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He worked 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt boat company. At 83, he’s just turned down $400 million for it—and gave it all to charity instead

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The World Cup’s VAR fights are a preview of every company’s AI rollout problem

America fell in love with soccer just as it awakened to the infuriating VAR system. The same dynamic is playing out inside every boardroom.

By Pooya Tabesh and The ConversationJuly 31, 2026

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The post-pandemic classroom is quietly ditching the laptop-for-every-kid model

By Janice Mak and The ConversationJuly 31, 2026

‘Retiring backwards’: How cold economic reality forced Gen X into something like the reverse of baby boomers’ golden years

‘Retiring backwards’: How cold economic reality forced Gen X into something like the reverse of baby boomers’ golden years

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 31, 2026

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Jensen Huang says this is the greatest time in history to start a business—and his advice is to stop overthinking it: ‘How hard can it be?’

By Preston ForeJuly 31, 2026

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More than half of Gen Zers want to become influencers—so now Arizona State University is offering a content creation degree for $142K

By Emma BurleighJuly 31, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power, July 18–31, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power, July 18–31, 2026

By Fortune EditorsJuly 31, 2026

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Anthropic says its Claude models escaped a testing environment and hacked three real companies

Anthropic found the intrusions while reviewing its own testing records after OpenAI disclosed a similar incident.

By Beatrice NolanJuly 31, 2026

Fed study: AI’s slow productivity story fits a century-old historical pattern

Researchers at the St. Louis Fed looked through 490,000 earnings calls and saw AI productivity surged—but only in talk.

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 31, 2026

Nearly a third of workers admit to sabotaging their company’s AI—and smaller paychecks may explain why

As surveys document quiet resistance and outright sabotage, Apollo’s Torsten Slok offers a theory: AI is compressing wages while leaving job counts intact.

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 30, 2026

Bausch & Lomb CEO: the AI hysteria is nothing new

AI is being talked about as though business has never encountered a technological shift before. And just like the other times, one thing gets overlooked.

By Brent SaundersJuly 31, 2026

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National Guard major rented hotel rooms on the government’s dime just to hide a second wife, prosecutors say

Maj. Collin Welch forged divorce papers, immigration letters and Social Security cards to hide a Mongolian wife from his real family.

By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2026

The competition passed on a flying toy. We built it into $100 million dollar business

In his new book, Spin Master’s Ronnen Harary explains how three founders in their 20s took a toy everyone rejected and turned it into Air Hogs.

By Ronnen HararyJuly 31, 2026

Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune ‘to humanity’—a rare move among Africa’s billionaires

The pledge amounts to roughly $11.6 billion at today’s valuation, and could grow far larger once his oil refinery goes public.

By Sydney LakeJuly 30, 2026

Meet the jet-setting fashion editor who turned a New York manicure at 23 into Nails.Inc—Despite selling for $40 million, she still wakes at 5:45 a.m.

Victoria Beckham and even McDonald’s helped launch Thea Green’s nail polish in America. Now Nails.Inc sells a bottle of polish every minute

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 31, 2026

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Apple shows that AI winners don’t have to build the biggest models

A Fortune analysis looks at Apple’s strategy of skipping the AI infrastructure arms race.

By Sheryl EstradaJuly 31, 2026

Ferrari’s Jony Ive–designed model was mocked by the internet, but it’s selling like hotcakes

When the Luce was released, Ferrari’s former president and chairman said he hoped “they take the prancing horse off that car, at least.”

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 31, 2026

Tim Cook signed off on his final Apple earnings call with a warning about a ‘100-year flood’ in memory chip pricing

The iPhone maker said severe constraints in the supply chain will affect sales of iPhones, Macs, and iPads in the current quarter.

By Alexei OreskovicJuly 30, 2026

Elevance Health’s CEO started her career as a pro basketball player. Now she’s the highest‑ranking woman on the Global 500, leading a $199B giant

Gail Boudreaux credits collegiate athletics with helping to shape her leadership style.

