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American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices

American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices

“No one has ever built a new stadium and made tickets cheaper. No one’s trying to.”

By Catherina GioinoAugust 30, 2026

Gen Zer washed his college basketball team’s dirty clothes and mopped floors to prove his passion—now he’s one of the youngest interns ever at the NBA

Gen Zer washed his college basketball team’s dirty clothes and mopped floors to prove his passion—now he’s one of the youngest interns ever at the NBA

By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 30, 2026

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The heiress of $10 billion Perdue Farms and the $12 billion Sheraton Hotels empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

By Emma BurleighAugust 30, 2026

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IBM’s CEO disagrees with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s disdain for texting in meetings: ‘Telling people they can’t use their technology would be weird’

By Preston ForeAugust 29, 2026

Trinity Rodman battles Sarah Gorden on the soccer pitch.

Women’s professional soccer has a champagne problem: A packed calendar around the World Cup that will test the sustainability of its mega growth

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 30, 2026

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Why the AI economy is like a bad dating app — drowning in decks, pilot purgatory — and it’s playing out like the dotcom bubble, except worse

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 30, 2026

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A man with a headset sits at a desk in a call center.

The AI boom hasn’t stopped U.S. companies from hiring cheap offshore labor, and overseas call center employment is still skyrocketing

“The technology that was supposed to shrink the industry is fueling its expansion,” said Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 29, 2026

At 55, I became a rookie teacher after 3 decades in tech PR. Gen Z is teaching me a lot — and reminding me how to trust myself

In a world of relentlessly negative news and shifting opportunities, Gen Z often possesses radical self-trust and a quiet, solid confidence.

By Bret ClementAugust 29, 2026

After decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: ‘If you do what you love everyday, you’ll get paid for free’

Grammy Award–winning artist Pharrell Williams says he’s always “being a student” and plans to “never stop working.” He advises others to follow their passion, not money.

By Emma BurleighAugust 28, 2026

ChatGPT said you’d lose your jobs right now — it’s more like 3% of workers

The nationally representative poll of 1,250 employed adults also found 6% landed AI-created roles and 9% got AI-linked promotions between 2023 and 2026.

By Jeffrey C. Dixon and The ConversationAugust 29, 2026

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Dolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire

Dolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire

Parton established her own publishing company in 1966, which helped her hold on to nearly all of her publishing rights.

By Sydney LakeAugust 29, 2026

Richard Branson double-booked his own job interview. The candidate stuck in traffic with him for 2.5 hours is now Virgin’s CEO

Josh Bayliss joined Virgin as a lawyer in 2005 and rose to CEO, drawing on lessons from Richard Branson’s unconventional approach to business.

By Preston ForeAugust 29, 2026

Dolly Parton’s advice on running a successful, sprawling business empire: ‘Rely on “higher wisdom,” look your best, and don’t boss anyone around’

“I just try to put people that are smarter than me in all the right places, and then I go on about my business.”

By Eleanor PringleAugust 28, 2026

At the ‘Super Bowl of trucking,’ a driver who trained 14 years wins the golden belt buckle

Miguel Corral first competed in 2012. This year, after facing over against 428 other rivals, and following a lifetime of safe miles, he finally won.

By Alice BarlowAugust 29, 2026

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Tech billionaires and executives like Evan Spiegel and Peter Thiel are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

Tech billionaires and executives like Evan Spiegel and Peter Thiel are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

As governments race to restrict minors’ social media use, the tech billionaires who built the platforms are imposing strict screen limits at home.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 29, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

By Fortune EditorsAugust 28, 2026

Why Exelon’s CFO is stepping into a new strategy role

As electricity demand surges, Exelon is giving its longtime CFO a bigger say in where the company places its biggest bets.

By Sheryl EstradaAugust 28, 2026

Despite working long 12-hour days, billionaire Panda Express co-CEO says he never got burned out: ‘That’s life’

Panda Express billionaire Andrew Cherng says hard work—not work-life balance—helped build his and his wife’s $7 billion orange chicken empire.

