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I helped design the original Tesla battery. Here’s how America can lead the world again

Trying to replicate China’s graphite supply chain is a trap. We should look to the silicon anode technology already being manufactured in Washington state.

By Gene BerdichevskyMay 14, 2026

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Newman’s Own CEO on steward ownership: succession when you don’t want to sell

By Alex AmouyelMay 14, 2026

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I’m a Berkshire Hathaway investor and I was wrong about Greg Abel. Here’s why he’s a better fit than Buffett right now

By Vitaliy KatsenelsonMay 14, 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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The deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It’s time for a constitutional fix to control the budget

By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMay 14, 2026

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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

By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (bottom L) speaks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (bottom centre R), as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (top R) uses his phone and Apple CEO Tim Cook (C) looks on at a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Economy Scott Bessent made a fortune spotting currency manipulation. He says Beijing’s $2.5 trillion black hole is ‘a problem for the Europeans’

By Eva RoytburgMay 14, 2026

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Success Blackstone COO Jon Gray predicts ‘huge boom’ in blue-collar jobs—his own data center company is hiring 30,000 new roles

By Preston ForeMay 14, 2026

Transparent Labs Protein Powder Review (2026): Nutrition Expert Approved

Health Transparent Labs Protein Powder Review (2026): Nutrition Expert Approved

By Emily PharesMay 14, 2026

Sun Home Saunas Luminar Review (2026)

Health Sun Home Saunas Luminar Review (2026)

By Christina SnyderMay 14, 2026

Burned out and going nowhere: the American worker is too mentally drained to even look for a new job

Health Burned out and going nowhere: the American worker is too mentally drained to even look for a new job

By Nick LichtenbergMay 14, 2026

Current price of gold as of May 14, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of gold as of May 14, 2026

By Danny BakstMay 14, 2026

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Health Half of older Americans are unfulfilled. Their doctors can’t see it

By Nick LichtenbergMay 14, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks May 14, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

Personal Finance Top CD rates from major banks on May 14, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

By Joseph HostetlerMay 14, 2026

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Jamie Dimon is right. The number of U.S. public companies is plummeting—and that’s bad news for the democratic component of the economy

Commentary Jamie Dimon is right. The number of U.S. public companies is plummeting—and that’s bad news for the democratic component of the economy

By Eric HippeauMay 28, 2024

Commentary Apple says privacy is a ‘core value.’ Tim Cook shouldn’t compromise it to bridge the gap on AI
By Katie PaulMay 13, 2024

The short-lived memestock revival shows how retail investors and markets still misunderstand each other

Commentary The short-lived memestock revival shows how retail investors and markets still misunderstand each other

By Meagan Andrews and Hallie SpearMay 27, 2024

I’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise

Commentary I’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise

By Ian SandlerMay 24, 2024

‘As quick as 5 minutes in California or as grueling as 11 hours in Texas’: Research reveals new post-Dobbs map of abortion access driving times

Commentary ‘As quick as 5 minutes in California or as grueling as 11 hours in Texas’: Research reveals new post-Dobbs map of abortion access driving times

By Sara EstepMay 24, 2024

Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins

Commentary I’m a whistleblower and have been called a snitch, rat, and traitor. What about hero?

By Sherron WatkinsMay 24, 2024

‘A glaring blind spot’ in housing affordability: Mortgage underwriting and home appraisals should account for energy costs. Here’s why

Commentary ‘A glaring blind spot’ in housing affordability: Mortgage underwriting and home appraisals should account for energy costs. Here’s why

By Ian HughesMay 24, 2024

Commentary Employees have a once-in-a-generation chance to reimagine work—and they’re using it to demand an ‘emotional salary’
By Hannah YardleyMay 13, 2024

Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

Commentary Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

By Chris Bataille, Noah Kaufman, Gautam Jain and Sagatom SahaMay 23, 2024

Andy Dunn, American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc

Leadership Ask Andy: How do I choose the right cofounder for my startup?

By Andy DunnMay 23, 2024

Big Tech employees missed out on $5.1 billion in 401(k) gains over the last decade because of fossil fuels, new research finds

Commentary Big Tech employees missed out on $5.1 billion in 401(k) gains over the last decade because of fossil fuels, new research finds

By Andrew BeharMay 22, 2024

Bipartisan support of cryptocurrency is resurging in Congress. Here’s why

Commentary Bipartisan support of cryptocurrency is resurging in Congress. Here’s why

By Chris PerkinsMay 22, 2024

America’s productivity growth is recovering to pre-Great Financial Crisis rates. Europe has more work to do

Commentary America’s productivity growth is recovering to pre-Great Financial Crisis rates. Europe has more work to do

By Chris Bradley, Olivia White and Jan MischkeMay 22, 2024

Commentary Birthing mothers’ near-death experience rates are 100 times higher than maternal mortality—and we don’t even know exactly why
By Holly Maloney and Maneesh JainMay 10, 2024

I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece

Commentary I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece

By Jessica KimMay 21, 2024

Portrait of Serena Williams wearing a necklace that says "Mama" while watching a match.

