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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

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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Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected

Europe Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected

By Darlene Superville, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026

Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities

Politics Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities

By The Associated PressMay 23, 2026

U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy

Politics U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy

By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026

Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies

Investing Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies

By Justina Lee, Vivien Ngo, Elena Popina, Matthew Griffin and BloombergMay 23, 2026

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’

Politics 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’

By Jason MaMay 23, 2026

Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’

Politics Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’

By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026

U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn

Economy U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn

By Jason MaMay 23, 2026

The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief

Economy The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief

By Jason MaMay 23, 2026

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Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’

Commentary Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’

By Melanie Nakagawa and Kate BrandtJuly 26, 2023

Commentary We can’t defeat climate change by investing in a handful of countries. The world needs to come together at COP28–and fund a just energy transition
By Sultan Al Jaber and Fatih BirolJuly 11, 2023

Vivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’

Commentary Vivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’

By Vivek WadhwaJuly 26, 2023

It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter

Commentary It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter

By Michael SonnenfeldtJuly 26, 2023

Russia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue

Commentary Russia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue

By Olivier GuittaJuly 25, 2023

Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables

Commentary Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 24, 2023

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Commentary The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964

By Alphonso DavidJuly 24, 2023

Commentary I work at a Wells Fargo call center. Here’s why people like me can save America’s banking system
By Debbie WarrenJuly 10, 2023

Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system

Commentary Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system

By Lawrence J. WhiteJuly 24, 2023

U.S. Capitol

Commentary The crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It’s time Washington gets on board

By Nic CarterJuly 23, 2023

In their rush to offer fertility benefits, employers could be unwittingly creating a new inequity for LGTBQIA+ employees

Commentary In their rush to offer fertility benefits, employers could be unwittingly creating a new inequity for LGTBQIA+ employees

By Janet Choi and Cynthia McEwenJuly 21, 2023

Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad

Commentary Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad

By Gene BaurJuly 21, 2023

The U.K. mustn’t forget its engineering strengths. Engineers turn ideas into reality–and drive global development

Commentary The U.K. mustn’t forget its engineering strengths. Engineers turn ideas into reality–and drive global development

By John BrowneJuly 21, 2023

Commentary Why fast-food franchisees could be the next cohort to leave California
By Matt HallerJuly 7, 2023

Ben McKenzie wrote a crypto book.

Commentary Ben McKenzie needs a hug: The ‘OC’ star’s crypto book is an ill-informed flop

By Kathleen BreitmanJuly 20, 2023

Demand for urban real estate will be challenged for the rest of the decade. Here’s how the world’s superstar cities are projected to fare by 2030

Commentary Demand for urban real estate will be challenged for the rest of the decade. Here’s how the world’s superstar cities are projected to fare by 2030

By Jan Mischke, Olivia White and Aditya SanghviJuly 20, 2023

Artificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it

Commentary Artificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it

By Edward M. SmithJuly 20, 2023

The culture wars have polarized Americans–but a growing civic repair movement believes it can reverse the damage

Commentary The culture wars have polarized Americans–but a growing civic repair movement believes it can reverse the damage

By Tucker EskewJuly 19, 2023

Generative A.I. has supercharged the speed at which false information spreads. Can our reputations survive the ‘two-hour internet day?’

Commentary Generative A.I. has supercharged the speed at which false information spreads. Can our reputations survive the ‘two-hour internet day?’

By Richard TorrenzanoJuly 18, 2023

New research suggests bankers are 5 times less likely to engage in financial misconduct when working from home

Commentary New research suggests bankers are 5 times less likely to engage in financial misconduct when working from home

By Gleb TsipurskyJuly 18, 2023

Cricket gets its first U.S. major league with support from tech and celebrity investors

Commentary Cricket gets its first U.S. major league with support from tech and celebrity investors

By Sanjay GovilJuly 17, 2023

The EU A.I. Act can get democratic control of artificial intelligence–but only if open-source developers get a seat at the table

Commentary The EU A.I. Act can get democratic control of artificial intelligence–but only if open-source developers get a seat at the table

By Shelley McKinleyJuly 17, 2023

A much-feared emerging markets crisis didn’t happen. Is the global economy off the hook?

Commentary A much-feared emerging markets crisis didn’t happen. Is the global economy off the hook?

By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzJuly 17, 2023

SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

Commentary It’s time to move crypto from chaos to order

By Miles Jennings and Brian QuintenzJuly 15, 2023

Meet the little-known cable TV network that’s cashing in on renewed interest in UFOs

Commentary Meet the little-known cable TV network that’s cashing in on renewed interest in UFOs

By Aden IkramJuly 14, 2023

Alyson Shontell interviews Bryan Johnson on stage at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2023.

Health Bryan Johnson sold his company to PayPal for $800 million. Now, he’s spending $2 million a year to stay young forever—no cheat days allowed

By Fortune EditorsJuly 14, 2023

Climate change is the next frontier of America’s culture wars. Corporations are still doing the right thing–and hoping no one notices

Commentary Climate change is the next frontier of America’s culture wars. Corporations are still doing the right thing–and hoping no one notices

By Bill NovelliJuly 14, 2023

Why the CPA qualification’s 150-hour college credit rule is outdated–and inequitable

Commentary Why the CPA qualification’s 150-hour college credit rule is outdated–and inequitable

By Guylaine Saint JusteJuly 14, 2023

Engineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia

Commentary Engineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia

By Carolyn BarberJuly 13, 2023

Most people believe they don’t see color–but only empirically proven ‘blinding’ policies can reduce discrimination in the labor market and criminal justice system

Commentary Most people believe they don’t see color–but only empirically proven ‘blinding’ policies can reduce discrimination in the labor market and criminal justice system

By Sunita SahJuly 13, 2023

Canada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note

Commentary Canada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note

By Ben EvansJuly 12, 2023

Great Place To Work CEO: ‘It’s time to acknowledge why diversity makes us uncomfortable’

Commentary Great Place To Work CEO: ‘It’s time to acknowledge why diversity makes us uncomfortable’

By Michael C. BushJuly 12, 2023

‘The Feckless 400’: These companies are still doing business in Russia–and funding Putin’s war

Commentary ‘The Feckless 400’: These companies are still doing business in Russia–and funding Putin’s war

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 11, 2023

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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year

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By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026

Indeed chief economist says we’re entering an era of ‘great mismatch’ thanks to a generational imbalance of workers

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By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026

Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50

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By Preston ForeMay 22, 2026

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