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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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The AI boom sidelined sustainability. Two researchers want to change that
NewslettersThe AI boom sidelined sustainability. Two researchers want to change that
By Sharon GoldmanMay 14, 2026
Senators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
PoliticsSenators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
By The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti and Mary Clare JalonickMay 14, 2026
‘Be delusional enough to call yourself something the world hasn’t called you yet’: What powerful women told the class of 2026
Newsletters‘Be delusional enough to call yourself something the world hasn’t called you yet’: What powerful women told the class of 2026
By Sydney LakeMay 14, 2026
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
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El Paso is at the epicenter of America’s immigration crisis–but the border holdups are causing a much bigger supply chain nightmare
CommentaryEl Paso is at the epicenter of America’s immigration crisis–but the border holdups are causing a much bigger supply chain nightmare
By Andrea Adkins-HutchinsApril 10, 2024
  • For the first time in 50 years, Democrats and Republicans are both embracing industrial policy–but that doesn’t mean it will pay off for workers
    CommentaryFor the first time in 50 years, Democrats and Republicans are both embracing industrial policy–but that doesn’t mean it will pay off for workers
    By Maria FlynnMarch 26, 2024
The number of job vacancies around the world is still unusually high–and there is no end in sight to the global labor shortage
CommentaryThe number of job vacancies around the world is still unusually high–and there is no end in sight to the global labor shortage
By Miglė Petrauskaitė and Erwin R. TiongsonApril 10, 2024
Coworkers in discussion at conference table in office
CommentaryAmerica is debating whether to raise the retirement age—but boomers are already working well into their sixties and seventies
By Tim FriesApril 9, 2024
I lead one of the startups accusing Apple of patent infringement. Here’s why Congress should side with us
CommentaryI lead one of the startups accusing Apple of patent infringement. Here’s why Congress should side with us
By Priya AbaniApril 9, 2024
Here’s the real reason Biden is better off than the Horse Race polls suggest, according to top pollsters
CommentaryHere’s the real reason Biden is better off than the Horse Race polls suggest, according to top pollsters
By Clifford Young and Chris JacksonApril 8, 2024
The world generated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste in just one year and recycled way too little, UN agencies warn
CommentaryThe world generated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste in just one year and recycled way too little, UN agencies warn
By Cosmas Luckyson ZavazavaApril 8, 2024
  • ‘If you don’t disclose, you won’t get the support of international capital’: The backlash against the SEC’s new mandate is a mistake as China closes the gap on climate disclosures
    Commentary‘If you don’t disclose, you won’t get the support of international capital’: The backlash against the SEC’s new mandate is a mistake as China closes the gap on climate disclosures
    By Edmund Downie, Erica Downs and Yushan LouMarch 25, 2024
Why I’m yet another woman leaving the tech industry
CommentaryWhy I’m yet another woman leaving the tech industry
By Chelsey GlassonApril 6, 2024
Why Truman’s 1948 upset is no template for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to the expert who wrote the book on polling failure
CommentaryWhy Truman’s 1948 upset is no template for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to the expert who wrote the book on polling failure
By W. Joseph CampbellApril 5, 2024
Union leaders: Larry Fink is right about the retirement crisis Americans are facing–but he can’t tell the truth about the failure of the ‘401(k) revolution’
CommentaryUnion leaders: Larry Fink is right about the retirement crisis Americans are facing–but he can’t tell the truth about the failure of the ‘401(k) revolution’
By Randi Weingarten and Damon SilversApril 5, 2024
The next evolution of AI is already here—and hiding in plain sight
CommentaryThe next evolution of AI is already here—and hiding in plain sight
By François Candelon, Leonid Zhukov, Namrata Rajagopal and David Zuluaga MartínezApril 5, 2024
Reddit’s former CEO: Here’s why I left Big Tech—and used the skills it taught me to save the planet instead 
CommentaryReddit’s former CEO: Here’s why I left Big Tech—and used the skills it taught me to save the planet instead 
By Yishan WongApril 4, 2024
  • There is mounting evidence that starting a business reduces stress–and persistent myths that are stopping employees from taking the plunge
    CommentaryThere is mounting evidence that starting a business reduces stress–and persistent myths that are stopping employees from taking the plunge
    By Ross BuhrdorfMarch 25, 2024
There is a great disconnect between identity-based social movements and their allies. Researchers from Yale and Stanford believe they’ve identified its cause
CommentaryThere is a great disconnect between identity-based social movements and their allies. Researchers from Yale and Stanford believe they’ve identified its cause
By Preeti VaniApril 4, 2024
Billionaire Brad Jacobs: Meditation, thought experiments, and cognitive behavior therapy helped me succeed—and can do the same for you
CommentaryBillionaire Brad Jacobs: Meditation, thought experiments, and cognitive behavior therapy helped me succeed—and can do the same for you
By Brad JacobsApril 4, 2024
Gen Z is making ‘conscious quitting’ the norm–but employees of all generations are seeking jobs that align with their values
CommentaryGen Z is making ‘conscious quitting’ the norm–but employees of all generations are seeking jobs that align with their values
By Sander van 't NoordendeApril 4, 2024
It’s time for facts in the PBM debate
CommentaryIt’s time for facts in the PBM debate
By David JoynerApril 3, 2024
Match Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
CommentaryMatch Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
By Bernard KimApril 3, 2024
90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent or broker. Here’s why that’s unlikely to change, according to the National Association of Realtors
Commentary90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent or broker. Here’s why that’s unlikely to change, according to the National Association of Realtors
By Tim HurApril 3, 2024
How to onboard yourself–and your team–to AI at work
CommentaryHow to onboard yourself–and your team–to AI at work
By Colette StallbaumerApril 2, 2024
Why Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
CommentaryWhy Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 2, 2024
Woman tying back her hair.
CommentaryHere’s what my worst boss taught me about success—and the undue respect we have for cruel leaders
By Kara PanzerApril 1, 2024
AI is pervasive. Here’s when we’ll see its real economic benefits materialize
CommentaryAI is pervasive. Here’s when we’ll see its real economic benefits materialize
By Rob ThomasApril 1, 2024
Biden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing
CommentaryBiden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing
By Chris JahnMarch 29, 2024
The U.S. and its allies want to bring the entire chip supply chain in-house—and that could create an OPEC-style cartel for the digital age
CommentaryThe U.S. and its allies want to bring the entire chip supply chain in-house—and that could create an OPEC-style cartel for the digital age
By Jaemin LeeMarch 28, 2024
The economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
CommentaryThe economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
By Howard DeanMarch 28, 2024
AI Ph.D.s are flocking to Big Tech. Here’s why that could be bad news for open innovation
CommentaryAI Ph.D.s are flocking to Big Tech. Here’s why that could be bad news for open innovation
By Rebecca FinlayMarch 28, 2024
I pleaded guilty to a $3 million fraud charge. This is my advice for Sam Bankman-Fried
CommentaryI pleaded guilty to a $3 million fraud charge. This is my advice for Sam Bankman-Fried
By Steve RussoMarch 28, 2024
1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
Commentary1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
By Carolyn BarberMarch 27, 2024
Inside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
CommentaryInside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 27, 2024
1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
Commentary1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
By Virgil MillerMarch 26, 2024
There are two kinds of companies–those that strengthen democratic capitalism and those that undermine it
CommentaryThere are two kinds of companies–those that strengthen democratic capitalism and those that undermine it
By Bruce ShawMarch 26, 2024
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