By Sarah GlodekJuly 31, 2026

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Scouting America cuts LGBTQ+ spaces at jamboree under Pentagon pressure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to end military ties unless Scouting America dropped diversity initiatives by late August.

By Jamie Stengle and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2026

‘We’re still here standing’: the restaurant world’s fallen angel is reopening with its founder chef or its 3 Michelin stars

Copenhagen’s Noma returns under new chef Pablo Soto with a monthly-changing menu, five months after René Redzepi stepped down over abuse allegations.

By James Brooks, Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressJuly 30, 2026

EEOC has indefinitely suspended all federal-sector class complaints, lawsuit claims

Attorneys say the undisclosed suspension has left correctional officers facing escalating abuse with no timeline for relief.

By Alexandra Olson and The Associated PressJuly 29, 2026

He worked 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt boat company. At 83, he’s just turned down $400 million for it—and gave it all to charity instead

Instead of selling Grady-White Boats for $400 million, Eddie Smith Jr. was inspired by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard to donate profits to charity.

By Preston ForeJuly 29, 2026

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After a nearly 1,000% surge, the AI debt orgy can’t last forever, while hidden borrowing has exploded to $1.65 trillion

After a nearly 1,000% surge, the AI debt orgy can’t last forever, while hidden borrowing has exploded to $1.65 trillion

By Jason MaJuly 31, 2026

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16 Nobel laureates just warned AI could displace workers. Bernie thinks a sovereign wealth fund may be the answer

By Patrick J. Schena and The ConversationJuly 31, 2026

What every founder can learn from Reformation’s $211 million IPO

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By Emma HinchliffeJuly 31, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s first big press conference shines a spotlight on confusion over how the Fed actually measures inflation

By Brandy Hadley, D. Brian Blank and The ConversationJuly 31, 2026

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The Fed did exactly what Wall Street was expecting—so why are markets so vexed by Kevin Warsh?

By Eleanor PringleJuly 31, 2026

Iran-style hackers shut down a Minnesota town’s water plant. Only the water tower saved it

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Despite return-to-office-crackdowns, remote work is alive and well as the rate has barely changed over the last two years

Despite return-to-office-crackdowns, remote work is alive and well as the rate has barely changed over the last two years

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 5, 2026

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CEO of $248 billion cybersecurity company says workers are about to face a ‘Darwinian moment’ thanks to AI: Evolve or get cut
By Emma BurleighJuly 1, 2026

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The CEO using AI to double revenue with 1,000 fewer hires: ‘Nobody’s going to replace the last mile’

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 5, 2026

Like Netflix’s cofounder, U.S. Polo Assn. CEO has strict work-life boundaries—he clocks off at 5:30 p.m. and won’t text his team on weekends

Like Netflix’s cofounder, U.S. Polo Assn. CEO has strict work-life boundaries—he clocks off at 5:30 p.m. and won’t text his team on weekends

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 5, 2026

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How David Senra built the podcast the world’s most powerful CEOs can’t stop listening to

By Lily Mae LazarusJuly 5, 2026

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A quarter of young baby boomers and Gen Xers who’ve been laid off in the last decade are still unemployed—and 11% have taken pay cuts to work

By Emma BurleighJuly 4, 2026

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Before independence, America tried — and failed — to conquer Canada

By Sarah M.S. Pearsall and The ConversationJuly 4, 2026

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The Iran conflict saw jet fuel prices soar—when you use 1.88 million tonnes a year, how you respond really matters (just ask DHL)
By Sam ForsdickJuly 1, 2026

The 1964 box set that predicted Dylan going electric — and still explains American music today

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The 1964 box set that predicted Dylan going electric — and still explains American music today

By Ted Olson and The ConversationJuly 4, 2026

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Three dads started selling hats from a garage with $750—now they’ve sold $35 million worth, partnered with Gary Vee, and grown a community of fathers

By Preston ForeJuly 4, 2026

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The World Cup is just now discovering Middle America’s big heart. These Irish bingo kingpins built a $24 million business knowing it all along

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 4, 2026

JPMorgan built a pipeline of female CEO candidates that was the envy of Wall Street. How did it fall apart?

