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For Best Workplaces like Target and ATC, growth starts with people
For Best Workplaces like Target and ATC, growth starts with people

Companies that made the Fortune Best Workplaces by Industry™ lists have a different approach to growth.

By Ted Kitterman and Great Place To WorkOctober 20, 2026
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‘We’ve never seen a 44% decline in demand for a brand’: Converse is in free fall and some suspect Nike may sell it
By Jim EdwardsOctober 20, 2026
Stocks sell off globally as France imposes riot curfews and Saudi Arabia cancels ‘Davos in the Desert’
Stocks sell off globally as France imposes riot curfews and Saudi Arabia cancels ‘Davos in the Desert’
By Jim EdwardsOctober 20, 2026
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Former Trump, Biden officials: America’s security depends on startups. Weak patent policy is undermining them
By Andrei Iancu and Chris InglisOctober 20, 2026
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Nothing’s brand chief is fed up of ‘boring and generic’ smartphone ads—he shares his marketing strategy for taking on Samsung and Apple 
By Sam BirchallOctober 20, 2026
Zuckerberg spent years building on Apple’s terms. His $100 billion-plus AI bet is about owning everything
Zuckerberg spent years building on Apple’s terms. His $100 billion-plus AI bet is about owning everything
By Molly A. WallaceOctober 20, 2026
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An Ohio court’s ruling against $776 million in vouchers reignites the fight over who should pay for private school
An Ohio court’s ruling against $776 million in vouchers reignites the fight over who should pay for private school

Only 24% of first-time EdChoice Expansion recipients came from public schools, and judges found the program competes for money with a public system Ohio hasn’t fully funded.

By Bilin LinOctober 20, 2026
Ex–OpenAI engineer accused of bugging office stays in jail as prosecutors allege Saudi ties: ‘Once he leaves, there’s no getting him back’

Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan searched OpenAI tools for meetings with Saudi officials, and the Saudi government offered to back his bond.

By Emily Forlini and Wen ShaoOctober 19, 2026
The Supreme Court is taking on a 158-year-old law that makes distilling spirits at home a federal crime

Home distilling carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The justices will review whether the ban is constitutional.

By Michael Kunzelman and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2026
‘Divorced from reality’: House leader Jeffries says Dems ‘hold firm’ in midterm race—and says Trump undermines ‘democracy, freedom and dignity’

Jeffries is in line to become House speaker if Democrats win back the majority—and has traveled to 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates.

By The Associated Press and Lisa MascaroOctober 19, 2026
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Larry Page could dodge nearly $15 billion in taxes after leaving California and spending $173 million on a Miami compound
Larry Page could dodge nearly $15 billion in taxes after leaving California and spending $173 million on a Miami compound

The Google cofounder started cutting ties with the state last year. Californians vote Nov. 3 on whether to tax their billionaires.

By Sydney LakeOctober 20, 2026
Prediction markets are now ‘bespoke insurance’ for businesses, and a Los Angeles restaurant group’s $60,000 hedge on Kalshi is the latest example

One unnamed hospitality group placed a $60,000 trade on Kalshi to offset missed revenue from the Dodgers’ failure to advance to the World Series, according to the platform.

By Sasha RogelbergOctober 19, 2026
France is rioting over surging inflation, skyrocketing national debt, and crumbling schools. America is its sleeping twin

Growth is the main thing keeping the U.S. from looking like France. Underneath it, the debt math and the classrooms look a lot alike.

By Nick LichtenbergOctober 19, 2026
Ukraine’s drones lose their Starlink link above 100 mph. Musk, Rubio, and Trump all say it wasn’t them

Kyiv says a sudden SpaceX speed limit is knocking out interceptor drones it needs against Russia’s jet-powered Shaheds. Musk, the White House, and Trump all say it wasn’t them.

By Steven JohnOctober 19, 2026
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Japan and U.S. kick off one of their largest joint military drills defending  Japan’s southwestern islands as tensions with China rise
Japan and U.S. kick off one of their largest joint military drills defending Japan’s southwestern islands as tensions with China rise

This year’s exercises come just weeks after the arrest of a U.S. Marine in connection with the murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa

By The Associated Press and Mari YamaguchiOctober 19, 2026
‘They may think that they can escape scrutiny’: Singapore cracks down on Indonesian companies spreading ‘entirely preventable’ smog across the border

This brings to 10 the number of Indonesian companies that Singapore is targeting under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

By The Associated PressOctober 19, 2026
European stocks fall after violent protests in France, while oil drops as Trump puts Russia sanctions on hold

France’s CAC 40 sank after violent protests while oil fell 2% after Trump waived Russia sanctions, among other global stock developments

By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimOctober 19, 2026
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes warns costs will ‘go up dramatically’ over the next 12 months: ‘Can’t get a vaccination for Donald Trump’

Fernandes says the squeeze will last about a year—and that the next leg of growth is in secondary cities like China’s Shantou.

By Nicholas GordonOctober 19, 2026
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Strangers are paying up to $150 for empty seats at weddings all because one couple ran out of date-night ideas—20,000 people have signed up
Strangers are paying up to $150 for empty seats at weddings all because one couple ran out of date-night ideas—20,000 people have signed up

San Diego couple Jeff and Karina Besen have been married 19 years. They built Not a Wedding Crasher after running out of date night ideas.

