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Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple’s first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23

Steve Jobs sold his car to raise enough money to build Apple’s first computer. Just one year later, the tech titan reeled in nearly $3 million thanks to that early sacrifice.

By Emma BurleighApril 1, 2026

Steve Jobs didn’t actually become a billionaire thanks to leading Apple—but rather from his work with a film company he bought off George Lucas

As Apple turns 50 years old, it wasn’t the tech giant that made Steve Jobs a billionaire—but rather his $10 million bet on Pixar, long before the introduction of the iPhone.

By Preston ForeApril 1, 2026

Warren Buffett says he stopped talking to Bill Gates over Epstein—and worries he could be called as a witness

“I don’t want to be in the position where I know things,” Buffett said.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 31, 2026

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Elon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats

Between lawsuits and demand letters, Elon Musk’s various companies are being scrutinized—even in cities where they were once welcome.

By Jessica MathewsApril 1, 2026

As AI threatens to replace tech jobs, startups are desperate for top talent—and some firms are paying tech-savvy grads over $300,000

As Gen Z frets over the future of work thanks to AI, tech startups are dishing out sky-high six-figure salaries to secure top talent.

By Preston ForeMarch 31, 2026

Exclusive: Former Stripe and Coinbase employees raise $8 million for Latitude, a startup whose core product is stablecoin-based ‘Global Payouts’

The company aims to be a more efficient money movement rail for businesses of all sizes.

By Carlos GarciaMarch 31, 2026

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AI can’t remember what your company learned the hard way

AI may transform how organizations operate, but they need a record of how they have made decisions, navigated crises, and earned trust over time.

By Jason DresselApril 1, 2026

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead

Fortune convened a panel of experts from WPP, Cisco and Syndio to glean their insights on the challenges facing CHROs in 2026 and the practical solutions that can help.

By Francesca CassidyApril 1, 2026

Former BP CEO takes over Wyoming data center developer, as first woman leader of Big Oil giant becomes new BP chief

The former BP chief is entering the AI age with American data center projects.

By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026

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NASA is finally going back to the moon, with Artemis II. What took so long?

NASA is now on the eve of the first crewed flight to the Moon since the Apollo era: Artemis II.

By Emily A. Margolis and The ConversationMarch 31, 2026

AI’s ability to see ‘mirages’ shows how alien machine brains really are

AI models can analyze images that don’t exist, new research shows, raising big questions about how they work and well they will perform in real-world settings.

By Jeremy KahnMarch 31, 2026

Emerald AI and Nvidia aim to offer the fast pass for data center grid connects, partnering with power producers and raising new funds

Emerald AI touts new fundraising success and partnerships with utilities and power generators.

By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026