Taking Twitter private would allow Musk more flexibility in establishing changes to the social media giant and avoid reporting financials to the SEC.
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Russia has earned $66 billion in fuel exports since war began, report says; Americans, British face Russian sanctions: April 27 recap
Russia imposed sanctions on 287 British lawmakers, claiming they “demonize” Russia. Dozens of Americans already sanctioned. Wednesday’s recap.
Feds have ‘concerns,’ but no punishment, for Amazon after deadly warehouse collapse in tornado
In a letter to Amazon, OSHA officials said the company’s severe weather procedures “raised concerns” about employee safety.
US, allies ‘move at speed of war’ to save Ukraine; hungry Mariupol residents must labor at mass graves: Live updates
Countries around the world are stepping up to meet Ukraine’s urgent needs, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Ukraine updates.
Sweden, Finland reportedly to apply to NATO; Britain estimates that 15,000 Russians have been killed: Live Ukraine updates
The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti said the Swedish government wants “a common date for the publication of NATO applications”: Latest Ukraine news
Putin declares victory in Mariupol; Biden to announce $800M more in military aid: Live updates
Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol on Thursday and canceled plans to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold.
Hundreds of thousands lose power as nor’easter dumps snow from West Virginia to New England
Heavy, wet snow blanked swaths of the northeast from New England to West Virginia Tuesday. Power outages could last for days.
Biden speaks with Zelenskyy in one-hour call, day after president accuses Putin of genocide: Live Ukraine updates
President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Ukraine President Zelenskyy. Latest Ukraine news.
Strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people; 67 bodies found in mass grave: Live updates
Thousands of Ukrainians were at a train station in Kramatorsk when the strike occurred. A mass grave was found in Bucha with about 67 bodies inside. Live updates.
‘A clear stand against Putin’s war of choice’: US, EU to impose new sanctions against Russia; six charred bodies found: April 5 recap
The US and EU plan to impose new sanctions hours after Zelenskyy called on the UN to punish Russia for its alleged war crimes. Tuesday recap.