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After attempting several unrelated businesses, Trump Media & Technology plans to pivot back to its core media business by offering a specialized service that grants fast access to President Trump's posts for a fee. This strategy is critical because the parent company has reported losing over $1 billion since the start of last year and recently showed significant losses in its earnings report.

A user received a confirmation code for X or Twitter related to a phone number not connected to their account. Later, they also received multiple Facebook emails containing confirmation codes—eight times within 15 minutes—which the user stated they did not request or use. The user has changed passwords but remains worried about potential security breaches.

Twitter's new API, launched in September, has sparked criticism for restricting third-party tools that contributed to its growth. The move is seen as part of a broader trend shifting from the 'free Web' to a profit-driven 'internet of cha-ching$'.

A job posting for a Senior Manager, Foresight Activation at Hershey, a major American chocolatier, was discovered on LinkedIn and shared on Twitter. The role reflects the company's focus on future-oriented research and innovation.

A user received 2500€ via rovawex.com after logging in through a Mr Beast tweet on Twitter but encountered requests for 60$ to a merchant and a fiscal ID verification they couldn't provide. After requesting a refund, the money was returned, but the user remains concerned about potential scam activity.

Andrew Leeper and Will Minkoff, part of Nashville Severe Weather, livestream storm updates on YouTube to inform Middle Tennessee residents during severe weather. The group started as a Twitter account and has expanded into a multi-platform operation with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, is introducing banking features as part of its 'everything app' initiative. The rebranded platform, X, was previously called Twitter before the change in July 2023.

A person received aggressive text messages from multiple numbers, including threats stating they 'deserve to be raped.' They suspect the messages may be linked to recent relationship updates shared online, with angry former friends possibly involved. The individual checked if their phone number was publicly posted but found no evidence.

The user and friend were scammed $200 while trying to buy Ariana Grande resale tickets via Twitter. The scammer provided fake tickets and disappeared after receiving payment through CashApp during a FaceTime call.

The article discusses the rise of vertical video across social and media platforms, highlighting how platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat initially had distinct focuses before vertical video became prominent.

Manoj Aggarwal, a lead software engineer with 14 years of experience, discusses how AI tools are reducing demand for junior software engineers while emphasizing that experienced engineers who adapt to AI will remain valuable. He highlights his personal use of AI to enhance productivity and the challenges of reviewing AI-generated code.

Qwen3.8 is set to launch and transition to an open-weight model. The article includes a Twitter post and Hacker News discussion tracking its release.

Fraudsters are targeting X accounts by sending emails about new logins from unfamiliar devices to steal passwords, aiming to commit crypto scams and phishing attacks. The emails mimic security alerts to deceive users into revealing sensitive information.

The article discusses the growing dominance of AI in web traffic and content creation, citing data from Cloudflare, Imperva, and Pangram showing bots account for over half of web traffic and a significant portion of content on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. It raises concerns about AI's impact on human creators and online authenticity.

A judge approved Elon Musk's SEC settlement, though the court raised concerns about it. The SEC alleged in a 2025 lawsuit that Musk delayed disclosing his acquisition of a 5% ownership stake in Twitter.

A federal judge approved a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged stock disclosure violations during Musk's 2022 Twitter takeover. The judge expressed 'serious misgivings' about the settlement, noting its unprecedented nature and the use of Musk's revocable trust to pay the penalty, which the SEC admitted was a first for such cases.

A Biden-appointed judge reluctantly approved Elon Musk's settlement with the SEC over Twitter disclosures, questioning whether the Trump administration let the world's richest person off too easily.

A judge approved a $1.5 million settlement between the SEC and Elon Musk over a Twitter investment. The opinion states whether it's fair is 'for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 has outperformed Qwen3.7 in recent benchmarks, according to a report shared on social media and a news platform.

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.

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.

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.

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 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, 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.