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Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph
Netflix cofounder says he stopped work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for 30 years to stay ‘sane,’ no matter the crisis: ‘Nothing got in the way of that’

Marc Randolph ran Netflix for seven years and never let a meeting, crisis, or last-minute request stand in the way of his Tuesday 5 p.m. hard stop. Experts and fellow CEOs are divided on whether that’s genius—or naive.

By Emma BurleighApril 5, 2026
Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future
Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future
By Jacqueline MunisApril 5, 2026
Accountants
Meet the Gen Z grads reviving accounting—colleges are reporting near-perfect placement rates at $80K starting salaries
By Preston ForeApril 5, 2026
Gen Z are already more bullish than millennials about early retirement—and many think they can quit work for good with just $500,000
Gen Z are already more bullish than millennials about early retirement—and many think they can quit work for good with just $500,000
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 4, 2026
How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency
How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency
By Sydney LakeApril 5, 2026
Logan Brown, the founder of AI-powered law firm Soxton
The founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA’s office at just 12 years old
By Emma BurleighApril 5, 2026
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Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline
EnergyOil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
A CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice
PoliticsA CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice
By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
Russia’s key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks
EnergyRussia’s key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks
By BloombergApril 5, 2026
‘Super Mario’ fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film
Arts & Entertainment‘Super Mario’ fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film
By Lindsey Bahr and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
EconomyEven if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping
EconomyTrump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping
By Gerry Doyle, Peter Martin, Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 5, 2026
Italy sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap
EuropeItaly sets jet fuel limits at some airports on supply gap
By Danny Lee, Mihir Mishra, Sonia Sirletti and BloombergApril 5, 2026
The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert
PoliticsThe U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
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Philippines’ first male Olympic gold medalist in history was given a fully furnished $550,000 condo and a lifetime supply of ramen to go with his medals
SuccessPhilippines’ first male Olympic gold medalist in history was given a fully furnished $550,000 condo and a lifetime supply of ramen to go with his medals
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 4, 2026
  • Mark Cuban
    SuccessBillionaire Mark Cuban spends hours reading 1,000 emails a day on 3 devices—yet he’s telling Gen Z to shut their phones, get outside, and have more fun
    By Preston ForeJanuary 28, 2026
Forcing staff back to the office is an outdated ‘factory-style’ approach, says CEO of the world’s largest workspace firm
SuccessForcing staff back to the office is an outdated ‘factory-style’ approach, says CEO of the world’s largest workspace firm
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 4, 2026
lurie
SuccessLevi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie helped lure the Super Bowl when Levi’s Stadium was under construction. Now he’s mayor for the $440 million windfall
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 3, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentMeet the millennial YouTuber whose horror movie is beating Melania Trump at the box office
By Jake AngeloFebruary 3, 2026
Pharrell Williams
SuccessAfter decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: ‘If you do what you love everyday, you’ll get paid for free’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 3, 2026
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SuccessIn 250 years, the economy has gone from agrarian to industrial to service to experience. Now the transformation economy is here
By B. Joseph Pine IIFebruary 3, 2026
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    CommentaryHow not to say that thing you’ll regret forever: 3 rules for family conversations about money 
    By Glenn KurlanderJanuary 28, 2026
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Success$15 billion tech CEO says she doesn’t know what jobs will look like in 2 years—but she’s still pushing her son into computer science
By Preston ForeFebruary 2, 2026
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SuccessIn 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of ‘peanut butter raises’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 2, 2026
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SuccessU.S. Olympic gold medalist went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship at 20 years old to $12-an-hour internship by 30
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 1, 2026
Despite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs praising micromanagers, a new survey ranks them among the most annoying coworkers
SuccessDespite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs praising micromanagers, a new survey ranks them among the most annoying coworkers
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 1, 2026
How Trump helped Harvard: 5 ‘Crimson’ leadership lessons on standing up to bullies 
CommentaryHow Trump helped Harvard: 5 ‘Crimson’ leadership lessons on standing up to bullies 
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen HenriquesFebruary 1, 2026
  • This millennial quit her corporate 9-to-5 to pet sit for $70 per day. She ended up richer because she lives rent-free and gets to travel the world
    SuccessThis millennial quit her corporate 9-to-5 to pet sit for $70 per day. She ended up richer because she lives rent-free and gets to travel the world
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 28, 2026
The founder and CEO of $1.25 billion AI identity verification platform Incode, Ricardo Amper
SuccessCEO of $1.25 billion AI company says he hires Gen Z because they’re ‘less biased’ than older generations—too much knowledge is actually bad, he warns
By Emma BurleighFebruary 1, 2026
Silicon Valley legend Kleiner Perkins was written off. Then an unlikely VC showed up
Startups & VentureSilicon Valley legend Kleiner Perkins was written off. Then an unlikely VC showed up
By Allie GarfinkleJanuary 31, 2026
Photo of Alexis Ohanian
SuccessAlexis Ohanian walked out of the LSAT 20 minutes in, went to a Waffle House, and decided he was ‘gonna invent a career.’ He founded Reddit
By Preston ForeJanuary 31, 2026
Ryan Serhant taking a selfie
SuccessRyan Serhant starts work at 4:30 a.m.—he says most people don’t achieve their dreams because ‘what they really want is just to be lazy’
By Preston ForeJanuary 31, 2026
Minnesota CEOs’ ‘milquetoast’ response to ICE raises a core debate for leaders: Is speaking up worth it?
