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At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending
At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending

The CNN founder, who died Wednesday at 87, used a 2013 Fortune interview to handicap his own mortality and deliver a blunt warning about nuclear weapons, climate change, and overpopulation.

By Ashley LutzMay 6, 2026
This September 25, 2021 picture shows the deserted beach of Blue Bay in south-east Mauritius, known as one of the most beautiful beaches and for its marine park.
Tiny island nation unveils $1 million ‘Golden Visa’ for the wealthy—80% cheaper than Trump’s, with one catch: you’re renting
By Eleanor PringleMay 6, 2026
Gas crisis? Kelp could be the biofuel answer to high gas prices, but only if the government removes some red tape
Gas crisis? Kelp could be the biofuel answer to high gas prices, but only if the government removes some red tape
By The Associated Press, Ana Georgescu and Zoe BeketovaMay 6, 2026
Japanese workers commuting to the office
Tokyo is throwing out its strict office dress code and asking workers to wear shorts amid the war in Iran energy crisis
By Emma BurleighMay 5, 2026
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
By Sharon GoldmanMay 6, 2026
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
By Angelica AngMay 6, 2026
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LawWas it a secret Chinese spy headquarters or a ping-pong parlor? New York Chinatown case goes to trial
By Michael R. Sisak and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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Law‘Highly qualified White, Asian, and other students were denied admission’: DOJ accuses UCLA of discrimination
By Heather Hollingsworth, Nick Lichtenberg, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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LawBefore Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones, there was Ted Turner, the larger-than-life billionaire owner who changed sports
By R.J. Rico, Tim Reynolds and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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PoliticsUnderstanding the legacy of Ted Turner and the creation of the 24-hour news cycle: ‘there is no hyperbole here’
By Jocelyn Noveck, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
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PoliticsHe was ‘The Mouth of the South’ and ‘Captain Outrageous,’ but Ted Turner said ‘If only I had a little humility, I’d be perfect’
By David Bauder and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
A boat in the strait of hormuz.
EnergyCargo ship crews face attacks waiting the Gulf as Trump pauses two-day-old project to ‘guide’ ships
By Mae Anderson, David McHugh and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
high gas prices on display, $6.79 per gallon
EconomyIran War is hitting low-income Americans the hardest at the gas pump, New York Fed says
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 6, 2026
Vornado CEO Steven Roth ‘shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt’ and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than to target Ken Griffin
Real EstateVornado CEO Steven Roth ‘shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt’ and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than to target Ken Griffin
By Catherina GioinoMay 6, 2026
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Bills on fire
EnvironmentExtreme heat in the US, Europe and China is slamming economies around the world—and making inflation worse
By Colin LodewickAugust 27, 2022
  • The other supply-chain crisis: The Rhine is drying up, and it could become the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of European energy, Deutsche Bank warns
    EnvironmentThe other supply-chain crisis: The Rhine is drying up, and it could become the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of European energy, Deutsche Bank warns
    By Alena BotrosAugust 4, 2022
Climate change and drought look set to worsen food inflation, as Iowa corn crop is ‘underwhelming’ and ‘disappointing’
EnvironmentClimate change and drought look set to worsen food inflation, as Iowa corn crop is ‘underwhelming’ and ‘disappointing’
By Tarso Veloso, Kim Chipman and BloombergAugust 26, 2022
California drought
EnvironmentCalifornia lawmakers urge Justice Department to investigate ‘drought profiteering’ as water prices soar to historic highs
By Kim Chipman, Mark Chediak and BloombergAugust 25, 2022
California is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
EnvironmentCalifornia is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By David R. Baker and BloombergAugust 24, 2022
China has always had a water problem. Diversifying supply chains might be the only way to increase supply
NewslettersChina has always had a water problem. Diversifying supply chains might be the only way to increase supply
By Eamon BarrettAugust 24, 2022
Tourists look over Shanghai.
