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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
frazier
Your grandma should be using AI. really
By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
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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.
BankingKevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair in party-line vote amid Elizabeth Warren’s ‘sock puppet’ criticism
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
CryptoThe crypto industry’s Clarity Act hits a critical juncture: Where things stand going into Senate markup
By Jack KubinecMay 13, 2026
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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North AmericaDebbie Gibson, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath want you to adopt a beagle rescued from an experimental lab in Wisconsin
By Scott Bauer and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsLos Angeles may have its own Zohran in the form of ex-reality star Spencer Pratt
By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsKing Charles lays out government agenda as Starmer fights for survival: ‘absolutely preposterous’
By Pan Pylas, Danica Kirka and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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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EnergyMalaysia is shocked, shocked to find Iranian-linked tankers slipping through its waters
By Eileen Ng and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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Summer could be the worst time of the year for employee mental health. Here’s why
CommentarySummer could be the worst time of the year for employee mental health. Here’s why
By Smriti JoshiJuly 22, 2024
  • Civics is becoming a 21st-century business skill
    CommentaryCivics is becoming a 21st-century business skill
    By Carolyn CawleyJuly 4, 2024
Jotform founder Aytekin Tank
CommentaryIntroversion didn’t stop me from growing my company to over 650 employees—and shouldn’t stop you either
By Aytekin TankJuly 19, 2024
Legendary venture capitalist Mike Maples has revealed the one thing world-changing startups have in common. Use it to spot the next winners in the age of exponential tech
CommentaryLegendary venture capitalist Mike Maples has revealed the one thing world-changing startups have in common. Use it to spot the next winners in the age of exponential tech
By Vivek WadhwaJuly 19, 2024
Blanket phone bans in schools are well-intentioned—but they could backfire
CommentaryBlanket phone bans in schools are well-intentioned—but they could backfire
By Dylan DiamondJuly 19, 2024
Tech billionaires’ Trump-Vance dance is missing the point: You can’t always get what you want
CommentaryTech billionaires’ Trump-Vance dance is missing the point: You can’t always get what you want
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Anthony ScaramucciJuly 18, 2024
Healthy women help everyone rise—I’ve seen it in Kenya
CommentaryHealthy women help everyone rise—I’ve seen it in Kenya
By Wendo AszedJuly 18, 2024
  • 9 in 10 American workers are thriving despite the dominant narrative of widespread misery at work
    Commentary9 in 10 American workers are thriving despite the dominant narrative of widespread misery at work
    By Clay RoutledgeJuly 4, 2024
For all the talk about European decline, data shows U.S. software companies don’t have a future without the old continent
CommentaryFor all the talk about European decline, data shows U.S. software companies don’t have a future without the old continent
By Brennan O’DonnellJuly 18, 2024
Reliable GPS is coming to an end—but new quantum technologies could show the path forward
CommentaryReliable GPS is coming to an end—but new quantum technologies could show the path forward
By Michael J. BiercukJuly 18, 2024
As an underrepresented venture fund CEO, I believe in meritocracy—and I invest in underrepresented entrepreneurs for a reason
CommentaryAs an underrepresented venture fund CEO, I believe in meritocracy—and I invest in underrepresented entrepreneurs for a reason
By Leslie FeinzaigJuly 17, 2024
The IRS is right to scrutinize pandemic-era employee retention credit claims—but legitimate filers can’t afford more delays
CommentaryThe IRS is right to scrutinize pandemic-era employee retention credit claims—but legitimate filers can’t afford more delays
By Chuck RettigJuly 17, 2024
We used satellite imagery and AI to see who’s keeping their climate pledges. Here’s the shocking reality we found
CommentaryWe used satellite imagery and AI to see who’s keeping their climate pledges. Here’s the shocking reality we found
By Antoine RostandJuly 17, 2024
  • We need to close the oral health care gap to improve the world’s well-being
    CommentaryWe need to close the oral health care gap to improve the world’s well-being
    By Prabha ParameswaranJuly 3, 2024
The travel industry is waking up to pet parents’ $259 billion annual budget as hotels, restaurants, and tours cater to our four-legged friends
CommentaryThe travel industry is waking up to pet parents’ $259 billion annual budget as hotels, restaurants, and tours cater to our four-legged friends
By Natalia BallJuly 16, 2024
On Prime Day, Amazon workers like me pay a high price 
CommentaryOn Prime Day, Amazon workers like me pay a high price 
By Wendy TaylorJuly 16, 2024
Pekka Lundmark is the president and CEO of Nokia.
