Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest
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Posted By: snakeoil, 5/6/2025 6:54:01 PM
Sir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important films of his career as he enters his hundredth year. He believes his new, cinema-length film Ocean could play a decisive role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change. Sir David, who will be 99 on Thursday, says: "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." The ocean is the planet's support system and humanity's greatest ally against climate catastrophe, the film argues. It shows how the world's oceans are at a crossroads.
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Sir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important films of his career as he enters his hundredth year. He believes his new, cinema-length film Ocean could play a decisive role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change. Sir David, who will be 99 on Thursday, says: "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." The ocean is the planet's support system and humanity's greatest ally against climate catastrophe, the film argues. It shows how the world's oceans are at a crossroads.
Democratic strategist James Carville bluntly explained why men loathe the Democratic Party during a Wednesday podcast appearance. President Donald Trump won the male vote in all three of his election campaigns by 8% or more each time, and had his biggest margin with the demographic — 12% — in 2024 against former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. Carville, on “The Tara Palmeri Show,” argued Democrats appear condescending toward men.
Youth Rejects Media and Government
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As media brandished their fake news recently, they failed to consider the long-lasting impact on the well-being of the youth. In an era dominated by instant information and overwhelming media saturation, America's youth is facing a crisis of trust not only in institutions but in truth itself. The latest Harvard Kennedy School Youth Poll paints a stark picture: young Americans are increasingly skeptical, disoriented, and disengaged from the government that claims to represent them. And it’s no mystery why.
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Michelle Obama says she’s back in therapy as she begins her “transition” to the “next phase” of her life.
I’m not kidding; that’s exactly what People magazine is reporting.
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Trump’s plan for Alcatraz is absolute genius
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Donald Trump has announced that he’s reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison for the worst of the worst in America. I couldn’t be more delighted, because it’s a wonderful idea at both practical and symbolic levels.
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Jasmine Crockett Tells Grads To ‘Know
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How To Use A Chair’ – And She Didn’t
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(snip)At issue is whether Boasberg is being assigned to Trump cases on a random basis or not.
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Can Block Mentally Unstable People from
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There would be more life in the world's oceans if the Brits gave us fish and chips.