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For 250 years, America didn’t just invent the future—it built it. That connection is breaking. Here’s how to restore it

As Fortune marks 250 years of American innovation, McKinsey leaders argue the country faces its most consequential reinvention test yet.

By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026
zach
I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
frazier
Your grandma should be using AI. really
By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
klein
SAP CEO: the AI race is being fought in the wrong place 
By Christian KleinMay 12, 2026
jeff
Imposter syndrome used to be a lie. AI made it true
By Jeffrey Sanchez-BurksMay 13, 2026
turner
Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
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President Donald Trump pictured in front of an American flag.
EconomyNational debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market
By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
NC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
North AmericaNC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
Targeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
PoliticsTargeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
By James Pollard and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
Goldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vide-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
EnergyGoldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vide-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
“I had to turn down President Obama” 
Europe“I had to turn down President Obama” 
By Kamal AhmedMay 13, 2026
Scarlett Johansson
SuccessDespite having a $165 million net worth, Scarlett Johansson says work-life balance doesn’t exist—and the first step to success is admitting that
By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026
lloyd
AILloyd Blankfein just put his finger on why even Goldman Sachs doesn’t trust AI agents
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
PoliticsWhite House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
By The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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Blessing Adesiyan
CommentaryChildcare crisis: How men and employers can combat ‘time poverty’ for working mothers
By Blessing AdesiyanOctober 29, 2024
  • How milestone birthdays can derail CEO focus—and harm company performance
    CommentaryHow milestone birthdays can derail CEO focus—and harm company performance
    By Stephan KramerOctober 11, 2024
Trustpilot CEO: Here’s why we support the FTC’s crackdown on fake consumer reviews
CommentaryTrustpilot CEO: Here’s why we support the FTC’s crackdown on fake consumer reviews
By Adrian BlairOctober 28, 2024
Why U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves should approach capital gains tax decisions like a venture capitalist
CommentaryWhy U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves should approach capital gains tax decisions like a venture capitalist
By James McClureOctober 28, 2024
Dimer Health CEO Caroline Hodge.
CommentaryCancer made me a patient. Health care’s blind spots made me a CEO
By Caroline HodgeOctober 25, 2024
EV charging stations could become America’s next ‘third place’ as they partner with grocers and coffee shops
CommentaryEV charging stations could become America’s next ‘third place’ as they partner with grocers and coffee shops
By Andrew CorneliaOctober 25, 2024
Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett: Splitting up America’s leading chipmaker is a bad idea
CommentaryFormer Intel CEO Craig Barrett: Splitting up America’s leading chipmaker is a bad idea
By Craig BarrettOctober 25, 2024
  • COVID-19 raises the stakes for heart attacks, strokes, and even death long after infection, new study finds
    CommentaryCOVID-19 raises the stakes for heart attacks, strokes, and even death long after infection, new study finds
    By Carolyn BarberOctober 11, 2024
Charts show frequency of mention of presidential candidate in US news
CommentaryHow the Democrat-leaning news media is unwittingly aiding Trump
By Luba Kassova and Richard AddyOctober 25, 2024
To find the economy’s future growth engines, look for big ‘arenas of competition’ 
Partner CommentaryTo find the economy’s future growth engines, look for big ‘arenas of competition’ 
By Chris Bradley and Michael BirshanOctober 24, 2024
As activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch
CommentaryAs activist Starboard engages constructively, here’s a potent prescription for Pfizer’s future success under Dr. Bourla’s watch
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianOctober 24, 2024
How the Biden-Harris administration wrote insurers a $10 billion check to cover up the predictable impact of an IRA provision
CommentaryHow the Biden-Harris administration wrote insurers a $10 billion check to cover up the predictable impact of an IRA provision
By Tomas J. PhilipsonOctober 24, 2024
