<p>Two 26-year-old friends, Harry Kooros and Jake Loiterton, have made headlines by breaking the <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/11/australian-duo-drink-at-99-bars-in-one-day-in-record-breaking-pub-crawl-761723">Guinness World Record for the most bar visits in a single night</a>. The dynamic duo from Sydney achieved this remarkable feat by visiting an astounding 99 pubs in just 24 hours.</p>

<p>Motivated by a dual purpose, Kooros and Loiterton embarked on this ambitious venture to raise funds for MS Australia—a non-profit organisation dedicated to multiple sclerosis research—and to breathe new life into Sydney's nightlife.</p>

<p>They expressed concerns about the adverse impact of legislative changes and the Covid pandemic on the city's once-vibrant nightlife.</p>

<h2><strong>A night of extravagant spending</strong></h2>

<p>The cost of their record-breaking night out was no small feat, with the two friends collectively spending over AUD 1500 ($983).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pair strategically initiated their bar-hopping adventure&nbsp;at midnight, capitalising on the extended closing times of the late-night venues.</p>

<p>Following Sydney's regulations, which prohibit intoxicated people&nbsp;from using private transportation, the friends continued their quest on foot.</p>

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<p>However, challenges arose as early as two hours into their journey when Kooros experienced the consequences of excess beer consumption, leading to a brief setback. Despite the setback, a quick reassessment allowed him to regroup and press on.</p>

<p>Exhaustion set in by 5 am, prompting a brief respite in a park before resuming their adventure&nbsp;at 9 am as more pubs opened their doors. With minimal downtime and a strict time limit of 14 minutes between pubs, the friends persisted throughout the day.</p>

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<p>While the duo achieved their goal of breaking the record by early evening, they decided to continue until they reached 100 pubs. However, their quest concluded prematurely due to a miscount, as they mistakenly believed they had reached their 100th pub.</p>

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Two 26-year-old friends, Harry Kooros and Jake Loiterton, have made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most bar visits in a single night. The dynamic duo from Sydney achieved this remarkable feat by visiting an astounding 99 pubs in just 24 hours.

Two 26-year-old friends, Harry Kooros and Jake Loiterton, have made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most bar visits in a single night. The dynamic duo from Sydney achieved this remarkable feat by visiting an astounding 99 pubs in just 24 hours. Motivated by a dual purpose, Kooros and Loiterton embarked on this ambitious venture to raise funds for MS Australia—a non-profit organisation dedicated to multiple sclerosis research—and to breathe new life into Sydney's nightlife. They expressed concerns about the adverse impact of legislative changes and the Covid pandemic on the city's once-vibrant nightlife. A night of extravagant spending The cost of their record-breaking night out was no small feat, with the two friends collectively spending over AUD 1500 ($983). The pair strategically initiated their bar-hopping adventure at midnight, capitalising on the extended closing times of the late-night venues. Following Sydney's regulations, which prohibit intoxicated people from using private transportation, the friends continued their quest on foot. Also read | This is the secret to a healthy heart in just eight weeks, claims research However, challenges arose as early as two hours into their journey when Kooros experienced the consequences of excess beer consumption, leading to a brief setback. Despite the setback, a quick reassessment allowed him to regroup and press on. Exhaustion set in by 5 am, prompting a brief respite in a park before resuming their adventure at 9 am as more pubs opened their doors. With minimal downtime and a strict time limit of 14 minutes between pubs, the friends persisted throughout the day. Also read | Data Lab| Fed up with mundane beer options? A brewing revolution is underway in the US While the duo achieved their goal of breaking the record by early evening, they decided to continue until they reached 100 pubs. However, their quest concluded prematurely due to a miscount, as they mistakenly believed they had reached their 100th pub. (With inputs from agencies)

Epic night out! Two friends smash world record by hopping to 99 pubs in 24 hours

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="59">Not long after denouncing the company for failing to maintain the fundamentals of free speech, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk bought a substantial shares in Twitter, making him the social media business's largest outside stakeholder.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="61">According to a Securities and Exchange Commission 13G report issued Monday, Musk holds 73,486,938 shares of Twitter, representing a 9.2 percent passive ownership in the firm.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="62">Based on Twitter's closing price on Friday, the stake is worth $2.89 billion.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="63">The purchase comes less than two weeks after Musk chastised the company on Twitter, asking followers on whether it upholds free speech values.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="63"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-series-of-tweets-billionaire-elon-musk-suggests-new-platform-needed-to-compete-with-twitter-465871"><strong>Also read | In a series of posts, billionaire Elon Musk suggests new platform needed to compete with Twitter</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="64">Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in late March that he was considering creating a new social networking platform.</p>

