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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
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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“I had to turn down President Obama” 
Europe“I had to turn down President Obama” 
By Kamal AhmedMay 13, 2026
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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
Mrs. Dow Jones on what women get wrong about money
NewslettersMrs. Dow Jones on what women get wrong about money
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 31, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for May 31, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 13, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for May 31, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for May 31, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 13, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks May 13, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on May 13, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerMay 13, 2026
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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
  • Multi-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
    CommentaryMulti-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
    By Jennifer DulskiJune 7, 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
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
EY CEO: ‘Entrepreneurs are already unlocking generative A.I.’s value–and making a world of difference’
CommentaryEY CEO: ‘Entrepreneurs are already unlocking generative A.I.’s value–and making a world of difference’
By Carmine Di SibioJune 19, 2023
I built a career in finance out of driving growth for diverse businesses. Here’s what I’ve learned
CommentaryI built a career in finance out of driving growth for diverse businesses. Here’s what I’ve learned
By Fred RoyallJune 19, 2023
The American public gets it: We can’t achieve racial equity without paying all workers a living wage
CommentaryThe American public gets it: We can’t achieve racial equity without paying all workers a living wage
By Ashley Marchand OrmeJune 19, 2023
  • Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
    CommentaryBrands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
    By Richard TorrenzanoJune 7, 2023
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CommentaryThe SEC’s campaign to define ‘exchange’ should concern every American—even those without ties to crypto
By Amanda TuminelliJune 18, 2023
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
CommentaryWhy we can’t open-source a solution to A.I.’s ethical issues
By Frederik HvilshøjJune 16, 2023
I pitched Xbox to Microsoft–and got laughed off. Here’s how the hit console that revolutionized gaming came to be
CommentaryI pitched Xbox to Microsoft–and got laughed off. Here’s how the hit console that revolutionized gaming came to be
By Otto BerkesJune 16, 2023
Why we can’t let nuclear energy become the next supply chain crisis
CommentaryWhy we can’t let nuclear energy become the next supply chain crisis
By Leigh R. CuryerJune 15, 2023
CEOs may not realize it, but they already know what to do about A.I.
CommentaryCEOs may not realize it, but they already know what to do about A.I.
By Kenneth I. Chenault and Samuel J. PalmisanoJune 15, 2023
  • The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
    CommentaryThe ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
    By Mike Shannon and Will FeltusJune 6, 2023
Railroad critics don’t see the full picture–and how much safer rail is becoming
CommentaryRailroad critics don’t see the full picture–and how much safer rail is becoming
By Ian JefferiesJune 15, 2023
Companies are spending big money to cover up bullying and discrimination in the workplace–it’s time for shareholders to know exactly how much
CommentaryCompanies are spending big money to cover up bullying and discrimination in the workplace–it’s time for shareholders to know exactly how much
By Ariella Steinhorn, Amber Scorah and Chelsey GlassonJune 14, 2023
Military spouses are the first casualties of licensing red tape as they stop practicing the professions that society desperately needs
CommentaryMilitary spouses are the first casualties of licensing red tape as they stop practicing the professions that society desperately needs
By Kathy Roth-DouquetJune 14, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy is threatening GOP heavyweights in the polls–but his business record doesn’t live up to the hype
CommentaryVivek Ramaswamy is threatening GOP heavyweights in the polls–but his business record doesn’t live up to the hype
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 14, 2023
A.I. researchers: ‘If we want A.I. to be good, we must nurture it like we would a child’
CommentaryA.I. researchers: ‘If we want A.I. to be good, we must nurture it like we would a child’
By Tero Ojanpera, Timo Vuori and Quy Nguyen HuyJune 14, 2023
Shopify’s head of equitable commerce: ‘Unsustainable marketing moments hurt Black entrepreneurs. Here’s why’
CommentaryShopify’s head of equitable commerce: ‘Unsustainable marketing moments hurt Black entrepreneurs. Here’s why’
By Brandon DavenportJune 13, 2023
Return-to-office surveys don’t work–and companies are overlooking the data that really matters
CommentaryReturn-to-office surveys don’t work–and companies are overlooking the data that really matters
By George GerchowJune 13, 2023
A.I. fear-mongering won’t make the world a better place, but a less hopeful one
CommentaryA.I. fear-mongering won’t make the world a better place, but a less hopeful one
By Vijay PandeJune 13, 2023
We need more powerful processors for the A.I. revolution. Too bad the chip industry is not keeping up
CommentaryWe need more powerful processors for the A.I. revolution. Too bad the chip industry is not keeping up
By Rakesh KumarJune 12, 2023
U.S. workforce data is behind the times. It’s time to measure what matters most to the American people
CommentaryU.S. workforce data is behind the times. It’s time to measure what matters most to the American people
By Rachel Korberg and Jenny WeissbourdJune 12, 2023
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CommentaryAsana CEO: ‘The way we work right now will soon look vestigial. Here’s how A.I. will make work more human’
By Dustin MoskovitzJune 12, 2023
90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here’s why they’re right–and politicians and pundits are wrong
Commentary90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here’s why they’re right–and politicians and pundits are wrong
By Tim Killeen and Will JohnsonJune 9, 2023
The IRS is stuck in a political logjam–but whistleblowers can stop its decline
CommentaryThe IRS is stuck in a political logjam–but whistleblowers can stop its decline
By Chris McLamb and Mike RonickherJune 9, 2023
The CEO behind the success of Lululemon and Reebok: ‘A reckoning is coming as Gen Zers hold retailers accountable for single-use plastics’
CommentaryThe CEO behind the success of Lululemon and Reebok: ‘A reckoning is coming as Gen Zers hold retailers accountable for single-use plastics’
By Bob MeersJune 9, 2023
Pekka Lundmark is the president and CEO of Nokia.
CommentaryNokia CEO: ‘Geopolitical tensions shouldn’t fragment the world. Here’s why machines need to speak the same language, even if people don’t’
By Pekka LundmarkJune 9, 2023
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CommentaryA.I. exploded in popularity because it’s so easy to use. Here’s what blockchain developers can learn from that
By William MougayarJune 9, 2023
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
CommentaryA handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
By Ellen MacArthur and Wendy SchmidtJune 8, 2023
McKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth
CommentaryMcKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth
By Jan Mischke, Sven Smit and Olivia WhiteJune 8, 2023
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
AICloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
By Jean-Paul SmetsJune 7, 2023
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