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The video discusses Twitter's plan to relaunch its public verification program in 2021, targeting notable and active accounts. It also covers Home Depot's $17.5 million settlement over a 2014 data breach that affected 40 million customers. Lastly, it mentions Newsy's opinion-free headlines available for streaming.

What is the main reason Twitter paused its verification program three years ago?

• User confusion

• Technical difficulties

• Lack of interest from users

• Government regulations

Which types of accounts will Twitter focus on verifying when it relaunches its program?

• All user accounts

• Notable and active accounts

• Inactive accounts

• Anonymous accounts

How much did Home Depot agree to pay in the settlement over the data breach?

• $40 million

• $25 million

• $17.5 million

• $10 million

What method did hackers use to access customer data in the Home Depot breach?

• Direct server attack

• Social engineering

• Phishing emails

• Third-party vendor's credentials

What additional step has Home Depot agreed to take following the data breach?

• Change its third-party vendors

• Close all self-checkout kiosks

• Upgrade its security measures

• Offer discounts to affected customers