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What should be done? <a href="https://t.co/aPS9ycji37">https://t.co/aPS9ycji37</a></p>
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<p>He conducted a Twitter poll in which over 70% of people said they did not believe Twitter adhered to the principle of free expression.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Is a new platform needed?" Musk then asked, implying that Twitter was damaging democracy by failing to adhere to free speech norms.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="67">Musk now owns the most shares in Twitter, making him the company's largest stakeholder.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="68">His stake is also more than four times that of founder Jack Dorsey, who owns 2.25 percent of the company's outstanding stock.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="69">Musk's 9.2 percent holding puts him ahead of Vanguard Group (which owns 8.79 percent), Morgan Stanley Investment Management (which owns 8.08 percent), and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company (which owns 8.08 percent) (4.56 percent ).</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="70">With over 80 million followers, Musk is one of Twitter's most popular users.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Elon Musk dancing video takes internet by storm as Tesla opens its first plant in Germany</strong></p>

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Not long after denouncing the company for failing to maintain the fundamentals of free speech, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk bought a substantial shares in Twitter, making him the social media business's largest outside stakeholder.

Not long after denouncing the company for failing to maintain the fundamentals of free speech, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk bought a substantial shares in Twitter, making him the social media business's largest outside stakeholder. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission 13G report issued Monday, Musk holds 73,486,938 shares of Twitter, representing a 9.2 percent passive ownership in the firm. Based on Twitter's closing price on Friday, the stake is worth $2.89 billion. The purchase comes less than two weeks after Musk chastised the company on Twitter, asking followers on whether it upholds free speech values. Also read | In a series of posts, billionaire Elon Musk suggests new platform needed to compete with Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in late March that he was considering creating a new social networking platform. Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy. What should be done? https://t.co/aPS9ycji37 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022 × He conducted a Twitter poll in which over 70% of people said they did not believe Twitter adhered to the principle of free expression. Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 25, 2022 × "Is a new platform needed?" Musk then asked, implying that Twitter was damaging democracy by failing to adhere to free speech norms. Musk now owns the most shares in Twitter, making him the company's largest stakeholder. His stake is also more than four times that of founder Jack Dorsey, who owns 2.25 percent of the company's outstanding stock. Musk's 9.2 percent holding puts him ahead of Vanguard Group (which owns 8.79 percent), Morgan Stanley Investment Management (which owns 8.08 percent), and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company (which owns 8.08 percent) (4.56 percent ). With over 80 million followers, Musk is one of Twitter's most popular users. Watch | Elon Musk dancing video takes internet by storm as Tesla opens its first plant in Germany (With inputs from agencies)

With $2.9bn Twitter stake, Musk now owns 4 times more shares than founder Dorsey, stock soars 21%

<p>In a series of tweets, billionaire Elon Musk seems to have been suggesting that a new platform is needed to compete with Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as many a time accounts of users get suspended for voicing out their opinions on the platform. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Tesla CEO asked his 79.1 million followers in a post that "Is a new platform needed?" The tweet got over 100,000 likes. It was also shared over 9,000 times within two hours of the post going live. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk's suggestion seems to have originated from the responses to an informal poll, where he asked users if they believed Twitter facilitated free speech. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the post, Musk wrote, "Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle?" &nbsp;</p>

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<p>While giving yes and no as options, he asked the followers to vote carefully as the “consequences of this poll” would be important. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Now, WhatsApp users can control who can add them to groups</strong></p>

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<p>The poll has received 2,035,924 votes till now. Around 29.6% people have said yes, while 70.4% believe no. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, the billionaire also asked users earlier that Twitter's algorithm should be open-sourced. More than 82% respondents agreed that it should. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has also agreed to it. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A user also suggested that Musk should buy out the platform. He responded by saying, "Haha that would be sickkk."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a series of tweets, billionaire Elon Musk seems to have been suggesting that a new platform is needed to compete with Twitter. This comes as many a time accounts of users get suspended for voicing out their opinions on the platform.

In a series of tweets, billionaire Elon Musk seems to have been suggesting that a new platform is needed to compete with Twitter. This comes as many a time accounts of users get suspended for voicing out their opinions on the platform. Is a new platform needed? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022 × The Tesla CEO asked his 79.1 million followers in a post that "Is a new platform needed?" The tweet got over 100,000 likes. It was also shared over 9,000 times within two hours of the post going live. Also Read: In just underwear, socks, 32-year-old prisoner escapes custody in UK Musk's suggestion seems to have originated from the responses to an informal poll, where he asked users if they believed Twitter facilitated free speech. Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy. What should be done? https://t.co/aPS9ycji37 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022 × In the post, Musk wrote, "Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy. Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle?" The consequences of this poll will be important. Please vote carefully. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 25, 2022 × While giving yes and no as options, he asked the followers to vote carefully as the “consequences of this poll” would be important. Watch: Now, WhatsApp users can control who can add them to groups × The poll has received 2,035,924 votes till now. Around 29.6% people have said yes, while 70.4% believe no. Not just this, the billionaire also asked users earlier that Twitter's algorithm should be open-sourced. More than 82% respondents agreed that it should. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has also agreed to it. A user also suggested that Musk should buy out the platform. He responded by saying, "Haha that would be sickkk." (With inputs from agencies)

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