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Visit the sandy beaches of the West Coast, and there’s a good chance your would-be sunbathing spot is already occupied by a California sea lion. There are as many as 300,000 of these ear-flapped, whiskered, and very noisy marine mammals living in the U.S. alone—but their population hasn’t always been so robust. Hunting and pollution throughout the years meant that there were fewer than 90,000 animals by 1975. The Marine Mammal Protection Act, passed in 1972, is credited with... Читать дальше...

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The Jay Kos clothing store in the SoHo section of Manhattan is designed not just for the ultra-rich, but for members of the privileged elite who like to marinate in their wealth. The trucker hats sell for $150, the green alligator skin sneakers cost $8,500, and customers are allowed inside only after submitting a formal request and receiving sign-off from the proprietor. What could be more elegant than jogging in the skin of America’s largest reptile?

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Right-wing shock jock Steven Crowder tossed a grenade into the conservative webshow world this week when he accused fellow pundit Candace Owens of trying to extort him with details of his divorce—a separation he blamed on his wife.

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Fox News’ sudden firing of its highest-rated star Tucker Carlson sent the media industry into a frenzy, prompting questions over what prompted the shock move and what impact, if any, a series of major lawsuits against the network had on the ouster.

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Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Emmett Till—a 14-year-old Black boy—of “wolf-whistling” at her in 1955, ending with his abduction, torture and fatal shooting, has died without facing punishment for her role in the lynching.

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Fox News has had a rough couple of weeks, so that could have been weighing on anchor Harris Faulkner on Thursday when she snapped at one of her guests for suggesting she’s a “far-right” advocate for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Accused killer Brian Walshe thought his wife was cheating on him—so he had his mom hire a PI to tail her, according to prosecutors.

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Three teenagers accused of hurling huge rocks at passing cars and killing a 20-year-old woman last week allegedly took a photo of the crash scene as a memento.

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As Brittney Griner prepares for her first WNBA game since 2021, she held a press conference Thursday, speaking publicly for the first time since being imprisoned in Russia for 10 months for carrying cannabis oil vape cartridges through a Moscow airport.

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It looks like Will Smith and Chris Rock won’t be brought to the table, after all.

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Cops at Michigan State University said Thursday they still have no clue what compelled 43-year-old Anthony McRae to go on a shooting rampage in February, killing three students he didn’t know.

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Former Jackass star Bam Margera surrendered to Pennsylvania state police on Thursday to face terroristic threat and assault charges. Margera, who had been missing and had a warrant out for his arrest since Monday, allegedly punched his brother, Jesse, in the ear, nose and eye on Monday morning, urinated in the kitchen sink and fled into the woods, and had been on the run.

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Paramount+ is upping its reality content this May, with a new series starring the Stallone family and the finale of Survivor Season 44 set to air this month. In case you’re looking for new shows to watch, the streamer will also air a handful of new episodes from series like Fatal Attraction and Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies this month.

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Prime Video is stepping up their unscripted content this May, bringing subscribers a few stand-up specials and the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in the next month. If you’ve been struggling to keep up with the millions of new shows releasing this year, take a break with Amazon’s smaller commitment programming this May.

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There’s a lot riding on Citadel, Amazon’s wannabe-franchise series, what with its reported $200 million-plus price tag (making it the second most expensive TV venture ever, after The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), designs for multiple international spin-offs, and a second-season renewal ahead of its April 28 Prime Video premiere. The streamer and executive-producers Joe and Anthony Russo have bet the house on their long-gestating spy saga, which was announced in 2018 and... Читать дальше...

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The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified intelligence documents online had researched mass shootings, made violent and racist threats, and had built up an “arsenal” of weaponry, according to Justice Department lawyers.

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Prince Andrew was so delighted with what he thought was his brilliant performance in the Newsnight interview that ended his royal career, he invited the interviewer, Emily Maitlis, to stay on and attend a movie night at Buckingham Palace once taping had finished.

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Season 2 of Peacock’s Bel-Air saw cousins Will Smith (Jabari Banks) and Carlton Banks (Olly Sholotan) make some major strides in their famously contentious relationship. But it wouldn’t be a proper Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remake if the duo weren’t still at odds in some capacity.

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After months of planning, weeks of frenetic negotiating, and days of doubtful speculation, House Republicans on Wednesday passed a bill—barely—to lift the federal government’s debt limit and drastically cut spending.

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After eight years of celebrity singalongs, musical reenactments, and a million truth-or-dare-style segments with the Kardashians, The Late Late Show with James Corden is saying goodbye.

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Early in Baby J, John Mulaney’s first stand-up special in five years, released on Netflix this Tuesday, the comedian addresses his long absence from the industry in sing-song. Nearly three years after a very public stint in rehab and subsequent divorce, he croons, “now [my] reputation is…different!” He riffs that former fans have already switched allegiances to “less problematic” comedians like Bo Burnham, and he finishes with a flourish... Читать дальше...

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Bridgerton drafted its massive army of passionate, slightly horny fans because of its deftness in balancing a lovely story with hearty amounts of steamy intercourse. The Netflix series’ abundance of illustrious sex scenes has always been bolstered by a rich plot with lovable side characters, justifying the titillating appeal. Still, the balance has shifted in the span of Bridgerton’s two seasons. If last season felt like it was less about the sex and more about the romance... Читать дальше...