Elon Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account
Musk made the move after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click "yes" or "no" on whether Trump's account should be reinstated.
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Musk made the move after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click "yes" or "no" on whether Trump's account should be reinstated.
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Latest departures come after billionaire had already cut half of company's workforce and fired employees for voicing dissent.
The company is losing $4 million a week as high-profile staffers resign, raising doubts that it can keep operating.
Twitter users can now purchase the blue check feature. Some accounts have already begun exploiting it.
"Twitter will do lots of dumb things in coming months," Musk tweeted after abruptly nixing new account verification system.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
After Kathy Griffin and other people changed their display names to "Elon Musk," the new Twitter chief tweeted that accounts that engage in impersonation will be permanently suspended.
Some celebrities have deactivated their accounts while others are weighing whether they will leave. Here is what they're saying about Musk's acquisition of the company.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday after she switched her screen name to Musk. She told a Bloomberg reporter that she had also used his profile photo.
It was not immediately clear when the subscription service would go live.
Under Elon Musk's ownership, thousands of Twitter employees, including top executives, have been fired.
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
Musk faces a Friday deadline to complete his on-again, off-again acquisition of the ailing social media company.
Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter's workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company.
The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Trial is on hold until October 28 to allow Musk time to line up financing for his $44 billion takeover of the social media company.
Extreme heat in California has left Twitter without one of its key data centers, and a company executive warned in an internal memo obtained by CNN that another outage elsewhere could result in the service going dark for some of its users.
Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he intends to reverse Twitter's ban against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Dan Patterson break down this announcement with CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson.
A small but influential court in Delaware could make it harder for the Tesla founder to wriggle out of $44 billion deal.
After billionaire Elon Musk said that he was abandoning his $44 billion buyout, Twitter vowed to pursue him in court.
Twitter is laying off a portion of its recruiting team after previously saying it would pause most hiring.
Lawyers for the Tesla CEO accused Twitter of withholding information on the true number of bots on the platform.
News alleviates investor doubts over billionaire's resolve, sending Twitter stocks up 5.5% in after-hours trading.
Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.
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Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Police responded around 7:43 a.m. to the 10300 block of Eldora Avenue.
CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert in the University Park area. All lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway reopened around 10:03 a.m.
Firefighters were unable to immediately turn off the water because the car had struck high-voltage wires, which caused a significant hazard.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Glendale police arrested a special education assistant after a student accused him of child sexual abuse.
A diver swimming under the waves along the Laguna Beach coast has formed an unlikely bond with a young white seal.
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Anaheim police arrested a teen connected to a group of smash-and-grab robbers who purposefully rammed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a pursuit last month.
Fullerton's police chief denied allegations that his officers helped federal agents during a recent immigration operation.
The California Highway Patrol closed one lane of the southbound I-15 Freeway near Eastvale after a dump truck crashed its trailer into an overpass.
Riverside County installed a new camera system on the 91 Freeway to crack down on carpool lane violators.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for murder on Monday, weeks after a 63-year-old man was found dead from traumatic injuries in Riverside County in January.
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday to protest a possible change coming to Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, where officials are considering ending their midwifery program.
The Santa Ana winds will affect the valleys, mountains and inland areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, as well as much of the Inland Empire.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
This is what you need to know about when the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Two NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, will face off in the NFL's first regular season game in Australia later this year, the league announced.
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89.
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The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Josh D'Amaro, who oversees Disney theme parks and dozens of resort hotels worldwide, will become the next Disney CEO.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
LAPD officers continue to search for a suspect after two people, a man and a 10-year-old girl, were stabbed in a residential area of Sunland. The victims were taken to a hospital for their injuries.
Two teams will participate in Puppy Bowl XXII, Team Fluff and Team Ruff, with 150 dogs participating from 72 shelters across the nation.
Financial expert Winnie Sun discusses what to do when falling behind on mortgage and credit card payments, as well as car and personal loans.
Cardiologist Dr. Ravi Dave and Survivor Eve Dionne Miller discuss the American Heart Association/National Wear Red Day.
Sharol Caw, LA County Library Black Resource Center Librarian, highlights books and events for Black History Month.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
