Rest in peace, Twitter. 

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, will retire its old domain today. This comes with a warning for you: If you don’t update your account’s security settings soon, you could be locked out. 

The shift marks another step in Elon Musk’s ongoing rebrand of the social network over the last two years. Musk, who bought Twitter in October 2022 and later renamed it X, has made sweeping changes to the platform’s features and policies.

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The company notified users that anyone using hardware security keys or passkeys tied to twitter.com must reenroll them under the new x.com domain. The deadline is today, Nov. 10, after which, affected accounts may be temporarily locked until the update is completed.

X emphasized that the move isn’t related to a data breach or security issue but is a necessary step in the platform’s domain transition, marking the end of Twitter’s last remnants.

«This change is not related to any security concern, and only impacts Yubikeys and passkeys, not other 2FA methods (such as authenticator apps),» the company’s Safety account stated on X. Because security keys enrolled as a two-factor authentication method are currently tied to the former domain, reenrolling your security key will associate them with the new domain. 

For most people, the change will go unnoticed. But if you rely on physical security keys, such as YubiKeys, or use passkeys for password-less login, you could be caught off guard if you don’t take action before the cutoff date. 

Read also: Time to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account? It’s Quick and Easy

How to reenroll your X account

1. Check your login method. If you use a hardware security key or passkey, it’s likely tied to twitter.com.
2. Reenroll your key or passkey. Go to Settings & privacy > Security and Account access > Two-factor authentication and add your method under x.com.
3. Update your saved credentials. Make sure your logins now point to x.com instead of twitter.com.

Although the government shutdown may be ending, air travel won’t immediately return to normal. On Sunday, senators approved a preliminary agreement to end the impasse, yet the Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that it will continue to cancel flights at 40 high-traffic US airports. 

According to NBC News, more than 2,600 flights were canceled on Sunday, representing approximately 10% of all scheduled flights.

The record-long government shutdown has affected air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and were already shorthanded before the disruption began on Oct. 1. 

A representative for the FAA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Even before the flight reductions began last week, passengers had already begun bracing for potential flight disruptions. Last Wednesday morning, CNET Senior Editor Corinne Reichert was buckled into her seat on a Southwest Airlines aircraft, getting ready for an in-state flight in California. While on the runway, the pilot informed passengers that it was unclear whether the shutdown would affect that day’s flights and advised, «Keep your fingers crossed.»

Read on below for what to know about traveling amid the government shutdown. And for other travel tips, see our smart travel checklist, guidelines on travel essentials to pack and how to avoid TSA checkpoint headaches.

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Is my airport affected?

These are the 40 airports currently affected, listed in alphabetical order by their three-letter airport code.

• Anchorage International (ANC)
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
• Boston Logan International (BOS)
• Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
• Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
• Dallas Love (DAL)
• Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
• Denver International (DEN)
• Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
• Newark Liberty International (EWR)
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
• Honolulu International (HNL)
• Houston Hobby (HOU)
• Washington Dulles International (IAD)
• George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH)
• Indianapolis International (IND)
• New York John F Kennedy International (JFK)
• Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS)
• Los Angeles International (LAX)
• New York LaGuardia (LGA)
• Orlando International (MCO)
• Chicago Midway (MDW)
• Memphis International (MEM)
• Miami International (MIA)
• Minneapolis/St Paul International (MSP)
• Oakland International (OAK)
• Ontario International (ONT)
• Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
• Portland International (PDX)
• Philadelphia International (PHL)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
• San Diego International (SAN)
• Louisville International (SDF)
• Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA)
• San Francisco International (SFO)
• Salt Lake City International (SLC)
• Teterboro (TEB)
• Tampa International (TPA)

When will delays end?

The flight reductions began with Friday’s flights. 

There appears to have been some progress made toward ending the government shutdown. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that even if the government shutdown ends, flights won’t return to normal instantly, as it will take time to restore staffing levels and schedules.

What should I do before I go to the airport?

Download relevant apps

Load any apps related to your airline or airport onto your phone — they can send you information about delays and cancellations.

