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Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against ABC Over $14.65M Reflecting Pool Report
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against ABC for reporting on the $14.65 million cost to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which exceeded the original estimate by over $4 million. Trump claimed that previous administrations, including Obama's, incurred significant costs, alleging that over $100 million was spent, although prior reports indicate $35 million was spent during his presidency. ABC also highlighted a $1.74 million contract for algae control. The network is under investigation by the FCC for various issues, including early license renewals and prior remarks by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. The developments may impact ABC's operations and public perception.
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FiveThirtyEight Articles Deleted by ABC Raises Concerns
Thousands of articles from FiveThirtyEight have reportedly been deleted by ABC, according to various sources, raising concerns over the loss of historical data. Nate Silver criticized the action, describing it as detrimental to public information access. The disappearance of these articles could impact researchers, analysts, and the general public who rely on such data for analysis. This event underscores ongoing discussions about data preservation and digital access.
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