Conservatives Pour Millions Into ‘Stop the Steal’ 2.0
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Why are Donald Trump and his allies preparing to contest the election outcome?
To create a more organized, better-funded effort to dispute the election results if it doesn't go in Trump's favor.
What is the Election Integrity Network?
A network of GOP donors and conservative billionaires funding efforts to contest the election outcome if it doesn't go Trump's way.
How much money has been invested in election integrity groups?
Over $140 million has been invested in these groups.
What are some of the activities funded by these election integrity groups?
Training poll watchers, analyzing voter rolls, and creating apps for reporting election fraud.
Why is Apple's first release of AI features less flashy than expected?
Apple is taking a responsible, long-term approach to AI development, focusing on a decades-long arc of technology.
What is Apple's strategy for AI development?
A gradual, responsible rollout over many years, ensuring features are developed responsibly.
Why did Spirit Airlines shares jump?
Frontier Airlines is exploring a renewed bid for Spirit, potentially merging as part of Spirit's debt restructuring.
Why was American Airlines fined $50 million?
For providing unsafe and undignified assistance to wheelchair users, violating disability protections.
Why did McDonald's temporarily pull the quarter pounder from some restaurants?
Linked to an E. coli outbreak possibly caused by onions used in the burger.
Why is Starbucks facing setbacks?
The company needs a fundamental strategy rethink, including reviewing prices and marketing.
- Frontier and Spirit are in early-stage merger discussions.
- Spirit is currently in discussions with bondholders over a potential bankruptcy filing.
- Spirit faces increased competition from larger carriers offering discounts.
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