Twitter flags, limits sharing on Trump tweet about being “immune” to coronavirus

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter disabled some sharing options on a tweet from President Trump on Sunday, and labeled it for violating its rules against spreading coronavirus misinformation. In the tweet, the president said he had “A total and complete sign off from White House Doctors yesterday. That means I can’t get it (immune) and can’t give it. Very nice to know!!”
Even with the label, the tweet is still available for those who click through the warning, in keeping with Twitter’s position that keeping tweets from elected officials visible is in the public interest. And attempts to share the tweet bring up an alert that reads “We try to prevent a Tweet like this that otherwise breaks the Twitter Rules from reaching more people.” The labeled tweet is still…
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Apple’s AirPods Pro are cheaper than ever today at Woot

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Woot is offering one of the best pre-Prime Day 2020 deals so far. Apple’s AirPods Pro wireless earbuds are $190, which is the best price we’ve seen yet. This model usually costs $250, and Woot says this discount will last all day, or until it sells out.
If you were in the market for a set of AirPods, you’ll get the most for your money with this model. Unlike the less expensive AirPods, the AirPods Pro ship with silicon tips that provide a more comfortable fit that isolates more sound. Additionally, they feature better sound quality than the standard model, as well as active noise cancellation and an interesting Spatial Audio feature that can make content more immersive.
So far, Woot is the only retailer to offer a sizable discount on…
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