Twitter defines state-affiliated media outlets as outlets "where the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources, direct or indirect political pressures, and/or control over production and distribution."
Twitter first introduced verified accounts in 2009 to help users identify that celebrities, politicians, companies and brands, news organisations, and other accounts "of public interest" were genuine, not impostors or parody accounts. The company didn't previously charge for verification.
After Musk's acquisition over Twitter, there has been a mass departure of employees, many of whom were dismissed, raising questions about Twitter's ability to continue operating and control content. This week, Musk stated that it may take him till the end of the year to balance the business and ensure its financial soundness.
Twitter announced the updated version of the Blue subscription last year with a host of additional features such as the ability to edit a tweet, organize bookmarks, customise the application icon, high-quality video (1080p) and more.
Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service that offers a blue tick to verified users along with an option to edit tweets, publish high-resolution 1080p videos, and more.
The driver of the car, Dharmesh Patel of Pasadena, California, is being treated for his injuries and will be booked into San Mateo County Jail upon his release from the hospital, according to CHP.