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President Donald Trump has moved to quell speculation that Elon Musk has outsized influence in Republican politics, with the tech billionaire usurping his powers as president-elect at a conservative rally. He claimed he had no intention of doing so.”No, he’s not going to be president,” President Trump told cheering supporters at the Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix on Sunday. “And I’m safe. Do you know why he can’t do that? He wasn’t born in this country.”The remarks came a week after Musk’s intervention led to the derailment of a key government funding bill, leading to Democratic critics derisively calling…

A clash of conservation efforts in rural Louisiana pits crawfish ponds and tree plantations against each other, demonstrating new complexities posed by an emerging market for carbon credits. The unusual land dispute highlights the national spotlight on Louisiana’s open space as market pressures and governments around the world force companies to find ways to offset their carbon emissions. . It includes approximately 850 acres of rice farms and crawfish and catfish ponds northeast of Lake Charles near the Kinder and Calcasieu rivers. Litigation is currently underway over the future of land that not too long ago would have attracted little…

NFL odds for Week 17 have the 13-2 Minnesota Vikings at home against the 11-4 Green Bay Packers with an over-under of 48.5 and a one-point underdog. Minnesota won the first matchup, 31-29, but Green Bay made the score closer than the game itself. Minnesota, whose quarterback Sam Darnold plays at a Pro Bowl level, is aiming for the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye by winning its final two games of the regular season. The Packers have already clinched a playoff spot, but will they be a spoiler for their hated rivals, or should the…

Huntington placekicker Jordan Price won this year’s Fulton Walker Award, given to the most outstanding special teams player. (Photo by Ryan Fischer/The Herald-Dispatch) HUNTINGTON — Jordan Price went after Johnny Ayai in more ways than one. Not only did Price follow Ayayai as Huntington High School’s kicker, he also won the Fulton Walker Award as the best special teams player in West Virginia high school football, a year after his predecessor accomplished the feat. Walker Award recipients are selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Price and Ayaai were also honored with the award, along with Kayson Kessinger. Kessinger…

CNN — Possible drone sightings are causing national anxiety in the Northeast, but the sightings could soon become Santa Claus bringing Christmas cheer across the country. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is once again preparing to track Santa and his reindeer around the world. NORAD, which is responsible for protecting the skies over the United States and Canada, will activate its Santa tracking system at 6 a.m. Eastern time on Christmas Eve. Santa watchers can follow Santa’s journey on NORAD’s website or participate in the annual Christmas tradition by calling the command center at 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) can. NORAD says…

Known for its beautiful and trend-forward athletic wear designs, the third installment of Alo’s winter Alo Atelier collection includes pieces designed to enhance your winter active and après-ski activities. The Advanced collection represents the brand’s continuation into the luxury space and its commitment to providing chic, performance-driven fashion and wellness options suitable for any occasion. Like the rest of the collection, Alo Atelier is designed for consumers to wear both in the studio and on the street, with a total of 62 pieces. The items are made to be mixed and matched and come in black, ivory and sand colors,…

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, the newsletter that guides you through the day’s biggest news, discovers new ideas and recommends the best of culture. Please register here.Texas Republican leaders have been absent from Congress for five months. Kay Granger, 81, resigned as chair of the House Appropriations Committee this spring and announced last year that she would not seek reelection. At some point in July, she disappeared from Congress entirely, missing months’ worth of votes since then.Last week, the Dallas Express (whose current CEO filed the primary challenge against Granger in 2020) reported that Granger resides in…

PHOENIX – Phoenix’s Bergen luxury rental community won’t fit into many budgets, with rents ranging from around $8,000 to more than $20,000 per month. But that didn’t stop the new complex adjacent to the Global Ambassador Hotel from leasing about half of its units within months of opening. “The Bergen offers an experience and quality unlike any other in the Valley. It’s a community that rivals Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, and other large cities,” says Parisian Apartment Rentals said Compass President Sean Zimmerman in a press release last week. Thirty-one of the building’s 58 units are still available, according…

commander’s link article Block’s Movie Room (Subscription) Breaking down the game-winning touchdown drive against the Commanders A closer look at the game-winning touchdown drive against the Eagles against the Commanders. Sunday’s impressive 36-33 victory over the Eagles was capped off by a near-perfect two-minute drive from the offense. The Managers got the ball at their own 43-yard line with 1:53 left and only one timeout left, needing a touchdown to beat the NFL’s top defense. The Commanders marched 57 yards down the field in nine plays and scored the game-winning touchdown with six seconds left. It was a great drive…

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou spoke to the media ahead of Thursday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 3pm).Here are the key passages from his press conference:Team news: “As far as we know, there were no issues coming out of the game. Obviously Destiny (Udogie) was on the bench, but he wasn’t 100%. He should be fit for the next game.” (Rodrigo) Bentancur will be available after his game’ suspension. “On Bentancur’s return from suspension: “It’s good to have him back. He’s been training hard. As for Boxing Day, we’ll see. To get that extra body. “The last three weeks…