Influence

OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns

The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.

Elon Musk's America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We're Tracking It Daily

To follow Elon Musk's America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire's overall influence on November's elections.

Florida man, 76, with suspended license allegedly admits to driving under the influence of rum, cocaine

Charles Ducking, 76, allegedly showed deputies his rum cup and admitted to doing cocaine minutes before a traffic stop in Polk County, Florida.

A past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins's campaign message in Maine

News of a probe involving political contributions and federal contracts has some in a shipyard town raising questions about her influence.

Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while President Donald Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.

Why mortgage rates could soon rise even more

The 10-year Treasury yield, a benchmark that influences mortgage rates, rose Wednesday to a level it hadn't seen in nearly two decades.

Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension

'Radical' report likely to influence party's platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxesA thinktank linked to Reform UK has called fo…

The persuasion technique that can help you have more influence at work

The persuasion technique that can help you have more influence at work

As China's leader pursues global power, many of his citizens feel left behind

Chinese influence is on the rise as President Xi Jinping arrives in D.C. this week, but millions of his citizens are stuck in dead-end jobs in a stagnant econo…

Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland

President Trump said he struck a deal to give the United States "permanent control over security ... in Greenland," following a push by the president to boost…

As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets

The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world's biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries' supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and die…

Institute Training US Judges On Climate May Be CCP-Linked, Group Tells Congress

'middleman for Chinese influence here in America'

The far right's march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains

The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstream. Swedish centre-left…

Israel's Soft Power Is Its Hard Power

The Israeli government's greatest source of diplomatic influence is the popularity of its military equipment.

The Corvette E-Ray Deserved Better: Driven

The Corvette E-Ray may be gone, but its influence lives on in the electrified performance cars that followed.

Wholesale inflation rises by most in 3 months ahead of Fed interest-rate decision

It's the first of two major inflation reports this week that could influence the Fed's decision at its Sept. 16 meeting.

Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"

Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Alex Gibney's new documentary "Musk" premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival

The jobs report could influence a shaky bond market.

Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil Riches

The U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production…

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade

Trump's attempts to crack down on speech and influence opinion

As the midterm elections near, the Trump administration is appearing to ramp up its efforts to intimidate journalists and influence public opinion.

Can Scandals Influence Midterm Elections?

They did in 2006 - but only when framed by Democrats in one specific way.

What an Extradition Trial Reveals About Moscow's Influence in Africa

New details have emerged about a network of pro-Russian actors in the Sahel and beyond.

Music Industry Moves: Influence Media Partners to Acquire Anthem Entertainment's Publishing and Film & TV Assets in $600 Million Deal

Influence Media Partners, in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRock, has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of…

Influence Media Partners Signs Agreement to Acquire Anthem Entertainment's Catalogs in Collaboration with Funds and Accounts Managed by Affiliates of BlackRock

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026--Influence Media Partners ("Influence Media" or "Influence"), in collaboration with funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRo…

ROOKE: Anti-Vance Crew Turn To The Worst Possible Allies To Influence The MAGA Base

'In no reality should Dreher be the GOP's moral gatekeeper'

Rubio Warns Communist Influence In America Has Met Its Match

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a straightforward warning on Wednesday about efforts to push communist influence inside the United States. "The United…

Modi Seeks to Project Influence on Asia-Pacific Trip

The Indian prime minister visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand this week.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change

The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.