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Melissa Afshar

Life and Trends Reporter at Newsweek

I am a multi-award-winning multimedia journalist based in London. I've worked at The Times and The Sunday Times, WatersTechnology, LBC and Newsweek. I've produced and presented live radio programmes that have attracted large audiences. I am multi-lingual and hold a Master of Arts with Merit in History from Royal Holloway, University of London. I have written features for global publications and have appeared on UK radio networks.

https://www.melissafleurafshar.com/

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  • Bride Expecting 'Best Friend' She Overlooked as Bridesmaid To Help Slammed
    20 Mar—Newsweek
    Bridesmaids And Maid Of Honor Responsibilities: 8 Things To Know By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A bride's decision to exclude her longtime best friend from her bridal party while still expecting her to help with all the wedding preparations has been slammed by viewers on Reddit. The bride's friend had taken to the platform on March 17, under u/alternative_scar5530, to detail her frustration at the upsetting turn of events....
  • Outrage at Note Resident Finds From Neighbor Just Weeks After Moving In
    13 Mar—Newsweek
    Man Whose Van Isn't The 'Prettiest' Shares Parking Note From Neighbor By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A new tenant was taken aback when they found a terse note on their car just days after moving into their new home, sparking widespread discussion among viewers online. The situation, which the tenant shared to Reddit on March 9 under u/eveningwrong, has drawn more than 9,000 upvotes and ignited debate about neighborly disputes...
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  • Reason Aunt Refused to Make Niece's Birthday Cake Despite Tradition Backed
    9 Mar—Newsweek
    Here Are 4 Ways To Deal With A Toxic Family Member By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A woman has been cheered by Reddit users after sharing why she has decided to put an end to her tradition of baking birthday cakes for her now 8-year-old niece. The woman, took to Reddit under a now-deleted username, to share that she has finally decided to put her foot down after her family members repeatedly dismissed her prior baking efforts...

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