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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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Trump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
PoliticsTrump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
By Collin Binkley, Alanna Durkin Richer, David Bauder and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
CIA agents who died in a car crash after Mexican drug lab raid weren’t allowed to participate in local operations, security ministry says
North AmericaCIA agents who died in a car crash after Mexican drug lab raid weren’t allowed to participate in local operations, security ministry says
By The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
From maritime trench warfare to a ‘sloppy peace’: Here’s how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs
EnergyFrom maritime trench warfare to a ‘sloppy peace’: Here’s how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs
By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
A Mark Cuban-backed AI startup is helping families turn conversations with their elderly relatives into lasting memories
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 25, 2026
SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts
PoliticsSpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts
By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
PoliticsU.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
By Tony Capaccio and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial
LawMusk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial
By Madlin Mekelburg, Robert Burnson and BloombergApril 25, 2026
Russia’s economy minister admits ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks
EconomyRussia’s economy minister admits ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks
By Jason MaApril 25, 2026
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Union leaders: Larry Fink is right about the retirement crisis Americans are facing–but he can’t tell the truth about the failure of the ‘401(k) revolution’
CommentaryUnion leaders: Larry Fink is right about the retirement crisis Americans are facing–but he can’t tell the truth about the failure of the ‘401(k) revolution’
By Randi Weingarten and Damon SilversApril 5, 2024
  • China may have Asia’s most vibrant companies, thanks to green tech, AI, and EVs—but don’t count the rest of the region out
    CommentaryChina may have Asia’s most vibrant companies, thanks to green tech, AI, and EVs—but don’t count the rest of the region out
    By Fang Ruan, Ketil Gjerstad, Johann Harnoss, Martin Reeves and Adam JobMarch 20, 2024
The next evolution of AI is already here—and hiding in plain sight
CommentaryThe next evolution of AI is already here—and hiding in plain sight
By François Candelon, Leonid Zhukov, Namrata Rajagopal and David Zuluaga MartínezApril 5, 2024
Reddit’s former CEO: Here’s why I left Big Tech—and used the skills it taught me to save the planet instead 
CommentaryReddit’s former CEO: Here’s why I left Big Tech—and used the skills it taught me to save the planet instead 
By Yishan WongApril 4, 2024
There is a great disconnect between identity-based social movements and their allies. Researchers from Yale and Stanford believe they’ve identified its cause
CommentaryThere is a great disconnect between identity-based social movements and their allies. Researchers from Yale and Stanford believe they’ve identified its cause
By Preeti VaniApril 4, 2024
Billionaire Brad Jacobs: Meditation, thought experiments, and cognitive behavior therapy helped me succeed—and can do the same for you
CommentaryBillionaire Brad Jacobs: Meditation, thought experiments, and cognitive behavior therapy helped me succeed—and can do the same for you
By Brad JacobsApril 4, 2024
Gen Z is making ‘conscious quitting’ the norm–but employees of all generations are seeking jobs that align with their values
CommentaryGen Z is making ‘conscious quitting’ the norm–but employees of all generations are seeking jobs that align with their values
By Sander van 't NoordendeApril 4, 2024
  • Nelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
    CommentaryNelson Peltz is America’s most overrated activist investor. Here’s what the experts missed about his performance
    By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 20, 2024
It’s time for facts in the PBM debate
CommentaryIt’s time for facts in the PBM debate
By David JoynerApril 3, 2024
Match Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
CommentaryMatch Group CEO: Dating apps are the best place to find love, no matter what you see on TikTok
By Bernard KimApril 3, 2024
90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent or broker. Here’s why that’s unlikely to change, according to the National Association of Realtors
Commentary90% of homebuyers have historically opted to work with a real estate agent or broker. Here’s why that’s unlikely to change, according to the National Association of Realtors
By Tim HurApril 3, 2024
How to onboard yourself–and your team–to AI at work
CommentaryHow to onboard yourself–and your team–to AI at work
By Colette StallbaumerApril 2, 2024
Why Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
CommentaryWhy Bob Iger’s strategy for the next decade of growth at Disney promises a magic carpet ride for the Magic Kingdom’s future
