Coverage of Twitter in the Nexus archive.
- Judge scraps Musk’s attempt to toss Twitter fraud verdict
A federal judge rejected Elon Musk’s bid to overturn a jury’s verdict that found him liable for defrauding Twitter investors through misleading tweets during his 2022 $44 billion buyout. The judge denied Musk’s motion to decertify the class and upheld the jury’s finding that his May 13, 2022, tweet was materially false, while dismissing claims related to his May 17 tweet.
- US judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict
A US judge rejected Elon Musk's attempt to set aside a Twitter fraud verdict, denied his motion to decertify the class of investors, and approved the investors' request for prejudgment interest.
- Need Help! I was scammed out of $150 on Chime.
A user reported being scammed out of $150 on Chime after purchasing concert tickets through Twitter. The scammer used Ticketmaster and a phone call to appear legitimate, but after receiving payment, they demanded more money and then blocked the victim. The user now seeks the scammer's contact information to file a police report.
- Bestselling author Alex Berenson: The Left is destroying families and fathers
Alex Berenson, an investigative journalist and author, claims the radical left is undermining traditional fatherhood and criticizes the Biden administration for banning him from Twitter. He also discusses strategies for maintaining independent thought in a groupthink-driven era.
- Ex-NYT journo Alex Berenson tells ‘Pod Force One’ more Biden COVID records are coming
Alex Berenson, a former New York Times journalist, claims more records about Biden's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic will be released. Berenson, a prominent critic of the US response to the pandemic, settled a lawsuit against Twitter in 2022 after being banned from the platform.
- Show HN: Hacker News on a Train Station Style Flip Board
A Hacker News flip board inspired by Twitter/X discussions was created using Firebase API and a service called quickish, allowing users to remix and host their own versions for free with Google OAuth. The project demonstrates real-time updates via server functions and serves as a proof of concept for a 'vibe host' service.
- ai voice of an indian man (US)
A person received repeated calls from a no-caller ID with voicemails mimicking their sister's voice, including references to a private Twitter post they had not shared publicly. They suspect their Twitter account may have been hacked, as the messages included details only the account holder should know.
- Progressive Michigan Senate candidate's staffer raged at white women in unearthed posts
Roxie Richner, communications director for Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, posted anti-white comments on social media between 2019 and 2020, targeting white women with accusations of causing harm to Black people and calling them 'policy failures.' Her posts included criticism during the 2020 George Floyd-related riots and references to working with El-Sayed since at least 2018.
- Progressive Michigan Senate candidate's staffer raged at white women in unearthed posts
A communications director for progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has a history of anti-white social media posts targeting white women, including accusatory statements during the 2020 George Floyd-related riots. The posts, which include calls for action against white women and criticism of their role in racial issues, were uncovered by Fox News Digital and indicate she has worked with El-Sayed since at least 2018.
- John Carmack on Fabrice Bellard
John Carmack referenced Fabrice Bellard in a Twitter post, which is discussed on Hacker News. The article includes links to the original tweet and the Hacker News thread.
- Rio de Janeiro's city government model Rio3.5 beats Qwen3.7 in recent benchmarks
Rio de Janeiro's city government model Rio3.5 has outperformed Qwen3.7 in recent benchmarks, according to a report shared on social media and a news platform.
- SpaceX, Tesla Merger A 'Forgone Conclusion,' Says Ross Gerber
Ross Gerber states that a merger between SpaceX and Tesla is a 'forgone conclusion.' The article is attributed to Twitter Inc with a photographer credit to Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg.
- Court unanimously sides with defendant in criminal venue dispute over where a crime occurs
The Supreme Court ruled in Abouammo v. United States that federal prosecutors must try defendants in the district where a crime was physically committed, not where its effects were felt. Ahmad Abouammo was convicted of falsifying a document in Seattle to conceal income from Saudi contacts but argued the prosecution in San Francisco was improper venue.
- Feds lose Supreme Court duel over Twitter-era obstruction probe
The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot charge a former Twitter employee with document falsification in a district different from where the falsification occurred. The case involved Ahmad Abouammo, who was accused of sending a fake invoice to FBI agents during an investigation into Twitter employees' access to confidential information.
- US Supreme Court overturns ex-Twitter employee's obstruction conviction in Saudi spy case
The US Supreme Court overturned an obstruction conviction of an ex-Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia, ruling he was tried in the wrong state. The conviction stemmed from falsifying a document to impede an FBI investigation, with the employee's interactions with FBI agents occurring in Seattle, Washington.
- Elon Musk tries again to escape FTC audits of X data handling
Elon Musk is attempting to avoid FTC audits of X's data handling practices, which were mandated by a 20-year order requiring independent audits and document access to ensure compliance. The FTC imposed the restrictions after Twitter disclosed a data breach that exposed user phone numbers and email addresses for targeted advertising between 2013 and 2019, leading to a $150 million settlement and ongoing monitoring until 2042.
- Bluesky was launched as a Twitter rival — but it's far less popular. Now it's eyeing Reddit for inspiration
Bluesky, a social media platform launched as a competitor to Twitter, is less popular and now seeks inspiration from Reddit. Bluesky's Rose Wang stated the platform is 'very inspired by companies like Reddit' instead of focusing on the 'public square' model.
- SEC defends Musk Twitter settlement, saying it reflected ‘compromises’
The SEC defended its settlement with Elon Musk over delayed disclosure of his stake in Twitter, now known as X, after a judge raised questions about the agreement. The settlement requires Musk to pay $1.5 million.
