Ben Kesslen

Ben Kesslen is a journalist who has contributed to various publications such as Quartz, The Root, and Jalopnik. His work primarily focuses on business journalism and investigative reporting in areas like technology, finance, and consumer affairs. He has reported on topics such as extreme heat's impact on California, the potential damages facing Purdue Pharma's Sackler family in a second settlement, and the pricing practices of drug middlemen. Kesslen has also covered transportation issues like recalls of Boeing planes and TSA screenings, as well as consumer safety concerns such as Hatch baby sound machines and ammunition vending machines in grocery stores.

Biography:  https://qz.com/author/benkesslen

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Ben Kesslen's articles tend to present balanced perspectives without any clear signs of personal bias.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Ben Kesslen's articles.

Contradictions

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  • In an article about ammunition vending machines in grocery stores, Ben Kesslen mentions a future expansion plan that was not contradicted at the time of writing.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

24/7 Ammo Access: American Rounds Installs AI-Powered Vending Machines in Grocery Stores

24/7 Ammo Access: American Rounds Installs AI-Powered Vending Machines in Grocery Stores

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Automated ammunition vending machines by American Rounds are now available in Oklahoma and Alabama grocery stores, offering 24/7 access with AI technology for age and identity verification. Over 200 store requests have been received, with plans to expand to Texas and Colorado. The secure machines weigh up to 2,000 pounds and support shotgun, rifle, and handgun rounds.