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Threads turns one: where does the Twitter rival stand?
In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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How social media is limiting political content
The Explainer Critics say Meta's 'extraordinary move' to have less politics in users' feeds could be 'actively muzzling civic action'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Polyamory is having a moment(s)
In the Spotlight The latest in loving more — and those who want less of it
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Antisemitism on X: Elon Musk goes 'thermonuclear'
In the Spotlight Social media owner takes Media Matters to court over allegations of advertising next to 'pro-nazi content'
By The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk overshadows his own Cybertruck rollout
Talking Point The X owner's latest bizarre public appearance and incendiary comments threaten to derail the 'biggest product launch of anything by far on Earth this year'
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Elon Musk to X's fleeing advertisers: 'Go f--- yourself' and 'don't advertise'
Speed Read 'What this advertising boycott is going to do is to kill the company,' Musk said at a public conference
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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From 'thunks' to mixed reality, the future of books is interactive
The Explainer What is in store for literature in an increasingly digital world?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Twitter's year of Elon Musk: what happens next?
In the Spotlight 'Your platform is dying', says one commentator, but new CEO is aiming for profitability next year
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk kills the bird
feature Is X a necessary evil or more of an expensive mistake?
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Musk's rebranding ruin Twitter?
Talking Point Is Musk dooming his own company by scrapping its valuable brand, or is it all leading to something bigger?
By Harold Maass Published
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Twitter to X and five other controversial rebrands from history
Under the Radar Elon Musk’s decision joins a long list of derided company changes
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk announces change to Twitter logo
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Threads: Meta's Twitter clone gains a foothold
feature The competition to usurp Twitter is heating up
By The Week Staff Published
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5 adversarial cartoons about Twitter vs. Threads
feature Artists take on an unraveling user base, Elon Musk's reputation and more
By The Week Staff Published
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