Twitter’s checkmark might come in different colors because that’s the issue

Twitter is postponing the launch of Twitter Blue again, and when it finally returns, it might bring along a new breed of “official” checkmarks. This is according to Twitter CEO and owner Elon Musk, who tweeted the news on Tuesday. “Holding off relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation,” he…

Russian regional leaders wrote to Putin demanding he stop mobilizing reservists to fight in Ukraine, as chatter about a second draft intensifies

Conscripted citizens are seen as part of the mobilization as military training continue within the scope of mobilization in Rostov, Russia on October 31, 2022. Arkady Budnitsky/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Local Russian leaders wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the mobilization of reservists. They said the possibility of a…

FTX spent around $300 million buying senior executives houses in the Bahamas, bankruptcy court told

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ran the exchange like a “personal fiefdom”, a bankruptcy lawyer said Tuesday. Getty Images Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX like a “personal fiefdom”, a bankruptcy lawyer said Tuesday. “Substantial amounts of money were spent on things not related to the business,” James Bromley said. The crypto exchange spent around $300 million buying…

Mike Lindell says he’ll drop ‘everything’ and fly to lobby Elon Musk in person to unban him from Twitter

Elon Musk (left) and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Mike Lindell wants to sit down for an ask-me-anything with Elon Musk. He told Insider that he wants to show Musk “evidence” that could reverse his Twitter ban. Lindell also told Steve Bannon that if Musk wants free speech on Twitter,…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: November 23, 2022 | Rates inch up but remain low month over month

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Mortgage rates increased slightly today, but they’re still well below their recent…

‘There’s no one left to talk to’: Sam Bankman-Fried says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ in apology to FTX employees

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Jabin Botsford/Getty Images FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried apologized to employees for the crypto exchange’s failure.  “You were my family. I’ve lost that,” he wrote in a letter, adding he had no one left to talk to.  Bankman-Fried also said a crypto market crash and other factors slashed collateral to $9 billion. …

Scott Walker says it’s ‘dangerous’ for Trump to attack DeSantis, encourages Republicans to look at a number of 2024 hopefuls

Then-President Donald Trump looks on as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a 2018 event. Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Walker cautioned Trump against attacking Ron DeSantis in the wake of the 2022 midterms. “I just think it’s dangerous, he’s out on thin ice on that one politically,” Walker told Insider. Walker also spoke about what’s…