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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
newman
Newman’s Own CEO on steward ownership: succession when you don’t want to sell
By Alex AmouyelMay 14, 2026
abel
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
zach
I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
trump
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
250
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
Latest Stories
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.
EconomyScott 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
Jon Gray, Blackstone
SuccessBlackstone 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
HealthTransparent Labs Protein Powder Review (2026): Nutrition Expert Approved
By Emily PharesMay 14, 2026
Sun Home Saunas Luminar Review (2026)
HealthSun 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
HealthBurned 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 FinanceCurrent price of gold as of May 14, 2026
By Danny BakstMay 14, 2026
fulfilled
HealthHalf 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 FinanceTop 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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Apple says privacy is a ‘core value.’ Tim Cook shouldn’t compromise it to bridge the gap on AI
CommentaryApple says privacy is a ‘core value.’ Tim Cook shouldn’t compromise it to bridge the gap on AI
By Katie PaulMay 13, 2024
  • A new Cold War is brewing at sea–and the West’s security and prosperity are at stake
    CommentaryA new Cold War is brewing at sea–and the West’s security and prosperity are at stake
    By Matan PeledApril 25, 2024
Employees have a once-in-a-generation chance to reimagine work—and they’re using it to demand an ‘emotional salary’
CommentaryEmployees 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
Birthing mothers’ near-death experience rates are 100 times higher than maternal mortality—and we don’t even know exactly why
CommentaryBirthing 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
Should you give job applicants an assignment during the interview process? Be thoughtful about the ask
CommentaryShould you give job applicants an assignment during the interview process? Be thoughtful about the ask
By Eoin DriverMay 10, 2024
Shark Tank entrepreneur: E-commerce giants are eating my sister’s lunch—and destroying the American Dream
CommentaryShark Tank entrepreneur: E-commerce giants are eating my sister’s lunch—and destroying the American Dream
By Michael BenardeMay 10, 2024
Congress could soon spell the end of employment arbitration—but it’s not all good news for American workers
CommentaryCongress could soon spell the end of employment arbitration—but it’s not all good news for American workers
By Lewis L. Maltby and Theodore J. St. AntoineMay 9, 2024
  • The FTC noncompete ruling will narrow the gender gap in entrepreneurship
    CommentaryThe FTC noncompete ruling will narrow the gender gap in entrepreneurship
    By Matt MarxApril 24, 2024
Toronto Pearson International Airport.
CommentaryI’m the CTO of Canada’s biggest airport. AI isn’t destroying jobs in aviation—it’s giving us superpowers to improve air travel
By Brian TossanMay 9, 2024
Andy Dunn, American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bonobos Inc
LeadershipAsk Andy: I’m a founder struggling with mental-health issues. How can I step away from my startup?
By Andy DunnMay 9, 2024
An internal combustion engine
CommentaryNo, combustion engines won’t be supplanted by electric vehicles—and they’re critical for sustainable transport
By Patrice HaettelMay 8, 2024
Fannie Mae CEO: Beyoncé is right. Climate change has already hit the housing market—and homeowners aren’t prepared
CommentaryFannie Mae CEO: Beyoncé is right. Climate change has already hit the housing market—and homeowners aren’t prepared
By Priscilla AlmodovarMay 8, 2024
Politicians and nonprofits will struggle to keep AI in check—but corporate boards can’t afford to fail
CommentaryPoliticians and nonprofits will struggle to keep AI in check—but corporate boards can’t afford to fail
By Jeffrey SavianoMay 8, 2024
  • Jeroen Van Hautte of TechWolf
    CommentaryThe race for human-AI interaction usage data is on—and the stakes are high
    By Jeroen Van HautteApril 24, 2024
Woman working on computer.
