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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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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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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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AsiaTrump asks Xi to ‘open up’ China so that ‘brilliant people can work their magic’
By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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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
  • Cash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
    CommentaryCash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
    By Rodney WilliamsAugust 9, 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
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
Our old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
CommentaryOur old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
By Megesh TiwariAugust 23, 2023
‘It’s hell’: How divorce laws are designed to create unnecessary financial hardship for women
Commentary‘It’s hell’: How divorce laws are designed to create unnecessary financial hardship for women
By Rebecca Feinglos and Sophia LaurenziAugust 23, 2023
Gen Z’s approach to work might not be that different after all
CommentaryGen Z’s approach to work might not be that different after all
By Margaret FranklinAugust 22, 2023
  • The news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
    CommentaryThe news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
    By Josh BrandauAugust 9, 2023
We built Colombia’s largest coffee company with money from individual investors. Our story shows what’s possible in a post-VC world
CommentaryWe built Colombia’s largest coffee company with money from individual investors. Our story shows what’s possible in a post-VC world
By Cole Shephard and Adam JasonAugust 22, 2023
Digital code on the background of a 100 US dollar bill.
Commentary3 keys to ensuring the U.S. maintains dollar primacy in the age of digital money
By J. Christopher Giancarlo and Daniel GorfineAugust 22, 2023
Long COVID. Shorter Life? New research reveals an arduous road to recovery
CommentaryLong COVID. Shorter Life? New research reveals an arduous road to recovery
By Carolyn BarberAugust 21, 2023
An employee inside the Voyager building at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California
CommentaryThe old office is going extinct. Here’s what the new normal of work looks like
By Gleb TsipurskyAugust 21, 2023
The acronym crypto really needs is DPS: Drama Per Second
CommentaryThe acronym crypto really needs is DPS: Drama Per Second
By Kathleen BreitmanAugust 19, 2023
  • Daniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
    CommentaryDaniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
    By Daniel LubetzkyAugust 8, 2023
A technician inspects a semiconductor wafer during testing in the cleanroom
CommentaryU.S. chip efforts have focused on advanced semiconductors–but low-tech legacy chips could give China an unexpected edge
By Rakesh KumarAugust 18, 2023
The CEO of the first U.S. bank to unionize in 40 years: ‘We are living proof that the employee-versus-management dynamic doesn’t need to exist’
CommentaryThe CEO of the first U.S. bank to unionize in 40 years: ‘We are living proof that the employee-versus-management dynamic doesn’t need to exist’
By Randell LeachAugust 18, 2023
My two RTOs as a bank employee and yoga teacher couldn’t be more different. Here’s why
CommentaryMy two RTOs as a bank employee and yoga teacher couldn’t be more different. Here’s why
By Kara PanzerAugust 17, 2023
What history can teach us about A.I.’s Great Leap Forward
AIWhat history can teach us about A.I.’s Great Leap Forward
By Christian AutyAugust 17, 2023
To measure social impact, we could start by using the tools we already have
CommentaryTo measure social impact, we could start by using the tools we already have
By Shamina SinghAugust 16, 2023
The latest productivity mantra that we all need: ‘Achieve less’
CommentaryThe latest productivity mantra that we all need: ‘Achieve less’
By Manisha ThakorAugust 16, 2023
LinkedIn is uniquely positioned to benefit from Twitter’s meltdown–and disgruntled X users are offering Microsoft a blueprint for social media supremacy
CommentaryLinkedIn is uniquely positioned to benefit from Twitter’s meltdown–and disgruntled X users are offering Microsoft a blueprint for social media supremacy
By Vivek Wadhwa and Alex SalkeverAugust 16, 2023
Today’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence is based on neuroscience from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Imagine what A.I. could do if it incorporates the latest breakthroughs
CommentaryToday’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence is based on neuroscience from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Imagine what A.I. could do if it incorporates the latest breakthroughs
By Subutai AhmadAugust 15, 2023
Stockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite
CommentaryStockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite
By Tasnim GhiawadwalaAugust 15, 2023
The Great Reshuffle is over. Welcome to the Big Stay
CommentaryThe Great Reshuffle is over. Welcome to the Big Stay
By Linda Jingfang CaiAugust 14, 2023
I spent 30 years counseling the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. Here’s how they stay sane in an insane world
CommentaryI spent 30 years counseling the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. Here’s how they stay sane in an insane world
By Greg HardenAugust 14, 2023
A painting depicts a man standing on a cliff as he looks down on a landscape enshrouded in thick fog
CommentaryA.I., a new ‘superhuman’ and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is just the latest revival of Friedrich Nietzsche’s ‘Superman’ concept
By Rachel Shin and Nick LichtenbergAugust 13, 2023
A Ukrainian tank is seen as the Russia-Ukraine war continues
CommentaryWhat progressives get wrong when it comes to crypto
By Sheila Warren and Justin SlaughterAugust 12, 2023
America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
CommentaryAmerica turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
By Carolyn BarberAugust 11, 2023
The FIRE movement is soaring in popularity–but early retirees report feeling lost and unfulfilled
CommentaryThe FIRE movement is soaring in popularity–but early retirees report feeling lost and unfulfilled
By Winnie Jiang, Claire Harbour and Antoine TirardAugust 11, 2023
Those who solve the data dilemma will win the A.I. revolution
CommentaryThose who solve the data dilemma will win the A.I. revolution
By Jim StrattonAugust 10, 2023
U.S. health care has been in crisis since Nixon–but two economists may have found a way to radically disrupt it
CommentaryU.S. health care has been in crisis since Nixon–but two economists may have found a way to radically disrupt it
By John G. SingerAugust 10, 2023
Ripple v. SEC: Why the crypto industry may have celebrated too early
CommentaryRipple v. SEC: Why the crypto industry may have celebrated too early
By Peter Fox, Peter Scoolidge and Damien ScottAugust 10, 2023
Will generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?
CommentaryWill generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?
By Michael Chui, Kweilin Ellingrud and Asutosh PadhiAugust 9, 2023
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