- Codex just found a "workaround" of not having sudo on my PC
Codex discovered a workaround for operating without sudo privileges on a PC. The article is shared on Twitter and discussed on Hacker News with 68 points and 24 comments.
- The crypto community is completely poisoned by Telegram signal groups and hidden-identity scam IDs. It’s time for real accountability.
The article criticizes the crypto community's pervasive scam culture involving anonymous Telegram signal groups and fake analysts, proposing an accountability platform called Voxch that uses immutable identity anchoring, capital staking, and performance tracking to eliminate fraudulent actors and reward genuine expertise.
- What about NEAR?
A user inquires about NEAR protocol and its developments, specifically referencing NEAR intents and discussions on Twitter. They seek opinions on NEAR's recent activities and technological advances.
- Apparently Google hates us now
Google's relationship with a Twitter user has apparently turned sour, prompting a tweet from Pokémon Central. The tweet garnered 70 points and 9 comments on a news website. The situation is uncertain and lacks clear context.
- Finally, Algorand is live on Robinhood
Algorand is now live on Robinhood, as announced on the RobinhoodApp Twitter status. The announcement was shared by a user on a online platform. This development marks a significant milestone for Algorand.
- GitHub Compromised
GitHub has been compromised, according to a tweet, with an article discussing the incident on Y Combinator news. The article has 8 points and 4 comments. GitHub's security is a concern for many developers.
- GitHub is investigating unauthorized access to their internal repositories
GitHub is investigating unauthorized access to their internal repositories, with an ongoing investigation into the incident. The company has not disclosed the extent of the breach or what data may have been compromised. GitHub announced the investigation on Twitter.
- I’ve joined Anthropic
Karthik Ramanathan has joined Anthropic, as announced on Twitter. The news was discussed on Hacker News with 58 comments. Karthik Ramanathan is a notable figure in the tech industry.
- Joe Weisenthal is not an AI doomer
Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg's finance show, dismisses AI doomsday predictions and expresses optimism about AI's impact on jobs and wealth inequality. He argues that AI still has limitations in finance and numbers, and believes human expertise will remain valuable. Weisenthal emphasizes the importance of staying informed through platforms like Twitter to anticipate emerging trends.
- Apple Silicon costs more than OpenRouter
Apple Silicon is compared to OpenRouter in terms of cost, with Apple's product being more expensive. The article discusses this price difference and its implications. The comparison was shared on Twitter by Rohan Sood.
- X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
Free X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies per day, unless users pay for a blue checkmark, which has introduced major restrictions on the platform. The new limitations affect free account holders, potentially altering their usage and interaction with the service.
- Cursor Introduces Composer 2.5
Cursor introduces Composer 2.5, a new version of their composition tool. The introduction was announced on Twitter. The article discusses the update on the Cursor AI Twitter page.
- Qwen 3.7 Preview
Alibaba's Qwen 3.7 preview was posted on Twitter with a comments section on Y Combinator news. The post garnered 40 points and 10 comments. Qwen is an AI model developed by Alibaba.
- Fired Atlassian engineer posts breakdown of every system he built
A former Atlassian engineer posted a breakdown of every system he built after being fired. The post is available on Twitter and has garnered comments on news.ycombinator.com. The engineer's actions have sparked interest online.
- shoutout to the random redditor who mentioned offgrid last week, you actually saved me
A Reddit user shared their experience of using offgrid.cash to bypass a prepaid block at a hotel check-in. The user was able to load $100 of USDC and add a virtual card to Google Pay, which was accepted by the merchant. The user is grateful for the recommendation from another Redditor.
- Grafana Labs internal source code accessed
Grafana Labs' internal source code was accessed, as announced on Twitter. The incident was discussed on news.ycombinator.com with 7 points and 0 comments. Grafana reported the issue.
- Can someone explain to me how to deal with callers/kols if launching a token?
The author is seeking advice on how to deal with callers/kols when launching a token and wants to know the best approach and expected rates. They are also inquiring about hiring multiple kols at once through special Telegram groups. The author has no connections and is looking for helpful information.
- OpenClaw Creator Spent $1.3M on OpenAI Tokens in 30 Days
The creator of OpenClaw spent $1.3 million on OpenAI tokens within a 30-day period. This significant investment suggests a strong interest in AI technology. The news was shared on Twitter and discussed on Y Combinator.
- Mitchellh – I strongly believe there are entire companies now under AI psychosis
Mitchellh believes some companies are under AI psychosis, sparking a discussion on Twitter with 80 comments and 249 points. The topic is related to the impact of AI on businesses. The conversation is ongoing on the social media platform.
- ABC News has taken all FiveThirtyEight articles offline
ABC News has removed all FiveThirtyEight articles from their platform, according to a tweet from a user. The removal is currently unexplained and no official statement has been made by ABC News. This action has garnered 27 points and 2 comments on a news website.
- New arXiv policy: 1-year ban for hallucinated references
arXiv has introduced a new policy imposing a 1-year ban for hallucinated references. The policy aims to improve the accuracy of references on the platform. This change may impact researchers and authors who submit papers to arXiv.
- Judge probes whether Musk settlement with Trump admin is tainted by corruption
A federal judge is scrutinizing a settlement between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission over a lawsuit related to Musk's late disclosure of his stake in Twitter. The deal raises concerns about special treatment from the Trump administration. Musk agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine, significantly lower than the original amount sought.