By Preston ForeAugust 28, 2026

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The supply-chain savant: How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam leads through ‘reglobalization’

The supply-chain savant: How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam leads through ‘reglobalization’

Tariffs, conflict, and shifting trade routes are upending the flow of goods around the world. Raj Subramaniam is betting FedEx can use the disruption to its advantage.

By Alyson ShontellAugust 27, 2026

We laid him off. Then we hired him back

When we rehired Jonathan at Syndio, he logged back in and found our cold, corporate restructuring announcement still sitting in his inbox. Gut punch.

By Maria ColacurcioAugust 27, 2026

Jeff Bezos ordered to reinstate fired Black opinion writer at Washington Post over Charlie Kirk reaction

Arbitrator Sarah Miller Espinosa rejected the Post’s “gross misconduct” claim, ordering Karen Attiah’s reinstatement with full back pay.

By Corey Williams and The Associated PressAugust 25, 2026

Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO could turn staff into millionaires—now the AI firm is asking candidates what they’d do if stock fell to zero

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who has a net worth of $15.5 billion, has reportedly expressed concerns that AI workers are prioritizing money over mission.

By Preston ForeAugust 25, 2026

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Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit

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Warner Bros. axed ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ three years ago to take a tax write off. But it’s finally in theaters after a public outcry—and a box office hit

By Jake Coyle and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026

Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz

Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz

By Jason MaAugust 30, 2026

Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines

Battle for Hormuz: U.S. forces take first military action against Iran in a month, striking rocket launchers being used to deploy sea mines

By Konstantin Toropin, Cara Anna, Ben Finley and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026

It’s not just math and reading. Classroom devices deprive kids of skills needed in the AI future and how to be ‘fully human,’ education experts say

It’s not just math and reading. Classroom devices deprive kids of skills needed in the AI future and how to be ‘fully human,’ education experts say

By Jason MaAugust 30, 2026

Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator

Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator

By Jeff Mason and BloombergAugust 30, 2026

World mostly shrugs off Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ Iran sanctions threat

World mostly shrugs off Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ Iran sanctions threat

By Yash Roy, Patrick Sykes and BloombergAugust 30, 2026

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario label to Lake America in U.S.

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario label to Lake America in U.S.

By Rachel Cohrs Zhang and BloombergAugust 30, 2026

‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.

‘I think they’re doing it to cling to power’ — Venezuelans bash their government’s deal handing over vast oil reserves to the U.S.

By Collin Binkley, Juan Arraez and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026

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My volleyball coach yelled ‘puka’ when nobody covered the open spot. I built a career on it.

My volleyball coach yelled ‘puka’ when nobody covered the open spot. I built a career on it.

By Stacy L. Hambleton August 28, 2026

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The Medicare GLP-1 discount is here, so why are some sick people excluded?
By Jackie Fortiér and KFF Health NewsAugust 25, 2026

Why Apple’s next CEO shows you don’t need to ‘move out to move up’

Why Apple’s next CEO shows you don’t need to ‘move out to move up’

By Matthew BidwellAugust 28, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks to members of the press as he leaves the Hart Senate Office Building on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

‘I’m in favor of taxes,’ says Nvidia’s Jensen Huang—but he doesn’t agree with Bill Gates on his plan to slow an AI fallout

By Eleanor PringleAugust 28, 2026

The CEO who revived Barbie thinks he can do the same for Gap

The CEO who revived Barbie thinks he can do the same for Gap

By Phil WahbaAugust 28, 2026

Dolly Parton wrote the song we’ll forever play on repeat

By Corey duBrowaAugust 28, 2026

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Personal Finance

The $40 trillion national debt is growing while Social Security goes broke—because wealthy Boomers are collecting over $100k in benefits per year

By Joshua HongAugust 27, 2026

Success
Every politician says they’re for the working man, so why are only 1% of elected officials from the working class?
By Noam Lupu, Nicholas Carnes and The ConversationAugust 25, 2026

