Twitter sues Elon Musk after attempt to terminate purchase
Twitter on Tuesday sued Elon Musk to force the Tesla CEO to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform. Musk on Friday said he was terminating the agreement because Twitter hadn’t given him enough information about bots on the platform. A judge in the business-specialized Delaware Court of Chancery will now determine whether his reasons for exiting the binding contract are legitimate. If not, Musk could be compelled to complete the purchase at the price point he offered in April of $54.20 per share. “Having mounted a public spec
Read More'It was horrific': Videos show players, families at little league game take cover after gunshots ring out
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Read MoreAlabama inmate who escaped with corrections officer indicted for murder
The Alabama inmate who escaped with a corrections officer over the spring was recently indicted on felony murder charges for the death of the officer, who killed herself when police apprehended the pair. The indictment accuses inmate Casey White — who has no relation to corrections officer Vicki White but who police say was her love interest — of causing Vicky's death while committing a first-degree escape from the Lauderdale County Jail in Florence, Ala. Chris Connolly, the district attorney in Lauderdale County, said a warrant was issued for Casey White on July 6 after
Read MoreExperts say US must not let EU lead on cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts argued on Tuesday that the U.S. is falling behind the European Union when it comes to being a leader in the realm of cyber security. Experts called the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation, a law governing data privacy and security rules, the global standard. The law, adopted in 2018, renewed how businesses handle personal data in Europe, with large fines for companies that fail to comply. Panelists at a virtual Council on Foreign Relations event echoed recommendations made in a new cybersecurity report by the foreign policy think tank.
Read MoreBarbie releasing Jane Goodall doll made of recycled plastic
Mattel on Tuesday announced that the Barbie brand will be releasing a Jane Goodall doll made of recycled plastic to recognize the renowned anthropologist. The new product, part of Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series, is available at retailers immediately and coincides with the 62-year anniversary of Goodall’s famed first visit to Gombe National Park in Tanzania. “My entire career, I’ve wanted to help inspire kids to be curious and explore the world around them — just like I did when I first traveled to Tanzania 62 years ago,” Goodall said in a release. “I’m thrilled to par
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