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Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

TikTok and Instagram users can scroll with abandon. But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.Keeping up with a sports game, extreme weather conditions or a major news event is getting harder under Musk’s new rules, which cap the number of tweets you can view as part of an apparent attempt to relieve the company’s overloaded web infrastructure.“The joke on Twitter is that people are going to go outside instead, but the reality is that they’re going to go to another app,” said Jasmine Enberg, an analyst with Insider Intelligence. “By sending users elsewhere, Musk is killing the main proposition Twitter has had for advertisers — a highly engaged user base, especially around news and events.”Musk recently hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO to try to win back advertise...

Tesla shares accelerate toward $300 on spike in deliveries and charging deal with major automakers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

Tesla is roaring back from a dismal 2022 as company shares, which have already doubled this year, were driven higher Monday by a spike in second-quarter deliveries. Shares jumped 7% to a new high for 2023 after the electric car maker said its deliveries in the most recent quarter rose 83% compared with the same period last year. Tesla cut prices several times on its four electric vehicle models and buyers took advantage of U.S. government tax credits.Tesla was pummeled in 2022, pushing shares down nearly 70%. Shares were in decline for most of the year and went into a near freefall after Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired Twitter in a $44 billion deal. Musk’s takeover at Twitter has been anything but smooth and a myriad of issues have continued to turn off users and advertisers. Musk on Friday said the company would limit the number of tweets users could see in a day, angering users and most certainly not winning over advertisers who rely on views when paying for advertising on the ...

Flyers sign defenseman Marc Staal to a 1-year deal while the Leafs add Max Domi

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

Marc Staal is joining the Philadelphia Flyers, signing a $1.1 million contract for next season with a team embarking on a lengthy rebuilding process.General manager Daniel Briere announced the signing Monday, following the Flyers’ deals over the weekend with gritty winger Garnet Hathaway and depth center Ryan Poehling. Hathaway got $4.75 million over two years and Poehling $1.4 million for one year. Staal is coming off helping the Florida Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Final. He skated nearly 21 minutes a night during that run after playing all 82 regular-season games and putting up 15 points.The 36-year-old fills a void expected to open when Philadelphia trades Tony DeAngelo back to Carolina. They tried to make that trade in recent weeks, but were prohibited by an NHL rule from doing so because it was less than a year since DeAngelo was dealt from the Hurricanes to the Flyers.July 7 would mark 12 months, after which the trade back could be completed. DeAngelo was a healthy sc...

Some pandemic beach house buyers are now already sellers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

In 2020, travel was restricted by the pandemic, and many people could work from anywhere. For those who could afford it, a close-by second home on the Maryland and Delaware shores looked like a good investment for short-term rental income and as a work-from-anywhere remote option.As a result, inventory for sale in those vacation destinations, and others around the country, got extremely tight, sales began happening much more quickly and prices rose dramatically.Fast forward three years and the market has shifted.In May, listing service Bright MLS says almost one-third of homes that sold in the Mid-Atlantic were second-home and investment properties.“We saw some people who purchased second-homes or vacation homes during the pandemic, and thought they would be able to use it a lot because they were working from home,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. “But now as more employers are calling people back to the office, they are taking the opportunity to lis...

Clear Creek lifts water restrictions right before 4th of July

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After one month, Jefferson County has lifted the water restrictions on Clear Creek in Golden just in time for the Fourth of July. Effective at 10 a.m. Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the City of Golden made the decision to lift the restrictions that limited water activities on Clear Creek. These restrictions have been in place since June 1. According to JCSO, water flow measurements have shown a continued decrease since the closure on June 1. June 2023 rainfall sets new record The restrictions had closed the creek to tubing and swimming after a record amount of rainfall caused water levels to increase rapidly over a short period of time. “We’ve had a good snow year compared to other years, so the amount of water in the creek this year is higher than it’s been the last couple of years,” said Fire Marshal Scott Case.Even though the restrictions have been lifted right before Independence Day, JCSO is still encouraging visitors to be very c...

