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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone. Image: Candle True Stories, Pete Allibone

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Fights, sackings and kittens shooting bullets - how Twitter was lost
Reviewed: Twitter: Breaking the Bird Ever wondered how the world's most popular social media app went from hero to zero to bin fire? It's all set out here in Kate Quine and Maureen MacPhee’s zippy and engaging film. This is hardly the first time the tale has been told, but by now the experience has had time to marinate and the quotes are nicely juicy.

A total of 312 prisoners were released in three tranches between February 18 and March 20

A total of 312 prisoners were released in three tranches between February 18 and March 20

Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars

Record prison overcrowding revealed despite new emergency release scheme

Scottish Conservative shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr (right) and Katy Clark, Scottish Labour's spokesman for community safety.

Scottish Conservative shadow justice secretary Liam Kerr (right) and Katy Clark, Scottish Labour's spokesman for community safety.

Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars

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'Staggering' £77,500-per-prisoner annual cost despite 25 years of jail crisis alerts

Rioting prisoners on the roof of Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow in 1990 demonstrate about poor jail conditions

Rioting prisoners on the roof of Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow in 1990 demonstrate about poor jail conditions

Barlinnie Prison

'Abnormal risk': Governors fear return of riots as prison population soars to record

Vaclav Cerny sprays Celtic fans with water amid Rangers' winning goal in the recent derby

Vaclav Cerny sprays Celtic fans with water amid Rangers' winning goal in the recent derby

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Police end probe into Vaclav Cerny after Celtic and Rangers water incident

Emergency services battling blaze at Glasgow premises as busy road shut

Emergency services battling blaze at Glasgow premises as busy road shut

Police Scotland

Emergency services battling blaze at Glasgow premises as busy road shut

Half of Scots (say they are dissatisfied with the quality of health services provided by local GPs and NHS hospitals – with an identical proportion in England saying the same

Half of Scots (say they are dissatisfied with the quality of health services provided by local GPs and NHS hospitals – with an identical proportion in England saying the same

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Emily Gray: Figures show Scots even more unhappy with public services than English

The University of Dundee has warned cuts to staffing levels are “inevitable”

The University of Dundee has warned cuts to staffing levels are “inevitable”

New Dundee University rector brands 700 job loss figure 'act of vandalism'

Six By Nico slammed after blaming UK budget for staff lay-offs

Six By Nico slammed after blaming UK budget for staff lay-offs

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Six By Nico slammed after UK budget blamed for staff lay-offs

The company flagged the possibility of suspension of trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange

The company flagged the possibility of suspension of trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange

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Scottish company says it appears 'information inappropriately withheld from auditors'

Major Glasgow road closed amid ongoing police incident

Major Glasgow road closed amid ongoing police incident

Major Glasgow road closed amid ongoing police incident

Loch Ness Monster camera trap discovered after 50 years

Loch Ness Monster camera trap discovered after 50 years

Loch Ness Monster

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Loch Ness Monster camera trap discovered after 50 years

Police Scotland

Woman dies after crash between taxi and van on Glasgow road

Tracey Davidson, chief executive, Hampden Bank

Tracey Davidson, chief executive, Hampden Bank

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Edinburgh bank hit by higher costs as chairman departs

The point of release for short term sentences was cut from 50% of their sentence to 40%

The point of release for short term sentences was cut from 50% of their sentence to 40%

Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars

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ScotGov urged to bring back axed early release scheme for serious offenders

Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

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Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

Scotland's five best scenic lochside walks with great cafes to enjoy this spring

Kate Wallace, chief executive of Victim Support Scotland

Kate Wallace, chief executive of Victim Support Scotland

Scotland's Prisons

Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars

'Powerless, unheard, and forgotten: we must do more for victims of crime'

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray during his visit t

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray during his visit t

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SNP’s fifth NHS plan in four years branded ‘unambitious’ as medics demand action

News

The Drug Discover Unit at the University of Dundee has secured funding to pursue treatments for Chagas disease.

The Drug Discover Unit at the University of Dundee has secured funding to pursue treatments for Chagas disease.

