Recently I have read about Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino becoming fathers while hitting the age of 80 (plus). Experience, money, time may be factors but is it a good idea for the new to be raised by someone who is closer to being a great grandfather? Is this a "fad" for celebrities?

Source: AP News

"A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be released from prison on parole."

"The appellate court’s ruling reverses an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected parole for Van Houten in 2020. She has been recommended for parole five times since 2016. All of those recommendations were rejected by either Newsom or former Gov. Jerry Brown. Newsom could request that California Attorney General Rob Bonta petition the state Supreme Court to stop her release. Bonta’s office referred questions to Newsom’s office, which didn’t respond to queries about possible next steps."

"Van Houten, now in her 70s, is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and other followers kill Leno LaBianca, a grocer in Los Angeles, and his wife, Rosemary."

"Newsom has said that Van Houten still poses a danger to society. In rejecting her parole, he said she offered an inconsistent and inadequate explanation for her involvement with Manson at the time of the killings."

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/charles-manson-leslie-van-houten-parole-california-governor-newsom-d44bba07c2714c6cc3ad0bf11330284f

about today but I can't find a thread on DU. I heard him mentioned on MSNBC for a brief time but I am still confused about this. Is this a big deal for some reason?

"Prosecutors have focused on why so many records remained on the property after Corcoran’s search, including the role of Walt Nauta, an aide to Trump who was seen on Mar-a-Lago security camera footage moving boxes in and out of the storage room"

At one point he was just the average, pseudo-libertarian entrepreneur. When did he start to become a conspiracy nut?

Will it lead to even more people and companies to begin boycotting CNN? There may be a short term ratings boost (out of curiosity of viewers) but once the party is over will CNN lose more $$$ due to their lack of judgment? Will Musk and Twitter find the same outcome when they promote Fucker Carlson's new show on Twitter? Short term ratings boost vs long term disdain?

I have listened to non-religious descriptions of NDEs and I have had "visits" from my dogs and my dad. They are very real and they always lift my spirits since they somehow make me feel peaceful and comforted afterwards. Since I am an Atheist I find non-religious experiences from people from all over the world to be very interesting. This is one of the best I have heard from and judging from the responses this guy has a lot of company.

Edit: "guilty of battery and defamation"

It must be a unanimous decision for a civil trial.

An oldie but a goodie.

Also, this was the night Bin Laden was getting killed and Obama kept the secret hidden well as he continued the entertainment.

on the host Tamara Keith tonight at the WHCD.

https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a43714897/tamara-keith-white-house-correspondents-dinner-host-dress/

The literally 2 seconds ago she said ,"This is the dress from the film Broadcast News"

Is there now a Gen Y?

I get seriously confused and would like to know so I can study real polls correctly.