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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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Shein CEO’s wealth slumps $15 billion after whittled-down IPO

Shein CEO’s wealth slumps $15 billion after whittled-down IPO

By Dave Sebastian, Pui Gwen Yeung and BloombergAugust 30, 2026

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

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Acquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills

Acquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills

By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 12, 2026

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Sarah Jessica Parker says she only has work-life balance because of the people supporting her: ‘I’m making choices differently than I used to’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 9, 2026

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Google’s Sergey Brin admits he’s hiring ‘tons’ of workers without degrees: ‘They just figure things out on their own in some weird corner’

By Preston ForeJanuary 12, 2026

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Jeff Bezos tells Gen Z entrepreneurs to gain work experience before launching new companies: ‘I started Amazon when I was 30’

By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026

How luxury homebuilding giant Toll Brothers took the drama out of CEO succession

How luxury homebuilding giant Toll Brothers took the drama out of CEO succession

By Ruth UmohJanuary 12, 2026

Women sits at a desk looking at her laptop.

Employees are using ‘2025 tools inside 2015 job structures,’ a new Workday study says

By Kristin StollerJanuary 12, 2026

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Meet autistic Barbie: the newest Mattel doll launched in line intended to celebrate diversity

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2026

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Bill Gates says AI could be used as a bioterrorism weapon akin to the COVID pandemic if it falls into the wrong hands
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 9, 2026

Help Fortune uncover Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026

Help Fortune uncover Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026

By Fortune EditorsJanuary 12, 2026

One reason CEOs tie layoffs to AI? It motivates remaining employees to adopt the technology

One reason CEOs tie layoffs to AI? It motivates remaining employees to adopt the technology

By Diane BradyJanuary 12, 2026

Eric Vaughan

This CEO laid off nearly 80% of his staff because they refused to adopt AI fast enough. 2 years later, he says he’d do it again

By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 11, 2026

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From Merrill Lynch to wok station: the daughter of San Francisco’s Chinese food dynasty who defied her parents—by working alongside them

By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 11, 2026

Justin Harlan

I run one of America’s most successful remote work programs and the critics are right. Their solutions are all wrong, though

By Justin HarlanJanuary 11, 2026

Health
Bill Gates warns the world is going ‘backwards’ and gives 5-year deadline before we enter a new Dark Age
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 9, 2026

A major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money

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A major factor in Gen Z and millennial divorce is ‘financial future faking.’ It’s like long-term partner catfishing about money

By Sydney LakeJanuary 11, 2026

Ryan Serhant

Ryan Serhant started his career hand modeling for $150 an hour—it paid for his real estate license, and now he sells 9-figure penthouses to billionaires

By Preston ForeJanuary 11, 2026

1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt

1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 11, 2026

Thousands protest in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting as agents continue raids throughout city. ‘We’re all living in fear right now’

Thousands protest in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting as agents continue raids throughout city. ‘We’re all living in fear right now’

By Rebecca Santana and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026

Top University of Minnesota grads are ‘at least as good, maybe better’ than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says

Top University of Minnesota grads are ‘at least as good, maybe better’ than the best and brightest from Harvard, former Goldman Sachs CEO says

By Jason MaJanuary 10, 2026

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Minneapolis is so unsafe in the ICE shooting aftermath that families can choose remote learning for their kids for the next month

By Rebecca Santana, Steve Karnowski, Bianca Vázquez Toness and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026

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Wharton’s great contrarian says AI isn’t an easy excuse to cut jobs—or easy at all: ‘The key thing … is just how much work is involved in doing it’

By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 10, 2026

Netflix’s $82.7 billion rags-to-riches story: How the DVD-by-mail company swallowed Hollywood

Netflix’s $82.7 billion rags-to-riches story: How the DVD-by-mail company swallowed Hollywood

By Natalie JarveyJanuary 10, 2026

An exec at $62 billion giant Colgate says Gen Z workers, despite getting flak for being woke and lazy, are actually ‘pushing us to get better’

An exec at $62 billion giant Colgate says Gen Z workers, despite getting flak for being woke and lazy, are actually ‘pushing us to get better’

By Emma BurleighJanuary 10, 2026

L’Oreal exec tells Gen Z new hires to be that person who grabs their manager’s coffee—instead of making you look junior, she says it can get you noticed

L’Oreal exec tells Gen Z new hires to be that person who grabs their manager’s coffee—instead of making you look junior, she says it can get you noticed

By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 10, 2026

CEO coach to the Fortune 500: The most powerful way to tackle 2026 is assuming you’ll live till 130

CEO coach to the Fortune 500: The most powerful way to tackle 2026 is assuming you’ll live till 130

By Bill HoogterpJanuary 10, 2026

Asia’s cash savings are double the U.S. rate. Fintech platforms like Syfe want to change that

Asia’s cash savings are double the U.S. rate. Fintech platforms like Syfe want to change that

By Angelica AngJanuary 9, 2026

Bill Gates donated record $8 billion to Melinda French Gates’ foundation as part of their divorce settlement

Bill Gates donated record $8 billion to Melinda French Gates’ foundation as part of their divorce settlement

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 9, 2026

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The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children. Even more, it showed how much of social life happens online

By Rebekah Willett, Amanda Levido, Hyeon-Seon Jeong and The ConversationJanuary 9, 2026

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Silicon Valley billionaire flies coach out of solidarity: ‘If I’m going to ask my employees to do it, I need to do it, too’

By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 9, 2026

School drop-off

The child prodigy who beats you at chess when you’re a kid is going to fade away in adulthood 90% of the time, study says

By Jake AngeloJanuary 9, 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Look back on the biggest C-suite shake-ups of 2025 and see who made the first moves in 2026

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Look back on the biggest C-suite shake-ups of 2025 and see who made the first moves in 2026

By Fortune EditorsJanuary 9, 2026

Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon out-earns the average American’s salary in less than 20 hours—during a typical 30-minute commute, he’s already made $1,563

By Emma BurleighJanuary 9, 2026

Female nurse communicating with coworker in meeting at hospital

Strip out health care and social services, the U.S. lost jobs in 2025—something that usually happens in recessions

By Eva RoytburgJanuary 9, 2026

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