Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

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.

Elon Musk posts video of himself 'strolling' into Twitter headquarters, calls himself 'Chief Twit'

A court has given Musk until Friday to close his April agreement to acquire the company after he earlier tried to back out of the deal. Neither Musk nor Twitter has said if the deal is closed yet.

Elon Musk tweets about ongoing funding for satellite service in Ukraine

He suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine -- but his tone and wording also raised the possibility that he was just being sarcastic.

Twitter under Elon Musk? Most of the plans are a mystery

A super app called X? A bot-free free speech haven? These are some of Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, now that he may be buying the company after all.

Timeline: Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter

Elon Musk is offering to go through with his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Here’s a look at some of what’s transpired between the billionaire Tesla CEO and the social media platform.

Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko

In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.

Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight

Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.

Elon Musk says Twitter deal should move forward with more 'bot' info

Twitter has argued in court that Elon Musk is deliberately trying to tank the deal because market conditions have deteriorated and the acquisition no longer serves his interests.

Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud

Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.