University of Dundee

Experts at Scottish university seek new treatments for dangerous parasitic disease

Ferguson Marine

Ferguson Marine

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Ferguson Marine promises 10-year business plan to plot its course for the future

Delays are expected on the M8

Delays are expected on the M8

Drivers warned of M8 delays after crash near Harthill

Proposed building, Glasgow

Proposed building, Glasgow

Glasgow City Council

Homes could replace Glasgow car park near hospital

The night will take place at Glad Cafe

The night will take place at Glad Cafe

'Unique' music event to take place in Glasgow with Ukrainian festival partnership

Ghislaine Maxwell said she did not introduce the Duke of York to Jeffrey Epstein (US Department of Justice/PA)

Ghislaine Maxwell said she did not introduce the Duke of York to Jeffrey Epstein (US Department of Justice/PA)

Prince Andrew’s accuser says she has ‘four days to live’ after car crash

Man in court over alleged vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry

Man in court over alleged vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry

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Man in court over alleged vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry

Man dies and another seriously injured after Ben Nevis fall

Man dies and another seriously injured after Ben Nevis fall

Man dies and another seriously injured after Ben Nevis fall

First Minister John Swinney pictured speaking in the Holyrood chamber

First Minister John Swinney pictured speaking in the Holyrood chamber

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John Swinney 'concerned' about tariffs as he prepares for New York visit

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I'm reassured my depiction of Holyrood MSPs as Teletubbies wasn’t insulting at all

Fights, sackings and kittens shooting bullets - how Twitter was lost

Disturbing TV hit Adolescence exposes a chasm that has opened up between generations

Brian Taylor: Spring Statement? Emergency Budget? More like political ineptitude

Why won't rich Scots invest in our country's broken services like wealthy English do?

Kerry Hudson: I rode one of the world’s elite cycling races. Here’s how I got on

Andy Maciver: Let's learn from Elon Musk: we need million-pound civil servants

Sport

Ryan Kent signs MLS deal after five months without a club

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Ryan Kent signs MLS deal after five months without a club
Rangers hero Ryan Kent has joined MLS side Seattle Sounders on a short-term deal – after being without a club since October.

Erling Haaland was injured against Bournemouth

Erling Haaland was injured against Bournemouth

Manchester City FC

Man City suffer major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for stint on sidelines

Vaclav Cerny sprays Celtic fans with water amid Rangers' winning goal in the recent derby

Vaclav Cerny sprays Celtic fans with water amid Rangers' winning goal in the recent derby

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Police end probe into Vaclav Cerny after Celtic and Rangers water incident

a debate has broken out over which Belgian prospect is worth more to their respective clubs - Celtic's Arne Engels or Rangers' Nicolas Raskin?

a debate has broken out over which Belgian prospect is worth more to their respective clubs - Celtic's Arne Engels or Rangers' Nicolas Raskin?

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Engels vs Raskin: Potential of Celtic man or performances of Rangers midfielder?

Scotland vs Germany: Nations League TV channel, live stream & kick-off

Scotland vs Germany: Nations League TV channel, live stream & kick-off

Scotland vs Germany: Nations League TV channel, live stream & kick-off

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Opinion

a debate has broken out over which Belgian prospect is worth more to their respective clubs - Celtic's Arne Engels or Rangers' Nicolas Raskin?

a debate has broken out over which Belgian prospect is worth more to their respective clubs - Celtic's Arne Engels or Rangers' Nicolas Raskin?

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Engels vs Raskin: Potential of Celtic man or performances of Rangers midfielder?

Derek McInnes is under pressure amidst a dreadful run of form for Kilmarnock who are threatened by the prospect of relegation.

Derek McInnes is under pressure amidst a dreadful run of form for Kilmarnock who are threatened by the prospect of relegation.

The many reasons behind relegation - threatened Kilmarnock's dismal season

Celtic left-back Greg Taylor waves to fans as he arrives at Parkhead this season

Celtic left-back Greg Taylor waves to fans as he arrives at Parkhead this season

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Greg Taylor's critics should 'shut their holes' - Celtic will miss an unsung hero

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Business

Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

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Scottish harbour open for ferries ‘effective immediately’ as major upgrades complete

The company flagged the possibility of suspension of trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange

The company flagged the possibility of suspension of trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange

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Scottish company says it appears 'information inappropriately withheld from auditors'

Scottish airports giant hails record-breaking year as revenues surge

Scottish airports giant hails record-breaking year as revenues surge

Business Briefing 📈

Scottish airports giant hails record-breaking year as revenues surge

The Resident Edinburgh opened in a former HMRC building

The Resident Edinburgh opened in a former HMRC building

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Newly opened hotel rockets into top ten travel ranking

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street for the House of Commons to deliver her Spring Statement to MPs.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street for the House of Commons to deliver her Spring Statement to MPs.

Ian McConnell: Baffling decision which tied Labour’s hands

Tracey Davidson, chief executive, Hampden Bank

Tracey Davidson, chief executive, Hampden Bank

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Edinburgh bank hit by higher costs as chairman departs

Ronald Inglis and sister Morag Inglis

Ronald Inglis and sister Morag Inglis

Glasgow's oldest law firm elects new chairman

Events