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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
frazier
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
jeff
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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President Donald Trump pictured in front of an American flag.
EconomyNational debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market
By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
NC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
North AmericaNC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
Targeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
PoliticsTargeted by Trump, Soros’ foundation answers with a $30 million bet on fighting antisemitism—and Islamophobia
By James Pollard and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
Goldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vide-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
EnergyGoldman sees an AI bottleneck that can’t be vide-coded away. Ford’s CEO warns it’s already a ‘full-blown’ crisis
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
“I had to turn down President Obama” 
Europe“I had to turn down President Obama” 
By Kamal AhmedMay 13, 2026
Scarlett Johansson
SuccessDespite having a $165 million net worth, Scarlett Johansson says work-life balance doesn’t exist—and the first step to success is admitting that
By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026
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AILloyd Blankfein just put his finger on why even Goldman Sachs doesn’t trust AI agents
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
PoliticsWhite House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
By The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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CommentaryThe war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
By Alphonso DavidJuly 24, 2023
  • Gen Zers and millennials get travel right. Here’s their recipe for the ultimate vacation
    Arts & EntertainmentGen Zers and millennials get travel right. Here’s their recipe for the ultimate vacation
    By Audrey HendleyJuly 5, 2023
Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system
CommentaryUninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system
By Lawrence J. WhiteJuly 24, 2023
U.S. Capitol
CommentaryThe crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It’s time Washington gets on board
By Nic CarterJuly 23, 2023
In their rush to offer fertility benefits, employers could be unwittingly creating a new inequity for LGTBQIA+ employees
CommentaryIn their rush to offer fertility benefits, employers could be unwittingly creating a new inequity for LGTBQIA+ employees
By Janet Choi and Cynthia McEwenJuly 21, 2023
Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad
CommentaryWhy is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad
By Gene BaurJuly 21, 2023
The U.K. mustn’t forget its engineering strengths. Engineers turn ideas into reality–and drive global development
CommentaryThe U.K. mustn’t forget its engineering strengths. Engineers turn ideas into reality–and drive global development
By John BrowneJuly 21, 2023
  • The Cancer Moonshot could give us miraculous new cures–but what good is it if patients can’t pay the bus fare to get treatment?
    CommentaryThe Cancer Moonshot could give us miraculous new cures–but what good is it if patients can’t pay the bus fare to get treatment?
    By Bobby Green and Brad DiephuisJuly 5, 2023
Ben McKenzie wrote a crypto book.
CommentaryBen McKenzie needs a hug: The ‘OC’ star’s crypto book is an ill-informed flop
By Kathleen BreitmanJuly 20, 2023
Demand for urban real estate will be challenged for the rest of the decade. Here’s how the world’s superstar cities are projected to fare by 2030
CommentaryDemand for urban real estate will be challenged for the rest of the decade. Here’s how the world’s superstar cities are projected to fare by 2030
By Jan Mischke, Olivia White and Aditya SanghviJuly 20, 2023
Artificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it
CommentaryArtificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it
By Edward M. SmithJuly 20, 2023
The culture wars have polarized Americans–but a growing civic repair movement believes it can reverse the damage
CommentaryThe culture wars have polarized Americans–but a growing civic repair movement believes it can reverse the damage
By Tucker EskewJuly 19, 2023
Generative A.I. has supercharged the speed at which false information spreads. Can our reputations survive the ‘two-hour internet day?’
CommentaryGenerative A.I. has supercharged the speed at which false information spreads. Can our reputations survive the ‘two-hour internet day?’
