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The billionaire said he will transition to executive chairman and chief technology officer of the social network.
Now, users have to pay $8 per month to keep their verification, but three celebrities were able to keep those checks without forking over cash. That's because Musk says he's paying for them.
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."
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading.
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
The billionaire owner of the social media service said the rapper "again violated our rule against incitement to violence."
The adoption center that took Fishtopher in got "hundreds of inquiries" and a line out the door after the 5-year-old stray's listing went viral.
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.
The company is losing $4 million a week as high-profile staffers resign, raising doubts that it can keep operating.
The number of hate speech-filled tweets increased by 4.7 times an hour immediately following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, researchers found.
Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."
Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter's workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company.
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter is big news in the social media world.
According to a new filing with the SEC, Musk has offered to buy the company.
Le'Veon Bell is criticizing Jake Paul's wrestling method -- and wants to put his own to the test.
Without a pandemic quarantine, we'd never be able to enjoy the splendor that is @ratemyskyperoom on Twitter.
Twitter suspended an Indiana congressman's official account after removing a post about a transgender Biden administration official over a violation of the social media company's rules.
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
In the fallout of this week's attack on the U.S. Capitol, Gears are now in motion to attempt to remove President Trump from office with less than two weeks left in his term.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says President Donald Trump needs to be banned from Twitter for the next two weeks.
One sports betting's website found that in 2020, the Steelers are the NFL's most-hated team.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
A teenage driver is facing charges after police said he hit and killed a tractor-trailer driver on the side of the road and fled the scene.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Aaron Donald's high school football career began as an undersized player, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the NFL's all-time greats and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
North Huntingdon residents were cleaning up on Wednesday after a tornado warning overnight, but after surveying the area, the National Weather Service determined the area was hit with high winds.
Two days after a deadly fire at Douglas Plaza Apartments in Wilkinsburg claimed the life of a man who couldn't escape, tenants are now saying the conditions inside are not just concerning but dangerous. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose shares more.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
