Musk-Twitter takeover dispute: Judge sets October trial

An epic legal fight between Elon Musk and Twitter began in earnest in a Delaware court on Tuesday as lawyers for both sides fought over how soon the trial should begin.

Twitter is trying to force the billionaire to make good on his April promise to buy the social media giant for USD 44 billion — and the company wants it to happen quickly because it says the ongoing dispute is harming its business.