THE PRICE OF LIFE

GILEAD SCIENCES, THE LEADER IN HIV MEDICATIONS, HAS DEVELOPED A NEW DRUG THAT COULD EFFECTIVELY END THE DISEASE. BUT NOT ALL PATIENTS SEE THE COMPANY AS A HERO.

WORLD CHANGING IDEAS 2025

A PERUVIAN CEMENT COMPANY INVENTS A NEW KIND OF SIDEWALK TO HELP GUIDE THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. A NEW HEALTHTECH PLATFORM LEVERAGES AI TO ELIMINATE INEFFECTIVE COUNTERFEIT ANTIBIOTICS FROM GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS. AND COSTCO CEO RON VACHRIS TAKES HONORS AS THE INAUGURAL VISIONARY OF THE YEAR. THOSE ARE JUST THREE OF THIS YEAR'S 100 WORLD-CHANGING IDEAS WINNERS.

STATE THE OF UNIONS

LIZ SHULER, PRESIDENT OF THE AFL-CIO, SAT DOWN WITH FAST COMPANY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BRENDAN VAUGHAN TO DISCUSS HOW THE LARGEST FEDERATION OF UNIONS IN THE UNITED STATES IS RESPONDING TO AN ADMINISTRATION THAT IS HOSTILE TOWARD LABOR.

Foundr Mentality

GRINDR CEO GEORGE ARISON IS USING AI TO TRANSFORM THE APP, MAKING AN UNEXPECTED PIVOT INTO TELEMEDICINE, AND TAKING MANAGEMENT INSPIRATION FROM ELON MUSK.

The Chatbot Cure

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST BECKY KENNEDY HAS BECOME THE PARENTING GURU FOR THE SOCIAL MEDIA ERA. CAN AI TAKE HER TEACHINGS EVEN FURTHER?

JUST REWARDS

BILT, THE STARTUP THAT OFFERS LOYALTY PROGRAM POINTS FOR PAYING YOUR RENT, IS BUILDING A $1-BILLION-A-YEAR BUSINESS BY BECOMING THE REWARDS PROGRAM FOR LIFE'S EVERY EXPENSE.

How 'Business for Good' Went Bad

IT MAY SEEM LIKE THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SINGLE-HANDEDLY PULLED THE PLUG ON STAKEHOLDER CAPITALISM, BUT IN REALITY, IT WAS SPUTTERING FOR YEARS.

New Medals Honor Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington

The Jewish-American Hall of Fame issued art medals in May 2025 honoring philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, who appears along with his friend and associate Booker T. Washington, a prominent figure of the Progressive Era. These Renaissance-style high relief medals are the 56th in the longest continuing series of art medals in America.

MARKING MOMENTS IN TIME WITH PHYSICAL BITCOINS AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

SPECIAL OCCASIONS CAN BE RECOGNIZED WITH PRECISION

Kreg Mortise Mate

Kreg Tool, known for their innovations in pocket hole jigs, recently launched their new loose tenon joinery jig, called the Mortise Mate.

Jet JBS-18 Bandsaw

A bandsaw is a wonderful tool. It can make cuts that follow curves, cut joinery, size parts, and resaw material.

Shaker Side Table

The late Thomas Moser popularized Shaker design. This side table is my ode to him and his contributions to the woodworking community.

AMERICAN EAGLE BULLION COINS Flying High

40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM

Pliers from Vampire Tools

I think that there are certain tools that everyone owes it to themselves to own a nice set of.

Harvey Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table

There are some tools that, on the surface, appear exorbitant. Sliding tables (or sliding table saws, for that matter) are one of those.

Finishing Schedule

Finishing figured wood is an intimidating thing. You have a special material and you want to apply a finish that is going to enhance the figure that's already there. Here is my oil-based approach to most curly woods.

If Pennies are Doomed, is the Nickel Next?

CALLS FOR THE NICKEL TO BE DISCONTINUED

Dust Collection Workstation

This dust collection cart houses a vacuum and cyclonic dust separator for an efficient, clean workstation.

DAVID CRENSHAW

PROTECTING COIN AND BULLION BUYERS & SELLERS

Kellogg Depth Gauge

Sometimes, having a simple tool is best. That doesn't mean that your simple tool can't be fancy, however.

SALAD DAYS

Hamish Bowles reflects on Keith McNally's life and career as one of the defining figures of downtown New York's dining culture.

Quick Study

With the high-wire, hilarious Sorry, Baby, a debut film set in academia, writer, director, and actor Eva Victor has leaped into the spotlight. Jen Wang meets a creative force to be reckoned with. Photographed by Tierney Gearon.

State of Wonder

Becoming a mother changed Hailey Bieber—her routine, her body, her marriage, her inner life. She opens up to Alessandra Codinha about adapting to all of it, looking ahead, and shutting out the noise. Photographed by Mikael Jansson.

WHEN CATHERINE MET MIUCCIA

Two extraordinary leading ladies collaborate on an upcycled Miu Miu collection.

BODY OF WORK

On the eve of a major retrospective in Paris, Rick Owens talks with Sally Singer about mortality, belonging, legacy—and the kindness and gentleness he hopes his work embodies.

Down by the Sea

A family with deep roots on Long Island thought they knew what they wanted from a house perched between the ocean and the bay. What they got was much more. By Chloe Schama. Photographed by Simon Upton.

COMING INTO FOCUS

The fracturing of attention may be one of the defining ailments of our era. What can we do to get it back?

Blue Spruce Micro Squares

Having one or two really nice squares is essential in the shop. Being able to check parts for square, and set up machines are some of the most frequent uses of mine.

Mullet Fits All Hose Kit

I was a bit skeptical when I saw the Mullet FitsAll Hose Kit.

Convenient Benchtop Protection

My workbench is beautiful and I want to keep it that way, so I cover the top with builder's paper whenever I'm gluing or staining.