Commentary Health care workforce challenges must be addressed to support Black mothers

By Blake Simpson and Karen CoxMay 21, 2024

Corporate boards have never been more prepared to face down the anti-ESG backlash, new research finds

Commentary Corporate boards have never been more prepared to face down the anti-ESG backlash, new research finds

By Tensie WhelanMay 21, 2024

Gen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum

Commentary Gen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum

By Holger ReisingerMay 21, 2024

AI regulation isn’t happening fast enough—and for Gen Zers like me our future is on the line

Commentary AI regulation isn’t happening fast enough—and for Gen Zers like me our future is on the line

By Sunny GandhiMay 20, 2024

We know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work

Commentary We know very little about neurodivergent women—and they may be entirely overlooked at work

By Karyn TwaroniteMay 20, 2024

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Commentary Utilities are doubling their 5-year electricity demand projections—but high interest rates and California’s NEM 3.0 have U.S. solar in a holding pattern

By Chris HopperMay 20, 2024

The clock is ticking for Democrats on crypto

Commentary The clock is ticking for Democrats on crypto

By Sheila Warren and Justin SlaughterMay 18, 2024

Portrait of Janet Markoff.

Commentary I’m nearing 65 and am better than ever at my job. With more boomers opting not to retire, I’m not alone

By Janet MarkoffMay 18, 2024

Corporate America is mobilizing to support democracy in 2024 and beyond. Here’s how

Commentary Corporate America is mobilizing to support democracy in 2024 and beyond. Here’s how

By Ryan Gellert and Greg BehrmanMay 17, 2024

Big Tech is pouring billions into British AI investments—but the U.K. risks becoming a sidekick to U.S. tech giants

Commentary Big Tech is pouring billions into British AI investments—but the U.K. risks becoming a sidekick to U.S. tech giants

By Noel HurleyMay 17, 2024

American families are struggling with debt. When it gets forgiven, the tax code treats it like extra income

Commentary American families are struggling with debt. When it gets forgiven, the tax code treats it like extra income

By Denise Dunckel MorseMay 16, 2024

The myth that money supply controls inflation is being revived. Here’s how it failed its most ardent believer—Margaret Thatcher

Commentary The myth that money supply controls inflation is being revived. Here’s how it failed its most ardent believer—Margaret Thatcher

By Tim LankesterMay 16, 2024

I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations

Commentary I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations

By Kennedy OdedeMay 15, 2024

A seminar between a team sitting together on colorful chairs in a modern office space.

Commentary Gen AI looks easy. That’s what makes it so hard

By Rodney ZemmelMay 15, 2024

Ex-Lululemon CEO: Gen Zers want sustainably made and compostable products. Firms taking heed today will be market leaders tomorrow

Commentary Ex-Lululemon CEO: Gen Zers want sustainably made and compostable products. Firms taking heed today will be market leaders tomorrow

By Bob MeersMay 15, 2024

Trade and investment data in the last two years dispel the deglobalization and decoupling myths as U.S.-China competition ignites ‘reglobalization’

Commentary Trade and investment data in the last two years dispel the deglobalization and decoupling myths as U.S.-China competition ignites ‘reglobalization’

By Kenneth Dewoskin and Alan MacCharlesMay 15, 2024

Daniel Lubetzky: Here’s the real reason moderates are losing ground

Commentary Daniel Lubetzky: Here’s the real reason moderates are losing ground

By Daniel LubetzkyMay 14, 2024

24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether

Commentary 24/7 trading is already in full swing. Now Wall Street is considering ditching the opening and closing bells altogether

By Richard TorrenzanoMay 14, 2024

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Despite having a $165 million net worth, Scarlett Johansson says work-life balance doesn’t exist—and the first step to success is admitting that

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By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026

The Bezos family just donated $100 million to help achieve one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top campaign promises

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By Jake AngeloMay 12, 2026

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Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents have to find a new power source after their energy source looks to redirect lines to data centers

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By Catherina GioinoMay 12, 2026

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