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Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability

The instincts that make a CEO great are often the same that eventually hold them back. Cook’s departure is the most public example in corporate history.

By Andrea PetroneApril 25, 2026
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I lost my job to AI. Here’s why mass layoffs won’t transform your company
By Mark QuinnApril 25, 2026
Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame
Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame
By Julius Cesar TrajanoApril 24, 2026
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We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here’s exactly why we haven’t
By Joe KianiApril 24, 2026
Gen Alpha can’t write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It’s time for a ‘Digital Harm Tax’
Gen Alpha can’t write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It’s time for a ‘Digital Harm Tax’
By Larz MayApril 24, 2026
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Mythos access by Discord group reveals real danger of AI-powered hacking
By Stefanie SchappertApril 24, 2026
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U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
PoliticsU.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Trump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure
PoliticsTrump reports flurry of March bond purchases in new disclosure
By Josh Wingrove, Gregory Korte and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran, which will engage in mediation efforts ‘until a result is achieved’
PoliticsTrump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran, which will engage in mediation efforts ‘until a result is achieved’
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Mine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
PoliticsMine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, David McHugh and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Trump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
PoliticsTrump’s hatred for ‘windmills’ threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state’s redistricting vote
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Kevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says
EconomyKevin Warsh is poised to lead the Fed with none of the gravitas Greenspan had but plenty of baggage from Trump, former Powell adviser says
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds
Personal FinanceMilestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds
By Sydney LakeApril 25, 2026
Late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs
SuccessApple’s Steve Jobs told students to never ‘settle’ in their careers: ‘If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking’
By Emma BurleighApril 25, 2026
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An internal combustion engine
CommentaryNo, combustion engines won’t be supplanted by electric vehicles—and they’re critical for sustainable transport
By Patrice HaettelMay 8, 2024
  • H1-B visas are the lifeblood of U.S. tech innovation–and the shortcut to semiconductor supremacy
    CommentaryH1-B visas are the lifeblood of U.S. tech innovation–and the shortcut to semiconductor supremacy
    By Mishita Mehra, Hewei Shen and Federico MandelmanApril 23, 2024
Fannie Mae CEO: Beyoncé is right. Climate change has already hit the housing market—and homeowners aren’t prepared
CommentaryFannie Mae CEO: Beyoncé is right. Climate change has already hit the housing market—and homeowners aren’t prepared
By Priscilla AlmodovarMay 8, 2024
Politicians and nonprofits will struggle to keep AI in check—but corporate boards can’t afford to fail
CommentaryPoliticians and nonprofits will struggle to keep AI in check—but corporate boards can’t afford to fail
By Jeffrey SavianoMay 8, 2024
Woman working on computer.
CommentaryJob seekers—you shouldn’t balk when a test is part of your interview
By Vicki SalemiMay 7, 2024
I’m sick of the ‘model minority’ designation, and so are other Asian Americans. It’s time to define our own identities
CommentaryI’m sick of the ‘model minority’ designation, and so are other Asian Americans. It’s time to define our own identities
By Deepa PurushothamanMay 7, 2024
CSR is a core business function. It’s time to treat it that way
CommentaryCSR is a core business function. It’s time to treat it that way
By Tom DavidsonMay 7, 2024
  • Second Chance Month is a failed promise for former inmates. Here’s how we can fix that
    CommentarySecond Chance Month is a failed promise for former inmates. Here’s how we can fix that
    By Brian HamiltonApril 22, 2024
Great performers constantly rehearse. Companies that want to survive sustained change must do the same 
CommentaryGreat performers constantly rehearse. Companies that want to survive sustained change must do the same 
By Ram CharanMay 7, 2024
Americans need more exercise—and should be able to tap FSA and HSA funds to pay for gyms, studios, and sports leagues
CommentaryAmericans need more exercise—and should be able to tap FSA and HSA funds to pay for gyms, studios, and sports leagues
By Liz ClarkMay 7, 2024
Health care workers are burned out and overwhelmed. AI can streamline operations and help them do their real job: treating patients
CommentaryHealth care workers are burned out and overwhelmed. AI can streamline operations and help them do their real job: treating patients
By BJ SchaknowskiMay 6, 2024
Right, wrong, and a moment for clarity: Why universities must adopt a zero-tolerance policy
CommentaryRight, wrong, and a moment for clarity: Why universities must adopt a zero-tolerance policy
By Gil MandelzisMay 3, 2024
I’m paid $14 an hour to rate AI-generated Google search results. Subcontractors like me do key work but don’t get fair wages or benefits
CommentaryI’m paid $14 an hour to rate AI-generated Google search results. Subcontractors like me do key work but don’t get fair wages or benefits
By Toni AllenMay 3, 2024
  • How to fix Boeing, according to a former Airbus technology chief
    CommentaryHow to fix Boeing, according to a former Airbus technology chief
    By Paul EremenkoApril 22, 2024
Claudia L. Shivers, founder of Queen Coffee Bean.
