Time magazine lists its 100 most influential people in the world
Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton, Rihanna, Pippa Middleton and Louis C.K. are among the people who made Time magazine's annual list
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest widely reported highlights about influential people right now:
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Time Magazine’s TIME100 list for 2025 has been released, naming 100 people across various sectors from politics to entertainment. Prominent names highlighted include figures like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and others who shaped global events over the past year.[2][5]
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Coverage across major outlets notes a mix of world leaders, tech entrepreneurs, and cultural figures on the list, with updates on who’s included and who’s moved up or down the ranking from year to year.[1][2]
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In addition to Time’s list, media outlets frequently publish companion pieces, profiles, and photo essays spotlighting why certain individuals were deemed influential in 2025, including leaders, scientists, artists, and business innovators.[4][1]
Illustration: If you’d like, I can pull the top-10 names from the latest TIME100 list and summarize why each was chosen, plus provide a brief snapshot of regional diversity and fields represented. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Time’s TIME100 list details and examples of included figures.[2]
- Related coverage and profiles on current influential figures.[1]