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An earthquake has shaken the densely populated New York City metropolitan area and much of the Northeast, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A preliminary magnitude of 4.8 was recorded as locals reported feeling the quake.

The NFL Network is making some on-air talent cuts, and among those leaving are Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, Will Selva, and James Palmer.

Ellise Shafer It appears that Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has restored blue check marks to popular users overnight — and some of them are taking to the platform to clarify that they didn’t pay for the perk. Musk detailed his plan to remove legacy blue checks soon after he acquired Twitter in October 2022, trashing the company’s previous account-verification policy as “corrupt and nonsensical.” Musk’s new policy went into effect in April 2023 and to keep the checks, users were required to subscribe to Twitter Blue (now called X Premium), which starts at $8 per month.

Even more updates about the cast of Criminal Minds: Evolution are being shared, including an exciting addition to the cast, an actor being promoted, and a shocking exit.

Sarah Sherman and Chloe Troast, two of Saturday Night Live‘s current female stars, are reacting to a viral TikTok video that claimed the show never hires hot women.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling's posts about Scotland's new hate crime law are "not criminal", Police Scotland have said.

A plot for the new series of ITV's Vera has 'leaked' online, revealing the arrival of a new character.This comes after author Ann Cleeves shared some exciting news about her latest DCI Stanhope novel.The last time we saw Brenda Blethyn's famous detective Vera was earlier this year. She was back with her original partner Joe Ashworth, played by David Leon, for three new episodes.This was after Kenny Doughty, who had replaced David, had left the show after nine years on the detective drama.

Ellise Shafer U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed J.K. Rowling after the “Harry Potter” author spoke out against Scotland’s new hate crime act, daring the police to arrest her for misgendering trans women.

Could Bette Midler be heading to reality TV?!

Twitch streamers have been skirting the platform’s guidelines by using their chests and bums as greenscreens to display gameplay on, but the company’s new rule aims to put a stop to this new meta.A clip from popular streamer Morgpie recently went viral, showing her streaming Fortnite via her greenscreened bum. People in the replies range from disgusted to impressed with the creativity on display.The Twitch Support Twitter account posted a statement March 27, just 11 days after the viral Morgpie clip was posted.

Elon Musk has led this year’s April Fool pranks, telling his 179.5million followers on X (formerly Twitter, owned by him) that he’s off to a new job – at Disney.

Things took a slightly awkward turn on Monday when This Morning star Dermot O'Leary broke a vase live on the show. However, little did Alison Hammond know, the whole situation was set up as a prank for April Fools Day. Speaking to a woman called Vanessa, she spun a story about a vase she had bought for £1.50 at a car boot which was later valued at £30,000 on Antiques Roadshow.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left divided by the show's April Fool's Day prank.The segment started with a pearl necklace being brought into the studio, which was said to have been a honeymoon gift to Marilyn Monroe from her second husband Joe DiMaggio. It was then announced that the new owner of the necklace had given presenter Charlotte Hawkins permission to try on the priceless artefact.

Police have grabbed more than £9,000 in fake Scottish notes after a trick at Asda's self-checkouts.

Beyoncé‘s new album has the vice presidential stamp of approval!

Viewers tuned into BBC's Gladiators on Saturday to get their final fix of the revived game show. Saturday's show saw the finalists - Finlay Anderson and Wesley Male, and Marie-Louise Nicholson and Bronte Jones - take on the Gladiators in a bid to be crowned the 2024 champions.

An e-bike has burst into flames outside Buckinham Palace as passers-by looked on in horror. An online video circulating online captured the moment it exploded outside the Royal residence.

A woman who believes she lost out on £3.6million because of a bizarre coincidence has described her misfortune as 'tragically funny'.

Gogglebox welcomed a new household to their roster during Friday's (29 March) episode, married couple Theresa and Anita, making their debut in a surprise to viewers. As the two women were introduced, fans couldn't help but take to social media to express their excitement, with the pair appearing to make a good impression already. "OOO THERESE AND ANITA," wrote one excited fan to X, formerly Twitter.

Variety Staff Follow Us on Twitter If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Home saunas, which once used to be relegated to the Hollywood elite who shop just as casually on Goop.com as they do Target, has become increasingly more mainstream alongside the popularity of the overarching wellness industry. And for those that can afford it, and have enough space in their room, an at-home sauna is the easiest way to enjoy the spa without leaving the house, and make a health-benefitting “steam and sweat” a part of their daily routine.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying an 'imitation' firearm which was found by a police dog. Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a man with a potential firearm in Middleton on Monday (March 25).

Simon Cowell has said he's 'in love' as he introduced the newest member of his family ahead of his return to Britain's Got Talent. The 64-year-old TV judge lives with his partner Lauren Silverman, their son Eric, who is 10 years old, and their five dogs in Malibu with their UK home in the Holland Park area of Kensington, London.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died at the age of 40.

YouTube star Ninja has been diagnosed with cancer. The gaming professional, who has more than 23 million subscribers, is now encouraging others to check their skin for signs.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Sweet Planet,” a one of the highest-profile China-Europe co-productions of recent years, will air on China Global Television Network from Friday. The six-part culinary documentary is a co-production between millennial-focused global channel operator Insight TV, Netherlands-based production company JOIIN, and CGTN. It explore the culinary and cultural impact of sugar in cooking and food rituals around the world.

Renee Rapp is done with all of the talk about her sexuality.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk‘s X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, ruling it was “evident” the litigation was intended “to punish CCDH for CCDH publications that criticized X Corp.” X, the Musk-owned social network formerly known as Twitter, in July 2023 sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an independent nonprofit research group, over the organization’s findings that since the multibillionaire acquired the company hate, racism and disinformation on the social platform has substantially increased. Musk has not commented on X about the decision.

Death in Paradise will return to TV screens later this year, it has been confirmed.The thirteenth series of the hit BBC One show came to a close on Sunday, 24 March with fan favourite DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) exiting the Caribbean island in emotional scenes.The end of the latest series left fans wondering when they can expect to get their next Death in Paradise fix, but thankfully the BBC has confirmed they haven't got too long to wait. Following the finale on Sunday 24 March, the show's official social media account delighted TV viewers by confirming its return date.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “enormously touched” and “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following Kate’s cancer announcement.

William and Kate are said to be 'enormously touched' by support in a new statement after her cancer announcement.