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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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Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside

Europe Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside

By 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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How better access to vision correction can improve the global economic outlook

Commentary How better access to vision correction can improve the global economic outlook

By Ella GudwinFebruary 14, 2023

Commentary Half of global GDP relies on nature–but it’s being wiped out. Here’s the business case for investing in biodiversity
By Nick StuderJanuary 26, 2023

Why the new split Congress could be the one that delivers paid parental leave

Commentary Why the new split Congress could be the one that delivers paid parental leave

By Josh LevsFebruary 14, 2023

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Commentary The way companies handle consumer data is changing. Here’s why clean rooms are a promising solution to new privacy challenges

By Kristin FrankFebruary 14, 2023

Misguided policies the world over are slowly killing the open internet

Commentary Misguided policies the world over are slowly killing the open internet

By Andrew SullivanFebruary 13, 2023

A woman poses for photos with a concept car at an auto dealership in Shanghai.

Commentary Why ‘fractal innovation’ is the new winning mantra for global companies

By Arindam Bhattacharya and Hans-Paul BuerknerFebruary 13, 2023

A new agricultural revolution has started. Congress must invest now to secure the future of U.S. food

Commentary A new agricultural revolution has started. Congress must invest now to secure the future of U.S. food

By Irving FainFebruary 10, 2023

Commentary Randstad CEO: ‘Gen Z employees should be treated like customers–and they want the full package’
By Sander van 't NoordendeJanuary 25, 2023

Biden’s State of the Union–and the stories people from across the country are telling us–make the case for economic optimism

Commentary Biden’s State of the Union–and the stories people from across the country are telling us–make the case for economic optimism

By Sage WarnerFebruary 10, 2023

Bank of America: ‘Black-owned businesses are growing–but they need our continued support to thrive’

Commentary Bank of America: ‘Black-owned businesses are growing–but they need our continued support to thrive’

By D. Steve BolandFebruary 9, 2023

I am a DoorDash driver who’s been elected to the Colorado State House. Food delivery companies are gamifying your tips and making it harder for drivers to earn a living wage. Here’s what you can do about it

Commentary I am a DoorDash driver who’s been elected to the Colorado State House. Food delivery companies are gamifying your tips and making it harder for drivers to earn a living wage. Here’s what you can do about it

By Stephanie VigilFebruary 9, 2023

Companies are following the public’s agenda, not politics–and it’s paying off

Commentary Companies are following the public’s agenda, not politics–and it’s paying off

By Martin WhittakerFebruary 8, 2023

The key to hybrid work productivity? Getting the ROI of your commute right

Commentary The key to hybrid work productivity? Getting the ROI of your commute right

By Gleb TsipurskyFebruary 8, 2023

Commentary Half of the world’s population is under 30–but they have little say over the decisions that shape their future. It’s time for young people to be seen and heard in the halls of power
By David Boynton and Marija Vasileva-BlazevJanuary 25, 2023

JP Morgan: Clean energy is a massive investment opportunity. We’re on track to finance $1 trillion for green by 2030

Commentary JP Morgan: Clean energy is a massive investment opportunity. We’re on track to finance $1 trillion for green by 2030

By Heather Zichal and Ramaswamy VariankavalFebruary 7, 2023

EY: 97% of CEOs have changed their investment strategy in response to geopolitical challenges–and almost a third already halted a project

Commentary EY: 97% of CEOs have changed their investment strategy in response to geopolitical challenges–and almost a third already halted a project

By Andrea GuerzoniFebruary 7, 2023

Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Here’s why many American women can no longer receive the vital care that I needed after mine

Commentary Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Here’s why many American women can no longer receive the vital care that I needed after mine

By Asima AhmadFebruary 6, 2023

Vivek Wadhwa: ‘I lost my wife to cancer in 2019–and decided to defeat it for good. Now all of India is joining my quest for world-saving innovation’

Commentary Vivek Wadhwa: ‘I lost my wife to cancer in 2019–and decided to defeat it for good. Now all of India is joining my quest for world-saving innovation’

By Vivek WadhwaFebruary 3, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion shouldn’t be the first casualties of hybrid work

Commentary Diversity, equity, and inclusion shouldn’t be the first casualties of hybrid work

By Kenneth ImoFebruary 3, 2023

A large ball and a small ball balance one another on a scale.

