Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Recall: Owners told not to drive older Chrysler, Dodge cars after 3 Takata airbag deaths
Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
Video captures moment Airbus Beluga is struck by lightning
A dramatic video captured the moment on a dashcam when the plane was struck by the bolt.
A dramatic video captured the moment on a dashcam when the plane was struck by the bolt.
Astros combine to no-hit Phillies, even World Series at 2 games apiece
Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
Here are Wednesday’s Powerball winning numbers for the $1.2B jackpot
The winning numbers from Wednesday’s drawing are 2, 11, 22, 35, and 60, and Powerball number 23.
The winning numbers from Wednesday’s drawing are 2, 11, 22, 35, and 60, and Powerball number 23.
Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder hire Bank of America to consider selling team
The Washington Commanders have confirmed that Dan and Tanya Snyder and the organization have hired representation to consider possibly selling the team.
The Washington Commanders have confirmed that Dan and Tanya Snyder and the organization have hired representation to consider possibly selling the team.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for launch after midterm elections
Former President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run since before he left the White House.
Former President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run since before he left the White House.
Biden admin making $4.5B available to help with heating costs this winter for low income families
The White House says the money will help more than 5 million families pay heating and utility bills and can be used to make home energy repairs.
The White House says the money will help more than 5 million families pay heating and utility bills and can be used to make home energy repairs.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk details election integrity, content moderation on platform ahead of 2022 midterms
Musk said he consulted several 'civil society leaders' about how Twitter will 'combat hate & harassment & enforce its election integrity policies'
Musk said he consulted several 'civil society leaders' about how Twitter will 'combat hate & harassment & enforce its election integrity policies'
Florida man claims he was driving car with 2 missing tires because of a 'curse': 'That is paranormal activity'
The driver claimed someone put a curse on him and he was faced with only two choices: drive home without tires or set the car on fire
The driver claimed someone put a curse on him and he was faced with only two choices: drive home without tires or set the car on fire
First-edition copy of the US Constitution to be auctioned off
The first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution is one of only two still in private hands. It is expected to fetch bids of up to $30 million.
The first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution is one of only two still in private hands. It is expected to fetch bids of up to $30 million.
Julie Powell, food writer behind ‘Julie & Julia,’ dies at 49
Julie Powell’s husband told the New York Times that his wife died of cardiac arrest.
Julie Powell’s husband told the New York Times that his wife died of cardiac arrest.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
2022 Midterm Elections: When you can expect to learn the results
Unlike in other countries, elections in the U.S. are highly decentralized, complex and feature a long list of races, from president or Congress all the way down to local ballot measures or town council seats.
Unlike in other countries, elections in the U.S. are highly decentralized, complex and feature a long list of races, from president or Congress all the way down to local ballot measures or town council seats.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Tom Brady opens up after Gisele Bündchen divorce: ‘It’s a very amicable situation’
On the SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray,” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was asked about the split.
On the SiriusXM podcast “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray,” the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was asked about the split.
Best places to retire in the US updated as inflation woes persist: Which place is No. 1?
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
Kentucky voters asked whether there's a right to an abortion as midterms near
The future of abortion access in Kentucky could hinge on a constitutional question on the ballot next week.
The future of abortion access in Kentucky could hinge on a constitutional question on the ballot next week.