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Alfred Joyner

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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Please help me fundraise for charity. I will be climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest fee-standing mountain above sea level in the world! All to raise funds for homeless charity Roundabout. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. www.justgiving.com/page/alfred-...
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Roundabout
Help Alfred Joyner raise money to support Roundabout
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
EXCLUSIVE: The mysterious woman who sat next to Elon Musk during Trump's speech to congress has been identified by @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/woman-sittin...
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Mysterious woman sitting next to Elon Musk during Trump's speech identified
The unknown woman was sat next to Musk during Trump's address to Congress.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Trump's tax plans include a surprising detail that could hurt some of the major donors to the GOP. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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Donald Trump's tax move would hurt some of his major donors
The president has vowed to eliminate tax loopholes used by sports team owners, many of whom donate to GOP causes.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Claims have recently spread on social media alleging that Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, was notifying customers about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. @newsweek.com spoke to Ring about it. www.newsweek.com/ring-doorbel...
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Is Ring's Doorbell camera notifying locals about ICE raids? What we know
The company has denied the claims, which have added to misinformation about immigration enforcement.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The Deep State fights back against Trump. Multiple federal government employees have told Newsweek they will ignore any instructions from the White House they deem unlawful—and are determined not to sacrifice their jobs simply because of the pressure. www.newsweek.com/deep-state-d...
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Deep state fights back against Trump
One federal worker told Newsweek they are ready to "disobey unlawful orders" amid anger over the president's policies.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
State Farm, one of the biggest insurers in California, canceled hundreds of homeowners' policies in the same area being ravaged by fires www.newsweek.com/california-i...
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California insurer canceled policies months before Los Angeles wildfires
Residents in one of the neighborhoods currently being ravaged by fire, were left scrambling for coverage.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
BREAKING: Britt Allcroft, the creator of beloved children's TV show 'Thomas & Friends', has died aged 81 www.newsweek.com/britt-allcro...
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Britt Allcroft, 'Thomas and Friends' creator, dead at 81
Beloved chidren's TV show "Thomas and Friends" ran for 24 seasons from 1984 to 2021.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
A startling new report shows credit card defaults have jumped 50% this year as Americans struggle to pay their debts www.newsweek.com/credit-card-...
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Credit card defaults skyrocket as Americans unable to pay their debts
Credit card balances have soared in recent years, with the total amount U.S. consumers owed topping $1 trillion for the first time in 2023.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
All over X, you will see the name 'Amelia Carter' as the woman burned to death on the NYC subway. But it's a complete hoax and the photo of her is AI. www.newsweek.com/nyc-subway-f...
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Who is Amelia Carter? Fake identity of NYC subway fire victim goes viral
After a woman was set on fire on the New York subway, a post falsely identifying her has gone viral on social media.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
BREAKING: Eiffel Tower catches fire www.newsweek.com/eiffel-tower...
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Eiffel Tower catches fire: What we know
The Paris landmark has been closed on Christmas Eve amid reports of a fire.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
First the $15m ABC News settlement. Now a transgender storyline pulled by Pixar. It's clear that Disney is very much moving heaven and earth to placate conservatives before Trump takes office. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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Disney bows to Donald Trump
Disney's $15 million settlement over a defamation lawsuit may have signaled a new era for the entertainment behemoth under a second Trump term.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
One of the more surprising turnaround. Occupy Wall Street is back! And they're now supporting...Elon Musk www.newsweek.com/occupy-wall-...
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Occupy Wall Street returns. Now supports Elon Musk
After a yearslong silence on social media, Occupy Wall Street wrote a post of support for Elon Musk on X this week.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
It was pretty notable that Musk led the charge on ditching the spending bill, with Trump following behind www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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Elon Musk called 'President' as Trump follows in his footsteps on CR Bill
Speaker Mike Johnson may now be forced to cut the nearly $100 billion in aid from the bill after Trump and Musk blocked the measure.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Excited for the NFL Christmas Day games? It's a huge deal not just for Netflix, but for the NFL - as the global megadeal is set to dramatically change the face of America's favorite sport. www.newsweek.com/netflix-nfl-...
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Netflix's NFL gamble could change football forever
The streaming giant's deal to livestream marquee games this holiday season could mark the start of a new era.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Trump once called Project 2025 "ridiculous and abysmal." But a recent interview indicates his stance may have softened. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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The parts of Project 2025 Donald Trump might make a reality
Trump once called Project 2025 "ridiculous and abysmal." But a recent interview indicates his stance may have softened.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Exclusive: McDonald's workers who identified Luigi Mangione have been given private security www.newsweek.com/mcdonalds-wo...
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McDonald's workers who identified Luigi Mangione get private security
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and charged in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
New video of the UnitedHealthCare CEO suspect obtained by Newsweek shows him appearing to dump something on a pile of trash bags before the shooting www.newsweek.com/killing-bria...
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New video of UnitedHealthcare CEO suspect emerges
The killer appears to dump an object on trash bags before killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting mystery just keeps getting crazier. The suspect flirted with a female hostel worker where he was staying before the shooting www.newsweek.com/brian-thomps...
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Brian Thompson suspect flirted with female hostel worker before shooting
Police have released photos of a smiling man they say is "wanted for questioning" about the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Another year, another #Spotifywrapped - and for the first time in a while my most listened to artists are from this century.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Trump's team has planned a war on working from home. But that now faces a roadblock after 42,000 federal employees secured a deal to remote work for at least five more years. www.newsweek.com/trump-plan-e...
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Trump's plan to end working from home faces roadblock
A federal employee union has come to an agreement with the Social Security Administration to lock in hybrid work protections until 2029.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The Supreme Court begins oral arguments Wednesday on a law banning puberty blockers for transgender minors in what is likely to be one of the most important SCOTUS decisions of 2025: www.newsweek.com/supreme-cour...
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Supreme Court case compared to 'Dobbs-style earthquake' for trans people
A law banning puberty blockers for transgender minors is being tested in the Supreme Court.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
With Trump and Musk thick as thieves, space exploration is likely to be of renewed focus in the White House. We breakdown how the two could radically reshape NASA. www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-do...
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk could radically reshape NASA. Here's how
Musk's involvement in space policy raises potential conflicts of interest, and that's not the only change on the horizon.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Elon Musk's ties with China could harm his relationship with Donald Trump and therefore his position in the Cabinet, experts have told Newsweek. www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-do...
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship could break over China
Musk spent millions to help Trump get elected and was one of his most vocal supporters. But he could butt heads with Trump over China.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Sarah McBride, the first transgender congressperson, has become the target of Republicans as a new culture war has broken out on Capitol Hill www.newsweek.com/sarah-mcbrid...
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Sarah McBride, first transgender House Rep., becomes target of Republicans
Sarah McBride is credited with helping shape President Biden's support for LGBTQ rights.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Interesting thing to note about Wyoming's abortion ban being struck down. The judge did it using a constitutional amendment that Republicans made in 2012 to try and thwart Obamacare. www.newsweek.com/wyoming-repu...
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Judge turns tables on Wyoming Republicans to block abortion ban
In her ruling, Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens cited a constitutional amendment that Republicans made in 2012.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Matt Gaetz accused of having sex with 17-year-old by witness www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-s...
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Matt Gaetz accused of having sex with 17-year-old by witness
Lawyer Joel Leppard said his client saw Donald Trump's pick for attorney general with the minor at a party in 2017.
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Everyone has to go see Gladiator 2 just to see the way Denzel Washington delivers the word “politics”
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Alfred Joyner @alfredjoyner.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Made the Bluesky jump! Let’s see if the grass is bluer on the other side!
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