C-SuiteMinnesota CEOs’ ‘milquetoast’ response to ICE raises a core debate for leaders: Is speaking up worth it?
By Geoff ColvinJanuary 31, 2026
Albert Bourla
SuccessPfizer CEO Albert Bourla’s best leadership advice: Being optimistic is better than being right
By Preston ForeJanuary 31, 2026
Fitness mogul Kayla Itsines
SuccessKayla Itsines became a millionaire at 22 and sold her fitness app for $400 million—buying a gas station paid her rent
By Emma BurleighJanuary 30, 2026
Kevin Warsh went from selling racetrack pencils to Trump’s new Fed chair pick. His advice for Gen Z: Merit is the ultimate currency in the workplace
SuccessKevin Warsh went from selling racetrack pencils to Trump’s new Fed chair pick. His advice for Gen Z: Merit is the ultimate currency in the workplace
By Preston ForeJanuary 30, 2026
A man works on two computers while a coworker looks on in the background.
AIGen Z believes using AI is making their colleagues dumb and lazy, but may paradoxically see it as key to their own promotion, Wharton says
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 30, 2026
kermit
Arts & EntertainmentThe saga of the billion-dollar sock: The Muppets’ 50th birthday marks a long and profitable run
By Jared Bahir Browsh and The ConversationJanuary 29, 2026
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LawTikTok’s ‘Ms. Shirley,’ who drew 5 million followers watching her care for the homeless, dies at 58
By Rebecca Boone and The Associated PressJanuary 29, 2026
Sam Altman
SuccessOpenAI CEO Sam Altman opts to text in lowercase—but Gen Z shouldn’t copy him if they want a shot at starting their career, experts say
By Preston ForeJanuary 29, 2026
The founder and CEO of $98 billion Intercontinental Exchange, Jeffrey Sprecher
SuccessInspired by Steve Jobs, the owner of NYSE says some successful leaders don’t invent—they just have ‘good taste’ and surround themselves with smart people
By Emma BurleighJanuary 29, 2026
Job huggers, beware: Research shows you’re more likely to regret staying in a bad job than quitting it
SuccessJob huggers, beware: Research shows you’re more likely to regret staying in a bad job than quitting it
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 29, 2026
Lebron James holds the U.S. flag and waves on a boat.
SuccessEvery U.S. Olympian is going home with $200,000, whether they medal or not, thanks to a billionaire’s $100 million gift
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 28, 2026
Here’s who topped the Fortune 500 in CEO pay last year—from Goldman’s David Solomon to Disney’s Bob Iger
C-SuiteHere’s who topped the Fortune 500 in CEO pay last year—from Goldman’s David Solomon to Disney’s Bob Iger
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 28, 2026
belichick
CommentaryFootball snubs Bill Belichick, one of its greatest ever coaches—showing how his unapologetic leadership style came with a cost
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 28, 2026
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Personal FinanceMrBeast has figured out his next ‘transformative media channel’: 2.5 million fortune cookies with messages tied to his TV show
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 28, 2026
Worried baby boomer worker
SuccessAs AI automates roles and companies pull back hiring, Americans hit rock-bottom confidence in landing a job—and baby boomers fear they’re locked out
By Emma BurleighJanuary 28, 2026
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