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Twitter fate in doubt as employees defy Musk ultimatum
Twitter fate in doubt as employees defy Musk ultimatum
by  AFP

The future of Twitter seemed to hang in the balance Friday after its offices were locked down and key employees announced their departures in defiance of an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk. Signs that government regulators were becoming impatient with Musk's handling of Twitter also grew on Friday, especially over the platform's ability to moderate content with a severely reduced headcount.

Ivory Coast, Ghana throw down gauntlet on cocoa price
Ivory Coast, Ghana throw down gauntlet on cocoa price
by  AFP

The world's chocolate industry could be in for a turbulent ride as the two biggest cocoa producers set down demands for manufacturers to pay higher prices for their growers. Among corporations, Nestle said it strongly backed efforts for growers to maintain a decent standard of living and had been paying the LID since its inception.

US home sales drop for record ninth straight month on high prices
US home sales drop for record ninth straight month on high prices
by  AFP

US existing home sales slid for a record ninth straight month in October, industry data showed Friday, as rising mortgage rates squeeze affordability. "More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed," NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said.

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