A-list celebs, news orgs and White House say they won't pay for Twitter verification
On Thursday, the platform started to remove the blue check from all accounts without a paid subscription. For at least $8 a month, users can have a verified Twitter Blue account.
On Thursday, the platform started to remove the blue check from all accounts without a paid subscription. For at least $8 a month, users can have a verified Twitter Blue account.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Elon Musk's SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant Starship
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
How Cash App founder's stabbing unleashed 'lawlessness' debate in San Francisco
The violent stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month fueled accusations of "lawlessness" and progressive policies run amok in San Francisco.
The violent stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee earlier this month fueled accusations of "lawlessness" and progressive policies run amok in San Francisco.
Elon Musk grills BBC reporter during interview about Twitter
Part of an interview between Elon Musk and BBC reporter James Clayton has gone viral on social media this week. In the heated exchange, Musk questions the reporter's assertion about hate speech on Twitter and doesn't let down.
Part of an interview between Elon Musk and BBC reporter James Clayton has gone viral on social media this week. In the heated exchange, Musk questions the reporter's assertion about hate speech on Twitter and doesn't let down.
Elon Musk says owning Twitter is 'painful' but needed to be done
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been “quite painful" but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year.
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been “quite painful" but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year.
Elon Musk changes Twitter headquarters sign to 'Titter'
The Twitter sign on the company's San Francisco headquarters was slightly revamped.
The Twitter sign on the company's San Francisco headquarters was slightly revamped.
Billionaires Bezos, Musk slide in Forbes World's Richest list
The world's richest person saw their wealth jump by $53 billion in the past year.
The world's richest person saw their wealth jump by $53 billion in the past year.
Elon Musk calls NPR 'state-controlled' media; tweet sparks backlash
Elon Musk targets the NPR, saying the broadcasting outlet is state-sponsored media. Experts said the Musk tweet could be a cry for attention.
Elon Musk targets the NPR, saying the broadcasting outlet is state-sponsored media. Experts said the Musk tweet could be a cry for attention.
Dogecoin soars after Elon Musk’s Twitter bird switch
Twitter users on Monday noticed the social media platform’s well-known bird logo had been exchanged for a different animal a shiba inu.
Twitter users on Monday noticed the social media platform’s well-known bird logo had been exchanged for a different animal a shiba inu.
Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
White House won't pay for Twitter verification under Elon Musk's new rules: report
In email guidance, the White House told staff members it will not pay for their Twitter verification.
In email guidance, the White House told staff members it will not pay for their Twitter verification.
Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for previously free blue check mark
Many prolific Twitter commentators could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Many prolific Twitter commentators could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Elon Musk tells employees to get back in office with 2:30 am memo
Musk is not a fan of remote work. Back in November, he ended Twitter's work-from-home accommodations.
Musk is not a fan of remote work. Back in November, he ended Twitter's work-from-home accommodations.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
Twitter's Elon Musk predicts Trump will win re-election in 'landslide victory' if arrested
Elon Musk predicted a 'landslide victory' if Trump is put in handcuffs.
Elon Musk predicted a 'landslide victory' if Trump is put in handcuffs.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
Elon Musk apologizes after mocking disabled Twitter employee
After nine days of being locked out of his Twitter work computer, Haraldur Thorleifsson tweeted at owner Elon Musk to find out whether or not he’d been fired. Eventually he got his answer.
After nine days of being locked out of his Twitter work computer, Haraldur Thorleifsson tweeted at owner Elon Musk to find out whether or not he’d been fired. Eventually he got his answer.
Twitter back to 'normal' after glitch causes broken web links
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches for over an hour Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading for others.
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches for over an hour Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading for others.
Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'