Influence Docuseries

'Bad Influence' docuseries examines 'kidfluencing' through Piper Rockelle and the Squad

A Netflix docuseries focuses on Piper Rockelle and the Squad, a group of child influencers, who were part of a lawsuit that involved abuse allegations and subject of a Times investigation.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies

The nation’s health secretary addressed agency employees, asking them to shed any corporate influence. But he did not address the mass layoffs that have gutted oversight of tobacco and vapes, food ...

The New York Times - 4d

Golf Fans Stunned By What Influencer Paige Spiranac Earned Compared To A Major Champion

Golf fans are stunned as influencer Paige Spiranac’s earnings surpass those of a major champion, leaving many shocked.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...

The Guardian - 2d

30-year-old influencer made $4 million in sales by creating a luxury hair oil brand rooted in Indian traditions

Hair-oiling is an ancient Indian tradition that has recently become a social media trend, with almost half a million TikTok posts under the hashtag #hairoil.

CNBC - 2d

Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told

Four women suing Tate over allegations of sexual violence and coercive control, with trial scheduled for early 2027. A civil case against Andrew Tate over allegations he subjected four women to ...

The Guardian - 22h

Andrew Tate to face ‘coercive control’ claim in UK civil trial

High Court to hear accusations that rightwing influencer engaged in physical and sexual abuse

Financial Times - 23h

Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise

The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.

The New York Times - 5d

How Hizbollah moved into the rubble business in Beirut

Government deal linked to Shia militant movement shows its continued influence after devastating war with Israel

Financial Times - 3d

India launches biggest-ever joint naval exercises in Africa

Six-day drills are part of New Delhi’s ambitions to project maritime clout and boost influence against rival China

Financial Times - 3d

Civil case against Andrew Tate could be legal first, barrister says

Four women have accused the influencer of rape, assault and coercive control, which he denies.

BBC News - 1d

10-year Treasury yield tops 4.5% after surge this week that's worrying Wall Street and the White House

The 10-year Treasury yield was higher on Friday as the bond market sell-off resumed, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's fast-changing tariff policies.

CNBC - 4d

France Says It Will Expel 12 Algerian Officials

The move followed expulsions of French officials by Algeria after an Algerian official was accused of kidnapping an influencer who had been granted political asylum in France.

The New York Times - 20h

Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman With Gun in U.K. Lawsuit

Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.

The New York Times - 4d

Bernie Sanders: U.S. now a “pseudo-democracy”

In this preview of an interview to air on “CBS Sunday Morning” April 6, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders talks with CBS News’ Robert Costa about the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the ...

CBS News - 3d

Max Romeo was a great social commentator, railing against inequality and discord

The reggae singer best known for War Ina Babylon and Chase the Devil was most productive in the febrile political climate of 1970s Jamaica, but his influence remains undimmed. Jamaican reggae ...