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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
zach
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
turner
Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
Latest Stories
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
malaysia
EnergyMalaysia is shocked, shocked to find Iranian-linked tankers slipping through its waters
By Eileen Ng and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
drugs
HealthAmerican overdose deaths decline for third straight year to 2019 levels
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
Elon Musk sits with his fists together, looking up.
AI‘Maybe me too’: Elon Musk accepts some of the blame for Claude learning to blackmail users from ‘evil’ online AI stories
By Sasha RogelbergMay 13, 2026
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Cybercriminals are now targeting top executives–and could be using sensitive information to extort them
CommentaryCybercriminals are now targeting top executives–and could be using sensitive information to extort them
By Chintan PatelSeptember 12, 2023
  • USA Water Polo CEO: ‘Blending sports with education is the secret to America’s economic success’
    CommentaryUSA Water Polo CEO: ‘Blending sports with education is the secret to America’s economic success’
    By Christopher RamseyAugust 24, 2023
Employees across North America and Europe are struggling with depression and anxiety. Here’s when it peaks at work, according to the largest study of its kind
CommentaryEmployees across North America and Europe are struggling with depression and anxiety. Here’s when it peaks at work, according to the largest study of its kind
By Jo AggarwalSeptember 12, 2023
America leads the world in AI–but we could fall behind on AI regulation by the end of 2023
AIAmerica leads the world in AI–but we could fall behind on AI regulation by the end of 2023
By Victoria EspinelSeptember 11, 2023
Male hand holding illuminated light bulb
CommentaryHow socially conscious businesses can strengthen America’s schools
By Tom DavidsonSeptember 11, 2023
Supporting democracy is not a partisan issue–it’s what all Americans expect of business ahead of the 2024 election
CommentarySupporting democracy is not a partisan issue–it’s what all Americans expect of business ahead of the 2024 election
By Daniella Ballou-Aares, Rhett Buttle and Samantha TweedySeptember 11, 2023
The FDIC’s 2023 Risk Review shows the surprising resilience of community banks despite inflation and shifting interest rates
CommentaryThe FDIC’s 2023 Risk Review shows the surprising resilience of community banks despite inflation and shifting interest rates
By Christos MakridisSeptember 11, 2023
  • America’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology. Gen Zers and boomers share the same techno-optimism–and nostalgia
    CommentaryAmerica’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology. Gen Zers and boomers share the same techno-optimism–and nostalgia
    By Will Johnson and Clay RoutledgeAugust 24, 2023
Bitcoin on Wall Street
CommentaryCrypto keeps winning in court—but Wall Street may claim the spoils of victory
By Damien ScottSeptember 9, 2023
We studied 1,300 Airmen for 4 months to know what makes them mission-ready. Here’s what we found–and how you can use it to achieve success
CommentaryWe studied 1,300 Airmen for 4 months to know what makes them mission-ready. Here’s what we found–and how you can use it to achieve success
By Michael Litano, Gabriella Kellerman, Prakriti Singh and Derek HutchinsonSeptember 8, 2023
Leaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
CommentaryLeaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
By Michael FromanSeptember 8, 2023
The authors of Section 230: ‘The Supreme Court has provided much-needed certainty about the landmark internet law–but AI is uncharted territory’
CommentaryThe authors of Section 230: ‘The Supreme Court has provided much-needed certainty about the landmark internet law–but AI is uncharted territory’
By Ron Wyden and Christopher CoxSeptember 7, 2023
From America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
CommentaryFrom America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
By Chandran NairSeptember 7, 2023
  • We gave 2 groups of American voters opposite scenarios for the U.S. economy and asked them about the culture wars. No one cared about ‘wokeness’ in case of a recession
    CommentaryWe gave 2 groups of American voters opposite scenarios for the U.S. economy and asked them about the culture wars. No one cared about ‘wokeness’ in case of a recession
    By Clifford A. Young and Justin GestAugust 24, 2023
ESG is under attack–but Gen Zers and millennials are still looking for purpose and a paycheck
CommentaryESG is under attack–but Gen Zers and millennials are still looking for purpose and a paycheck
By Bill NovelliSeptember 6, 2023
I coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
CommentaryI coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
By Larry IrvingSeptember 6, 2023
Inflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman: ‘Ban the use of AI in elections–right now’
CommentaryInflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman: ‘Ban the use of AI in elections–right now’
By Mustafa SuleymanSeptember 5, 2023
Amazon’s Andy Jassy shouldn’t make return-to-office decisions in an echo chamber of CEOs driven by feelings
CommentaryAmazon’s Andy Jassy shouldn’t make return-to-office decisions in an echo chamber of CEOs driven by feelings
By Gleb TsipurskySeptember 5, 2023
It’s not the first time that technology has upended Hollywood’s business model–but the WGA-SAG strikes could be the last chance for artists to get justice
CommentaryIt’s not the first time that technology has upended Hollywood’s business model–but the WGA-SAG strikes could be the last chance for artists to get justice
By Stephen R. Greenwald and Paula LandrySeptember 4, 2023
Why flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators
CommentaryWhy flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators
By Steve Dickson and Randy BabbittSeptember 4, 2023
Autism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change to safeguard tomorrow’s workforce
CommentaryAutism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change to safeguard tomorrow’s workforce
By Alexander LopezSeptember 1, 2023
Silicon Valley’s elites can’t be trusted with the future of AI. We must break their dominance–and dangerous god complex
CommentarySilicon Valley’s elites can’t be trusted with the future of AI. We must break their dominance–and dangerous god complex
By Vivek Wadhwa and Vinita GuptaSeptember 1, 2023
Digital generated image of young woman jumping through portal door and turning into avatar in imaginary world
CommentaryHow employees feel about their jobs can make or break a company’s A.I. transformation. Here’s how leaders should handle it
By François Candelon, Lisa Krayer and Saravanan RajendranSeptember 1, 2023
Smoke and mirrors: I’ve been debating Vivek Ramaswamy for 2 years. Here’s how I got past his diversionary tactics
CommentarySmoke and mirrors: I’ve been debating Vivek Ramaswamy for 2 years. Here’s how I got past his diversionary tactics
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldAugust 31, 2023
Legendary retail CEO Hubert Joly’s playbook for navigating the culture wars
CommentaryLegendary retail CEO Hubert Joly’s playbook for navigating the culture wars
By Hubert JolyAugust 31, 2023
Sitting on a chair in the living room, the new mom watches as her baby boy breastfeeds.
CommentaryA policy that supports America’s breastfeeding moms came into effect 11 years ago. It’s still not applied
By Andrea IppolitoAugust 30, 2023
Inside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible
CommentaryInside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible
By Massimo CompariniAugust 30, 2023
How one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)
CommentaryHow one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)
By Louise PeddellAugust 29, 2023
The A.I. revolution will also be a gender revolution as disruption revaluates women’s skills
CommentaryThe A.I. revolution will also be a gender revolution as disruption revaluates women’s skills
By Grace LordanAugust 29, 2023
Gig workers rally at San Francisco courthouse against Proposition 22 amid appeal in 2022
CommentaryHow an only-in-California law could allow one Uber driver to singlehandedly upend the gig economy
By David Astoria and Seth FinbergAugust 28, 2023
Donald Trump
CommentaryTrump is gearing up for the Second Trade War. Congress tried something similar in the 1930s–and it didn’t end well
By Alan WolffAugust 28, 2023
Hollywood shouldn’t entirely dismiss A.I.–it’s already delivering a new era of movie magic
CommentaryHollywood shouldn’t entirely dismiss A.I.–it’s already delivering a new era of movie magic
By Howard WrightAugust 25, 2023
Women in tech can get out of the mid-career limbo by being themselves–and using this one superpower to get ahead
CommentaryWomen in tech can get out of the mid-career limbo by being themselves–and using this one superpower to get ahead
By Samantha DewaltAugust 25, 2023
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