JPMorgan built a pipeline of female CEO candidates that was the envy of Wall Street. How did it fall apart?

By Emma HinchliffeJuly 4, 2026

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Even as Elon Musk calls philanthropy ‘very hard,’ everyday Americans gave a record $617 billion—despite feeling the squeeze over the cost of living

By Preston ForeJuly 4, 2026

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I know how Gen Z can survive the ‘jobpocalypse’ because I built an AI company — in 2015
By Jeremy FainJuly 1, 2026

‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships

‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships

By Jacqueline MunisJuly 3, 2026

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YouTube’s founders split over $650 million when they sold to Google in 2006—had they held out, they could have taken a slice of $550 billion

By Preston ForeJuly 3, 2026

America’s secret weapon isn’t just innovation — It’s the freedom to fail

By Keith KrachJuly 3, 2026

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Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands

By Emma BurleighJuly 3, 2026

Microsoft’s next big bet isn’t on a model but on becoming the Swiss Army knife of enterprise AI

Microsoft’s next big bet isn’t on a model but on becoming the Swiss Army knife of enterprise AI

By Sheryl Estrada and Sebastian HerreraJuly 3, 2026

Meet the Zillennials: The luckiest micro-generation in the workforce, born between 1993 and 1998

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 3, 2026

$25 billion CEO says one-hour interviews are a waste of time—he puts candidates through six hours of tests and wants them to order wine at lunch

$25 billion CEO says one-hour interviews are a waste of time—he puts candidates through six hours of tests and wants them to order wine at lunch

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 3, 2026

Most cancer philanthropy funds research. This winery cofounder is paying for the caregivers and chair lifts families can’t afford

Most cancer philanthropy funds research. This winery cofounder is paying for the caregivers and chair lifts families can’t afford

By Sydney LakeJuly 3, 2026

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’

By Andrew StaplesJuly 3, 2026

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AI’s $2.2 trillion deficit fix is already half fake, economists say

By Tristan BoveJuly 2, 2026

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Mark Zuckerberg feeds his cows macadamia nuts and beer to create the ‘highest-quality beef in the world’ on his $300 million estate in Hawaii

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 2, 2026

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A 2-year taste of the office was enough to make 3 grads quit. Now they run a $13.2 billion investment firm: ‘We didn’t want a traditional job again’

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 2, 2026

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Americans are escaping the U.S. for New Zealand where house prices have hit a new low—but only wealthy Americans with $3 million spare can invest

By Emma BurleighJuly 2, 2026

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This investor won’t back startups unless staff are in the office 6 days a week: ‘Not because I don’t have empathy, because they’re going to fail’

By Preston ForeJuly 2, 2026

The true cost of Donald Trump’s $2.2 billion year

The true cost of Donald Trump’s $2.2 billion year

By Diane BradyJuly 2, 2026

Today, Emily Blunt is worth $80 million thanks to her Hollywood career—but she actually wanted to be a UN Spanish translator on $80K

Today, Emily Blunt is worth $80 million thanks to her Hollywood career—but she actually wanted to be a UN Spanish translator on $80K

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 2, 2026

Trump’s 927-page disclosure is just a normal Tuesday for direct indexing and crypto wealth managers

Trump’s 927-page disclosure is just a normal Tuesday for direct indexing and crypto wealth managers

By Catherina GioinoJuly 1, 2026

How foodservice giant Sodexo is embracing AI and robotics to reshape the kitchen

How foodservice giant Sodexo is embracing AI and robotics to reshape the kitchen

By John KellJuly 1, 2026

U.S. Polo Assn. CEO J. Michael Prince

U.S. Polo Assn. CEO was flat-out told he wasn’t right for a promotion—so he ‘outworked’ anyone else who wanted the job for 6 months straight until they changed their mind

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 1, 2026

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