Twitter starts removing blue checks from users who don't pay
Among the public figures to lose the platform's verification symbol are Beyonce, Pope Francis and Donald Trump.
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Among the public figures to lose the platform's verification symbol are Beyonce, Pope Francis and Donald Trump.
The news organization said the social media network is "falsely implying that we are not editorially independent."
Musk revealed details about his leadership at Twitter, reflecting on his mass layoffs and speaking about his appointment of new leadership — his dog, Floki.
Ye is not the only person to fall off the list. In fact, 254 one-time billionaires no longer qualify, according to Forbes.
"Contemporary AI systems are now becoming human-competitive at general tasks," reads the open letter. "Should we develop nonhuman minds that might eventually outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace us?"
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Two-factor authentication is a tool which requires users to enter a security code or key — in addition to their normal password — in order to gain access to their accounts.
Elon Musk has urged a federal judge to shift a shareholder lawsuit trial out of San Francisco. He says negative media coverage has biased potential jurors against him.
Musk had promised to subject all policy changes to user polls, but now says only paid users can vote.
Musk posted the poll himself and said he'd abide by it -- but that was before the results were in: 57.5% of respondents said he should while 42.5 said he shouldn't.
Lindell's Twitter account was suspended not once, but twice earlier in 2022 as Lindell continued to push baseless accusations of widespread election fraud.
Under Elon Musk, several journalists are releasing internal Twitter documents about content decisions. Critics say it shows censorship.
Musk took the stage to mixed reactions from the audience. "Cheers and boos, I see," said Chappelle, who is on tour with Chris Rock.
The billionaire owner of the social media service said the rapper "again violated our rule against incitement to violence."
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Just 50 Twitter advertisers have spent nearly $2 billion since 2020, and all seem to have stopped, according to new report.
According to Bloomberg, Twitter could lay off more workers as early as Monday. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has restored the Twitter accounts of Kanye West, the artist now known as Ye, and former President Donald Trump, but Musk has said he won't allow Alex Jones back on the platform. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti discussed the decision to bring back the formerly banned accounts and how layoffs at the social media company are impacting profitability.
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
Musk made the move after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click "yes" or "no" on whether Trump's account should be reinstated.
Twitter has gutted a large portion of its workforce, including those who worked who fight misinformation on the platform. One of those contractors, Melissa Ingle, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss her time at Twitter and the social media company's uncertain future.
Another employee exodus appears to be underway at Twitter as many workers rejected Elon Musk's terms for staying with the company, choosing instead to depart.
After initially removing the label, Twitter became a cesspool of verified accounts pretending to companies, celebrities, politicians and other public figures.
The company is losing $4 million a week as high-profile staffers resign, raising doubts that it can keep operating.
In an email to the social media company's employees, the billionaire said there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Nate Prosser explains how his upbringing and faith influenced his path from Elk River to the NHL.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
One person was gravely injured and another arrested after a crash that also damaged an iconic Minneapolis dive bar on Thursday.
The legislation, which passed 56-10, makes wagers on topics like sports, weather, events in popular culture, war and death explicitly illegal.
One person was gravely injured and another arrested after a crash that also damaged an iconic Minneapolis dive bar on Thursday.
A man found guilty of charges connected to a federal gang crackdown in Minneapolis has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
The Minneapolis Police Department said "a domestic altercation between brothers" led to the stabbing on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North.
A 19-year-old man is back in a Dakota County, Minnesota, jail after he allegedly stole a car from the parking lot after getting released Wednesday afternoon.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
Across the country, more than 152 million Americans — or 45% — are living with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction against Adam Fravel, who killed Madeline Kingsbury in 2023 and was sentenced to life in prison.
They were all hospitalized, and the driver's injuries were severe enough to necessitate an airlift, police said.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The legislation, which passed 56-10, makes wagers on topics like sports, weather, events in popular culture, war and death explicitly illegal.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
One person was gravely injured and another arrested after a crash that also damaged an iconic Minneapolis dive bar on Thursday.
A man found guilty of charges connected to a federal gang crackdown in Minneapolis has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison.
The Minneapolis Police Department said "a domestic altercation between brothers" led to the stabbing on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North.
A 19-year-old man is back in a Dakota County, Minnesota, jail after he allegedly stole a car from the parking lot after getting released Wednesday afternoon.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges, but failed to show up, according to court records.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Nate Prosser explains how his upbringing and faith influenced his path from Elk River to the NHL.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman after a heated exchange between the players during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Cole Young had three late-inning RBIs for the Seattle Mariners, including the go-ahead two-run single in the ninth in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Wild are going home with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
The only open Congressional race in Minnesota is in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the incumbent Rep. Angie Craig is not running for reelection but running for U.S. Senate.
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
It’ll be another chilly night with near-freezing temperatures before some clouds move in on Friday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Cooler air will remain in place through the rest of the week.
Overall quiet this weekend, with near normal temperatures and only isolated rain chances, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Thursday kicks off a chilly stretch in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
It’ll be another chilly night with near-freezing temperatures before some clouds move in on Friday.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
Cooler air will remain in place through the rest of the week.
Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis are calling attention to HCMC’s funding problems.
A man was fatally stabbed in north Minneapolis early Thursday, according to police.