Emma Stone says she believes aliens exist

(NewsNation)  Actress Emma Stone said she believes in the existence of aliens and agrees with astronomer Carl Sagan that it’s “narcissistic” to believe there is no other life in the universe.

In her new film “Bugonia,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this week, Stone plays a chief executive who is kidnapped by a pair of conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien set on destroying Earth.

During the movie’s press tour in Venice, Stone was asked about her views on the existence of extraterrestrial life. Stone replied, “So, yes, I’m coming out with it: I believe in aliens.”

The Guardian reported that Stone added, “I don’t know about looking down on us, but one of my favorite people who has ever lived is Carl Sagan and I fell madly in love with his philosophy and science and how brilliant he is.”

She continued, “The idea that we’re alone in this vast expansive universe … not that we’re being watched, but that we’re alone out here is a pretty narcissistic thing to think.”

Sagan played a pivotal role in the American space program as a consultant and adviser to NASA beginning in the 1950s. He briefed Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon, according to NASA.

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‘Watched her die a painful death’: Veteran caught in Santos dog scam furious about release



Veteran Rich Osthoff was defrauded by ex-Rep. George Santos who, he claimed, set up a GoFundMe for his dying dog — and then pocketed the cash. Watching President Donald Trump free the disgraced congressman Friday has left him furious.

Speaking to MSNBC on Monday, Osthoff said he was "sick to my stomach" after hearing about Santos' commutation. "For the president of the United States to stick me in the gut with a knife, and every other veteran and every other military member gets a knife to the gut."

Osthoff had hoped that Santos would serve at least half of the sentence before he was released or pardoned.

"His sentence would serve as a warning to federal officials that if you do this, you'll end up in prison. That's what the DOJ wanted the message to be. What message does him walking out of prison after three months send him?" Osthoff asked.

"Walking out of prison after three months is a complete travesty. Same with the the Jan. 6th people. This is the president, a rogue president now just using his pardon power like a cudgel against everything that's decent, good and holy. It's shameful and a disgrace. And I'm almost ashamed that I served my country. Now, this is not the country I raised my hand three times to re-enlist for."

Osthoff's service dog had cancer and he sought help from individuals who could contribute to fund the treatment he couldn't afford. Santos offered to start a GoFundMe for the dog, but, in the end, Osthoff never saw a dime of the money.

After the scam was revealed, individuals stepped up to help him get another service dog, but it meant his dog Sapphire suffered.

"Sapphire still died and I watched her die a painful death," he said.

"And that guy is the one who did that to me. Every time I see him on TV now ... it brings a wound right back into the forefront again," Osthoff lamented.

Santos told CNN over the weekend that he hopes to be a more honest person and express contrition for those he wronged. But Osthoff isn't buying it.

"He's been so rude to me. He's lied about me. He's defamed me on TV dozens of times. He has no remorse," the Navy veteran said.

Santos spent 84 days in prison out of the 87 months in prison.