CommentaryNokia CEO: Europe shouldn’t be afraid to back its innovation champions
By Pekka LundmarkJuly 16, 2024
Bird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers reported positive: Experts warn of ‘turning point,’ call for urgent action
CommentaryBird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers reported positive: Experts warn of ‘turning point,’ call for urgent action
By Carolyn BarberJuly 15, 2024
How competitive sailing expanded my leadership vision after three decades in the C-suite
CommentaryHow competitive sailing expanded my leadership vision after three decades in the C-suite
By Brendan P. KeeganJuly 14, 2024
A trip to Shanghai’s AI mega-conference showed me that China’s developers are still playing catch-up to Silicon Valley
CommentaryA trip to Shanghai’s AI mega-conference showed me that China’s developers are still playing catch-up to Silicon Valley
By Grace ShaoJuly 13, 2024
Venture capital could be NATO’s ultimate weapon. Here’s why
CommentaryVenture capital could be NATO’s ultimate weapon. Here’s why
By Klaus Hommels and Fiona MurrayJuly 12, 2024
Women can’t fix the ‘broken rung’ unless they acknowledge the role they play in workplace bullying and discrimination
CommentaryWomen can’t fix the ‘broken rung’ unless they acknowledge the role they play in workplace bullying and discrimination
By Kathryn PrestonJuly 12, 2024
How we raised $100 million for my Silicon Valley startup in a down market
CommentaryHow we raised $100 million for my Silicon Valley startup in a down market
By Amir KhanJuly 11, 2024
The death of the Chevron doctrine complicates U.S. policymakers’ efforts to regulate AI—but there’s another way
CommentaryThe death of the Chevron doctrine complicates U.S. policymakers’ efforts to regulate AI—but there’s another way
By Dewey Murdick and Owen J. DanielsJuly 11, 2024
Andy Dunn, American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc
LeadershipAsk Andy: Can generative AI solve a startup’s problems?
By Andy DunnJuly 11, 2024
Knowledge workers don’t seem to think AI will replace them—but they expect it to save them 4 hours a week in the next year
CommentaryKnowledge workers don’t seem to think AI will replace them—but they expect it to save them 4 hours a week in the next year
By Steve HaskerJuly 10, 2024
I love remote work too, but the benefits of face-to-face interaction tip the scale toward an in-office workplace: Jotform founder
CommentaryI love remote work too, but the benefits of face-to-face interaction tip the scale toward an in-office workplace: Jotform founder
By Aytekin TankJuly 9, 2024
Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. We need a federal heat standard to protect workers
CommentaryExtreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. We need a federal heat standard to protect workers
By Jill RosenthalJuly 9, 2024
How an ideological war over PrEP threatens preventive services from smoking cessation to contraception to vaccines for half the U.S. population
CommentaryHow an ideological war over PrEP threatens preventive services from smoking cessation to contraception to vaccines for half the U.S. population
By Ari Hoffman and Lauryn ClaassenJuly 9, 2024
The House crypto bill could be the answer to America’s regulatory soul-searching. The ball is now in the Senate’s court
CommentaryThe House crypto bill could be the answer to America’s regulatory soul-searching. The ball is now in the Senate’s court
By John MitchellJuly 8, 2024
We reviewed 1,200 studies to understand how childhood shapes the leaders we are today. Here’s what we found
CommentaryWe reviewed 1,200 studies to understand how childhood shapes the leaders we are today. Here’s what we found
By Nik Kinley and Shlomo Ben-HurJuly 8, 2024
The tsunami of donations to abortion services following Roe v. Wade’s reversal is receding—but women need more support than ever
CommentaryThe tsunami of donations to abortion services following Roe v. Wade’s reversal is receding—but women need more support than ever
By Brittany FontenoJuly 5, 2024
Self-driving Vehicles Put Into Use At Tianjin Port
TechIs AI about automation, or augmentation? Understanding the difference can guide your AI investments
By François Candelon, Henri Salha, Namrata Rajagopal and David Zuluaga MartínezJuly 5, 2024
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