Economy
A government shutdown would delay the jobs report at a critical time as the Fed weighs more rate cuts amid mixed economic signals
The September jobs report is expected to show a payroll gain of 45,000, up from 22,000 in the prior month, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.
By Jason Ma
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- CEO DailyUnder the radar, CEOs have growing concerns about U.S. commitment to free speech, science, and rule of law
- Fortune TechAmazon’s $2.5 billion ‘dark patterns’ eraser
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Fortune rankings
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The Gates Foundation sets a deadline
Magazine
Bill Gates’ $200 billion moonshot: Inside the biggest bet on humanity a philanthropist has ever made
The Gates Foundation will spend $200 billion in an all-out effort to cure the diseases that affect the poor around the world. Then the largest private foundation in the world will shut its doors.
By Geoff Colvin
Commentary
- Artificial IntelligenceOver the last decade, we’ve invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they’ll never lead like a human can
- Artificial IntelligenceHalf of the Fortune 500 are gone since 2000. History moves faster than we remember and AI is on the march
- ManagementI’m the former CEO of a $12 billion health care company and I serve on many boards. AI deserves a seat at the table
- Energy IndustryAWS head of Energy & Utilities: AI is the grid’s turning point—and its salvation
- Venture CapitalEurope must build better public markets for fintechs and not chase the bubble
- Artificial IntelligenceI’m the founder of a $4 billion software unicorn and I see data wars coming. Enterprise AI beware
Topics
Environment
Over 70% of H-1B visa holders are Indian citizens. Its government says Trump jacking the fee to $100,000 is ‘likely to have humanitarian consequences’
Suzy Welch says Gen Z and millennials are burnt out because older generations worked just as hard, but they ‘had hope’
How Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard decided to give away his billions
Finance
A government shutdown would delay the jobs report at a critical time as the Fed weighs more rate cuts amid mixed economic signals
South Korea unable to pay $350 billion in cash under trade pact
Alaskans get money every year from the state’s oil wealth fund. But the latest dividend check is the smallest since 2000
Health
The Best Creatine Supplements of 2025: Tested and Approved
Some on social media say taping your mouth shut is a sleep hack. But it’s not backed by science, and health risks include suffocation
NFL office shooter had low-level CTE, NYC medical examiner finds
Leadership
Walmart CEO explains what the most coveted skills are and points to store managers
This chief people officer is leading ‘Gen Z training’ for managers at her $1.5 billion startup. Both sides have a lot to learn
Over the last decade, we’ve invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they’ll never lead like a human can
Lifestyle
The Best Creatine Supplements of 2025: Tested and Approved
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog on the ‘phenomenal stupidities’ of his beloved LA, the dangers awaiting Gen Z and ‘The Future of Truth’
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Henry Golding carried around a notebook with random advice strangers gave him—and he’s lived by one musing his entire career
Personal Finance
A government shutdown would delay the jobs report at a critical time as the Fed weighs more rate cuts amid mixed economic signals
Alaskans get money every year from the state’s oil wealth fund. But the latest dividend check is the smallest since 2000
Entrepreneurs can make up to 70% more than paid employees per year, but there’s high inequality among the self-employed
Politics
NYC mayor Adams quits reelection race without endorsing any remaining candidates, but warns ‘extremism is growing in our politics’
Trump to meet with top congressional leaders Monday ahead of government shutdown deadline at midnight on Wednesday
Trump asks Supreme Court to back his limits on birthright citizenship and upend how the 14th Amendment’s been interpreted for 125 years
Retail
Apple says some in-store chargers are scuffing the new iPhone 17 Pro, adding fuel to durability concerns and ‘scratchgate’
Billionaire Sara Blakely says she launched Spanx with just $5,000 from selling fax machines—and never took on a single investor: ‘I bet on myself’
Starbucks CEO says the company is doubling down on protein and gluten-free options: ‘I believe our food needs to match the craft of our coffee’
Tech
Larry Ellison once predicted ‘citizens will be on their best behavior’ amid constant recording. Now his company will pay a key role in social media
This chief people officer is leading ‘Gen Z training’ for managers at her $1.5 billion startup. Both sides have a lot to learn
Over the last decade, we’ve invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they’ll never lead like a human can
Success
This chief people officer is leading ‘Gen Z training’ for managers at her $1.5 billion startup. Both sides have a lot to learn
Over the last decade, we’ve invested in over 20 unicorns. The machines will take millions of jobs—but they’ll never lead like a human can
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog on the ‘phenomenal stupidities’ of his beloved LA, the dangers awaiting Gen Z and ‘The Future of Truth’