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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.
Gail Klingensmith, who founded P&G Pamela's Diner with Pam Cohen nearly 50 years ago, has died.
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
Gail Klingensmith, who founded P&G Pamela's Diner with Pam Cohen nearly 50 years ago, has died.
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms. The theme today is ceramics and pottery.
How do you throw a graduation party that everyone will be talking about? Here to help us serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for celebrating, is Chef Crystal Baldwin from Giant Eagle.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms. The theme today is ceramics and pottery.
How do you throw a graduation party that everyone will be talking about? Here to help us serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for celebrating, is Chef Crystal Baldwin from Giant Eagle.
A man has died after he was shot in a late-night shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz shares the latest details.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
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.