List: What Colorado stores, restaurants will be open for July 4, 2023?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – With Independence Day upon us, you’re likely attending parades, celebrations, camping trips, firework shows, or countless other July 4-related gatherings. If you’re looking for a quick snack, extra sunscreen, or that one item that’s essential for your cookout, here’s a look at how many national stores and restaurants will be operating for the holiday. Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year It’s important to note that some locations may have different hours. Before traveling to any store or restaurant on the list, it may be best to call ahead. StoresBig Lots: Stores will be open, but hours may vary. You can find yours here.Costco: The wholesale club will be closed on July 4. CVS: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be operating under limited hours. You can check your location’s hours here.Dollar General: The dollar store chain will be open for regular hours on July 4, a representative tells Nexstar. Kroger: The Kroger f...

Fire rescue responds to gas leak in Pompano Beach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

Pompano Beach fire units responded to a gas leak after a construction crew struck a gas line, Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at 1903 Bay Drive. Fire crews surrounded the neighborhood as they attempted to locate the leak. Once the leak was found, HAZMAT teams helped fire crews cap the leak about an hour later.

Italian minister doubles down on sexist comments

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

Vittorio Sgarbi, Italy’s undersecretary for culture, is under fire over sexist comments he made during a speech at an event in Rome last month.During the speech, the Italian official used a derogatory term in reference to women and boasted about his relationships with women.“At a certain point, turning 67, the prostate appears and you have to deal with this fucking bitch whore you’ve never met in your life,” Sgarbi said, quoting, he alleged, a conversation he had with French novelist Michel Houellebecq. “The cock goes away and the prostate comes.”A 45-minute video of the undersecretary’s comments, made during an event at the Maxxi museum of contemporary art in Rome at an event on June 21 resurfaced this weekend in several reports in Italian media, including La Repubblica — leading to criticism from Italian politicians, including ones who form part of the current government.“If your aim was to épater le bourgeois [impress...

Meet the New Conservatives giving Rishi Sunak a migration headache

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

LONDON — Watch out Rishi Sunak, there’s a new right-wing Tory pressure group in town.The New Conservatives — a group of 25 MPs from the 2017 and 2019 parliamentary intakes — launched Monday with a headline-grabbing call for the Tory prime minister to do more to cut migration. They’re urging Sunak — already under pressure over the issue — to focus on meeting his predecessor-but-one Boris Johnson’s 2019 manifesto pledge to get net numbers to below 226,000. So who are the New Conservatives? And what exactly do they want?The new group is run by Danny Kruger, a former aide to Johnson, and Miriam Cates, a backer of Home Secretary Suella Braverman when she ran for the Tory leadership last year. Other members of the group include backbenchers Tom Hunt, Jonathan Gullis, Gareth Bacon, Duncan Kaker, Paul Bristow, Brendan Clarke-Smith, James Daly, Anna Firth, Nick Fletcher, Chris Green, Eddie Hughes, Mark Jenkinson, Andrew Lewer, Marco Longhi, Robin Millar, and Lia Nici. Lee An...

Russian defense minister says Wagner Group rebellion failed because of Russian troops’ loyalty

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:37:30 GMT

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Monday the Wagner Group’s attempted rebellion failed because Russia’s army “showed loyalty to their oath and military duty,” marking the first time he has spoken out about the short-lived mutiny.“These plans failed primarily because the personnel of the Armed Forces showed loyalty to their oath and military duty,” Shoigu said in public remarks. “The provocation did not affect the actions of the groupings of troops.” Russia responded to the rebellion by tightening security measures in Moscow.In late June, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to capture Russia’s military leadership as part of his surprise mutiny but turned back after Wagner forces made it to the capital city’s outer limits. Prior to the rebellion, Prigozhin accused Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on Wagner’s field camps in Ukraine. The Defense Ministry denied carrying out the rocket attack.Shoigu also mentioned Russia’s response to the failed rebellion,...