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Singapore inflation, both core and headline measures, came in faster-than-expected in April, as higher business costs continue to
2023-05-23 13:15
Conspiracy theorists are trying to claim that nuclear weapons aren't real
Conspiracy theorist and right-wing comedian Owen Benjamin is now claiming that nuclear bombs do not exist because there is evidence of cameras filming nuclear blasts. “It’s weird that the nuclear blasts vaporised brick houses but not the old times camera recording it. It’s because nukes are fake.” Benjamin claims. “Hiroshima and Nagasaki never had any fall out radiation. The whole narrative and all the evidence is absurd.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Twitter was quick to add context through community notes saying: “the cameras were in bunkers 5 miles away from ground zero with telescopic lenses allowing for the camera’s to record the nuclear explosion.” In regards to Benjamin’s claim regarding Hiroshima and Nagasaki, they write that they “have no fallout radiation today as the atomic bombs were detonated at an altitude of about 600m.” His tweet has over 10,000 likes. Benjamin follows up his false claims by saying “there are no nuclear bombs with fallout radiation.” And that the whole world is “in on it”. He adds that people have been “tricked” saying “stop being afraid. It’s fake.” Most disagreed and pushed back against Benjamin’s claim. One user asked for his explanation for what happened in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. He replied by saying they were “bombed with conventional firebombs” and told another user that it was “just large amounts of TNT.” Others tried to explain why Benjamin was wrong: But there were some who defended and agreed with Benjamin: Benjamin also claims that the video in his tweet is of a toy model, and that those explaining how the camera was filmed from far away and protected are lying. He replied to a comment from a user saying they “learned something from the community notes”, sarcastically saying, “yeah you can record inside a house from 5 miles away in 1945.” When asked flat out by a user “are nuclear weapons real?” Benjamin replies: “No. Zero evidence they exist outside of Hollywood movies. Remember hiding under your desk? Looking back does that make sense?” This isn’t the first time Benjamin has spread conspiracy theories on Twitter, he has previously engaged in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial as well as spreading misinformation about Covid. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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NFL rumors: Patriots trying to lure another big-name star to boost offense
The New England Patriots played host to free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott with the regular season on the horizon.The New England Patriots have been involved in free agency rumors for several offensive stars, from DeAndre Hopkins to the still-available Dalvin Cook. Now, another name joins t...
2023-07-30 01:55
Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
President Joe Biden is setting out on a Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans' benefits
2023-08-08 00:53
Daisy Ridley 'petrified' by Star Wars return
Daisy Ridley has confessed she felt 'petrified' and 'overwhelmed' after it was announced she would be returning to film another Star Wars movie because she was worried about the response from fans
2023-11-22 16:17
Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight
Soon after Felix Llerena arrived in Miami in 2017, the Cuban activist was drawn to then-President Donald Trump by the Republican's aggressive approach toward Cuba’s communist government
2023-09-24 20:48
South Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for Scouts after storm Khanun disrupted their Jamboree
A day after a powerful tropical storm flooded dozens of homes and turned streets into muddy rivers, South Korea is throwing a huge K-Pop concert in Seoul for 40,000 Scouts whose global Jamboree was disrupted by the weather
2023-08-11 20:21
UAW wins 25% raises for workers at Ohio EV battery plant
The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative deal Thursday to raise wages 25% at Ultium Cells, a company that makes batteries for General Motors' electric vehicles.
2023-08-25 08:20
Soto slugs 2 homers and drives in 4 runs as the Padres beat the Rockies 8-5
Juan Soto homered twice and drove in four runs, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5
2023-08-02 12:24
Michael Irvin is Back on NFL Network
Michael Irvin settled his lawsuit and returned to work today.
2023-09-10 23:55
Reformist frontrunner faces hurdles as Thai MPs pick new PM
Thailand's parliament began voting Thursday for a prime minister, with frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat insisting he was confident of victory despite last-minute hurdles that...
2023-07-13 17:54
Scoot Henderson NBA Draft odds shift to become favorite to be selected No. 2
The 2023 NBA Draft is drawing closer and we are still looking for clarity around the No. 2 overall pick, currently held by the Charlotte Hornets.Oddsmakers shifted odds in a big way on Monday night into Tuesday morning, installing guard Scoot Henderson as the heavy favorite to be selected second...
2023-06-20 23:52
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