FinanceShanghai turns out the lights as China struggles to maintain power supplies amid a record heat wave
By Will DanielAugust 23, 2022
  • Is the space tech bubble bursting? That’s the wrong way to think about it
    CommentaryIs the space tech bubble bursting? That’s the wrong way to think about it
    By Thomas d’HalluinAugust 4, 2022
U.S. taxpayers are investing $375 billion in climate change. These 4 states are already ahead of the curve
EnvironmentU.S. taxpayers are investing $375 billion in climate change. These 4 states are already ahead of the curve
By Lucy SherriffAugust 22, 2022
This little-discussed provision in the Inflation Reduction Act just established the world’s largest green lending program
CommentaryThis little-discussed provision in the Inflation Reduction Act just established the world’s largest green lending program
By Andrei ChernyAugust 22, 2022
China just ran into something that could be even more devastating for its supply chains than COVID-19 lockdowns: A record heat wave
FinanceChina just ran into something that could be even more devastating for its supply chains than COVID-19 lockdowns: A record heat wave
By Will DanielAugust 20, 2022
The world could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a ‘nuclear war,’ WHO chief warns regarding Russian-occupied Ukrainian power plant
EnvironmentThe world could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a ‘nuclear war,’ WHO chief warns regarding Russian-occupied Ukrainian power plant
By Erin PraterAugust 17, 2022
Climate change is forcing real estate developers to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. How one company with 485 properties is tackling the challenge
NewslettersClimate change is forcing real estate developers to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. How one company with 485 properties is tackling the challenge
By Eamon BarrettAugust 17, 2022
  • Joe Manchin’s ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ might not reduce inflation. Here’s what it will do instead
    NewslettersJoe Manchin’s ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ might not reduce inflation. Here’s what it will do instead
    By Eamon BarrettAugust 3, 2022
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PoliticsBiden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling it the ‘final piece’ of his domestic agenda
By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2022
Polyester-cotton blends are cheap, long lasting—and account for half of textile waste. A Bill Gates-backed startup has invented a way to recycle them into new threads
EnvironmentPolyester-cotton blends are cheap, long lasting—and account for half of textile waste. A Bill Gates-backed startup has invented a way to recycle them into new threads
By Ian MountAugust 16, 2022
Hydrogen fuel cells are not as ‘dumb’ as Elon Musk says. Here’s how they could improve the EV market
EnvironmentHydrogen fuel cells are not as ‘dumb’ as Elon Musk says. Here’s how they could improve the EV market
By Marcus BaramAugust 15, 2022
Map shows the number of days per year exceeding 100F heat index in 2053
EnvironmentWill you live on America’s ‘extreme heat belt’ in 30 years? Chicagoans should pay attention
By Sophie MellorAugust 15, 2022
Salsa and spaghetti sauce are under threat as the worst drought in 1,200 years threatens California’s tomato crop
EnvironmentSalsa and spaghetti sauce are under threat as the worst drought in 1,200 years threatens California’s tomato crop
By BloombergAugust 13, 2022
A major economic bill headed to Biden’s desk has ‘game changing’ incentives for nuclear energy companies—especially those locating near a closing coal plant
PoliticsA major economic bill headed to Biden’s desk has ‘game changing’ incentives for nuclear energy companies—especially those locating near a closing coal plant
By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2022
A huge wave breaking against shore during a hurricane.
EnvironmentIt gets hotter every year, and a new study shows how much climate change is already costing the global economy
By Tristan BoveAugust 13, 2022
Nancy Pelosi
PoliticsHouse approves Inflation Reduction Act, giving Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on climate, health care and economy
By Alan Fram and The Associated PressAugust 12, 2022
The economy is changing–and so is philanthropy
CommentaryThe economy is changing–and so is philanthropy
By William JohnsonAugust 12, 2022
ESG critics could be leaving money on the table–and missing an opportunity to make a real impact
CommentaryESG critics could be leaving money on the table–and missing an opportunity to make a real impact
By Jonathan RoseAugust 12, 2022
A woman pumps gas into her car.
FinanceInflation shows signs of peaking with prices going unchanged from June to July
By Olivia Rockeman and BloombergAugust 10, 2022
This funky looking electric car wants to save the planet. Here’s what it’s like driving it
TechThis funky looking electric car wants to save the planet. Here’s what it’s like driving it
By Alexei OreskovicAugust 9, 2022
Child care is out, climate is in: Here’s what got axed—and didn’t—from Biden’s big bill, with Manchin and Simena’s sign-off
PoliticsChild care is out, climate is in: Here’s what got axed—and didn’t—from Biden’s big bill, with Manchin and Simena’s sign-off
By Colin LodewickAugust 8, 2022
Mexico's president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Finance‘We won’t produce beer in the north—that’s over’: Mexico’s president sounds the alarm over drought and climate change
By Max de Haldevang, Andrea Navarro and BloombergAugust 8, 2022
The EU is calling natural gas ‘green,’ but critics aren’t buying it
EnvironmentThe EU is calling natural gas ‘green,’ but critics aren’t buying it
By Laurie ClarkeAugust 8, 2022
The sand is so hot in Florida that nearly all sea turtles born there are now female
EnvironmentThe sand is so hot in Florida that nearly all sea turtles born there are now female
By Chris MorrisAugust 8, 2022
Here are the winners and losers from Democrats’ climate change and tax bill
PoliticsHere are the winners and losers from Democrats’ climate change and tax bill
By Laura Davison, Erik Wasson, Ari Natter and BloombergAugust 8, 2022
Dems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK: ‘I think it’s gonna pass’
PoliticsDems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK: ‘I think it’s gonna pass’
By The Associated PressAugust 7, 2022
The type and frequency of animals coming down with COVID is trying to tell us something about the future of the pandemic. Scientists are on the case
HealthThe type and frequency of animals coming down with COVID is trying to tell us something about the future of the pandemic. Scientists are on the case
By Erin PraterAugust 5, 2022
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