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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
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I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
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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
jeffrey
Imposter syndrome used to be a lie. AI made it true
By Jeffrey Sanchez-BurksMay 13, 2026
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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
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Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, arrives for his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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By Eva RoytburgMay 13, 2026
Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) whisper to each other during a Senate committee meeting
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America’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
EnvironmentAmerica’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
By Catherina GioinoMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsKing Charles lays out government agenda as Starmer fights for survival: ‘absolutely preposterous’
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After nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week
North AmericaAfter nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 13, 2026
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Gen Z tech entrepreneurs Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche, cofounders of Movement Labs.
CommentaryWe’re Gen Z college dropouts who raised $41.4M for our blockchain startup. Here’s how we did it
By Cooper Scanlon and Rushi MancheAugust 20, 2024
  • Women will soon have more money than men for the first time in history—and they’re following the MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates playbook
    CommentaryWomen will soon have more money than men for the first time in history—and they’re following the MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates playbook
    By Sara LomelinAugust 5, 2024
Gen Z are demanding more in the workplace. Here’s how we changed our culture for them to thrive
CommentaryGen Z are demanding more in the workplace. Here’s how we changed our culture for them to thrive
By Aytekin TankAugust 20, 2024
Why Indian CEOs rarely turn into comic book villains
CommentaryWhy Indian CEOs rarely turn into comic book villains
By Vivek WadhwaAugust 20, 2024
These boom-and-bust tech cycles show that if AI investment wanes, the recovery will be quick
CommentaryThese boom-and-bust tech cycles show that if AI investment wanes, the recovery will be quick
By Jeff GrabowAugust 20, 2024
An economic catastrophe is lurking beneath Russia’s GDP growth as Putin ‘throws everything into the fireplace’
CommentaryAn economic catastrophe is lurking beneath Russia’s GDP growth as Putin ‘throws everything into the fireplace’
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Michal Wyrebkowski, Anders Aslund and Tymofiy MylovanovAugust 19, 2024
How the internet’s charm can disrupt our kids’ perceptions
CommentaryHow the internet’s charm can disrupt our kids’ perceptions
By Taft ParsonsAugust 19, 2024
  • Forrest Zischkau, student at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
    CommentaryI’m a Gen Zer and attended college for nearly 3 years before realizing trade school was right for me
    By Forrest ZischkauAugust 5, 2024
The 2024 U.S. presidential election reflects a changing America. Expect conflict ‘for the next generation,’ say top pollsters
CommentaryThe 2024 U.S. presidential election reflects a changing America. Expect conflict ‘for the next generation,’ say top pollsters
By Clifford Young and Chris JacksonAugust 19, 2024
Bizzy Cold Brew cofounders Andrew Healy and Alex French (right)
CommentaryHow we went from making cold brew coffee at home to producing 350,000 cups a day—and selling it via Target and Walmart
By Alex FrenchAugust 16, 2024
The most underrated leadership skill, according to Jake Sullivan
CommentaryThe most underrated leadership skill, according to Jake Sullivan
By Jake SullivanAugust 16, 2024
Investors, entrepreneurs, and good ideas are becoming collateral damage as the U.S. and China battle over dual-use tech
CommentaryInvestors, entrepreneurs, and good ideas are becoming collateral damage as the U.S. and China battle over dual-use tech
By Henny SenderAugust 16, 2024
Kamala Harris should help Democrats reclaim their reputation as the pro-tech party
RegulatorsKamala Harris should help Democrats reclaim their reputation as the pro-tech party
By Kristin SmithAugust 15, 2024
  • Steve Jobs was wrong. Finding work that you love might be the worst thing you can do
    CommentarySteve Jobs was wrong. Finding work that you love might be the worst thing you can do
    By Christopher Wong Michaelson and Jennifer Tosti-KharasAugust 5, 2024
Anne Chow is opting for "rewirement" over retirement.
CommentaryFellow Gen Xers: That retirement crisis you’re losing sleep over is a ‘rewirement’ opportunity
By Anne ChowAugust 15, 2024
Natracare founder and CEO Susie Hewson.
CommentaryToxic metals found in tampons have set off alarm bells—the kind I responded to 35 years ago when starting my company
By Susie HewsonAugust 15, 2024
Yoshua Bengio: California’s AI safety bill will protect consumers and innovation
CommentaryYoshua Bengio: California’s AI safety bill will protect consumers and innovation
By Yoshua BengioAugust 15, 2024
Brian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
CommentaryBrian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques and Steven TianAugust 14, 2024
The ‘sustainability recession’ will end soon—and not by choice
CommentaryThe ‘sustainability recession’ will end soon—and not by choice
By Andrew WinstonAugust 14, 2024
Sam Altman warned OpenAI will ‘steamroll’ AI startups. I run one. Here’s why I’m not worried
CommentarySam Altman warned OpenAI will ‘steamroll’ AI startups. I run one. Here’s why I’m not worried
By Eric OlsonAugust 13, 2024
Julieanna Etter, wary of student debt, is pursuing a career in the homebuilding industry straight out of high school.
CommentaryI’m a Gen Zer starting a career in homebuilding. Skipping college—and student debt—was the best decision I ever made
By Julieanna EtterAugust 13, 2024
‘Survive until 2025’: The U.K. gaming industry fights for the future amid U.S. strikes
Commentary‘Survive until 2025’: The U.K. gaming industry fights for the future amid U.S. strikes
By Paul SulyokAugust 13, 2024
The WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission
CommentaryThe WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich had his employer’s support—but that’s not always the case for employees on an overseas mission
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianAugust 12, 2024
Here’s the real reason Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs are so popular
CommentaryHere’s the real reason Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs are so popular
By Bill NovelliAugust 12, 2024
Netlist founder and CEO Chuck Hong.
CommentaryBig Tech’s abuse of the patent system must end—take it from me, I’ve fought Google over IP for years
By Chuck HongAugust 9, 2024
Georgia Tech professor: Banning AI from school is a mistake
CommentaryGeorgia Tech professor: Banning AI from school is a mistake
By Arijit RaychowdhuryAugust 9, 2024
Elderly Americans are losing millions to real estate scams
CommentaryElderly Americans are losing millions to real estate scams
By Elizabeth BlosserAugust 9, 2024
Extreme weather nearly killed my business, and climate change means more of it. What I wish I’d known
CommentaryExtreme weather nearly killed my business, and climate change means more of it. What I wish I’d known
By Mityne LewisAugust 9, 2024
Paul Polman: It’s time to stand with Bangladesh—and my friend Muhammad Yunus
CommentaryPaul Polman: It’s time to stand with Bangladesh—and my friend Muhammad Yunus
By Paul PolmanAugust 8, 2024
Map shows projected 2033 trade changes
Commentary4 potential scenarios—and 1 map—showing how the world will trade goods for the next decade, according to BCG
By Nikolaus Lang, Marc Gilbert and Michael McAdooAugust 7, 2024
Markets have overestimated AI-driven productivity gains, says MIT economist
CommentaryMarkets have overestimated AI-driven productivity gains, says MIT economist
By Daron AcemogluAugust 6, 2024
‘The Godmother of AI’ says California’s well-intended AI bill will harm the U.S. ecosystem
Commentary‘The Godmother of AI’ says California’s well-intended AI bill will harm the U.S. ecosystem
By Fei-Fei LiAugust 6, 2024
Entrepreneurs David Sinkinson (left) and his brother Chris (right).
CommentaryHow we built our bootstrapped startup different and sold it for $40M. (Hint: We ignored some myths)
By David SinkinsonAugust 5, 2024
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