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October 29, 2024: Washington Post Loses Subscribers After Non-Endorsement, Let's Think About That. PLUS Elon Musk Sued Over $1M Giveaway, Virginia Ordered to Restore Voter's Eligibility, and More.

2024/10/29
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Key Insights

Why did Delta sue CrowdStrike?

Delta sued CrowdStrike for a catastrophic software update that caused 7,000 flight cancellations and impacted 1.3 million passengers over five days.

Why did CrowdStrike counter-sue Delta?

CrowdStrike countersued Delta, claiming Delta refused assistance and that Delta's own response and technology caused delays.

Why was Elon Musk and his PAC sued by the Philly DA?

The Philly DA sued Musk and his PAC for running an 'illegal lottery' under Pennsylvania state law, which requires all lotteries to be regulated by the state.

Why did Virginia ask the Supreme Court to allow the removal of suspected non-citizens from voter rolls?

Virginia asked the Supreme Court to allow the removal of suspected non-citizens from voter rolls, arguing that the 90-day quiet period in the National Voter Registration Act doesn't apply to non-citizens who are never eligible to vote.

Why did the Washington Post lose over 200,000 digital subscribers?

The Washington Post lost over 200,000 digital subscribers after announcing it would not endorse any presidential candidate, leading to perceptions of tacit endorsement or condemnation.

Chapters

Delta and CrowdStrike engage in a legal battle following a cybersecurity outage that impacted thousands of flights and millions of passengers.
  • CrowdStrike issued a problematic software update causing global disruptions.
  • Delta canceled 7,000 flights, impacting 1.3 million passengers over five days.
  • Delta sues CrowdStrike for $500 million in out-of-pocket losses and unspecified lost profits.

Shownotes Transcript

Welcome back to UNBIASED. In today's episode:

  • Delta and CrowdStrike Sue Each Other Following July Outage (1:16)

  • Elon Musk and PAC Sued By Philly DA for Running 'Illegal Lottery' (3:17)

  • Virginia Heads to Supreme Court After Court Orders Restoration of Voters' Eligibility (8:15)

  • Quick Hitters: Migrants in Albany, NY Told to Vacate Hotels, Steve Bannon Released from Jail, Two Ballot Boxes Set on Fire, DOJ Launches Operation in Brooklyn Jail (12:33)

  • Daily Critical Thinking Exercise: Washington Post Loses 200,000+ Subscribers After Non-Endorsement (15:34)

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