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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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Success‘I had to take 60 meetings’: Jeff Bezos says ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever done’ was raising the first million dollars of seed capital for Amazon
By Dave Smith and Fortune EditorsFebruary 19, 2026
  • Dana Perino on the set at Fox News
    SuccessFox News’ Dana Perino’s advice for Gen Z graduates: Stop waiting for the perfect job and just start working
    By Preston ForeFebruary 15, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett
SuccessWarren Buffett becomes the latest billionaire media investor: His company just invested $352 million in the New York Times
By Emma BurleighFebruary 19, 2026
Walmart employee scanning product
SuccessWalmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead
By Preston ForeFebruary 19, 2026
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SuccessMacKenzie Scott’s historic $20 million donation to a community college is now mired in controversy amid ongoing investigation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 19, 2026
Two software engineers
SuccessJust 5% of workers have this skill, according to Google, and they’re 4.5 times as likely to have a higher salary
By Preston ForeFebruary 19, 2026
Despite a $400 million net worth and Hollywood career, Reese Witherspoon tells young people to stop chasing their dreams—and do this instead
SuccessDespite a $400 million net worth and Hollywood career, Reese Witherspoon tells young people to stop chasing their dreams—and do this instead
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 19, 2026
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    Arts & EntertainmentVictorian-era ‘vinegar valentines’ show that trolling existed long before social media or the internet
    By Melissa Chan and The ConversationFebruary 14, 2026
At its core, OpenClaw is an autonomous AI agent designed to act as a kind of digital employee,
AIWho is OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger? The millennial developer caught the attention of Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg
By Eva RoytburgFebruary 19, 2026
Florida animal behaviorists’ “ridiculous idea” to administer eye drops save a Zimbabwean rhino with bleeding eyes
EnvironmentFlorida animal behaviorists’ “ridiculous idea” to administer eye drops save a Zimbabwean rhino with bleeding eyes
By Cody Jackson, David Fischer and The Associated PressFebruary 18, 2026
Jake Paul says a chance meeting with Sam Altman at Trump’s inauguration led to an OpenAI investment and a crash course in ruthless 15-minute meetings
C-SuiteJake Paul says a chance meeting with Sam Altman at Trump’s inauguration led to an OpenAI investment and a crash course in ruthless 15-minute meetings
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 18, 2026
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PoliticsJesse Jackson’s enormous legacy includes helping popularize ‘African American’ identity
By Hannah Schoenbaum and The Associated PressFebruary 18, 2026
Hiring manager interviews applicant
SuccessShocked Zillow CEO says even senior hires don’t do their homework for interviews: ‘They’re asking pretty basic questions that you could answer in 10 minutes on Google’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 18, 2026
  • Americans wake up and smell the coffee price surge—skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine
    EconomyAmericans wake up and smell the coffee price surge—skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine
    By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2026
OpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history
SuccessOpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history
By Preston ForeFebruary 18, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentJesse Jackson turned down a pro baseball contract that paid 6x less than a white player. Here’s how segregation shaped him
By Gibbs Knotts, Christopher A. Cooper and The ConversationFebruary 17, 2026
Ken Goldin, Logan Paul, and a Guinness World Record woman stand with Paul's Pokemon card
SuccessYouTuber Logan Paul cashes in $16.5 million for his rare Pokémon card—more than even he expected. And it proves his point about ‘armchair quarterbacks’ yelling from the sidelines
By Preston ForeFebruary 17, 2026
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
SuccessAirbnb CEO says AI is ‘the best thing that ever happened to’ his company—he warns other founders: ‘If you don’t disrupt yourself, someone else will’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 17, 2026
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PoliticsJesse Jackson, civil rights leader and historic presidential candidate, dies at 84
By Sophia Tareen, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressFebruary 17, 2026
For success in AI, avoid the ‘efficiency trap’— and focus on trust instead
Future of WorkFor success in AI, avoid the ‘efficiency trap’— and focus on trust instead
By Brad AndersonFebruary 17, 2026
As boomer and Gen X bosses retire, working from home will make a major comeback, new research predicts—and you have work-life balance loving Gen Z to thank
SuccessAs boomer and Gen X bosses retire, working from home will make a major comeback, new research predicts—and you have work-life balance loving Gen Z to thank
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 17, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentAmericans’ new tariff coffee math means ditching the Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ runs
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressFebruary 16, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentAncient stigma around Chinese food is vanishing rapidly in top restaurant scenes: ‘we are trying to break this bias’
By Terry Tang and The Associated PressFebruary 16, 2026
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CommentaryThe skies for American Airlines are clearer than you think
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianFebruary 16, 2026
Marvin Ellison speaks at an on-stage panel
C-SuiteLowe’s CEO used to make $4.35 an hour working at Target. His secret to climbing the corporate ladder was volunteering for jobs ‘nobody else wanted’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 16, 2026
An older person looking at a computer screen
SuccessAs baby boomers are forced to ‘unretire’ because they’ve not saved enough, 6-year-olds in Germany are being given retirement accounts
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 16, 2026
Podcast host Mel Robbins
SuccessMel Robbins says feeling stuck ‘doesn’t mean you’re broken’—it’s the biggest mindset mistake people over 40 make
By Emma BurleighFebruary 16, 2026
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C-SuiteBlackstone mogul warned of ‘urgent need’ for AI preparedness—now he’s turning his $48 billion fortune into a top philanthropic foundation
By Sydney LakeFebruary 16, 2026
Photo of Chuck Robbins
SuccessCisco CEO says all people who are wildly successful in tech share 3 traits
By Preston ForeFebruary 16, 2026
More professionals are taking mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and other extended career breaks. Here are the creative ways they manage the cost
Future of WorkMore professionals are taking mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and other extended career breaks. Here are the creative ways they manage the cost
By Colleen Newvine and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026
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CommentaryElites are the villains we love to hate. It’s American culture’s most paradoxical obsession
By Alexa BeckFebruary 15, 2026
Keke Palmer
SuccessKeke Palmer became a millionaire at 12—but even with $1 million, she’d still only pay $1,500 in rent and drive a Lexus: ‘I live under my means’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 15, 2026
Denise Martin in front of her granny pod
SuccessMeet the grandmother living out of a 400-ft ‘granny pod’ to save money and help with child care—it’s become an American ‘economic necessity’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 15, 2026
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