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Twitter has suspended the personal account for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican who represents northwest Georgia, according to news reports from NBC, CNN and others.NBC News reported the suspension Sunday and said the social media company had banned Greene’s because she spread misinformation about COVID vaccines. Her official account remains active.NBC News reported Greene said she was suspended for reporting statistics about the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS). The system was set up in 1990 to track possible side effects from vaccines. Anyone can submit a report to VAERS, which is designed to collect information without verifying whether vaccines caused the reported symptoms.“Twitter is an enemy to America and can’t handle the truth,” Greene said to NBC News. “That’s fine, I’ll show America we don’t need them and it’s time to defeat our enemies.”Greene was born in Milledgeville, Ga. in 1974 and worked as a businesswoman before her election to Congress in 2020. Former President Donald Trump endorsed her campaign, which generated controversy due to her support for conspiracy theories including QAnon, according to the Washington Post and New York Times.According to news reports, Greene faced temporary suspensions in the past due to posts about COVID vaccines…

Controversial Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account has been suspended permanently for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, the social media network confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. She still has access to her official congressional account @RepMTG and she can tweet from it.  A Twitter spokesperson told CBS News that "we permanently suspended the account you referenced (@mtgreenee) for repeated violations of our COVID-19 misinformation policy. We've been clear that, per our strike system for this policy, we will permanently suspend accounts for repeated violations of the policy." Greene responded on her Gettr account, calling Twitter "an enemy to American and can't handle the truth. That's fine, I'll show America we don't need them and it's time to defeat our enemies."  Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) Twitter account has been permanently  suspended for spreading COVID-19 misinformation / Getty Images Greene's personal account had more than 465,000 followers. This is not the first time it has been temporarily suspended.  In July, Greene received a 12-hour ban after the social media platform accused her of spreading COVID-19 misinformation. The congresswoman responded on Facebook, saying "Free Speech is under attack." Before Greene was elected to Congress, she made a slew of social media posts…

Controversial Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account has been suspended permanently for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, the social media network confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. She still has access to her official congressional account @RepMTG and she can tweet from it.  A Twitter spokesperson told CBS News that "we permanently suspended the account you referenced (@mtgreenee) for repeated violations of our COVID-19 misinformation policy. We've been clear that, per our strike system for this policy, we will permanently suspend accounts for repeated violations of the policy." Greene responded on her Gettr account, calling Twitter "an enemy to American and can't handle the truth. That's fine, I'll show America we don't need them and it's time to defeat our enemies."  Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) Twitter account has been permanently  suspended for spreading COVID-19 misinformation / Getty Images Greene's personal account had more than 465,000 followers. This is not the first time it has been temporarily suspended.  In July, Greene received a 12-hour ban after the social media platform accused her of spreading COVID-19 misinformation. The congresswoman responded on Facebook, saying "Free Speech is under attack." Before Greene was elected to Congress, she made a slew of social media posts…

The personal Twitter account of the Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been permanently suspended, for violating policies on misinformation about Covid-19.Action against Greene on Sunday came under the “strike” system Twitter launched last March, which uses artificial intelligence to identify posts about the coronavirus misleading enough to cause harm.Two or three strikes earn a 12-hour account lock, four strikes prompt a weeklong suspension and five or more can get an account permanently removed.Twitter had previously suspended Greene’s personal account for periods ranging from 12 hours to a week.Greene was issued a “fourth strike” this summer, for saying vaccines were failing.“We’ve been clear that … we will permanently suspend accounts for repeated violations of the policy,” a Twitter spokeswoman said on Sunday.The congresswoman’s official account remains active.The Republican is a determined controversialist and political extremist who courts controversy and confrontation.She has regularly been fined for refusing to follow Covid guidelines in Congress, including those regarding mask-wearing on the House floor.In a statement on Sunday, Greene called Twitter “an enemy to America” and said it could not “handle the truth”.She also accused Twitter of seeking “a communist revolution” and said: “Social media platforms can’t stop the truth from being spread…

Grand Marshal LeVar Burton kicked off the 133rd Rose Parade with cheers from the crowd on Saturday, Jan. 1. The theme of this year’s parade #GrandMarshall #LeVarBurton #RoseParade #2022RoseParade pic.twitter.com/x1S8zPbLqw — dean musgrove (@deanmusgrove) January 1, 2022 Related: LeAnn Rimes performance receives mixed reactions on social media Burton was seen hopping late to the Grand Marshal float but made it up by grabbing a microphone to greet parade-goers a Happy New Year while driving down Colorado Blvd. Social media users were beaming with excitement to see the “Reading Rainbow” host on TV and in person. They took to Twitter to post their reactions to Burton’s appearance. Watching the 133rd #RoseParade Look at our Grand Marshal @levarburton !!! #HAPPYNEWYEAR2022 pic.twitter.com/xUjOinAKSB — Stephanie Frederic (@stepfredla) January 1, 2022 Woohoo @levarburton kicking off the Rose Parade! — Ben Tomhave (@falconsview) January 1, 2022 @levarburton at the Rose Parade! Best way ever to start 2022! You look amazing! — Liz Foster (@glenstrae58) January 1, 2022 HURRAY IT’S @levarburton 🚙 🌹 #PasadenaTournamentofRoses #TEACHERS @RoseParade #HAPPYNEWYEAR2022 #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/jJ8iyOwsqs — Brian Lopez (@HelloMrLopez) January 1, 2022 Hallelujah! The Rose Parade is on & LeVar Burton is the Grand Marshal! — Christine McCloud (@geneapleau) January 1, 2022 Turned…