Ozempic and Wegovy are trimming waistlines—and showing how quickly U.S. health care can turn into a gold rush
CommentaryOzempic and Wegovy are trimming waistlines—and showing how quickly U.S. health care can turn into a gold rush
By Owen TrippOctober 23, 2024
  • ‘The people’s mandate’: Why your vote matters no matter where you live
    Commentary‘The people’s mandate’: Why your vote matters no matter where you live
    By Alan FleischmannOctober 11, 2024
Despite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
CommentaryDespite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzOctober 23, 2024
The defunct AmazonSmile charitable program worked. I know because I co-founded Tripadvisor using the same principles
CommentaryThe defunct AmazonSmile charitable program worked. I know because I co-founded Tripadvisor using the same principles
By Steve KauferOctober 23, 2024
Julie Wainwright
CommentaryCount me among the boomers not retiring—I’m in my 60s and leading another startup
By Julie WainwrightOctober 22, 2024
Warren Buffett warns of ‘casino-like’ investor behavior. Here’s the hidden cost of ‘free’ investing
CommentaryWarren Buffett warns of ‘casino-like’ investor behavior. Here’s the hidden cost of ‘free’ investing
By Victor Haghani, James White and Vladimir RagulinOctober 22, 2024
Why breaking Intel in two is the only way to save America’s most important manufacturer, according to its former board directors
CommentaryWhy breaking Intel in two is the only way to save America’s most important manufacturer, according to its former board directors
By David B. Yoffie, Reed Hundt, Charlene Barshefsky and James PlummerOctober 22, 2024
Here’s what it would take for Europe to successfully compete with the U.S. and China, according to EY
CommentaryHere’s what it would take for Europe to successfully compete with the U.S. and China, according to EY
By Julie Linn TeiglandOctober 22, 2024
Biden-Harris have a track record of real success in bringing manufacturing back to America. Trump’s all-sticks-no-carrots approach already failed
CommentaryBiden-Harris have a track record of real success in bringing manufacturing back to America. Trump’s all-sticks-no-carrots approach already failed
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Laura Tyson and Steven TianOctober 21, 2024
Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution
CommentaryGovernments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution
By Ellen MacArthur and Christiana FigueresOctober 21, 2024
Culture change isn’t about flowery rhetoric—it can be turned into a simple assignment
CommentaryCulture change isn’t about flowery rhetoric—it can be turned into a simple assignment
By Keith FerrazziOctober 18, 2024
The next wave of AI won’t be driven by LLMs. Here’s what investors should focus on instead
CommentaryThe next wave of AI won’t be driven by LLMs. Here’s what investors should focus on instead
By Vivek WadhwaOctober 18, 2024
How to prevent millions of invisible law-free AI agents casually wreaking economic havoc
CommentaryHow to prevent millions of invisible law-free AI agents casually wreaking economic havoc
By Gillian HadfieldOctober 17, 2024
This could be America’s first ‘podcast election’—just look across the pond
CommentaryThis could be America’s first ‘podcast election’—just look across the pond
By Oskar SerranderOctober 17, 2024
The world needs innovative antiviral drugs—but market incentives won’t align until it’s too late, Germany’s ‘head of challenges’ warns
CommentaryThe world needs innovative antiviral drugs—but market incentives won’t align until it’s too late, Germany’s ‘head of challenges’ warns
By Jano CostardOctober 16, 2024
AI regulation gets a bad rap—but lawmakers around the world are doing a decent job so far
CommentaryAI regulation gets a bad rap—but lawmakers around the world are doing a decent job so far
By Bob GoodsonOctober 16, 2024
Employees sit and stand around desks at an office
Partner CommentaryNavigating the new world of work: 3 leadership imperatives to future-proof your organization
By Bijal ShahOctober 15, 2024
The real reason for Shein’s success? A cognitive bias known as ‘temporal discounting’
CommentaryThe real reason for Shein’s success? A cognitive bias known as ‘temporal discounting’
By Neeru PahariaOctober 15, 2024
Semyon Dukach, founding partner of One Way Ventures
CommentaryI run a $100M VC fund for immigrants—here’s why they’re often better than those born here
By Semyon DukachOctober 15, 2024
Here’s why the gap between Americans’ perception of U.S. economic performance and reality has doubled since 2019, according to economists
CommentaryHere’s why the gap between Americans’ perception of U.S. economic performance and reality has doubled since 2019, according to economists
By Kaushik Basu and Robert LynchOctober 15, 2024
AI could be the drunk uncle in health care—or fix our broken systems
CommentaryAI could be the drunk uncle in health care—or fix our broken systems
By Lars MaaløeOctober 14, 2024
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