Musk's feud with the media takes a toll on Twitter

Elon Musk’s impulsive reactions to competitive products or opinions he dislikes are having an outsized impact on the media industry, which represents some of Twitter’s most hyper-engaged users.

Why it matters: Musk has forced news companies to choose between their commercial interests and their values. Until now, business needs have won out, but the industry is beginning to reach a breaking point.

Driving the news: Musk on Sunday added a new "government funded" label to a few select media outlets that receive some funding from the government, including NPR and...