Timeline: Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter

Elon Musk is offering to go through with his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Here’s a look at some of what’s transpired between the billionaire Tesla CEO and the social media platform.

Court rules in favor of Texas law on social media regulation

The Texas law has been challenged by tech trade groups that warn that it would prevent platforms from removing extremism and hate speech.

TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China

Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.

Akins ECHS released from 'hold', resumes normal schedule

Akins ECHS was released from a hold as Austin ISD police investigated a threat. No threat was found, the district said.

Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws in testimony to Congress

The ex-Twitter chief accuses the social media giant of deception in dealing with automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. He also claims Twitter knowingly allowed India's government agents access to sensitive data on users.

Twitter edit button finally being tested

Twitter’s edit button allows tweets to be edited a couple of times 30 minutes after being posted. Twitter Blue subscribers will get access to it in late September.

Kellogg’s will pay you $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner

Winners will also get a year’s worth of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops and Frosted Mini-wheats cereal.

Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment

“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained