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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
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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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The FTC should embrace proactive problem-solving
CommentaryThe FTC should embrace proactive problem-solving
By Martha Coakley and Rob McKennaDecember 13, 2023
  • Research shows that grandparents are great personal finance teachers. Here’s what my poppa who became an accountant during the Great Depression tried to teach me about money
    CommentaryResearch shows that grandparents are great personal finance teachers. Here’s what my poppa who became an accountant during the Great Depression tried to teach me about money
    By Bob BrodyNovember 23, 2023
The U.S.-led digital trade world order is under attack–by the U.S.
CommentaryThe U.S.-led digital trade world order is under attack–by the U.S.
By Susan Ariel AaronsonDecember 13, 2023
Workers are turning to music as stressful workplaces become the norm. Here’s the science of how it works–and how to find your soundtrack to success
CommentaryWorkers are turning to music as stressful workplaces become the norm. Here’s the science of how it works–and how to find your soundtrack to success
By Jamie PabstDecember 12, 2023
AI emissions are fueling a new doomerism. This time it’s climate change
CommentaryAI emissions are fueling a new doomerism. This time it’s climate change
By Eric Xing and Adrian MonckDecember 12, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CommentaryBiden and American business must mobilize for the economic conflict with China
By Ram CharanDecember 12, 2023
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CommentaryPoliticians and regulators keep shouting that crypto is synonymous with fraud. Here’s why they’re wrong
By Brian Whitehurst and Omid MalekanDecember 12, 2023
  • Inside long COVID’s war on the body: Researchers are trying to find out whether the virus has the potential to cause cancer
    CommentaryInside long COVID’s war on the body: Researchers are trying to find out whether the virus has the potential to cause cancer
    By Carolyn BarberNovember 23, 2023
Climate change is unleashing a tsunami of infectious diseases–and we have fewer and fewer drugs that can treat them
CommentaryClimate change is unleashing a tsunami of infectious diseases–and we have fewer and fewer drugs that can treat them
By Jayasree K. IyerDecember 11, 2023
Economic pessimists’ bet on a 2023 recession failed. Why are they doubling down in 2024?
CommentaryEconomic pessimists’ bet on a 2023 recession failed. Why are they doubling down in 2024?
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzDecember 11, 2023
Millennials and Gen Xers might be the unluckiest caregivers in history. Here’s how their crisis is affecting every workplace
CommentaryMillennials and Gen Xers might be the unluckiest caregivers in history. Here’s how their crisis is affecting every workplace
By Bill NovelliDecember 8, 2023
Imposing harsh return-to-office mandates on employees was like taking candy from a baby. But CEOs will have to answer to their own bosses–investors
CommentaryImposing harsh return-to-office mandates on employees was like taking candy from a baby. But CEOs will have to answer to their own bosses–investors
By Gleb TsipurskyDecember 8, 2023
Competition cop Lina Khan’s antitrust overreach is hurting U.S. competitiveness–and destroying billions of dollars in value
CommentaryCompetition cop Lina Khan’s antitrust overreach is hurting U.S. competitiveness–and destroying billions of dollars in value
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianDecember 7, 2023
  • Beer, wine, cocktails: Here’s how climate change is imperiling our Thanksgiving booze
    CommentaryBeer, wine, cocktails: Here’s how climate change is imperiling our Thanksgiving booze
    By Mike HoffmannNovember 22, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy made a name for himself as the ‘anti-woke CEO’–but the fund manager he co-founded has been marketing funds packed with Democratic-leaning holdings
CommentaryVivek Ramaswamy made a name for himself as the ‘anti-woke CEO’–but the fund manager he co-founded has been marketing funds packed with Democratic-leaning holdings
By Brian PottsDecember 6, 2023
The U.S. economy could face ‘a perfect storm’ if Basel III Endgame goes into effect. Here’s why
