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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
jeff
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
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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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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
  • Why picking citizens at random could be the best way to govern the A.I. revolution
    AIWhy picking citizens at random could be the best way to govern the A.I. revolution
    By Hélène Landemore, Andrew Sorota and Audrey TangJune 20, 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
America needs a new vision for road travel
CommentaryAmerica needs a new vision for road travel
By Bill HornbuckleJuly 4, 2023
The American Dream is alive–but doubts loom this 4th of July
CommentaryThe American Dream is alive–but doubts loom this 4th of July
By Gonzalo SchwarzJuly 4, 2023
a bicycle delivery person
CommentaryDoorDash president: ‘Food delivery made strides during the pandemic. Our next challenge is to help win the fight against food insecurity’
By Prabir AdarkarJuly 3, 2023
A technician installs an electric heat pump in Maine
CommentaryTwo-thirds of the U.S. is at risk of power outages this summer—but it’s not stopping Americans from electrifying everything in their homes
By Chris HopperJuly 3, 2023
  • Only 1 in 3 African women have access to the internet–compared with half of men. The cost to the continent’s economy could be in the billions
    CommentaryOnly 1 in 3 African women have access to the internet–compared with half of men. The cost to the continent’s economy could be in the billions
    By Michelle A. WilliamsJune 19, 2023
‘The global economy is due for a reality check,’ warns the central banks‘ bank
Commentary‘The global economy is due for a reality check,’ warns the central banks‘ bank
By Agustín CarstensJuly 3, 2023
Facing bigotry, Black mothers are more likely to reject doctors’ advice and seek health care information elsewhere
CommentaryFacing bigotry, Black mothers are more likely to reject doctors’ advice and seek health care information elsewhere
By Tayla MahmudJune 30, 2023
NBA draftees’ high income doesn’t equal wealth. Here are the unique challenges that await them
CommentaryNBA draftees’ high income doesn’t equal wealth. Here are the unique challenges that await them
By Nicole Pullen RossJune 30, 2023
Affirmative action is ending–but holistic admissions can still allow higher education to better reflect society
CommentaryAffirmative action is ending–but holistic admissions can still allow higher education to better reflect society
By Kelly DoreJune 30, 2023
Nancy Pelosi: ‘Americans deserve safe, efficient, and clean transportation’
CommentaryNancy Pelosi: ‘Americans deserve safe, efficient, and clean transportation’
By Nancy PelosiJune 30, 2023
  • Persistent health disparities are proof that DEI programs remain necessary–even as the term becomes a political football
    CommentaryPersistent health disparities are proof that DEI programs remain necessary–even as the term becomes a political football
    By Jay S. FeldsteinJune 19, 2023
SEC Chair Gensler must recuse himself from crypto enforcement decisions
CommentarySEC Chair Gensler must recuse himself from crypto enforcement decisions
By Marisa CoppelJune 29, 2023
The Supreme Court can end affirmative action–but it can’t reverse the course of history
CommentaryThe Supreme Court can end affirmative action–but it can’t reverse the course of history
By Marvin KrislovJune 29, 2023
Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and others spent a record $23 billion on original new content last year–so why is everyone watching movies and TV from the past?
CommentaryNetflix, Amazon, Disney, and others spent a record $23 billion on original new content last year–so why is everyone watching movies and TV from the past?
By Aden IkramJune 29, 2023
True believers, profiteers, and curious creators: Meet the 5 schools of thought that dominate the A.I. debate
CommentaryTrue believers, profiteers, and curious creators: Meet the 5 schools of thought that dominate the A.I. debate
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Paul Romer, Dirk Bergemann and Steven TianJune 28, 2023
Young woman relaxing on sofa at home
CommentaryGen Zers are turning to ‘radical rest,’ delusional thinking, and self-indulgence as they struggle to cope with late-stage capitalism
By Molly BarthJune 27, 2023
The forced return to the office is the definition of insanity
CommentaryThe forced return to the office is the definition of insanity
By Gleb TsipurskyJune 26, 2023
The global financial landscape is shifting in favor of U.S. listings as Europeans get dwarfed and Asian markets grapple with instability
CommentaryThe global financial landscape is shifting in favor of U.S. listings as Europeans get dwarfed and Asian markets grapple with instability
By Richard Torrenzano and Paul TweedJune 26, 2023
U.S. maternal deaths have nearly doubled in just three years–and no one seems to care
CommentaryU.S. maternal deaths have nearly doubled in just three years–and no one seems to care
By Alison Greenberg, Raye Parris, Grace Wickerson and Andrea PalmerJune 23, 2023
America’s education system is failing–but a growing school choice movement believes it has the solution
CommentaryAmerica’s education system is failing–but a growing school choice movement believes it has the solution
By Hanna SkanderaJune 23, 2023
The ‘S’ in ESG could change the world. We just don’t know how to measure it
CommentaryThe ‘S’ in ESG could change the world. We just don’t know how to measure it
By Daryl CollinsJune 23, 2023
Happy smiling family with one child standing in new home on moving day
CommentaryWhich houses get stuck sitting on the market? Home condition makes the difference
By Amit AroraJune 22, 2023
Americans are so indebted that it’s holding back the economy. These 4 key reforms could give them room to breathe
CommentaryAmericans are so indebted that it’s holding back the economy. These 4 key reforms could give them room to breathe
By Richard VagueJune 22, 2023
Malawi’s former president: ‘Africa’s food systems are in danger of failing due to high debt and climate change. A new financial pact can reverse this’
CommentaryMalawi’s former president: ‘Africa’s food systems are in danger of failing due to high debt and climate change. A new financial pact can reverse this’
By Joyce BandaJune 22, 2023
Speculative headlines about artificial intelligence are missing the point. Here’s what America’s top CEOs told us they intend to use A.I. for
CommentarySpeculative headlines about artificial intelligence are missing the point. Here’s what America’s top CEOs told us they intend to use A.I. for
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 21, 2023
Robert Smith, lead singer of The Cure, in concert in St. Paul Minnesota on June 8, 2023.
CommentaryIn a summer of Ticketmaster scandals, ‘revenge spending’ and sticky inflation, Robert Smith of The Cure is the hero we need
By Nabil AyersJune 21, 2023
U.S. crypto banking is under frontal assault. Here’s what it will take for the regulatory freeze to thaw, according to a former Fed examiner
CommentaryU.S. crypto banking is under frontal assault. Here’s what it will take for the regulatory freeze to thaw, according to a former Fed examiner
By Mark T. WilliamsJune 21, 2023
A year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, an unworkable patchwork of state laws leaves corporate America more vulnerable to government overreach
CommentaryA year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, an unworkable patchwork of state laws leaves corporate America more vulnerable to government overreach
By Jen StarkJune 20, 2023
How the banking crisis catalyzed the government’s war on insider trading
CommentaryHow the banking crisis catalyzed the government’s war on insider trading
By John Carney, Lauren Lyster and Alexandra KarambelasJune 20, 2023
There are more refugees today than at any point in history since WWII. A new approach aims to turn them into the next wave of entrepreneurs
CommentaryThere are more refugees today than at any point in history since WWII. A new approach aims to turn them into the next wave of entrepreneurs
By Dianne CalviJune 20, 2023
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