Author: Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
In a dramatic turn of events, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, in Brazil. The decision comes after Musk refused to name a legal representative in the country, sparking a feud over free speech and misinformation. Justice Alexandre de Moraes warned Musk of the consequences if he failed to comply, giving the tech billionaire a 24-hour deadline. With X losing advertisers and facing challenges, the platform remains blocked until it follows the court’s orders. Despite X’s resistance, de Moraes defends his actions as necessary to protect democracy. Musk, known for…