Twitter users took to the platform to mark Betty White's passing on December 31, a few days shy of her 100th birthday.  Betty White passed away on December 31, at the age of 99 and Twitter users marked this day. (twitter/@MichelleObama) One of the greatest and most iconic American actors of all time, Betty White, passed away yesterday at the age of 99, a few days shy of being a 100. Celebrities and other Twitter users alike, have taken to the microblogging platform to share their fondest memories and anecdotes about her through pictures and videos.Here’s what US President Joe Biden had to say: Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans. She’s a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year’s Eve.— President Biden (@POTUS) December 31, 2021 Lawyer, writer and former First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama tweeted a photo of Betty White. Here’s what she wrote: Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. Barack and I join so many around the world who will miss the joy she brought…

BERLIN, GERMANY DECEMBER 01: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the ... Axel Springer Award 2020 on December 01, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Britta Pedersen-Pool/Getty Images) Getty Images If there is one thing we can count on during the year, it is Elon Musk tweeting out random thoughts. He is often entertaining and not afraid to speak his mind, even when it gets him into trouble. Looking back, these are his top tweets of the year. 1. You can buy a Tesla with Bitcoin (or not) Musk tweeted on May 24 that you can buy a Tesla with the popular cryptocurrency, but later changed his plans after social media users objected. 2. The infamous toilet tweet Musk made a bold statement in November, suggesting he is tweeting from the toilet. That’s a big T.M.I. for all of us, but also a revelation that surprises no one. 3. A strange crypto proclamation It’s one thing to sing the praises of an emerging (and slightly sarcastic) cryptocurrency, but fans went nuts when he announced Tesla would accept Dogecoin for merch. 4. A sudden career change Musk likes to make wry jokes. Some…

Gameday has officially arrived. The semifinal matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Cincinnati is just a few hours away and Tide fans from all around the country are eager for kickoff. Alabama fans are notorious for taking to Twitter on gameday to express their excitement for that day’s opponent. The playoff semifinal contest only inflames Tide fans’ intensity. If you are not fired up for kickoff already, these series of tweets are sure to get you ready and may even give you a good laugh. WAKE THE HELL UP! TODAY IS THE DAY THAT BRYCE YOUNG AKA YOUNG MONEY, AKA QB1, AKA YOUNG GUN, AKA YMCMB, AKA THE CALI GUN SLINGER, AKA HEI9MAN, AKA BRYCE “STEAL YO GIRL” YOUNG, LEADS THE TIDE OVER CINCY! IT’S TIME FOR WAR IN DALLAS! NO SKYLINE CHILI TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/UIa1ytm5lS — Cruz Oxenreider (@TheRealCruzOx) December 31, 2021 RISE SHINE AND BEAT CINCINNATI #RollTide — Justin Wagner (@jwag718) December 31, 2021 Gameday @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/H8iqbF7XsI — William Galloway (@Wm_Galloway) December 31, 2021 Gameday pic.twitter.com/Meh8jI4fwm — Mean Streets Podcast (@meanstreetspod) December 31, 2021 Time to ROLL. 🙌#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/7y7WVzIRKE — Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 31, 2021 WAKE UP!!! ITS GAMEDAY!!! ROLL TIDE!!!pic.twitter.com/a8TnRbZuNk — KD ➐ (@notkdk3)…

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Witcher Season 2! Be sure to check out IGN's review of Episode 2 for more about Eskel.The Witcher Season 2 introduced a close friend of Geralt’s – fellow Witcher, Eskel. The character had previously been seen in the novels and videogame series, and fans were very eager to see him turn up on the show.Taking to Twitter, showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich discussed how The Witcher handled the introduction of Eskel, and why they decided to do things differently.“Let's talk about Eskel,” she said. “One of my favorite moments on screen is when Geralt first hugs Eskel. The concern and confusion on his face says it all: ‘Are you okay?’ And Eskel's not.”Let’s talk about Eskel.— Lauren S. Hissrich (@LHissrich) December 29, 2021 Have you watched The Witcher?Of course, anyone who’s seen The Witcher Season 2 will know that things did not end well for poor old Eskel…“He's been infected by a monster that we don't know yet, who is connected to Ciri in a way we don't understand yet (and won't for a while),” said Hissrich. “But from the get-go Geralt knows this person so well, and can't understand why he's acting out…

Home How-to (Image credit: Twitter) Twitter can be a great tool to have at your disposal. The social networking site r can be a wealth of knowledge, a great way to keep in touch with people and a way to rekindle once lost connections. On top of that, Twitter can provide breaking news and hilariously funny content to everyday users. However, at times, Twitter can become a bit overwhelming and a large time waster. Whatever your reason, you’re here because you want to delete your Twitter account. This tutorial will explain just how to do so. Follow the steps below and you will learn how to delete your unwanted Twitter account.Best gaming deals in December 2021Best cheap Nintendo Switch deals of December 2021How to Delete TwitterLog into your Twitter account and go to the homepage.(Image credit: twitter)Navigate down to the bottom left of the screen and tap on the three dots under your profile emoji.(Image credit: twitter)Once on your profile page, tap onSettings and privacy located at the bottom of the screen.(Image credit: twitter)Next, tap on Your account at the very top of the screen.(Image credit: Twitter)Tap Deactivate your account at the bottom of the screen.(Image credit: Twitter)Next, you’ll see a…