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Millions of business owners are about to retire. They should sell to their employees

A once-in-a-generation wealth transfer is underway. There’s a bipartisan tool to ensure that transition builds broader prosperity.

By Matt Helmer and Maxwell JohnsonMay 23, 2026
Ashley Yetman
Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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I’ve spent 25 years studying loneliness. AI is about to make it much worse
By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 2026
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I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it
By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
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Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it
By Robert AmbroseMay 23, 2026
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My startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
By Joel MorrisMay 23, 2026
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As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
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CommentaryAmerica was the world’s largest producer of primary aluminum until recently. Now companies are warning the 2% U.S. market share puts the energy transition at risk
By Annie SartorOctober 17, 2023
  • Soccer is taking over America–and proving Apple scored the biggest win in the sports streaming wars with its $2.5 billion MLS deal
    CommentarySoccer is taking over America–and proving Apple scored the biggest win in the sports streaming wars with its $2.5 billion MLS deal
    By Aden IkramSeptember 29, 2023
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CommentarySome politicians are waging a war on sustainability. New research shows U.S. consumers of all persuasions, from Gen Zers to boomers, are going in the opposite direction
By Tensie Whelan and Randi Kronthal-SaccoOctober 17, 2023
Girls deserve better period education, and we can all contribute
CommentaryGirls deserve better period education, and we can all contribute
By Dr. Joanne Armstrong and Dr. Marni SommerOctober 16, 2023
COVID-19, flu, RSV: How wastewater monitoring can save lives as America faces the next ‘tripledemic’
CommentaryCOVID-19, flu, RSV: How wastewater monitoring can save lives as America faces the next ‘tripledemic’
By Bill HanageOctober 16, 2023
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CommentaryBurnout and anxiety are on the rise. A simple mindset shift could be the remedy
By Jean GomesOctober 16, 2023
The U.S. is modernizing its 39-year-old organ transplant system–just in time for the AI revolution
CommentaryThe U.S. is modernizing its 39-year-old organ transplant system–just in time for the AI revolution
By Tristan MaceOctober 13, 2023
  • We love bosses who brag about their accomplishments at work–and loathe colleagues who do the same, surprising new research by INSEAD shows
    CommentaryWe love bosses who brag about their accomplishments at work–and loathe colleagues who do the same, surprising new research by INSEAD shows
    By Kelly Nault and Andy YapSeptember 29, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried
CommentaryEven after Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest, the crypto industry remains full of men acting like boys
By Kathleen BreitmanOctober 13, 2023
Freakonomics author: ‘Objections to data science in K-12 education make no sense’
CommentaryFreakonomics author: ‘Objections to data science in K-12 education make no sense’
By Steven LevittOctober 13, 2023
Long-term interest rates are spiking. Could they deliver a recession–or are they a sign of strength for the U.S. economy?
CommentaryLong-term interest rates are spiking. Could they deliver a recession–or are they a sign of strength for the U.S. economy?
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzOctober 12, 2023
RSA CEO: ‘AI will replace humans in cybersecurity. Our new job will be to protect it’
CommentaryRSA CEO: ‘AI will replace humans in cybersecurity. Our new job will be to protect it’
By Rohit GhaiOctober 12, 2023
America’s new industrial revolution is creating a procurement economy. Unless we act now, it will make the racial wealth gap even worse
CommentaryAmerica’s new industrial revolution is creating a procurement economy. Unless we act now, it will make the racial wealth gap even worse
By Xavier de Souza Briggs, Charisse Conanan Johnson and Bruce KatzOctober 11, 2023
  • Federal childcare funding is about to expire–and it could be terrible for the U.S. economy
    CommentaryFederal childcare funding is about to expire–and it could be terrible for the U.S. economy
    By Jessica SagerSeptember 28, 2023
We’re on track to miss out on the next Katalin Karikó as women in STEM continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic’s lasting impact
CommentaryWe’re on track to miss out on the next Katalin Karikó as women in STEM continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic’s lasting impact
By Rachel K. KingOctober 11, 2023
How corporate America is forgoing growth to avoid diversifying its workforce
CommentaryHow corporate America is forgoing growth to avoid diversifying its workforce
By Robert F. Smith and Henry Louis GatesOctober 10, 2023
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CommentaryThe hybrid work compromise may be short-lived as CEOs plan to reimpose pre-pandemic norms
By Gleb TsipurskyOctober 10, 2023
We analyzed 2 years of performance reviews for 13,000 workers. Here’s the proof that low-quality feedback is driving employee retention down
CommentaryWe analyzed 2 years of performance reviews for 13,000 workers. Here’s the proof that low-quality feedback is driving employee retention down
By Kieran Snyder and Mallun YenOctober 9, 2023
Return-to-office mandates: Why tax breaks are not a reason for companies in states such as Texas, Utah, and New Jersey to force employees back
CommentaryReturn-to-office mandates: Why tax breaks are not a reason for companies in states such as Texas, Utah, and New Jersey to force employees back
By Jim SmallOctober 9, 2023
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CommentaryHow stablecoins are accelerating dollarization in the Global South—and why financial inclusion needs Web3 solutions
By Alex TapscottOctober 8, 2023
Gen Z’s biggest skills gap that is fueling their social anxiety at work: managing ambiguity
CommentaryGen Z’s biggest skills gap that is fueling their social anxiety at work: managing ambiguity
By Michelle P. KingOctober 6, 2023
Almost no one really pays inflated college sticker prices–they just make education seem expensive. Now more colleges are getting real about tuition
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By David BushmanOctober 6, 2023
‘Going Infinite’ review: Michael Lewis had incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried but got played by his own protagonist
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By Jeff John RobertsOctober 6, 2023
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CommentaryWhy collaboration with generative AI is so tricky—and how to make it work
By François Candelon, Lisa Krayer, Saravanan Rajendran and David Zuluaga MartínezOctober 6, 2023
America has a second, thriving auto industry–and a prolonged UAW strike could threaten it too
CommentaryAmerica has a second, thriving auto industry–and a prolonged UAW strike could threaten it too
By Mike SpagnolaOctober 5, 2023
Salaries, hiring, AI: Here’s what’s really happening with U.S. tech jobs
CommentarySalaries, hiring, AI: Here’s what’s really happening with U.S. tech jobs
By Art ZeileOctober 5, 2023
Making corporate social impact sprawl work for you
CommentaryMaking corporate social impact sprawl work for you
By Dana O’Donovan, Kerri Folmer, Gabriel Kasper and Justin MarcouxOctober 4, 2023
The ultra-rich are not just the worst polluters–their donations to climate action are also another way of hoarding money and gaming the system
CommentaryThe ultra-rich are not just the worst polluters–their donations to climate action are also another way of hoarding money and gaming the system
By Alan DavisOctober 4, 2023
We know how to regulate new drugs and medical devices–but we’re about to let health care AI run amok
CommentaryWe know how to regulate new drugs and medical devices–but we’re about to let health care AI run amok
By Chevon RariyOctober 3, 2023
American workers are feeling trapped as the pendulum swings back in favor of employers. But managers shouldn’t think they have all the power
CommentaryAmerican workers are feeling trapped as the pendulum swings back in favor of employers. But managers shouldn’t think they have all the power
By Anne ChowOctober 3, 2023
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By Carolyn BarberOctober 2, 2023
Global trade still depends on 4 billion paper documents daily. The U.K. is trying to change that
CommentaryGlobal trade still depends on 4 billion paper documents daily. The U.K. is trying to change that
By Geraldine McBrideOctober 2, 2023
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By Mohamed El AassarSeptember 30, 2023
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