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Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
India’s stock market has an influencer problem
Also in this newsletter: Private capital in space programme and P Venkatesalu’s mantraFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
David Lynch Is an Unexpected Fashion Week Influencer
At Coach and Khaite, the director, who died last month, shaped the vibe.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Call for food influencers to post 'more honest' reviews
Reviews of restaurants or other food outlets have become increasingly popular on Instagram and TikTok.BBC News - 4d -
Like it or not, AI is learning how to influence you
AI agents will soon be deployed that are tasked with decoding your personality so they can use those insights to optimally influence you.VentureBeat - 4d -
Under the influence: Beast Games and the YouTube-ification of television
Amazon’s hugely successful extreme competition series is the latest attempt to lure younger online viewers to TV. Beast Games, Amazon Prime Video’s reality competition series hosted by the YouTuber ...The Guardian - 2d -
Zelenskyy says Trump is influenced by Russian ‘disinformation’
As President Trump moves closer to Russia and away from support for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy is being forced to defend his position as the legitimate leader of a country suffering an illegal ...NBC News - 1d -
'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled
Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - Feb. 6 -
Scottie Scheffler describes how vocal fans can influence players
Scheffler talked about an incident involving Max Homa Thursday and another last year, related to Scheffler in Memphis.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Questions raised over Lord Mandelson’s work with Chinese ‘influence operation’
New ambassador to US and his consultancy firm under spotlight over links to agency said to have aim of co-opting western businesspeople. Peter Mandelson’s face appeared at the top of the screen. ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
'On a power trip' or 'obviously brilliant'? Americans weigh Musk's influence
The world's richest man is leading a sweeping cost-cutting drive. What do voters in a key swing state make of his role?BBC News - Feb. 13 -
‘The Boss of Everyone and Everything’: Trump Seeks to Influence Many Spheres
No paper straws or local bike lanes. President Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on areas like the arts, sports, news, private companies and college campuses.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Revealed: ‘extremely concerning’ industry influence over UN aviation body
Exclusive: Firms outnumber green groups at environmental talks, with related events sponsored by fossil fuel companies. Aviation industry delegates outnumbered those from green groups by 10 to one ...The Guardian - 6d -
Many in new survey suggest news consumption, spending influenced by 2024 election
A new YouGov poll has found that almost half of Americans, 44 percent, are now consuming news differently than they did before the 2024 election while 38 percent have reported a change in their ...The Hill - 5d -
Influencers to urge young people to not vape as part of UK government campaign
Big Manny and Bodalia will join forces in initiative after numbers of under-18s trying or using vapes soar. Influencers will urge young people not to start vaping as part of a government-funded ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shocking James Bond Changes Announced, Could Influence Future Games
In a shocking announcement , Amazon MGM Studios has announced that it is taking over creative control of the James Bond series as part of a deal with series stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael ...GameSpot - 5h -
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
The Trump administration has reassigned or forced out several dozen government employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections at multiple agencies, according to ...The New York Times - 3h -
Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone
Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trump seeks to expand his influence over arts and culture with Kennedy Center moves
After dominating U.S. politics for nearly a decade, President Trump now appears to be setting his sights on the country’s cultural landscape. A Friday announcement that Trump is naming himself ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Marvel Rivals Layoffs At US Team Influenced In Part By "Geopolitical Risks," Analyst Says
The recent announcement that NetEase was laying off some of its US-based Marvel Rivals developers , including one of the game's directors, prompted concern and questions given that the hero ...GameSpot - 6h
