"Twitter Purges Blue Check Marks from Celebrities and Public Figures"

Twitter has begun removing the blue check verification from thousands of accounts, including those of Beyoncé and Pope Francis, as part of owner Elon Musk's effort to overhaul the social media company to turn a profit. Users who wish to retain the check beside their name must pay $84 a year to subscribe to Twitter Blue. Critics have argued the move will amplify disinformation as Twitter Blue subscribers will get prioritised rankings.