Ben Collins
Ben Collins
Senior reporter, dystopia beat, @NBCNews. On Post: http://post.news/bencollins On Mastodon: @oneunderscore__@mastodon.socialSource
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Trump, QAnon and an impending judgment day: Behind the Facebook-fueled rise of The Epoch Times

Trump, QAnon and an impending judgment day: Behind the Facebook-fueled rise of The Epoch Times

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and By the numbers, there is no bigger advocate of President Donald Trump on Facebook than The Epoch Times.The small New York-based nonprofit news outlet has spent more than $1.5 million on about 11,000 pro-Trump advertisements in the last six months, according to data from Facebook’s advertising archive — more than any organization outside of the Trump campaign itself, and more than most Democratic presidential candidates have spent on their own campaigns.Those video ads — in which...

August 30, 2019
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Twitter launches 'Birdwatch,' a forum to combat misinformation — with your help

Twitter launches 'Birdwatch,' a forum to combat misinformation — with your help

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and Twitter unveiled a feature Monday meant to bolster its efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation by tapping users in a fashion similar to Wikipedia to flag potentially misleading tweets.The new system allows users to discuss and provide context to tweets they believe are misleading or false. The project, titled Birdwatch, is a standalone section of Twitter that will at first only be available to a small set of users, largely on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will...

January 26, 2021
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What To Do When A Guy Comes Over Your House?

What To Do When A Guy Comes Over Your House?

Skip to contentPhysical Address304 North Cardinal St.Dorchester Center, MA 02124So a guy is coming over to your place. You feel nervous and anxious and want to make everything great for his visit, especially if it’s his first one. You get all wrapped around what to do and lose your focus.Firstly you want to calm down and ask yourself what you need to do before the guy comes over. Make sure that you have enough time to clean up your house, make something to eat or a fancy drink, throw all of your garbage out, and give yourself a bath and something nice to wear. These are just some...

July 27, 2023
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How To Invite Yourself Over To A Guys House?

How To Invite Yourself Over To A Guys House?

Skip to contentPhysical Address304 North Cardinal St.Dorchester Center, MA 02124Dating is awkward in every stage of life. Whether you’re in your 20s or 50s, you still don’t want to come on too desperate or too strong at the same time. That is why some even go as far as comparing it to playing chess.So, if you like a guy and want to invite yourself over to his place, then there are many tips you can try. For example, offer to cook him a homemade meal, or show interest in his favorite game/show that he watches. And if that doesn’t work, then simply tell him the truth.In general, guys are...

July 27, 2023
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Top 10 Best Petrol Lawn Mower 2023 (Updated)

Top 10 Best Petrol Lawn Mower 2023 (Updated)

Skip to contentPhysical Address304 North Cardinal St.Dorchester Center, MA 02124The fragrance of freshly cut grass is one of the rare things on the planet that can arouse memories of summers spent on the lawn. A well-kept flanked by blossoms added to the delight of spring and summer. The best petrol lawn mower is the only thing that maintains the happiness of your mind. A petrol lawn mower is used for different purposes, such as cutting and trimming the grass.Are you buying a petrol lawn mower that has excellent power, compact design and storage stability, and the best cutting edges? My...

January 12, 2023
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Man charged in deputy ambush scrawled extremist 'Boogaloo' phrases in blood

Man charged in deputy ambush scrawled extremist 'Boogaloo' phrases in blood

SectionsFeaturedtvFollow NBC NewsMore From NBC© 2022 NBCNEWS.COMBy Brandy Zadrozny, Ben Collins and Andrew BlanksteinSteven Carrillo, a California man who was charged with murder after he ambushed two Santa Cruz County deputies, scrawled phrases tied to an online far-right extremist movement in blood on a car shortly before he was detained.Carrillo killed Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, critically injured another deputy and threw pipe bombs at police on June 6th, .Before he was apprehended, Carrillo scrawled the word “boog” and “I became unreasonable” in blood on the hood of a car. “Boog” is short...

June 12, 2020
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Catholic Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders voluntarily steps down amid investigation into allegation of sexual misconduct - ABC News

Catholic Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders voluntarily steps down amid investigation into allegation of sexual misconduct - ABC News

Catholic Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders voluntarily steps down amid investigation into allegation of sexual misconductShareOne of Australia's most senior Catholic Bishops has voluntarily stepped down after the Vatican ordered a review into the diocese of Broome, amid an ongoing police investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct.Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, 70, voluntarily stepped down on Monday, pending the review.Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe said in a statement the Emeritus Bishop of Wollongong, Peter Ingham, had been appointed to oversee the diocese...

March 11, 2020
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Twitter launches 'Birdwatch,' a forum to combat misinformation — with your help

Twitter launches 'Birdwatch,' a forum to combat misinformation — with your help

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Jan. 25, 2021, 5:56 PM UTCBy Ben Collins and Brandy ZadroznyTwitter unveiled a feature Monday meant to bolster its efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation by tapping users in a fashion similar to Wikipedia to flag potentially misleading tweets.The new system allows users to discuss and provide context to tweets they believe are misleading or false. The project, titled Birdwatch, is a standalone section of Twitter that will at first only be available to a small set of users, largely on a...

January 25, 2021
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Far-right suspect in Queens hoax bomb already under investigation

Far-right suspect in Queens hoax bomb already under investigation

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January 4, 2021
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'Boogaloo Bois' member charged in connection to shooting at MN police station

'Boogaloo Bois' member charged in connection to shooting at MN police station

Oct. 23, 2020, 7:15 PM UTCUpdated Oct. 23, 2020, 8:40 PM UTCBy David K. LiFederal prosecutors charged a far-right extremist in connection with a shooting at during protests sparked by , authorities said Friday.Ivan Harrison Hunter, a 26-year-old apparent member of the “Boogaloo Bois," was charged with one count of rioting after his arrest Wednesday in San Antonio, according to a statement by federal prosecutors based in Minneapolis.Protesters, calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism, flooded the streets of Minneapolis and many other cities across America following...

October 23, 2020
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