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When an average person say they’re thinking about buying something huge, they’re probably not really going to do it. When mega-billionaire Elon Musk says he’s thinking about it, he probably already has the ball rolling. That’s why his latest Tweet about purchasing something is possibly more than just fodder for his social media fans. So is Musk going to buy Fox News? CNN? Both? We’ll see, but speculation is already ramping up.

In a joint statement, representatives from nations involved in the anti-farming pact celebrated the agreement. “Food systems are responsible for 60% of methane emissions,” said Marcelo Mena, CEO of Global Methane Hub. “We congratulate countries willing to take the lead in food systems methane mitigation and confirm our commitment to support this type of initiative with programs that explore promising methane mitigation technologies and the underpinning research of methane mitigation mechanisms to create new technologies.” “Mitigating methane is the fastest way to reduce warming in the short term,” said U.S. “Climate Czar” John Kerry. The news comes as unelected bureaucratic...

Warren Buffett's wife reportedly balked at the $4 cost of a coffee at Sun Valley. Astrid Menks' reaction aligns with her husband's approach to life, investing, and dealmaking. Buffett lives simply, seeks value as an investor, and strikes a hard bargain when he cuts deals. Warren Buffett detests high inflation, and it appears the billionaire's wife does too. Astrid Menks balked at paying $4 for a cup of coffee at Sun Valley this week, noting she "could get a pound of coffee" for that price in other places, the New York Post reported on Thursday. Her reaction won't surprise close...

The only problem with the case and how it has been described, however, is that according to the government’s own criminal complaint, Ventura had never actually funded any terrorist group. The only “terrorist” he is accused of ever being in contact with was an undercover FBI agent who befriended him online as a 16-year-old, solicited small cash donations in the form of gift cards, and directed him not to tell anyone else about their intimate online relationship, including his family. The arrest has shaken his family, who denied allegations that their son was a terrorist and said that he had...

SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Monday: landing its 200th rocket. This feat occurred just eight minutes after SpaceX launched its latest rideshare mission called Transporter-8. The rocket, which launched for its ninth flight, blasted off from Launch Complex-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying with it 72 small satellites as part of a rideshare program. SpaceX captured the occasion in high-definition video, which features a view of the booster returning to Earth only a few miles from where it launched. The fiery touchdown marked the 200th landing for SpaceX.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that he could not defend former President Donald Trump against the "very serious" allegations in his recent indictment. Sitting down for an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the recently-announced candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination took several shots at his ex-boss, who he is now running against. "Having read the indictment, these are very serious allegations. And I can't defend what is alleged," Pence explained. "But the President is entitled to his day in court, he's entitled to bring a defense, and I want to reserve judgment until he has the...

On Tuesday, RedState reported that, according to a “national security source” who spoke on the condition of anonymity, Zlochevsky “is believed to be an asset of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) by the United States intelligence community.” The source told RedState that the intelligence community has “a high degree of confidence in their assessment of Zlochevsky as SVR.” Moreover, the source said this “is not a new assessment” and “the intelligence community under Obama knew this, and Obama was briefed on it.” This all makes perfect sense. In March 2016, Burisma and Zlochevsky were under investigation by Ukrainian Prosecutor General...

SpaceX has made the decision to employ a “child prodigy” as a software engineer, following his remarkable achievement of graduating from college eight years ahead of schedule. Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old prodigy, will soon complete his studies at Santa Clara University and has successfully secured a position at the esteemed aerospace manufacturer. In an announcement on social media, the enthusiastic teenager shared the news, exclaiming, “Next stop… SpaceX!!! I accepted a position as Software Engineer at one of the coolest companies on the planet.

The old saying “blowing smoke up your skirt” got taken to absurd lengths this week. Canada has lots of company in the smoke blowing department. Biden blew chunks of smoke about the economy and much else. The Justice Department promises that Trumpsmoke means there’s a real fire somewhere, while Target and the rest of corporate America are asking “what is a skirt that someone should blow smoke up anyway?” https://www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2023/06/FyCNNhiWYA4b2xZ.png

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Joe Biden is to host the White House’s largest Pride celebration “in history” as Americans struggle to pay for groceries and mortgage payments as inflation continues to soar, not to mention the billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine. The LGBTQ+ Pride celebration hosted by Biden will be the largest of its kind “in history” for the White House. Biden is also set to announce new measures aimed at pushing transgenderism and other progressive ideology. Reuters reported that Thursday’s event is being billed as a celebration of” LGBTQ+ families” and will see performances from singer Betty Who and DJ Queen...

