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A flood of users got messages saying "rate limit exceeded" on Saturday.
The daily limit varies depending on whether you had a verified or unverified account.
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
Fidelity, which owns an equity stake in Twitter, previously slashed its valuation by more than 55% at the end of last year — about one month after Musk acquired the platform.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a campaign launch event on Twitter with the site's CEO Elon Musk, but it did not go according to plan.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
The billionaire said he will transition to executive chairman and chief technology officer of the social network.
"There aren't many platforms left that allow free speech," the controversial anchor said of the move.
Some users of the social media network decried the graphic images, describing the postings as "unethical" and "horrible."
"Was I optimistic? Yes. Did I have final say? No," wrote Dorsey, once an ardent supporter of Musk's leadership of the social network.
In the video, Carlson made no mention of Fox News or the reasons behind his departure from the network, where he was its most-watched anchor.
Celebrities and top accounts say they have blue checks they didn't pay for — and don't want.
Among the public figures to lose the platform's verification symbol are Beyonce, Pope Francis and Donald Trump.
The news organization said the social media network is "falsely implying that we are not editorially independent."
Musk revealed details about his leadership at Twitter, reflecting on his mass layoffs and speaking about his appointment of new leadership — his dog, Floki.
Twitter was reacting to a post mentioning the Nashville school shooting, transgender people and "vengeance."
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
Black Twitter is a digital community that allows people to connect and bond over what it means to be Black — and what happens there often reverberates far beyond.
Two-factor authentication is a tool which requires users to enter a security code or key — in addition to their normal password — in order to gain access to their accounts.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Elon Musk has urged a federal judge to shift a shareholder lawsuit trial out of San Francisco. He says negative media coverage has biased potential jurors against him.
Musk had promised to subject all policy changes to user polls, but now says only paid users can vote.
Musk posted the poll himself and said he'd abide by it -- but that was before the results were in: 57.5% of respondents said he should while 42.5 said he shouldn't.
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A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.
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Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new dashboard on Wednesday that lists the number of people in the county's jails.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
For the unlucky few, it's a point of frustration – all while questioning when the power will come back online.
A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.
A 21-year-old Montrose man faces decades in prison in connection to a fatal crash involving a stolen pickup truck earlier this month in central Minnesota.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like?
An Elk River father is being hailed a hero for saving two of his kids before getting swept up in the Mississippi River.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
Universities of Wisconsin leaders have approved pay raises for eight of the system's 13 chancellors as well as bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
On Tuesday night, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Trump.
Jarred Hill reports on what authorities say had them concerned just minutes before 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
A federal appeals court says Minnesota's law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
A 21-year-old Montrose man faces decades in prison in connection to a fatal crash involving a stolen pickup truck earlier this month in central Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new dashboard on Wednesday that lists the number of people in the county's jails.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
A 17-year-old girl who was shot earlier this month in north Minneapolis has died from her injuries.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, West Nile has been confirmed in samples taken from Anoka and Dakota counties.
The hot weather means a lot of Minnesotans are trying to find ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The second leg of Jason Mraz's summer tour makes a stop this Saturday evening at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
The American League got the win in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, but Minnesota Twins players Carlos Correa and Willi Castro didn't contribute much.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.
Culpepper, 21, plays college ball for Kansas State and is the school's first position player to be drafted in the first round.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday should feel comfortable and sunny, a marked change from what the majority of days this summer have felt like so far this year.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.
Liz Heinecke shares a few easy-to-do science projects that will teach children the physics behind tornados and high winds.
July 17 is National Hot Dog Day, and there are extremely passionate thoughts about what should and shouldn't go on a hot dog.
Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft explains what the phenomenon is, and how you can address it to help your relationship.
More than a reported 90% of online users incorporate emojis to express themselves.