The article discusses Elon Musk’s surprise decision to proceed with his $44bn acquisition of Twitter, after months of legal battles. Musk had initially sought to abandon the deal over claims that Twitter misled him about the number of spam accounts on the platform. However, with a trial looming, Musk made a U-turn and proposed to complete the deal at the original agreed price of $54.20 per share. Twitter’s shares soared after the news, indicating investors’ belief that the deal will now go through. The article highlights the unpredictable nature of Musk’s actions and the potential implications for Twitter’s future under his ownership, including concerns about free speech and content moderation policies. It also notes that Musk’s U-turn avoids a potentially messy court battle, though legal experts suggest the deal may still face challenges before completion.