Commentary In synthetic biology, startups and incumbent companies should be partners, not foes

By François Candelon, Maxime Courtaux, Max Männig and Vinit PatelFebruary 3, 2023

How to manage complex stakeholder interests? Think like a designer

Commentary How to manage complex stakeholder interests? Think like a designer

By Jon Iwata, Nicolas Maitret and Lisa MaulhardtFebruary 2, 2023

How the free media were duped by a fake pro-Putin list of Western companies still doing business in Russia a year into the Ukraine invasion

Commentary How the free media were duped by a fake pro-Putin list of Western companies still doing business in Russia a year into the Ukraine invasion

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Tymofiy Mylovanov, Nataliia Shapoval and Steven TianFebruary 2, 2023

Once the ‘intellectual blood banks’ of the rich and powerful, can speechwriters be replaced with ChatGPT?

Commentary Once the ‘intellectual blood banks’ of the rich and powerful, can speechwriters be replaced with ChatGPT?

By David MurrayFebruary 2, 2023

‘Green hushing’ won’t help profitability. Innovation will

Commentary ‘Green hushing’ won’t help profitability. Innovation will

By Sanjay BrahmawarFebruary 1, 2023

We are tech founders and investors who pivoted to (profitable) impact investing. Now we’re sharing the secret to our success–and encouraging others to copy it

Commentary We are tech founders and investors who pivoted to (profitable) impact investing. Now we’re sharing the secret to our success–and encouraging others to copy it

By Niklas Adalberth, Funda Sezgi, Sara Kappelmark, Jenny Keisu, Philipp Schröder, Hans Otterling, Carl Manneh, Linnea Kornehed Falck, Willard Ahdritz, Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss, Sofie Wahlforss-Quidenus, Susana Campbell, Björn Öste, Jane Walerud, Janneke Niessen, Fredrik Jung-Abbou, Fabian Heilemann, Ash Pournouri, Rapelang Rabana and Agate FreimaneFebruary 1, 2023

To regain public trust, governments need to work with the only institution people believe in—the private sector

Commentary To regain public trust, governments need to work with the only institution people believe in—the private sector

By Charles DunstJanuary 31, 2023

Environmental concerns are on the rise across the world–but Americans’ support for climate action has been stagnant for years. Here’s why

Commentary Environmental concerns are on the rise across the world–but Americans’ support for climate action has been stagnant for years. Here’s why

By Leslie ZaneJanuary 31, 2023

People are much less likely to trust the medical system if they are from an ethnic minority, have disabilities, or identify as LGBTQ+, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Sanofi

Commentary People are much less likely to trust the medical system if they are from an ethnic minority, have disabilities, or identify as LGBTQ+, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Sanofi

By Paul Hudson and Michelle A. WilliamsJanuary 31, 2023

The ‘power paradox’ that’s holding back workplace allies

Commentary The ‘power paradox’ that’s holding back workplace allies

By Insiya HussainJanuary 30, 2023

A trader on the New York Stock Exchange

Commentary A soft landing is playing out—but optimism needs to be for the right reasons

By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzJanuary 30, 2023

How CEOs are embracing the future of work to help advance DEI in 2023

Commentary How CEOs are embracing the future of work to help advance DEI in 2023

By Michael Fenlon and Sabah CambrelenJanuary 27, 2023

Bad Bunny performing.

Commentary Ticketmaster and Live Nation were not supposed to create a monopoly. Here’s why music fans, lawmakers, and Taylor Swift are fed up with the ticketing platforms

By Gabriel SmithJanuary 27, 2023

Boeing’s chief sustainability officer: ‘We can’t count on hydrogen-powered commercial flights before 2050’

Commentary Boeing’s chief sustainability officer: ‘We can’t count on hydrogen-powered commercial flights before 2050’

By Christopher RaymondJanuary 26, 2023

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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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