Mandatory age verification is now going live in Ohio — here's what it means for users

Ohio's law was signed by the governor on June 30, 2025 and took effect on September 30, 2025. This sees it become the 24th ...

Bluesky to verify ages under Ohio pornography ID law. Here's when the law takes effect

The social media website Bluesky will begin verifying users' ages in Ohio to comply with a new law meant to protect children ...

Wisconsin lawmakers push E-Verify requirement for government, contractors

Wisconsin Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sees an E-Verify bill that he has co-authored as a step toward requiring E-Verify ...

Pornhub says it won't shut down in Ohio over age-verification law

A new Ohio law requires a photo ID or other verification to access porn online. But Pornhub says the new rules don't apply to ...
Fast Company

Bluesky opens blue-check verification to ‘notable and authentic’ users: Here’s how it works

Blue-check verification is nothing new in the world of social media, but Bluesky is only now making it available to any “notable” accounts. The social media company has launched an application that ...

Swarm Network’s $TRUTH Token Goes Live, Targeting Misinformation Through Blockchain-Based Verification

Basically the system rewards long-term participation and careful verification over quick, careless judgments. In essence, ...
TechCrunch

Bluesky launches blue check verification

Bluesky announced on Monday that it is rolling out blue check verification, confirming previous rumors that this feature was on its way to the platform. Like Twitter’s original blue check (RIP), ...
Laconia Daily Sun

How do journalists verify information in their stories?

The adage underscores a fundamental aspect of responsible news reporting: the need to verify and fact-check all information, ...