CommentaryThe U.S. economy could face ‘a perfect storm’ if Basel III Endgame goes into effect. Here’s why
By Kevin FromerDecember 6, 2023
Young woman in Africa cooks over an open flame
CommentaryAccess to modern stoves could be a game-changer for Africa’s economic development–and help cut the equivalent of the carbon dioxide emitted by the world’s planes and ships
By Akinwumi Adesina and Fatih BirolDecember 5, 2023
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CommentaryThe future of AI is too important to be decided behind closed doors. There is a better way
By Darío GilDecember 5, 2023
Why residential conversions can’t save commercial real estate
CommentaryWhy residential conversions can’t save commercial real estate
By Chase GarbarinoDecember 4, 2023
More than half of the world’s largest companies don’t have a chief sustainability officer. Here’s the proof they’re missing out
CommentaryMore than half of the world’s largest companies don’t have a chief sustainability officer. Here’s the proof they’re missing out
By Sheri HickokDecember 4, 2023
The case for unlocking the power of disability inclusion
CommentaryThe case for unlocking the power of disability inclusion
By Jill KramerDecember 1, 2023
Climate-driven migration is becoming inevitable as the focus shifts to nations’ geographic fate
CommentaryClimate-driven migration is becoming inevitable as the focus shifts to nations’ geographic fate
By Parag KhannaDecember 1, 2023
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CommentaryChatGPT’s first year is just the start of a permanent AI revolution. Here’s what your company should do to prepare
By François Candelon, Mikhail Burtsev, Gaurav Jha, Daniel Sack, Leonid Zhukov and David Zuluaga MartínezDecember 1, 2023
It appears reports of Gen Z’s death have been greatly exaggerated
CommentaryIt appears reports of Gen Z’s death have been greatly exaggerated
By Suzy WelchNovember 30, 2023
Intelligence for good: Using artificial intelligence to accelerate social impact
CommentaryIntelligence for good: Using artificial intelligence to accelerate social impact
By Tom DavidsonNovember 30, 2023
EY CEO: ‘This is the COP to show, not tell, what climate action looks like’
CommentaryEY CEO: ‘This is the COP to show, not tell, what climate action looks like’
By Carmine Di SibioNovember 30, 2023
Scope 3 emissions are the elephant in the room as COP 28 kicks off in one of the most water-stressed regions in the world
CommentaryScope 3 emissions are the elephant in the room as COP 28 kicks off in one of the most water-stressed regions in the world
By Sanda Ojiambo and Patrick ChalhoubNovember 30, 2023
MSCI CEO: ‘To tackle climate change, financial markets must reallocate trillions of dollars. It’s already happening, even without a political consensus’
CommentaryMSCI CEO: ‘To tackle climate change, financial markets must reallocate trillions of dollars. It’s already happening, even without a political consensus’
By Henry FernandezNovember 29, 2023
How we lost the ability to evaluate two seemingly contradicting facts at the same time–and why it could mean the end of empathy
CommentaryHow we lost the ability to evaluate two seemingly contradicting facts at the same time–and why it could mean the end of empathy
By Morgan MercerNovember 28, 2023
The labor market will stay tight as shifting demographics keep draining the talent pool, warns multinational recruitment agency CEO
CommentaryThe labor market will stay tight as shifting demographics keep draining the talent pool, warns multinational recruitment agency CEO
By Sander van 't NoordendeNovember 28, 2023
OpenAI’s board might have been dysfunctional–but they made the right choice. Their defeat shows that in the battle between AI profits and ethics, it’s no contest
CommentaryOpenAI’s board might have been dysfunctional–but they made the right choice. Their defeat shows that in the battle between AI profits and ethics, it’s no contest
By Ann SkeetNovember 27, 2023
Beware of crypto grifters looking to crash the AI party
CommentaryBeware of crypto grifters looking to crash the AI party
By Kathleen BreitmanNovember 26, 2023
The Marvels’ box office flop marks the end of an era for the studio’s winning formula–and the beginning of a new one for Hollywood’s workers
CommentaryThe Marvels’ box office flop marks the end of an era for the studio’s winning formula–and the beginning of a new one for Hollywood’s workers
By Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin EdwardsNovember 24, 2023
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