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Influencers, tech bros and MMA fighters: The inauguration guests
The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty
A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.Wired - Jan. 20 -
MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab
At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and ...Wired - Jan. 20 -
Inside Elon Musk’s growing influence as Trump takes office again
Elon Musk, who is routinely praised by Donald Trump, has growing influence in Washington as he pledges to cut the annual federal budget as part of his role in the Department of Government ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Before the celebrities and influencers came, Pacific Palisades was a 'small town'
Before the celebrities and influencers arrived, the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles had the feel of a small town within a sprawling metropolis.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
How the invasive water hyacinth is threatening fishermen's livelihoods on a popular Kenyan lake
Water hyacinth was first sighted on Kenya's popular Lake Naivasha about 10 years agoABC News - Jan. 19 -
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Mulvaney says 'hard to deny' Trump's influence on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief of Staff during Trump’s first administration, said President-elect Trump should receive credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire. “Look, obviously, both ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
The growing popularity of Dry January
Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Influencers Are Hawking Wellness Products in Response to the LA Fires
Essential oils, detox regimens, parasite cleanses, and raw milk have entered the disaster economy.Wired - Jan. 18 -
TikTok Influencers React to a Potential Ban
Grief, frustration and tears followed the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Inauguration guests Rod Wave and Kodak Black reflect Trump's new popularity
Trump has A-list attendees lined up for his inaugural events, including high-profile Black and Latino celebrities, as the soon-to-be-47th president flexes his increased standing with communities of ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Publishers and Influencers Wonder What Could Replace the Power of BookTok
With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
White House says popular weight-loss drug Ozempic subject to Medicare talks
Analysts at Argus Research say the stock is now trading at 22 times its estimated 2025 earnings.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
TikTok users flock to popular Chinese app amid potential ban
The internet is buzzing as TikTok users brace for a potential ban. Many are flocking to a different Chinese platform, Rednote, one of the country’s most popular apps. In just the past week, Rednote ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90
Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
Efforts to ban students' cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led statesABC News - Jan. 16 -
Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby
The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
There's a popular tech stock washout Monday as Palantir, Nvidia and Rigetti Computing drop
Popular technology stocks tumbled Monday as bond yields rose, dragging down tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 futures.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
The Mediterranean diet is the No. 1 diet for 2025: Why it's still so popular among doctors, nutritionists
The U.S. News & World Report ranks the healthiest diets at the top of each year. Here's why the No. 1 diet on their list is often recommended by health experts.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Kings League's success explained: How Gerard Pique's project has become a popular new style of soccer
Brazil won the first edition of the Kings League World Cup Nations in TurinCBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.
Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Gymshark falls out with influencer over promotion of competitor
Sportswear brand popular with millennials and Gen Z says powerlifter Nathaniel Massiah breached several clauses in his contractFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
In Syria, the US can help rebuild while supplanting Russian influence
Washington needs a plan to create conditions for future U.S. investment to stabilize Syria — and to make sure Russia doesn’t regain a foothold.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals who was being deportedABC News - Jan. 10 -
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Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Uruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer
‘My cycle is over,’ says leftwinger, 89, who lives humbly and oversaw one of healthiest and most liberal democracies. José Mujica, the former guerrilla who became Uruguay ’s president and a global ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence
Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Pro-Russian presidential candidate still most popular in Romania as new poll date set
Citizens will vote again on May 4 after previous presidential election annulled over allegations of interference from MoscowFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Ether ETF holders could see this popular trading strategy open up if Trump’s return goes the way they want
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Marvel Rivals' Most Popular Heroes From Season 0
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is fast approaching, but ahead of it, NetEase has released a ton of data about Marvel Rivals, including win rates and pick rates . This data is broken down by quick ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Popular actor fired from low-alcohol beer ad after drunken escapade
Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has "national treasure-class handsomeness" — is one of Japan's most popular actors.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
At a time when North American bird populations are declining dramatically, the number of people watching them is increasingABC News - Jan. 7
