Chris Benson
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Author, REPORTING FROM DETOX |26| ✍️ bylines: UPI, others. Did: HIV Planning @PAHealthDept. 2012 Obama Delegate. My views; 🟰 political hater 🇺🇸 John Cusack, Laura Loomer, Roger Stone & George Santos follow me on X:@TheChrisBenson
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🚨3 YEARS alcohol-free today! I wasn’t planning to share now or gloat, but it feels right to finally share: I wrote a BOOK‼️
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
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Congrats on your success overcoming alcohol addiction. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🚨3 YEARS alcohol-free today! I wasn’t planning to share now or gloat, but it feels right to finally share: I wrote a BOOK‼️
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
📖 REPORTING FROM DETOX explores how #addiction, politics, & recovery intersect. 🧵
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Congrats on your success overcoming alcohol addiction. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m only 30 years younger than Madonna—I could be her next husband.
Just saying.
Just saying.
December 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I’m only 30 years younger than Madonna—I could be her next husband.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Gene Wilder is... wait for it.... legendary!
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Gene Wilder is... wait for it.... legendary!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will never cease to be legendary. 🍫
a man in a top hat and bow tie says the suspense is terrible and i hope it 'll last
ALT: a man in a top hat and bow tie says the suspense is terrible and i hope it 'll last
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December 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will never cease to be legendary. 🍫
Some people are not the same.
December 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Some people are not the same.
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I hope your day is as great as you are.
December 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I hope your day is as great as you are.
Tanzanian officials said the Airbus H125 went down between Barafu Camp and Kibo peak at more than 13,000 feet in altitude. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills all on board - UPI.com
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro on Christmas Eve killing all five people aboard.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tanzanian officials said the Airbus H125 went down between Barafu Camp and Kibo peak at more than 13,000 feet in altitude. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Ambulances rushed victims from the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood during prayers as security forces sealed off the area. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
6 dead in mosque explosion in Homs, Syria - UPI.com
A bombing struck the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, on Friday killing six people and injuring 21.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ambulances rushed victims from the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood during prayers as security forces sealed off the area. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
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So this warrants collective punishment but running over a Palestinian just means confiscation of a firearm? www.timesofisrael.com/settler-rese...
December 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So this warrants collective punishment but running over a Palestinian just means confiscation of a firearm? www.timesofisrael.com/settler-rese...
I hope your day is as great as you are.
December 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I hope your day is as great as you are.
Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a military response in the attacker's hometown of Qabaitya to prevent further violence. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Palestinian allegedly kills man, teen girl in Israel - UPI.com
Israeli police said a Palestinian man from the West Bank killed two people in a so-called "terror attack" in northern Israel.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a military response in the attacker's hometown of Qabaitya to prevent further violence. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
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The Trump administration is pushing to expand grazing on public lands while reducing its already low cost, under the false premise that it will fill America’s coffers.
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is supe...
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December 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Trump administration is pushing to expand grazing on public lands while reducing its already low cost, under the false premise that it will fill America’s coffers.
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
Wealthy ranchers are profiting — at the expense of taxpayers.
With @highcountrynews.org
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December 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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King Charles III urges courage and reconciliation in a divided and uncertain world in Christmas message https://cnn.it/4az08la
December 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
King Charles III urges courage and reconciliation in a divided and uncertain world in Christmas message https://cnn.it/4az08la
Turning 37 soon and I can confidently say that the Mean Santa and his terrifying elves from A CHRISTMAS STORY still creeps me out every year 😅🎄
a man dressed as santa claus is standing next to another man dressed as an elf and says ho , ho , ho !
ALT: a man dressed as santa claus is standing next to another man dressed as an elf and says ho , ho , ho !
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December 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Turning 37 soon and I can confidently say that the Mean Santa and his terrifying elves from A CHRISTMAS STORY still creeps me out every year 😅🎄
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my Bluesky friends who celebrate!! 🎄🎅
Love, Chris & Oakley (who hates selfies!)
Love, Chris & Oakley (who hates selfies!)
December 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my Bluesky friends who celebrate!! 🎄🎅
Love, Chris & Oakley (who hates selfies!)
Love, Chris & Oakley (who hates selfies!)
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When people celebrate #recovery anniversaries I usually reply "good work." Because that, to me, is the key. And it seems to me that too many don't give themselves the accolades they deserve. Seeing yourself as competent can help with navigating all of life. #recoveryposse #empower
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
When people celebrate #recovery anniversaries I usually reply "good work." Because that, to me, is the key. And it seems to me that too many don't give themselves the accolades they deserve. Seeing yourself as competent can help with navigating all of life. #recoveryposse #empower
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The new Banksy mural shows two children in winter clothes lying on their backs, one pointing skyward. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
New Bansky mural appears in London - UPI.com
Street artist Banksy has confirmed he's behind a new mural that appeared this week on a west London wall.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The new Banksy mural shows two children in winter clothes lying on their backs, one pointing skyward. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Artificial Intelligence sucks and it's going to ruin journalism as we know (knew) it. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!
December 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Artificial Intelligence sucks and it's going to ruin journalism as we know (knew) it. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!
McIver's visit followed the death of Jean Wilson Brutus, a 41‑year‑old Haitian immigrant who died at the facility this month one day after entering ICE custody. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Rep. LaMonica McIver returns to N.J. ICE facility, renews call for shutdown - UPI.com
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D‑N.J, returned to New Jersey's Delaney Hall Detention Facility to again call for its closure.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
McIver's visit followed the death of Jean Wilson Brutus, a 41‑year‑old Haitian immigrant who died at the facility this month one day after entering ICE custody. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
The highest number of reported sick included 10 in Pennsylvania and 7 in New York with 6 in each New Jersey and Virginia. www.upi.com/Health_News/...
CDC links raw oysters to 64 salmonella cases in 22 states - UPI.com
The CDC said it's investigating the possibility that the consumption of raw oysters may have infected 64 people across 22 states with salmonella.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The highest number of reported sick included 10 in Pennsylvania and 7 in New York with 6 in each New Jersey and Virginia. www.upi.com/Health_News/...
An expert estimates roughly 12,000 fewer homicides occurred in 2024-2025 than during the pandemic peak though final FBI data is still pending. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
United States set for record murder decline - UPI.com
The United States is currently witnessing an unprecedented decline in murders with 2025 projected to mark the largest one-year drop on record.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
An expert estimates roughly 12,000 fewer homicides occurred in 2024-2025 than during the pandemic peak though final FBI data is still pending. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
"In San Francisco, we'll continue to coordinate with Mayor Lurie's team to identify areas of greater collaboration in our existing emergency preparedness plans," the company stated. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
San Francisco blackout spurs Waymo driverless car fleet updates - UPI.com
Three days following a massive San Francisco blackout that disrupted its driverless operations, Waymo said it will upgrade its fleet to better handle future power outages.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"In San Francisco, we'll continue to coordinate with Mayor Lurie's team to identify areas of greater collaboration in our existing emergency preparedness plans," the company stated. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Lastinger received 1,672 votes to his Democratic opponent's 1,010 votes. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Republican wins S.C. state house special election post-CSAM scandal - UPI.com
Republican pastor John Lastinger won the special election for South Carolina's House District 88 to fill the seat vacated by former State Rep. RJ May.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Lastinger received 1,672 votes to his Democratic opponent's 1,010 votes. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...