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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 says shooting by ‘would-be assassin’ points to need for White House ballroom as questions are raised about security at correspondents dinner
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By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Trump uninjured and other top officials evacuated after a shooter opened fire in hotel where White House correspondents dinner held
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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
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A Mark Cuban-backed AI startup is helping families turn conversations with their elderly relatives into lasting memories
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U.S. Air Force, Navy plan to boost F-35 fleet after record budget
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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
  • American consumers deserve the same food labeling standards as Europeans
    CommentaryAmerican consumers deserve the same food labeling standards as Europeans
    By Julie ChaponMarch 5, 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
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
75 unions and employers have endorsed the Senate’s health care price transparency bill. Here’s why Congress must pass it
Commentary75 unions and employers have endorsed the Senate’s health care price transparency bill. Here’s why Congress must pass it
By Kevin LyonsMarch 19, 2024
Finland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation
CommentaryFinland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation
By Miika MäkitaloMarch 19, 2024
The future of work isn’t powered by AI. It’s powered by people enabled by AI
CommentaryThe future of work isn’t powered by AI. It’s powered by people enabled by AI
By Bijal ShahMarch 18, 2024
  • Over 300 U.S. companies still operate in Russia–and risk being complicit in the Kremlin’s war crimes
    CommentaryOver 300 U.S. companies still operate in Russia–and risk being complicit in the Kremlin’s war crimes
    By Bennett Freeman and Nataliia PopovychMarch 4, 2024
TikTok is in trouble in the U.S. and Europe–but American social apps could be next
CommentaryTikTok is in trouble in the U.S. and Europe–but American social apps could be next
By Olia ValigourskaiaMarch 18, 2024
We’ve analyzed 15 years of data for 200,000 founders and employees from the most successful tech companies ever built–and we’re certain a new boom in innovation is around the corner
CommentaryWe’ve analyzed 15 years of data for 200,000 founders and employees from the most successful tech companies ever built–and we’re certain a new boom in innovation is around the corner
By Martin MignotMarch 18, 2024
Taylor Swift’s AI porn deepfakes have prompted a wave of proposals to protect women from abuse–but Congress and the states need to take action
CommentaryTaylor Swift’s AI porn deepfakes have prompted a wave of proposals to protect women from abuse–but Congress and the states need to take action
By Christian F. NunesMarch 15, 2024
Why don’t we trust funeral directors? Transparency and innovation can redefine the industry–if the FTC allows it
CommentaryWhy don’t we trust funeral directors? Transparency and innovation can redefine the industry–if the FTC allows it
By Zack MoyMarch 15, 2024
Russia and China are leading in hypersonic innovation. Here’s what’s holding the U.S. back
CommentaryRussia and China are leading in hypersonic innovation. Here’s what’s holding the U.S. back
By Sassie DugglebyMarch 15, 2024
  • America’s hopelessness crisis may have less to do with the economy and more to do with Gen Z’s mental health, new survey shows
    CommentaryAmerica’s hopelessness crisis may have less to do with the economy and more to do with Gen Z’s mental health, new survey shows
    By Clay Routledge and Andrew AbeytaMarch 4, 2024
Affordability, reliability, and industrial competitiveness will make or break the net-zero transition. Here’s how
CommentaryAffordability, reliability, and industrial competitiveness will make or break the net-zero transition. Here’s how
By Mekala Krishnan, Daniel Pacthod and Sven SmitMarch 14, 2024
OpenAI should be copying journalists’ principles, not just their content
CommentaryOpenAI should be copying journalists’ principles, not just their content
By Jennie BairdMarch 14, 2024
Starbucks is negotiating with its unionized workers. Here’s why this is good news for America
