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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
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.
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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Civics is becoming a 21st-century business skill
CommentaryCivics is becoming a 21st-century business skill
By Carolyn CawleyJuly 4, 2024
  • I became the semiconductor industry’s first female CEO after being a broke, single mom in a trailer park. Here’s how I did it
    CommentaryI became the semiconductor industry’s first female CEO after being a broke, single mom in a trailer park. Here’s how I did it
    By Christine KingJune 20, 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
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
Why investing in places like Birmingham, Alabama is key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap
CommentaryWhy investing in places like Birmingham, Alabama is key to securing U.S. biotech dominance as China tries to close the gap
By Katie Britt, Terri Sewell, Kay Ivey and Randall WoodfinJuly 3, 2024
Fearless Fund counsel: The court ruling barring grants to Black women entrepreneurs should terrify CEOs
CommentaryFearless Fund counsel: The court ruling barring grants to Black women entrepreneurs should terrify CEOs
By Alphonso DavidJuly 3, 2024
Looking for the coming tide of economic growth? Start here
CommentaryLooking for the coming tide of economic growth? Start here
By Scott Frisch and Lina WalkerJuly 3, 2024
  • Photoroom CEO Matthieu Rouif.
    CommentaryAI will reshape industries by changing not just the ‘how’ of work, but also the ‘who’ 
    By Matthieu RouifJune 20, 2024
The role of consultants is changing as the rise of managed services turns them from advisors into service providers
CommentaryThe role of consultants is changing as the rise of managed services turns them from advisors into service providers
By Ian McConnellJuly 3, 2024
How U.S.-China competition is benefiting the world—and reshaping the global economy
CommentaryHow U.S.-China competition is benefiting the world—and reshaping the global economy
By Kenneth Dewoskin and Alan MacCharlesJuly 2, 2024
Alzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease’s trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early
CommentaryAlzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease’s trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early
By Anne E. WhiteJuly 2, 2024
Medical malpractice payouts are ballooning—and insurers are warning it will cost patients
CommentaryMedical malpractice payouts are ballooning—and insurers are warning it will cost patients
By Robert WhiteJuly 2, 2024
Blame the presidential candidates all you want—but this one is on us
CommentaryBlame the presidential candidates all you want—but this one is on us
By Brian HamiltonJuly 1, 2024
  • PJ Stephen of Valtech wearing an Apple Vision Pro.
    CommentaryMy Apple Vision Pro turned me into a bona fide Glasshole, again
    By PJ StephenJune 20, 2024
I work with people considering breaking their NDA to tell a story. With the agreements under legal attack, more will be coming forward
CommentaryI work with people considering breaking their NDA to tell a story. With the agreements under legal attack, more will be coming forward
By Ariella SteinhornJuly 1, 2024
Young woman using her smartphone
CommentaryGen Zers are so disillusioned with the economy that many think it’s okay to commit fraud
By Kris NagelJuly 1, 2024
David meets Goliath: Japan and Korea make startups work with large conglomerates in a twist on the Silicon Valley model
CommentaryDavid meets Goliath: Japan and Korea make startups work with large conglomerates in a twist on the Silicon Valley model
By Robyn Klingler-Vidra and Ramon Pacheco PardoJune 30, 2024
America is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile
CommentaryAmerica is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile
By Beth PausicJune 28, 2024
I’m a game developer CTO. AI is forcing us to rethink the rules—and boosting my appreciation for human creativity
CommentaryI’m a game developer CTO. AI is forcing us to rethink the rules—and boosting my appreciation for human creativity
By Dan NikolaidesJune 28, 2024
Women like me are missing out on one of the best jobs available today as careers in private equity have a 50% chance of going awry
CommentaryWomen like me are missing out on one of the best jobs available today as careers in private equity have a 50% chance of going awry
By Grace LordanJune 28, 2024
Why the nation of Alan Turing is poised to revolutionize AI despite the recent dip in investment, according to a venture capitalist
CommentaryWhy the nation of Alan Turing is poised to revolutionize AI despite the recent dip in investment, according to a venture capitalist
By James McClureJune 27, 2024
The Tulsa Race Massacre court ruling is disappointing—but it should serve as a catalyst for justice
CommentaryThe Tulsa Race Massacre court ruling is disappointing—but it should serve as a catalyst for justice
By Ed MitzenJune 27, 2024
Housing insurance is melting down in several property markets as climate change renders old assumptions obsolete
CommentaryHousing insurance is melting down in several property markets as climate change renders old assumptions obsolete
By Spencer Glendon and Barney SchaubleJune 26, 2024
As presidential campaigns court the votes of 50 million crypto investors, it’s time to reintroduce America to blockchains’ real benefits
CommentaryAs presidential campaigns court the votes of 50 million crypto investors, it’s time to reintroduce America to blockchains’ real benefits
By Jake BrukhmanJune 26, 2024
Why the Pentagon’s overtures to the private space industry are good news for Europe
CommentaryWhy the Pentagon’s overtures to the private space industry are good news for Europe
By Jeff HugginsJune 25, 2024
Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business
CommentaryAs a CEO I inadvertently inflamed emotions over political ideology. Other leaders can learn from my mistake this election season
By Anne ChowJune 24, 2024
‘A head-in-the-sand approach’: The U.S. strategic drug stockpile is inadequate for a bird flu outbreak
Commentary‘A head-in-the-sand approach’: The U.S. strategic drug stockpile is inadequate for a bird flu outbreak
By Carolyn BarberJune 24, 2024
The national debt is over $34 trillion. It’s time to tell the truth about the U.S. government’s finances
CommentaryThe national debt is over $34 trillion. It’s time to tell the truth about the U.S. government’s finances
By Alvaro Vargas LlosaJune 24, 2024
Taylor Evans, president of Rust Belt Recruiting
CommentaryI connect U.S. manufacturers with their workforce. A career in manufacturing provides purpose, connection, and work-life balance
By Taylor EvansJune 24, 2024
‘Uncertainty is underrated’: Here’s the real reason markets reward those who stick around
Commentary‘Uncertainty is underrated’: Here’s the real reason markets reward those who stick around
By David BoothJune 24, 2024
Jotform founder Aytekin Tank
CommentaryI grew my business with no outside funding. Bootstrappers have an advantage over VC-backed startups—especially now
By Aytekin TankJune 21, 2024
Mothers are back at work. Here’s why we shouldn’t be too quick to celebrate
CommentaryMothers are back at work. Here’s why we shouldn’t be too quick to celebrate
By Jessica CalarcoJune 21, 2024
I’ve been practicing medicine at a renowned institution for 40 years. Society isn’t ready for us to reverse the aging process across an entire population
CommentaryI’ve been practicing medicine at a renowned institution for 40 years. Society isn’t ready for us to reverse the aging process across an entire population
By Joel GeidermanJune 20, 2024
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By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026
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