SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter announced Tuesday that it is introducing advertising by allowing companies to pay to have their messages show up first in searches on its site. The debut of “Promoted Tweets” comes as Twitter increasingly faces questions about how it can turn its wide usage into profits.
NEW YORK — Consumer Reports has given the Lexus GX 460 SUV a rare “Don’t Buy” warning, saying a problem that occurred during routine handling tests could lead to a rollover accident in real-world driving. In the latest blow to Toyota’s reputation, the magazine said that during a test of the vehicle’s performance during unusual turns, the rear of the vehicle slid until it was nearly sideways before the electronic stability control system kicked in.
“Tonight Show” bandleader Kevin Eubanks has made it official: He’s leaving as Jay Leno’s sideman in May after 18 years with the late-night host. He told Leno during Monday’s taping of “Tonight” in Burbank, Calif., that he was ready for a career change of pace, but he didn’t announce specific plans.