Elmo's X Account Hacked, Posts Controversy
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Elmo's X social media account was hacked over the weekend, resulting in antisemitic and racist posts that were later removed. The account issued an apology after two days, blaming the incident on a hack, but some users demanded more accountability and investigation. The incident highlights ongoing security issues on X platform.
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