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 2, 2024
  • Intel CEO: ‘Our goal is to have at least 50% of the world’s advanced semiconductors produced in the U.S. and Europe by the end of the decade’
    CommentaryIntel CEO: ‘Our goal is to have at least 50% of the world’s advanced semiconductors produced in the U.S. and Europe by the end of the decade’
    By Pat GelsingerMarch 20, 2024
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CommentaryHere’s what my worst boss taught me about success—and the undue respect we have for cruel leaders
By Kara PanzerApril 1, 2024
AI is pervasive. Here’s when we’ll see its real economic benefits materialize
CommentaryAI is pervasive. Here’s when we’ll see its real economic benefits materialize
By Rob ThomasApril 1, 2024
Biden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing
CommentaryBiden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing
By Chris JahnMarch 29, 2024
The U.S. and its allies want to bring the entire chip supply chain in-house—and that could create an OPEC-style cartel for the digital age
CommentaryThe U.S. and its allies want to bring the entire chip supply chain in-house—and that could create an OPEC-style cartel for the digital age
By Jaemin LeeMarch 28, 2024
The economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
CommentaryThe economics of antibiotics are broken and superbugs are on the rise–but a solution inspired by the subscription economy could save millions of lives
By Howard DeanMarch 28, 2024
AI Ph.D.s are flocking to Big Tech. Here’s why that could be bad news for open innovation
CommentaryAI Ph.D.s are flocking to Big Tech. Here’s why that could be bad news for open innovation
By Rebecca FinlayMarch 28, 2024
I pleaded guilty to a $3 million fraud charge. This is my advice for Sam Bankman-Fried
CommentaryI pleaded guilty to a $3 million fraud charge. This is my advice for Sam Bankman-Fried
By Steve RussoMarch 28, 2024
1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
Commentary1 in 3 Americans who die in hospital had sepsis–and that’s just one of the many areas where AI can improve early diagnosis
By Carolyn BarberMarch 27, 2024
Inside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
CommentaryInside the cockpit at Boeing: Here are the top 5 candidates for CEO as Dave Calhoun exits
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 27, 2024
1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
Commentary1 in 4 people skip regular checkups–and forgo their chance to benefit from early cancer detection. It’s time to nag the ones you love
By Virgil MillerMarch 26, 2024
There are two kinds of companies–those that strengthen democratic capitalism and those that undermine it
CommentaryThere are two kinds of companies–those that strengthen democratic capitalism and those that undermine it
By Bruce ShawMarch 26, 2024
For the first time in 50 years, Democrats and Republicans are both embracing industrial policy–but that doesn’t mean it will pay off for workers
CommentaryFor the first time in 50 years, Democrats and Republicans are both embracing industrial policy–but that doesn’t mean it will pay off for workers
By Maria FlynnMarch 26, 2024
‘If you don’t disclose, you won’t get the support of international capital’: The backlash against the SEC’s new mandate is a mistake as China closes the gap on climate disclosures
Commentary‘If you don’t disclose, you won’t get the support of international capital’: The backlash against the SEC’s new mandate is a mistake as China closes the gap on climate disclosures
By Edmund Downie, Erica Downs and Yushan LouMarch 25, 2024
There is mounting evidence that starting a business reduces stress–and persistent myths that are stopping employees from taking the plunge
CommentaryThere is mounting evidence that starting a business reduces stress–and persistent myths that are stopping employees from taking the plunge
By Ross BuhrdorfMarch 25, 2024
Housing market data suggests the most optimistic buyers during the pandemic are more likely to stop paying their mortgages
CommentaryHousing market data suggests the most optimistic buyers during the pandemic are more likely to stop paying their mortgages
By Christos Makridis and William D. LarsonMarch 22, 2024
Glassdoor CEO: ‘Anonymous posts will always stay anonymous’
CommentaryGlassdoor CEO: ‘Anonymous posts will always stay anonymous’
By Christian Sutherland-WongMarch 22, 2024
The latest sanctions on Russia won’t be sufficient. Here’s what would be, according to the Yale professor who inspired the great business exodus over Ukraine
CommentaryThe latest sanctions on Russia won’t be sufficient. Here’s what would be, according to the Yale professor who inspired the great business exodus over Ukraine
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianMarch 22, 2024
Bayer CEO: Corporate bureaucracy belongs in the 19th century. Here’s how we’re fighting it
CommentaryBayer CEO: Corporate bureaucracy belongs in the 19th century. Here’s how we’re fighting it
By Bill AndersonMarch 21, 2024
The agency created after the Great Financial Crisis to protect consumers from lending risks can’t define risk, industry says
CommentaryThe agency created after the Great Financial Crisis to protect consumers from lending risks can’t define risk, industry says
By Bill HimplerMarch 21, 2024
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