The difference between NPR and Twitter is that NPR is intentionally a non-profit.
#NPR

@MissingThePt One of them is a media organization that took in $1.89 billion in government funding last year... and the other one is NPR.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/who-is-financing-elon-musks-44-billion-deal-buy-twitter-2022-10-07/

Who is financing Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter?

Elon Musk has pledged to in equity and debt financing for his acquisition of Twitter (TSLA.O), which covers the $44 billion price tag and closing costs.

Reuters
@norootcause $2.265 billion when you include the Qataris as well as the Saudis
@MissingThePt