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Elon Musk is auctioning Twitter memorabilia and signs

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3 years ago

August 11, 2023

In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has announced an upcoming auction of Twitter-related signs and memorabilia, including the emblematic bird logo sign that adorned the company’s headquarters.

The event, named “Twitter Rebranding: Online Auction Featuring Memorabilia, Art, Office Assets & More!”, is scheduled to take place from September 12 to 14, as indicated by the official auction website.

The comprehensive list of items available for auction consists of 584 items, encompassing the iconic blue bird logo signs, office furniture, and even an assortment of musical instruments.

One of the highlighted items up for bidding is the very sign of the Twitter bird logo that graced the exterior of the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. The listing description reads, “Bird is still mounted on the side of the building. Buyer is responsible for hiring an SF Licensed Company with appropriate Permits.”

Hastags to go

Numerous LED signs featuring the bird logo, hashtags, and “@” symbols are also part of the auction, alongside items like a wooden bird-shaped table and a bookshelf with a hashtag design. The extensive array of items extends to office sofas, refrigerators, coffee machines, and wall art, including a painting portraying former President Obama alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama.

This announcement follows reports from last month indicating that the large “X” sign installed after Musk’s rebranding of the social media platform had been removed following complaints from city residents and officials. Musk’s rebranding of the platform involved changing his profile avatar to an “X” logo and sharing promotional content featuring the same design.

Elon Musk officially acquired Twitter in October of the previous year, and the platform has since undergone a series of controversial changes. These changes include the introduction of limitations on the number of direct messages a user can send and the number of posts they can view.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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15 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Trump describes the moment as the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to “take back their country”.
Iran insists its leader is “firmly commanding the field”.
Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes on Iran.
Impacts have been reported in Israel and across Gulf states as Iran launches retaliatory attacks.
The escalation has sparked fear and panic, with civilians fleeing major cities.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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15 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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17 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.