Twitter removes all labels about government ties from NPR and other outlets
The social media platform also dropped the "state-affiliated" label from propaganda outlets in Russia and China.
How the Boston Marathon bombings changed Twitter, media and how we process tragedy
In the aftermath of the explosions, Americans were glued to their screens, waiting for the chaos to unfurl into a narrative. Ten years later, we still process tragedies in similar ways.
NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-affiliated media'
NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news organization cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence through a series of inaccurate labels.
Twitter users say they haven't paid for their blue checks but still have them
The social media company said it would start removing blue checks from accounts that haven't signed up for its paid service, Twitter Blue. With one exception, it's unclear if it's taken any action.
How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine.
Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified
Instagram and Facebook are launching a new paid verification service, Meta Verified. Here's what it means — and how it compares to Twitter Blue.
Twitter will limit uses of SMS 2-factor authentication. What does this mean for users?
Users who don't pay a fee for Twitter Blue within the next 30 days will lose SMS two-factor authentication. But there are ways to work around this without signing up for a Twitter subscription.
Ex-Twitter officials reject GOP claims of government collusion
At a contentious House committee hearing, Republicans aired long-held grievances over what they say is Silicon Valley's bias against conservatives.
Elon Musk takes the witness stand to defend his Tesla buyout tweets
Two tweets in 2018 led to a class-action lawsuit alleging Musk misled investors, pulling him into court for about a half hour to deliver sworn testimony in front of a nine-person jury.
Here's what's at stake in Elon Musk's Tesla tweet trial
In 2018, Musk tweeted he had secured enough funding to take Tesla private, but a deal never materialized. A trial over the risk he brought to shareholders could further tarnish the CEO's reputation.