CommentaryJob seekers—you shouldn’t balk when a test is part of your interview
By Vicki SalemiMay 7, 2024
I’m sick of the ‘model minority’ designation, and so are other Asian Americans. It’s time to define our own identities
CommentaryI’m sick of the ‘model minority’ designation, and so are other Asian Americans. It’s time to define our own identities
By Deepa PurushothamanMay 7, 2024
CSR is a core business function. It’s time to treat it that way
CommentaryCSR is a core business function. It’s time to treat it that way
By Tom DavidsonMay 7, 2024
Great performers constantly rehearse. Companies that want to survive sustained change must do the same 
CommentaryGreat performers constantly rehearse. Companies that want to survive sustained change must do the same 
By Ram CharanMay 7, 2024
Americans need more exercise—and should be able to tap FSA and HSA funds to pay for gyms, studios, and sports leagues
CommentaryAmericans need more exercise—and should be able to tap FSA and HSA funds to pay for gyms, studios, and sports leagues
By Liz ClarkMay 7, 2024
Health care workers are burned out and overwhelmed. AI can streamline operations and help them do their real job: treating patients
CommentaryHealth care workers are burned out and overwhelmed. AI can streamline operations and help them do their real job: treating patients
By BJ SchaknowskiMay 6, 2024
Right, wrong, and a moment for clarity: Why universities must adopt a zero-tolerance policy
CommentaryRight, wrong, and a moment for clarity: Why universities must adopt a zero-tolerance policy
By Gil MandelzisMay 3, 2024
I’m paid $14 an hour to rate AI-generated Google search results. Subcontractors like me do key work but don’t get fair wages or benefits
CommentaryI’m paid $14 an hour to rate AI-generated Google search results. Subcontractors like me do key work but don’t get fair wages or benefits
By Toni AllenMay 3, 2024
Claudia L. Shivers, founder of Queen Coffee Bean.
CommentaryI couldn’t make a living wage when I was released from prison. Now I run a successful business
By Claudia L. ShiversMay 3, 2024
Potential unleashed: How companies can leverage new technologies for safe data sharing
CommentaryPotential unleashed: How companies can leverage new technologies for safe data sharing
By François Candelon, Riccarda Joas, Guillaume Sajust de Bergues and Leonid ZhukovMay 3, 2024
A DoorDash delivery in progress.
CommentaryOutdated laws prevent gig economy workers from getting benefits. This pilot program shows the path forward
By Max RettigMay 1, 2024
Business team portrait sitting on the floor.
CommentaryNever complain, but do explain: How to handle job tasks in the hiring process, whether Gen Z is involved or not
By Omer MoladMay 1, 2024
RSA conference
CommentaryI host the world’s largest cybersecurity conference. Here’s what is top of mind for security experts right now
By Hugh ThompsonMay 1, 2024
Congratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies
CommentaryCongratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies
By Irit TamirApril 30, 2024
AI lets anyone generate music in seconds. That’s putting artists on edge—and setting the stage for ‘dataset ethics’
CommentaryAI lets anyone generate music in seconds. That’s putting artists on edge—and setting the stage for ‘dataset ethics’
By Alex BestallApril 29, 2024
Starbucks’s case at the Supreme Court is a venti lose-lose for the company and the burgeoning unionization movement
CommentaryStarbucks’s case at the Supreme Court is a venti lose-lose for the company and the burgeoning unionization movement
By Aron SolomonApril 29, 2024
More Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
CommentaryMore Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
By Martha BoudreauApril 26, 2024
Scientists inspired the right guardrails for nuclear energy, the internet, and DNA research. Let them do the same for AI
CommentaryScientists inspired the right guardrails for nuclear energy, the internet, and DNA research. Let them do the same for AI
By Fadi ChehadéApril 26, 2024
Burned out and underappreciated, women’s career advancement had stalled long before the anti-DEI backlash
CommentaryBurned out and underappreciated, women’s career advancement had stalled long before the anti-DEI backlash
By Tacy M. ByhamApril 25, 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 thatplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026
Politics
The Bezos family just donated $100 million to help achieve one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top campaign promisesplaceholder alt text
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 centersplaceholder alt text
By Catherina GioinoMay 12, 2026
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