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Joe Lynam
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Business Editor of @newstalkFM. I’m still heard on @BBCworldservice. Headline Money & Wincott Prize winner.


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Conor McGregor’s bid to further appeal Nikita Hand case is rejected by Supreme Court www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Conor McGregor’s bid to further appeal Nikita Hand case is rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided not to grant mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and his friend James Lawrence further appeals against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case.
www.independent.ie
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Holy shit.

Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Microsoft's raising prices on Office subscriptions next year

www.microsoft.com/en-us/micros...
Advancing Microsoft 365: New capabilities and pricing update | Microsoft 365 Blog
Today we are announcing expanded availability of AI, security, and management capabilities coming to Microsoft 365 offerings in 2026.
www.microsoft.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
Suspension reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors including his previous record
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The House Oversight Committee released several emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggesting President Donald Trump knew about his criminal activity.
Read The Emails Epstein Sent Detailing What Trump Knew
The House Oversight Committee released several emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggesting President Donald Trump knew about his criminal activity.
www.huffpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Head-spinning day, but was glad to start it at 6.45am on Newstalk FM with @JoeBLynam, talking rare earths, Nexperia and the fast-changing world we live in.
Trump's tariffs on China
Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam · Episode
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October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Trump is now threatening a tariff of 91% on - checks notes- Pasta

www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...
www.lesechos.fr
October 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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It was good to speak to @joeblynam.bsky.social this morning at 6.45 about changes to B2C small parcels moving into the EU. This topic is not going away. Particularly worrying part is the new handling fee, which will be non-refundable and due whether or not goods are subject to duties.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.
German chancellor threatens to boycott Eurovision if Israel excluded
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.
l.euronews.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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What an absolute mess. The new 🇫🇷 PM Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than four weeks in the job. This is the curt communiqué just issued by the presidency
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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A pop up box on Tylenol dot com
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase from companies working in the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigation has found.

www.rte.ie/news/primeti... #spéirghorm
Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale
Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigati...
www.rte.ie
September 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Was very pleased to join @joeblynam.bsky.social on Newstalk FM this morning to talk EU-China trade relations and the headwinds facing the Chinese economy.

You can listen here:

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The Chinese economy is set to grow once again
Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam · Episode
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August 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was fired Wednesday from her job as a prosecutor in the Manhattan US Attorney’s office.
Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, is fired from her job as a federal prosecutor
Comey, who had worked in the U.S. attorney’s office for nearly a decade, prosecuted both Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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BCG’s role in Gaza probed by UK parliamentary committee https://on.ft.com/40IFSaI
BCG’s role in Gaza probed by UK parliamentary committee
Pressure intensifies on US consultancy as MPs demand ‘clarification and information’ on firm’s involvement
on.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two charges but acquitted on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges – live updates
July 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Emmanuel Macron calls for tit-for-tat EU tariffs on US goods if talks fail www.businesspost.ie/politics/emm...
Emmanuel Macron calls for tit-for-tat EU tariffs on US goods if talks fail
www.businesspost.ie
June 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The Icelandic group Eiendomsspar (alongside Pandox of Sweden) has bought more shares in the Dalata Hotel group (Clayton & Maldron brands) - taking its stake to 0.8%. Their takeover bid for Dalata was rejected 3 weeks ago
June 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Federal officers entered Rep. Jerry Nadler’s office in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday and handcuffed and briefly detained one of his aides. The confrontation happened shortly after the aide observed federal agents detaining migrants in a public hallway outside an immigration courtroom.
Aide to Rep. Nadler Is Handcuffed Amid Confrontation With Federal Agents
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Woman awarded €72,000 for slip and fall at wedding hotel
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Woman awarded €72,000 for slip and fall at wedding hotel
A woman who slipped on a wet floor at a wedding in a four-star hotel has been awarded €72,000 by a High Court judge.
www.independent.ie
May 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Curious how this post omits the words “Russia” and “Putin.”
May 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Stripe announced as new headline sponsor of Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Stripe - the payments giant - was founded by former YSTE winners Patrick & John Collison. Stripe will replace BT which had been the sponsor for 2 decades
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Stripe announced as new headline sponsor of Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Collison brothers help secure future of event 20 years after winning at annual showcase of science
www.irishtimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 6:43 AM