Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk details election integrity, content moderation on platform ahead of 2022 midterms
Musk said he consulted several 'civil society leaders' about how Twitter will 'combat hate & harassment & enforce its election integrity policies'
Musk said he consulted several 'civil society leaders' about how Twitter will 'combat hate & harassment & enforce its election integrity policies'
Hollywood hits delete: Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover sends celebrities to different social media platforms
Sara Bareilles joined 'Grey's Anatomy' writer Shonda Rhimes and 'This is Us' director Ken Olin by leaving Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the app
Sara Bareilles joined 'Grey's Anatomy' writer Shonda Rhimes and 'This is Us' director Ken Olin by leaving Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the app
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Elon Musk tweets then deletes anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Elon Musk in control of Twitter, but where will he go from here?
Twitter's users, advertisers, and employees are parsing Elon Musk's every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company.
Twitter's users, advertisers, and employees are parsing Elon Musk's every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company.
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk in charge of Twitter, ousts top executives
Elon Musk is now in charge of Twitter, several outlets reported Thursday evening. There are reports the company's CEO and CFO have left the building.
Elon Musk is now in charge of Twitter, several outlets reported Thursday evening. There are reports the company's CEO and CFO have left the building.
Elon Musk: Won't let Twitter become 'free-for-all hellscape'
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
Elon Musk posts video of himself 'strolling' into Twitter headquarters, calls himself 'Chief Twit'
A court has given Musk until Friday to close his April agreement to acquire the company after he earlier tried to back out of the deal. Neither Musk nor Twitter has said if the deal is closed yet.
A court has given Musk until Friday to close his April agreement to acquire the company after he earlier tried to back out of the deal. Neither Musk nor Twitter has said if the deal is closed yet.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Elon Musk’s Twitter, Starlink ventures could face US national security review: report
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.
Report: Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter workforce
Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report Thursday by The Washington Post.
Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report Thursday by The Washington Post.
Elon Musk tweets about ongoing funding for satellite service in Ukraine
He suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine -- but his tone and wording also raised the possibility that he was just being sarcastic.
He suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine -- but his tone and wording also raised the possibility that he was just being sarcastic.
Elon Musk sells $1M worth of 'Burnt Hair' fragrance
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Twitter under Elon Musk? Most of the plans are a mystery
A super app called X? A bot-free free speech haven? These are some of Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, now that he may be buying the company after all.
A super app called X? A bot-free free speech haven? These are some of Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, now that he may be buying the company after all.
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Elon Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter after all
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.