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Catch up on coronavirus stories and special reports, curated by Mike Allen everyday

Jun 15, 2017

Twitter introduced a modest redesign and the Internet is freaking out

Ina Fried, author of Login

Twitter made some rather minor tweaks to the look of its Web site on Thursday and now ‪armchair quarterbacks are throwing their arms out with their critiques. Among the changes are the fact that profile pictures are now (gasp!) circles instead of squares.

Below are some of our favorite reactions:

Much of the criticism centered on the fact that Twitter is making design tweaks instead of addressing larger issues

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Lauren Duca put even it more bluntly.

It's hip to be square

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Probably the best take

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An offer to help

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A rare simple compliment:

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56 mins ago - Health

India crosses 1 billion COVID vaccinations milestone

A health worker inoculates a COVID-19 vaccine dose to a man wearing face mask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Beawar, India, in September. Photo: Sumit Saraswat/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Thursday that the country's health workers have now administered more than 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines doses.

Of note: While this is a significant milestone for the country of 1.4 billion, which has been devastated by the coronavirus, only about 30% of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated against the virus, per AP. Roughly 75% has received at least one dose.

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Sara Fischer, Dan Primack

4 hours ago - Technology

Trump says he plans to launch new social media network in 2022

Photo: Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images

Former President Trump on Wednesday announced plans to launch a social media network called "Truth Social," and that it would go public via a SPAC.

Why it matters: Most ex-presidents are focused on their legacies, by creating presidential libraries or engaging in philanthropic endeavors. Trump, however, remains consumed by social media.

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Sara Fischer, author of Media Trends

5 hours ago - Economy & Business

Beauty giant Coty Cosmetics looking to sell its own branded products

Coty Cosmetics CEO Sue Nabi. Photo: Axios on HBO

Coty Cosmetics CEO Sue Nabi tells Axios the beauty giant will “probably” introduce Coty-branded products one day.

Why it matters: Coty produces some of the world’s most popular fragrances, skin care products and color cosmetics on behalf of other well-known brands, but has shied away from producing its own branded products.

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