ashneer Grover takes a dig at BharatPe again. This time it's over firm's monthly growth

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Ashneer Grover takes a dig at BharatPe again. This time it's over firm's monthly growth

Ashneer Grover's tweet came hours after BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer announced: "We closed the year with a bang! Our all time best month, in an all time best quarter. 15-40% growth across all metrics."

'Elon Musk is like that guy who accepts job offer but doesn't show up on joining date': Indian Twitter

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'Elon Musk is like that guy who accepts job offer but doesn't show up on joining date': Indian Twitter

Indian Twitter users' reaction to the news has made Elon Musk's decision -- to drop out of the board on the day his appointment became official -- all too relatable.

Elon Musk 'drops out' of Twitter board: Was it the background check, ask users

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Elon Musk 'drops out' of Twitter board: Was it the background check, ask users

According to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, Elon Musk would have been appointed to the board "contingent on a background check". Twitter users have been wondering if it was the background check which was the deal breaker.

Elon Musk’s Starlink is keeping Ukraine families connected. Here’s who pays for it

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Elon Musk’s Starlink is keeping Ukraine families connected. Here’s who pays for it

The details of how Elon Musk-founded Starlink's services in Ukraine were being funded were revealed recently when the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said that it has...

Elon Musk's new poll: 'Delete the w in Twitter?' Voters to choose between 'yes' and 'of course'

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Elon Musk's new poll: 'Delete the w in Twitter?' Voters to choose between 'yes' and 'of course'

In a fresh poll on Sunday, the largest shareholder of Twitter Elon Musk asked users if they should delete the "w" in the microblogging site's name. This time, however, there is a twist.

After Twitter, Elon Musk says Facebook gives him 'the willies'

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After Twitter, Elon Musk says Facebook gives him 'the willies'

Elon Musk's made the remark after Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth commented that Facebook had solved the edit feature "problem" a long time ago.

Donald Trump supporters urge Elon Musk to reinstate his Twitter account

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Donald Trump supporters urge Elon Musk to reinstate his Twitter account

Donald Trump's account was permanently suspended after his supporters stormed the US Capitol as a joint session of Congress was underway to certify Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. Elon Musk, however, has not yet responded to the requests.

Elon Musk is Twitter’s ‘Chief Meme Officer’, say fans as he joins its board

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Elon Musk is Twitter’s ‘Chief Meme Officer’, say fans as he joins its board

Elon Musk is known to be a prolific meme maker himself. In fact, he had famously said in 2020, "Who controls the memes, controls the universe."

Elon Musk and Parag Agrawal an ‘incredible team, lead with their hearts’: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey

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Elon Musk and Parag Agrawal an ‘incredible team, lead with their hearts’: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey on Tuesday announced that billionaire Elon Musk is joining the board of the micro-blogging site.

Elon Musk's 'single most annoying problem' on Twitter is...

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Elon Musk's 'single most annoying problem' on Twitter is...

Elon Musk criticised Twitter for failing to clean the platform of spambots which frequently post links to fraudulent crypto promotions and giveaways.

‘How many members of BTS, Billie Eilish last name': Google searches spike by 700% and 900% after Grammys 2022

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‘How many members of BTS, Billie Eilish last name': Google searches spike by 700% and 900% after Grammys 2022

Google search for "BTS Grammys" went up by 1,000 per cent in the US in the last 30 days.

Watch: BTS channels inner James Bond for 'Butter' performance during Grammys 2022

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Watch: BTS channels inner James Bond for 'Butter' performance during Grammys 2022

Before BTS took the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, to perform their hit number 'Butter', V shared a flirty moment with fellow Grammy nominee Olivia Rodrigo.

Grammys 2022: 'Scammys' trends on Twitter after BTS fails to win award, fans furious

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Grammys 2022: 'Scammys' trends on Twitter after BTS fails to win award, fans furious

Grammys 2022: Ever since BTS lost the Group Performance award to Doja Cat and SZA for their performance of “Kiss Me More" fans have shared their disappointment on social media. Many have also blamed the Grammys for using the K-pop band for ratings.

Elon Musk weighs in on how pandemic caused 'baby bust', instead of boom

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Elon Musk weighs in on how pandemic caused 'baby bust', instead of boom

Elon Musk, the father of seven welcomed his youngest daughter -- Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, or "Y" for short -- with former partner and Canadian singer Grimes, in December.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling reveals she used to write during lunch hours and after 2 am

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Harry Potter author JK Rowling reveals she used to write during lunch hours and after 2 am

JK Rowling was responding to a question by a Twitter user who asked authors how they fit writing into their everyday schedule when they first started.

Student lists his 'soul' for sale as NFT. Allows it to be sacrificed to 'any deity'

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Student lists his 'soul' for sale as NFT. Allows it to be sacrificed to 'any deity'

To facilitate the sale, 21-year-old Stijn van Schaik has also created a website and put together a "sale of soul agreement" which sets out who the "soul" can be sold onto and how it can be used.

How Indians send out-of-office messages: Viral post sparks hilarious responses

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How Indians send out-of-office messages: Viral post sparks hilarious responses

Americans and Eurpoeans may be fighting it out but, when it comes to slogging with no personal, work life boundaries, Indians took the cake. Or at least a huge chunk of it.

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