By Richard TorrenzanoJuly 18, 2023
  • America needs a new vision for road travel
    CommentaryAmerica needs a new vision for road travel
    By Bill HornbuckleJuly 4, 2023
New research suggests bankers are 5 times less likely to engage in financial misconduct when working from home
CommentaryNew research suggests bankers are 5 times less likely to engage in financial misconduct when working from home
By Gleb TsipurskyJuly 18, 2023
Cricket gets its first U.S. major league with support from tech and celebrity investors
CommentaryCricket gets its first U.S. major league with support from tech and celebrity investors
By Sanjay GovilJuly 17, 2023
The EU A.I. Act can get democratic control of artificial intelligence–but only if open-source developers get a seat at the table
CommentaryThe EU A.I. Act can get democratic control of artificial intelligence–but only if open-source developers get a seat at the table
By Shelley McKinleyJuly 17, 2023
A much-feared emerging markets crisis didn’t happen. Is the global economy off the hook?
CommentaryA much-feared emerging markets crisis didn’t happen. Is the global economy off the hook?
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzJuly 17, 2023
SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
CommentaryIt’s time to move crypto from chaos to order 
By Miles Jennings and Brian QuintenzJuly 15, 2023
Meet the little-known cable TV network that’s cashing in on renewed interest in UFOs
CommentaryMeet the little-known cable TV network that’s cashing in on renewed interest in UFOs
By Aden IkramJuly 14, 2023
Alyson Shontell interviews Bryan Johnson on stage at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023.
HealthBryan Johnson sold his company to PayPal for $800 million. Now, he’s spending $2 million a year to stay young forever—no cheat days allowed
By Fortune EditorsJuly 14, 2023
Climate change is the next frontier of America’s culture wars. Corporations are still doing the right thing–and hoping no one notices
CommentaryClimate change is the next frontier of America’s culture wars. Corporations are still doing the right thing–and hoping no one notices
By Bill NovelliJuly 14, 2023
Why the CPA qualification’s 150-hour college credit rule is outdated–and inequitable
CommentaryWhy the CPA qualification’s 150-hour college credit rule is outdated–and inequitable
By Guylaine Saint JusteJuly 14, 2023
Engineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia
CommentaryEngineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia
By Carolyn BarberJuly 13, 2023
Most people believe they don’t see color–but only empirically proven ‘blinding’ policies can reduce discrimination in the labor market and criminal justice system
CommentaryMost people believe they don’t see color–but only empirically proven ‘blinding’ policies can reduce discrimination in the labor market and criminal justice system
By Sunita SahJuly 13, 2023
Canada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note
CommentaryCanada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note
By Ben EvansJuly 12, 2023
Great Place To Work CEO: ‘It’s time to acknowledge why diversity makes us uncomfortable’
CommentaryGreat Place To Work CEO: ‘It’s time to acknowledge why diversity makes us uncomfortable’
By Michael C. BushJuly 12, 2023
‘The Feckless 400’: These companies are still doing business in Russia–and funding Putin’s war
Commentary‘The Feckless 400’: These companies are still doing business in Russia–and funding Putin’s war
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 11, 2023
We can’t defeat climate change by investing in a handful of countries. The world needs to come together at COP28–and fund a just energy transition
CommentaryWe can’t defeat climate change by investing in a handful of countries. The world needs to come together at COP28–and fund a just energy transition
By Sultan Al Jaber and Fatih BirolJuly 11, 2023
I work at a Wells Fargo call center. Here’s why people like me can save America’s banking system
CommentaryI work at a Wells Fargo call center. Here’s why people like me can save America’s banking system
By Debbie WarrenJuly 10, 2023
Why fast-food franchisees could be the next cohort to leave California
CommentaryWhy fast-food franchisees could be the next cohort to leave California
By Matt HallerJuly 7, 2023
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CommentaryGenerative A.I.: 4 things executives should do to future-proof their strategy
By François Candelon, Lisa Krayer, Saravanan Rajendran and Leonid ZhukovJuly 7, 2023
Millennial and Gen Z employees are rejecting assignments, turning down offers, and seeking purpose. Here’s what they expect of their employers, according to Deloitte’s latest survey
CommentaryMillennial and Gen Z employees are rejecting assignments, turning down offers, and seeking purpose. Here’s what they expect of their employers, according to Deloitte’s latest survey
By Elizabeth FaberJuly 6, 2023
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