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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
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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
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
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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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
  • I have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most
    CommentaryI have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most
    By Faye WattletonMay 22, 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
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
America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
CommentaryAmerica can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Bill NovelliJune 6, 2023
The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
CommentaryThe alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 5, 2023
A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
CommentaryA company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
By Barnaby LashbrookeJune 5, 2023
  • Hate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next
    CommentaryHate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next
    By Lanaya Irvin and Manjusha KulkarniMay 22, 2023
The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
CommentaryThe debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
By Ashley TyrnerJune 2, 2023
You should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
TechYou should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
By Dave SmithJune 2, 2023
The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
CommentaryThe mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
By Ariela SafiraJune 2, 2023
The Hybrit fossil-free steel plant in Lulea, Sweden
CommentaryWhat your company needs to build a winning ‘Deep Tech’ strategy
By François Candelon, Max Männig, John Paschkewitz and Vinit PatelJune 2, 2023
How the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
CommentaryHow the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
By Gleb TsipurskyJune 1, 2023
  • Agita. Do you feel it too? It’s the relentless pounding on our senses that leaves us feeling uncertain and uneasy
    CommentaryAgita. Do you feel it too? It’s the relentless pounding on our senses that leaves us feeling uncertain and uneasy
    By Richard TorrenzanoMay 22, 2023
E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
CommentaryE-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
By Carolyn BarberJune 1, 2023
I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
CommentaryI got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
By John KleinheinzMay 31, 2023
Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
CommentaryCorporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Kyle Bass and Steven TianMay 30, 2023
Office workers walking down stairs outside
CommentaryThe return-to-office wars could end in a stalemate as we all reach the same conclusion about what the flexible future of work means
By Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mason AmeriMay 30, 2023
Most family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
CommentaryMost family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
By Andy UnanueMay 29, 2023
U.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
CommentaryU.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
By Christy HoffmanMay 29, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
CommentaryNearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
By Cindy JordanMay 26, 2023
90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
Commentary90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
By Ben ZweigMay 26, 2023
From Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
CommentaryFrom Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
By Andy LevinMay 26, 2023
Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
CommentaryMicrosoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
By Matt WeinbergerMay 25, 2023
Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
CommentaryWhy the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
By Giacomo ChiesiMay 25, 2023
Tech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
CommentaryTech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
By David MillerMay 25, 2023
Glassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
CommentaryGlassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
By Aaron TerrazasMay 25, 2023
Chuck Schumer and Kevin McCarthy.
CommentaryWant to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote
By Katherine M. GehlMay 24, 2023
History has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
CommentaryHistory has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
By Martin Dempsey and Charles BralverMay 24, 2023
I worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
CommentaryI worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
By Robert HormatsMay 24, 2023
Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
CommentaryPlastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
By Paul PolmanMay 24, 2023
Silicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
CommentarySilicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
By Wendell WallachMay 23, 2023
Voters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
CommentaryVoters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
By Lindsay SingletonMay 23, 2023
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