CommentaryStarbucks is negotiating with its unionized workers. Here’s why this is good news for America
By Roy BahatMarch 14, 2024
The Boeing whistleblower’s death is a tragic reminder that society still expects people like John Barnett to become martyrs
CommentaryThe Boeing whistleblower’s death is a tragic reminder that society still expects people like John Barnett to become martyrs
By Ariella SteinhornMarch 13, 2024
Chart compares male and female consumer sentiments since 1978
CommentaryWe analyzed 46 years of consumer sentiment data–and found that today’s ‘vibecession’ is just men starting to feel as bad about the economy as women historically have
By Anwesha Majumder and Katherine Gallagher RobbinsMarch 13, 2024
Justice, transition, and nature-based solutions: Here’s how we move beyond the backlash and refocus the climate finance conversation on what matters most
CommentaryJustice, transition, and nature-based solutions: Here’s how we move beyond the backlash and refocus the climate finance conversation on what matters most
By Margret TrilliMarch 12, 2024
The ‘age of selfishness’ is making us sick, single, and miserable. It’s because our brains are hardwired for both self-interest and altruism
CommentaryThe ‘age of selfishness’ is making us sick, single, and miserable. It’s because our brains are hardwired for both self-interest and altruism
By Talia VarleyMarch 12, 2024
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CommentaryGen AI apps are cloning your likeness without consent—and might make you famous for all the wrong reasons
By Alexandru VoicaMarch 11, 2024
Data shows Gen Zers are finally ready to spend more–but it’s getting harder to sell them anything
CommentaryData shows Gen Zers are finally ready to spend more–but it’s getting harder to sell them anything
By Dara A. BuschMarch 11, 2024
Perfume won’t fix the crypto industry’s failure to attract women
CommentaryPerfume won’t fix the crypto industry’s failure to attract women
By Kathleen BreitmanMarch 9, 2024
A new space race is taking shape as sovereign and newer satellites compete for world domination
CommentaryA new space race is taking shape as sovereign and newer satellites compete for world domination
By Jean-François MorizurMarch 8, 2024
I research women’s role in media–and yet I recently discovered that my Gen Z son and his peers didn’t support feminism
CommentaryI research women’s role in media–and yet I recently discovered that my Gen Z son and his peers didn’t support feminism
By Luba KassovaMarch 8, 2024
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CommentaryYour AI products’ values and behaviors could make or break your business. Here’s what you need to do to get them right
By François Candelon, Jacob Abernethy, Theodoros Evgeniou, Abhishek Gupta and Yves LostanlenMarch 8, 2024
The anti-ESG backlash is playing out across the country as pensions and investments become a political football
CommentaryThe anti-ESG backlash is playing out across the country as pensions and investments become a political football
By Carlos Curbelo and Pete SeppMarch 7, 2024
Retirement is becoming just the ‘third half’ of life. Here are the 4 key mindsets we’ve identified among the new generation of retirees
CommentaryRetirement is becoming just the ‘third half’ of life. Here are the 4 key mindsets we’ve identified among the new generation of retirees
By Graham Ward and Isabelle LebbeMarch 7, 2024
Hospital monopolies are buying up independent physicians and hiking prices–but Congress has an opportunity to rein them in
CommentaryHospital monopolies are buying up independent physicians and hiking prices–but Congress has an opportunity to rein them in
By Rob DavidsonMarch 7, 2024
Stressed-out workers are skipping lunch—and forgoing their only chance to tame the chaos
CommentaryStressed-out workers are skipping lunch—and forgoing their only chance to tame the chaos
By Diane SwintMarch 6, 2024
The U.S. housing market is headed into a pivotal spring season as home sellers wait for their sweet spot, according to Opendoor
CommentaryThe U.S. housing market is headed into a pivotal spring season as home sellers wait for their sweet spot, according to Opendoor
By Nick BoniakowskiMarch 6, 2024
Women feel guilty about getting enough sleep–and it’s a public health emergency
CommentaryWomen feel guilty about getting enough sleep–and it’s a public health emergency
By Barbara RhodenMarch 5, 2024
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