CommentaryI couldn’t make a living wage when I was released from prison. Now I run a successful business
By Claudia L. ShiversMay 3, 2024
Potential unleashed: How companies can leverage new technologies for safe data sharing
CommentaryPotential unleashed: How companies can leverage new technologies for safe data sharing
By François Candelon, Riccarda Joas, Guillaume Sajust de Bergues and Leonid ZhukovMay 3, 2024
A DoorDash delivery in progress.
CommentaryOutdated laws prevent gig economy workers from getting benefits. This pilot program shows the path forward
By Max RettigMay 1, 2024
Business team portrait sitting on the floor.
CommentaryNever complain, but do explain: How to handle job tasks in the hiring process, whether Gen Z is involved or not
By Omer MoladMay 1, 2024
RSA conference
CommentaryI host the world’s largest cybersecurity conference. Here’s what is top of mind for security experts right now
By Hugh ThompsonMay 1, 2024
Congratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies
CommentaryCongratulations, you survived another tax season—and paid a higher rate than top American companies
By Irit TamirApril 30, 2024
AI lets anyone generate music in seconds. That’s putting artists on edge—and setting the stage for ‘dataset ethics’
CommentaryAI lets anyone generate music in seconds. That’s putting artists on edge—and setting the stage for ‘dataset ethics’
By Alex BestallApril 29, 2024
Starbucks’s case at the Supreme Court is a venti lose-lose for the company and the burgeoning unionization movement
CommentaryStarbucks’s case at the Supreme Court is a venti lose-lose for the company and the burgeoning unionization movement
By Aron SolomonApril 29, 2024
More Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
CommentaryMore Americans are working past age 65—and that’s good news for employers
By Martha BoudreauApril 26, 2024
Scientists inspired the right guardrails for nuclear energy, the internet, and DNA research. Let them do the same for AI
CommentaryScientists inspired the right guardrails for nuclear energy, the internet, and DNA research. Let them do the same for AI
By Fadi ChehadéApril 26, 2024
Burned out and underappreciated, women’s career advancement had stalled long before the anti-DEI backlash
CommentaryBurned out and underappreciated, women’s career advancement had stalled long before the anti-DEI backlash
By Tacy M. ByhamApril 25, 2024
A new Cold War is brewing at sea–and the West’s security and prosperity are at stake
CommentaryA new Cold War is brewing at sea–and the West’s security and prosperity are at stake
By Matan PeledApril 25, 2024
The FTC noncompete ruling will narrow the gender gap in entrepreneurship
CommentaryThe FTC noncompete ruling will narrow the gender gap in entrepreneurship
By Matt MarxApril 24, 2024
Jeroen Van Hautte of TechWolf
CommentaryThe race for human-AI interaction usage data is on—and the stakes are high
By Jeroen Van HautteApril 24, 2024
The AI frenzy could fall flat as companies hoard chips without enough data centers to host them
CommentaryThe AI frenzy could fall flat as companies hoard chips without enough data centers to host them
By Aroosh ThillainathanApril 24, 2024
$122 Thai delivery and $26 to-go coffees: New wage laws meant to help gig workers are backfiring big-time
Commentary$122 Thai delivery and $26 to-go coffees: New wage laws meant to help gig workers are backfiring big-time
By Adam KovacevichApril 24, 2024
After overshadowing climate talks, the myth of ‘circularity’ looms over the UN plastics treaty
CommentaryAfter overshadowing climate talks, the myth of ‘circularity’ looms over the UN plastics treaty
By Judith Enck and Pamela MillerApril 24, 2024
I’m a venture capitalist, and here’s why I believe we need to guarantee everyone’s basic needs: The social floor is actually a trampoline that can propel our economy
CommentaryI’m a venture capitalist, and here’s why I believe we need to guarantee everyone’s basic needs: The social floor is actually a trampoline that can propel our economy
By Roy BahatApril 23, 2024
Sports leagues thought they hit the jackpot by partnering with the betting industry–but gambling scandals are turning Americans against them
CommentarySports leagues thought they hit the jackpot by partnering with the betting industry–but gambling scandals are turning Americans against them
By Will JohnsonApril 23, 2024
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Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement accountplaceholder alt text
By Emma BurleighApril 23, 2026
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By Shawn TullyApril 25, 2026
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