A Maryland woman is accused of killing her mother and recruiting her daughter to dismember the remains with a chainsaw and burn them on a grill over Memorial Day weekend. Authorities from Prince George’s County Police Department did a wellness check on June 2 for 71-year-old Margaret Craig, whom a neighbor said he hadn’t spoken to in several days, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Craig’s daughter, Candace Craig, 44, answered the door for police and allowed them inside to look for Margaret. The officers immediately noticed the smell of decomposition in the basement. The officers noticed “blood...

A man who was crowned “Miss San Francisco” will compete in the 2023 Miss California Pageant in July. Monroe Lace, a man who identifies as a woman, won the Miss San Francisco pageant in March, qualifying the “beauty queen” to compete for the Miss California title next month. Lace is the first trans-identifying man to be crowned Miss San Francisco in the competition’s 99-year history. Every time I put on the sash, the weight of it reminds me of the weight of my job; of the responsibility I have to make a difference for young children,” Lace told CBS Bay...

Stephen Spender wrote in his most famous poem: “I think continually of those who were truly great.” Today I am thinking of Leo Thorsness. He was truly great. When Leo died on May 3, 2017, this is what I had to say. * * * * * I am sad to report that Leo Thorsness has died at the age of 85. Meeting him was perhaps the most awesome experience I owe to writing for Power Line. I had the great good fortune of meeting him in the summer of 2008 through the offices of McCain campaign spokesman Tom Steward...

The agreement — reached by the so-called Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada — ensures that at least 3 million acre-feet (maf), or 978 billion gallons, of Colorado River water supplies are conserved by 2027, according to the Department of the Interior (DOI) which has worked with states to address shortages. Under the plan, at least half of that amount will be conserved by 2025. "There are 40 million people, seven states, and 30 Tribal Nations who rely on the Colorado River Basin for basic services such as drinking water and electricity," Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in...

Americans are reportedly buying groceries at Walmart and opting out of nonessentials at other stores as inflation troubles President Joe Biden’s (D) economy. Walmart experienced strong sales last quarter, according to a recent CNN Business report: The company said Thursday that sales at stores open for at least one year increased 7.4% during its latest quarter compared with the same stretch last year. Its operating income increased 17.3% last quarter. Walmart (WMT) raised its sales forecast for its next quarter and the full-year, sending its stock up 1.5% during pre-market trading. During a recent conference call, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon...

On Tuesday Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting students from using cell phones in class and limiting the use of TikTok on school grounds. DeSantis, who said that social media does “more harm than good,” also prohibited TikTok On devices owned by school districts. In addition, DeSantis signed bills creating a “Teachers’ Bill of Rights” and imposing eight-year term limits on school-board members.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk traveled to Texas on Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new lithium refinery that the electric vehicle maker hopes will give the company more control over its supply chain. Musk said the facility, which will be one of the largest of its kind in the world, will produce lithium for "about a million vehicles" and have more lithium refining capacity than "the rest of North American refining capacity combined." He explained that the refinery’s capacity could be expanded above the one million vehicle mark and noted that while Tesla will still use other suppliers...

Former Vice President Mike Pence is poised to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024 and will formally announce his candidacy in June according to a report. Newsmax revealed that Pence spoke to a Northeastern Republican donor and said he was going to announce in June. The outlet reported that Pence previously had reservations about jumping into the race after being loudly booed at the NRA convention last month in his home state of Indiana. Pence certainly did not help himself after having a meltdown at a dinner back in March. While at the Gridiron Dinner, an annual event...

Forest Service Chief Randy Moore appeared this week before a U.S. Senate committee where he was pressured by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to speed up thinning work on federal forests. The Biden administration identified over 175,000 square miles of old growth and mature forests on government lands. The administration plans to craft a rule to protect forests from fires, insects, and other effects of climate change. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Moore faced pointed questioning from U.S. Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, a Republican who warned the administration's conservation efforts could "lock Americans out of the public...