US broadcaster NPR quits Twitter as Musk admits 'many mistakes'

Headquarters of National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington, DC.

The headquarters of National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington, DC. NPR on April 12, 2023 said it would "no longer remain active" on Twitter, accusing the platform owned by Elon Musk of undermining its credibility. PHOTO | DREW ANGERER | GETTY IMAGES | AFP

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US radio broadcaster NPR on Wednesday said it was quitting Twitter, in the first significant defection by a major news outlet since Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of the platform.