Print or download your boarding pass at home

Even if your flight seems unaffected, be prepared for long security and ticket lines, as well as possible changes to your flight schedule. If you can, print or download your boarding pass in advance to save time. 

Shorten your time in the security line

Check to see if your airport has a website that displays the shortest security lines and their corresponding wait times. If you have TSA PreCheck or another expedited security service, now is the time to use it. When booking a flight, make sure your TSA PreCheck number is entered, or you may not see the important logo appear on your boarding pass. 

Numerous airports — including SeaTac, Denver, MSP, JFK, LAX, Phoenix, and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental — offer free programs that allow you to reserve a specific time in a security lane and be ushered right to the front.

Stay on top of delays

Bookmark the National Airspace System Status site and check it to see if there are weather or other delays at the airport you’re using.

What if my flight is canceled?

Don’t waste your time in line

Consult your airline to see if they can reschedule you or refund your payment. You may have to stand in a long line at a service counter, but while in line, you can try rebooking online or calling the airline’s support number. 

Some travelers use social media to send messages to their specific airline, and if those accounts are monitored, it’s possible you’ll get a response that way. And we like this smart suggestion from PBS: Look up your airline’s international support number and call it, because it might be less busy. (At least until word of this trick leaks out.)

Treat the employees with respect

When you finally reach an airline employee for help with rebooking, be patient. This isn’t their fault, and they’re more likely to help you if you’re understanding. 

Be flexible

You’ll have better luck if you’re flexible with times and dates, and you might ask to be rebooked on a partner airline if there’s room available. 

Can you get there another way?

You can also consider canceling your flight and choosing to drive or take some other form of transportation if that fits your circumstances, but if your sister’s wedding is tomorrow, you might not have a choice.

What are the airlines saying?

Delta Air Lines said in a statement before the reductions began that it would work to «minimize customer impact» and would allow passengers «additional flexibility» when it comes to changing or canceling flights without penalty. Details on fee waivers are here.

American Airlines made a similar statement about waiving penalties.

«To provide additional flexibility during the impacted travel period, customers whose flights are cancelled for any reason or who choose not to travel will be able to change their flight or request a refund without any penalty,» American Airlines said.

A United Airlines statement, directed to employees, followed suit. «Any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund if they do not wish to fly — even if their flight isn’t impacted,» the statement said. «That includes nonrefundable tickets and those customers with basic economy tickets.»

Southwest has a similar statement that says «all Southwest Customers, with travel booked through Wednesday, Nov. 12, may adjust their travel plans at no cost, or receive a refund if they choose not to travel, regardless of whether their flight is affected.»

If you’re on another airline, it’s best to check the website for a similar notice. Note that airlines are not required to provide accommodations in a hotel or cover other expenses resulting from travel delays.

If you’re after a good pair of earbuds for everyday use, then you’ve got a lot of options to choose from. But sometimes you’ll be facing high price tags, especially when you’re looking for more advanced features like active noise canceling.

Thanks to a very limited-time deal on Amazon, ahead of Black Friday properly kicking off, you can currently pick up these excellent CMF Buds 2a wireless earbuds for just $26, which is a 47% reduction. This deal isn’t going to last for long, though, so make sure you’re quick if you want to pick them up at this price.

These IP54-rated earbuds are water- and dust-resistant, meaning they can tackle a little sweat or rain if you wear them while working out. These earbuds have solid battery life, too. You’ll get up to eight hours of playback on a single charge, or nearly 36 hours with the charging case. And when you’re running low, just 10 minutes of charging can get you up to 5.5 hours of playback with ANC turned off.

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Four high-definition mics and integrated tech help to isolate your voice for clarity, making these earbuds a decent option for chatting on the go — or even gaming. Using the app, you can access a low lag mode for gaming sessions and support dual device connection.

Why this deal matters

At just under $50, this is already an affordable pair of earbuds. But knocking another $23 off is a great find that brings this pair to just $26. With ANC, good battery life and extra features like a low-latency mode, these in-ear headphones are an excellent value. While this is $6 more than the lowest price we’ve seen these go for, this is still a solid deal that likely won’t stick around long.