ABC News

Twitter begins phasing out legacy 'blue check marks' in latest platform change

The update has prompted misinformation concerns. Starting April 1, Twitter users who don’t subscribe to Twitter Blue are going to have to say goodbye to their blue check marks. Recent changes ...
The New York Times

Are Blue Checks Uncool Now?

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users. By Callie Holtermann and Lora Kelley ...
KCCI Des Moines

Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account

Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk's most despised news organizations.The removal comes as many of Twitter’s high-profile ...
ABC7

Twitter to debut gray 'official' check mark to verify government accounts, media and major brands

Twitter said Tuesday evening that to resolve ambiguity about which accounts on its platform have been identity-verified - as opposed to those simply paying $8 a month for a blue check mark on their ...
Variety

Twitter Restores Blue Check-Marks for Many Celebs, Including Several Dead Ones

Elon Musk’s Twitter has stirred up a new wave of confusion. After the multibillionaire tech baron made good on his threat to yank Twitter blue check-marks from celebrities who weren’t paying him $8 ...
The New York Times

On Twitter, Who Needs a Check Mark When You Can Have a Rat?

Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay to be verified. An artist offers a wry alternative. By Madison Malone Kircher Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, wants $8. After buying Twitter in a $44 ...
The Denver Post

Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By The Associated Press Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news ...