#Influence

Explore how AI, data and algorithms are competing for human attention and reshaping autonomy, influence and ethical leadership.

Labor drafted and then abandoned laws to crack down on political lobbying, leaving Victoria with what experts say are some of the weakest rules in the country to manage corruption and influence over state and local government decision-making.…

Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.

An Egyptian-born surgeon and U.S. Army veteran who was operating on children in Gaza just two years ago is all but assured a seat in Congress next year.

Leading without a title forces a level of trust, alignment and influence that formal authority can't replicate.

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.

From Columbia Journalism Review: The Old Playbook of Power and Influence Is Different Now

From Independent RSS Feed: World’s first laughing gas breathalyser being trialled by UK police forces in bid to combat ‘emerging threat’

From Independent RSS Feed: Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Mathers pleads no contest after alleged hit-and-run crash

France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.

Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.

From Entrepreneur – Latest: The Search Engine Is Becoming a Decision Engine. Here’s How to Survive the AI ‘Zero-Click’ Era.

How to Influence People: The Secrets of Winning Friends I prepared this article by drawing inspiration from two of Dale Carnegie’s most celebrated works: How to Win Friends and Influence People …

For example, if 2 people (who have identical stats and lives) ate in a 500 cal surplus, but one ate processed foods while the other ate mainly whole foods, would that influence fat distribution? Would there be any differences at maintenance?…

Pop star was arrested in March after she was pulled over for driving erratically on US 101 in California

From Independent RSS Feed: Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County district attorney’s office said.

From Reddit - r/ps5: Saros directors say Housemarque's greatest influence is itself: "As much as we love other games, we wanted to do it our way"