By Catherina GioinoOctober 20, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, Oct. 20, 2026

By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

By Joseph HostetlerOctober 20, 2026
Don’t vilify data centers for the wrong reasons — just demand better ones

By the time you’ve checked the weather, paid a bill and answered a few emails, you’ve probably used several data centers already.

By Adhum Carter Wolde-LuleOctober 20, 2026
14 Best Probiotics of 2026: RD Approved

An RD verifies the best probiotics for you gut health

By Christina Snyder and Emily PharesOctober 19, 2026
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She founded Cosee Home at 24 and now designs $12 million homes. An app she built took her firm from a ‘carriage’ to ‘a high-end sports car’
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She founded Cosee Home at 24 and now designs $12 million homes. An app she built took her firm from a ‘carriage’ to ‘a high-end sports car’
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Meet the CEO whose century-old company never laid off employees through the Great Depression, the recession, or Covid
By Mia OsmonbekovSeptember 1, 2026
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Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder for drinks after particles went ‘airborne’ and baristas say left them coughing and falling ill
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 1, 2026
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Sony and Warner Music sue Anthropic over alleged theft of ‘tens of thousands’ of songs, including ‘I Am the Walrus’ and ‘Hallelujah’
By Joshua HongSeptember 1, 2026
Asia’s aging population will redefine retirement, care—and independence
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Asia’s aging population will redefine retirement, care—and independence
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Young Kalshi users have traded an estimated $3.9B on sports and parlay-type contracts this year, exposing a loophole that lets them bet before age 21
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Young Kalshi users have traded an estimated $3.9B on sports and parlay-type contracts this year, exposing a loophole that lets them bet before age 21
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 31, 2026
PBR promises thieves who return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer by next Tuesday ‘no questions asked.’ That won’t stop California prosecutors
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PBR promises thieves who return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer by next Tuesday ‘no questions asked.’ That won’t stop California prosecutors
By Catherina GioinoAugust 31, 2026
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General liability vs. professional liability insurance: The complete guide
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 31, 2026
America’s high school graduating class is projected to shrink 13%. Colleges are already feeling the squeeze
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America’s high school graduating class is projected to shrink 13%. Colleges are already feeling the squeeze
By Tatiana SatauaAugust 31, 2026
Former Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing.
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‘I bet on myself. Literally’: Ex-Congressman George Santos banned for life from Kalshi after making $17,839 from insider trading
By The Associated Press and Larry NeumeisterAugust 31, 2026
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Bitcoin is back—and so is Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which made its first buy in two months
By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 31, 2026
A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.
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UAE intercepts Iranian drone over its waters in ‘dangerous escalation’ from Iran war—and threatens responding ‘decisively to aggressors’
By The Associated Press and David RisingAugust 31, 2026
Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
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Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
By Damian J. Troise and The Associated PressAugust 31, 2026
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Nissan and Honda ink deal to boost competitiveness with ‘faster development cycles’ in vehicle software
By The Associated Press and Yuri KageyamaAugust 31, 2026
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We’re living in the ‘G-shaped economy’—where boomers control $90 trillion, and everyone else waits
By Jason MaAugust 31, 2026
A row of humanoid robots typing into computers against an orange backdrop.
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X’s AI tool Grok now allows users to buy or lend crypto with MoonPay integration
By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 31, 2026
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The end of the driver’s license: Uber exec calls car ownership ‘the most inefficient asset’ and says no one will need one in 15 to 20 years
By Preston ForeAugust 31, 2026
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China’s AI-fueled IPO boom hits $54 billion this year, with chipmakers and Shein’s $1.7 billion IPO
By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimAugust 31, 2026
Nearly 1,000 people are missing in Nepal’s floods, and hundreds more are trapped in hydropower tunnels as flood knocks 10% of power capacity offline
Environment
Nearly 1,000 people are missing in Nepal’s floods, and hundreds more are trapped in hydropower tunnels as flood knocks 10% of power capacity offline
By Victoria Milko, The Associated Press and Sibi ArasuAugust 31, 2026
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The tropical nation of Palau has no traffic lights and just 18,000 people—and it’s now ground zero for a U.S.-China standoff
By The Associated Press and Charlotte Graham-McLayAugust 31, 2026
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Cash-strapped colleges are draining their endowments to survive
By Bloomberg, Amanda Albright and Elizabeth RembertAugust 31, 2026
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‘Heaven help us’: One dead and 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon—with more flooding forecast
By The Associated Press, Jamie Stengle and Ty O'NeilAugust 31, 2026
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Japan doubled defense spending to counter China. Now it wants AI, underwater attack drones and government-owned weapons factories
By The Associated Press and Mari YamaguchiAugust 31, 2026
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The Fed is watching AI token prices. Here’s why CFOs should, too
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Target’s missteps have alienated consumers and shaken investors. Executive Chair Brian Cornell should step down
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Target’s missteps have alienated consumers and shaken investors. Executive Chair Brian Cornell should step down
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