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Novak Djokovic

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court

The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The singles champion alone will take home over $5 million.

By Emma BurleighSeptember 2, 2026

Gen Z can’t figure out how to talk to their millennial and Gen X bosses—and it’s becoming a workplace crisis

Gen Z can’t figure out how to talk to their millennial and Gen X bosses—and it’s becoming a workplace crisis

By Tatiana SatauaSeptember 2, 2026

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Mark Cuban bought a $25 million mansion sight unseen—and got it for 50% off. His secret? ‘The best guaranteed return on investment’

By Sydney LakeSeptember 1, 2026

Jensen Huang

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will create ‘hundreds of thousands’ of new jobs—including for people who want to ‘make things with their hands’

By Preston ForeSeptember 1, 2026

Apple CEO John Ternus

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus once told Gen Z to ‘never assume’ they know as much as others—he says it’s the mindset hack that will push you forward

By Emma BurleighSeptember 1, 2026

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As Gen Z flocks back to accounting, EY is investing $100 million in bonuses for employees who prove they have human skills

By Preston ForeSeptember 1, 2026

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Trump calls data center opponents ‘backwards and poor’ as the industry props up the economy—but his own party wants nothing to do with it

Trump calls data center opponents ‘backwards and poor’ as the industry props up the economy—but his own party wants nothing to do with it

By Catherina GioinoSeptember 2, 2026

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Apple CEO John Ternus started Tuesday. His $55 million award starts next year

By Amanda GerutSeptember 1, 2026

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California lawmakers stall Newsom’s wildfire liability bill, saying it doesn’t go far enough for victims

By The Associated Press and Sophie AustinSeptember 1, 2026

FBI seizes over $560,000 in crypto meant to fund Hamas, disrupting a years-long fundraising network

FBI seizes over $560,000 in crypto meant to fund Hamas, disrupting a years-long fundraising network

By Eric Tucker and The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2026

From a Singapore airport soundtrack to new AI-powered PCs, HP is looking for a new rhythm in Asia

From a Singapore airport soundtrack to new AI-powered PCs, HP is looking for a new rhythm in Asia

By Angelica AngSeptember 1, 2026

Chevron is expanding in Venezuela as Trump pushes U.S. oil companies back into the country with 65 billion barrels up for grabs

Chevron is expanding in Venezuela as Trump pushes U.S. oil companies back into the country with 65 billion barrels up for grabs

By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2026

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses before he meets with reporters ahead of a vote on a stopgap funding bill and a resolution targeting socialist policies.

House votes 370-48 to fund the government through mid-December, avoiding a shutdown before the midterms, but it still awaits Trump’s signature

By The Associated Press and Kevin FrekingSeptember 1, 2026

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OpenAI to limit access to Astra model’s advanced cyber features due to hacking concerns

By Emily ForliniSeptember 1, 2026

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She founded Cosee Home at 24 and now designs $12 million homes. An app she built took her firm from a ‘carriage’ to ‘a high-end sports car’

She founded Cosee Home at 24 and now designs $12 million homes. An app she built took her firm from a ‘carriage’ to ‘a high-end sports car’

By Sydney LakeSeptember 1, 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

Ray Dalio was so broke early in his career he had to borrow $4,000 from his dad—and learned 2 lessons that set him on the road to billionaire status

Ray Dalio was so broke early in his career he had to borrow $4,000 from his dad—and learned 2 lessons that set him on the road to billionaire status

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 31, 2026

Andrew Macdonald

The end of the driver’s license: Uber exec calls car ownership ‘the most inefficient asset’ and says no one will need one in 15 to 20 years

By Preston ForeAugust 31, 2026

Business has lost the trust of a generation. I hear about it at my dinner table

By Lori JankeAugust 31, 2026

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31-year-old millionaire has zero sympathy for unemployed Gen Z’s ‘excuses’—he says ‘it is scarily easy’ to build a business and get rich right now

By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 31, 2026

Woman AI worker disappointed

Women only accounted for 26% of hires in jobs with AI skills—and they could be missing out on a $100K salary difference

By Emma BurleighAugust 31, 2026

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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

This Gen Xer spent 28 years in a cubicle and never made more than $70,000. At 59, she made $500,000 in the creator economy

This Gen Xer spent 28 years in a cubicle and never made more than $70,000. At 59, she made $500,000 in the creator economy

By Tatiana SatauaAugust 31, 2026

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

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

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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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

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna

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

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

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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

By Sydney LakeAugust 29, 2026

Josh Bayliss

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

By Preston ForeAugust 29, 2026

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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

By Bret ClementAugust 29, 2026

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

By Jeffrey C. Dixon and The ConversationAugust 29, 2026

Trucks navigate the obstacle course at the National Truck Driving Championships

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

By Alice BarlowAugust 29, 2026

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Dolly Parton

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

By Eleanor PringleAugust 28, 2026

Pharrell Williams

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’

By Emma BurleighAugust 28, 2026

Andrew Cherng speaks into a microphone

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

By Preston ForeAugust 28, 2026

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

By Matthew BidwellAugust 28, 2026

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By Corey duBrowaAugust 28, 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

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We laid him off. Then we hired him back

By Maria ColacurcioAugust 27, 2026

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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

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

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

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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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‘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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