Anthropic makes first move into physical AI with new way for scientists, manufacturers to bring equipment to life

Anthropic makes first move into physical AI with new way for scientists, manufacturers to bring equipment to life

By Emily ForliniAugust 27, 2026

The AI Odyssey: How a primal fear from the Ancient Greek world has been awakened by new technology

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 27, 2026

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Welcome to the ‘upper-middle-class trap’: why $300,000 a year doesn’t feel like winning anymore

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 27, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s business council includes the CEOs of Chobani and Etsy. But Wall Street and Big Tech turned him down

Zohran Mamdani’s business council includes the CEOs of Chobani and Etsy. But Wall Street and Big Tech turned him down

By Tatiana SatauaAugust 27, 2026

Kevin O'Leary wearing a black suit with a gold NBA trading card necklace in his mouth

Despite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O’Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I’m always looking for a great deal’

By Preston ForeAugust 27, 2026

Big Tech
The creator economy is headed for $500 billion, so why do their fans feel like a prison?
By Julianna Pillemer and The ConversationAugust 25, 2026

At the Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces, people fuel growth

At the Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces, people fuel growth

By Ted Kitterman and Great Place To WorkAugust 27, 2026

Meta’s $18 billion settlement won’t be enough to escape its trust problem

Meta’s $18 billion settlement won’t be enough to escape its trust problem

By Diane BradyAugust 27, 2026

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There are a record 3,795 billionaires in the world right now—and just like Jeff Bezos, their favorite investments are sports and philanthropy

By Emma BurleighAugust 27, 2026

Political powerbroker George Norcross is giving $100 million to the hospital where he was born—which will now carry his name

Political powerbroker George Norcross is giving $100 million to the hospital where he was born—which will now carry his name

By Sydney LakeAugust 27, 2026

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Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent, new data shows

By Beatrice NolanAugust 27, 2026

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang eats dinner with someone ‘and their stock price doubles the next day’

By Amanda GerutAugust 27, 2026

The SaaSpocalypse that wasn’t – how Salesforce, Booking and IBM are thriving with AI

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen HenriquesAugust 26, 2026

Exclusive: Struggling DraftKings awards $30 million marketing contract to cofounder who recently stepped down

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 26, 2026

How Cigna’s AI chief is investing in the technology to cut costs and address some of health care’s biggest problems

How Cigna’s AI chief is investing in the technology to cut costs and address some of health care’s biggest problems

By John KellAugust 26, 2026

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‘It’s very objective’: Billionaire Marc Lore’s Wonder uses an AI algorithm to determine who gets promoted

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 26, 2026

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Dolly Parton once gave $1 million to help develop the Moderna COVID vaccine at Vanderbilt: ‘I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of giving’

By Preston ForeAugust 26, 2026

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Goldman Sachs Global Institute co-head: remaking our world for machine intelligence

By George C. Lee IIAugust 26, 2026

Bill Gates attend a meeting of Bloomberg at the Plaza Hotel on September 23, 2025 in New York City.

Bill Gates wants to tax robots to deter businesses from replacing humans with machines

By Eleanor PringleAugust 26, 2026

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Alex Karp was right: you don’t own your data

By Adam FishAugust 26, 2026

Mark Cuban wants companies to give their employees more stock. Could that narrow the divide between the bottom and the top?

Mark Cuban wants companies to give their employees more stock. Could that narrow the divide between the bottom and the top?

By Diane BradyAugust 26, 2026

Nike brought back a 32-year veteran to save the $60B brand. Two years later, its turnaround is still a ‘long, hard slog’

By Ruth UmohAugust 26, 2026

North Carolina teachers spend an average of $1,632 of their own money on school supplies—a foundation just gave $2M so they won’t have to

North Carolina teachers spend an average of $1,632 of their own money on school supplies—a foundation just gave $2M so they won’t have to

By Sydney LakeAugust 26, 2026

Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K

Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K

By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 26, 2026

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Cursive’s unlikely AI-fueled comeback, explained

By Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo and The ConversationAugust 25, 2026

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