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‘Most Americans today believe the stock market is rigged.  And they're right'

Insider trading allows the well-connected to profit from privileged information. Technically it’s illegal—but only technically

Does New Cash Make Stocks Go Up?

Theory said more investors coming into the market doesn’t matter. Then meme stocks hit

China's Boozy Work Culture Fuels a #MeToo Reckoning

Companies are updating employee guidelines to tackle excessive drinking and sexual harassment

Europe's Energy Crisis Is Coming for The Rest of Us

Millions of people around the globe will feel the impact of soaring natural gas prices this winter

Katie Porter - U.S. Representative (D-CA 45th District)

The Most Creative People in Business 2021

Tipping the Work-Life Balance in Your Favor

A paycheck shouldn’t be the only reward for hard work

First Look at ‘FUTURES'

IF THERE WAS EVER A TIME TO reimagine what lies ahead, it’s today as we envision our post-pandemic world.

Mexico's Two-Track Recovery

A U.S.-powered rebound along the northern border has left much of the country behind

HOLD STILL, SKYSCRAPERS

New York’s tallest, most opulent residences can also be headaches to live in. Is that a problem for everyone else, or an opportunity?

THE GOBLIN IN THE BATTERY

To deal with climate change and power the cars of tomorrow, we’ll need to solve the cobalt problem

AI THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE

Timnit Gebru, Google’s former co-head of ethical AI research, on how to rethink and reform her field

EASE OF SHOES

Nike’s Go FlyEase sneakers mark a big step for hands-free, accessible footwear. The underlying technology has more places to go

More Debt Ceiling Drama

The national pastime is back, but this time Democrats can finally break the cycle

NARROWING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

With help from Washington, the 120 million Americans without high-speed internet access have their best shot in a generation at getting it—so long as they’re flexible on how

Too Big. May Still Fail

As developer Evergrande faces a debt crunch, China tries to depend less on real estate

Winning a Wager on U.S. Sports Betting

Fantasy football app FanDuel converts players into gamblers

The King's Gambit

Chess champion Fabiano Caruana has a winning strategy for keeping his head in the game.

Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School

Utilizing traditional design from northwestern India, this desert building serves a nontraditional purpose.

The Future

Can Design Help Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In?

The Storm Behind the Calm

The mindfulness app Calm is both edgy and opportunistic in marketing mental well-being.

Nike Go FlyEase

For many, shoes are a pain to put on. Our footwear requires some dexterity. And that’s more than just an annoyance for people with disabilities, ranging from arthritis to partial paralysis.

Detoxing Twitter

As Twitter’s first Chief Design Officer, Dantley Davis was given a mandate to fight toxicity on the platform and shake up the company’s corporate culture. Both are uphill battles.

How Was Your Visit Today?

High marks on online ratings can benefit urgent care and E.R. doctors, but don't let their concern about those scores influence the care you receive. Here's how

Home on the Greens

Golf-driven real estate is finally getting out of the rough.

The Inflation Guy Is Feeling Pumped

After a spike in consumer prices, Michael Ashton finds himself very busy

Pictographs of Hate

Moderating emojis is a technical challenge, but critics say Facebook and Twitter make it too hard

Fighting to Be More Than A Cog in the Machine

A German auto parts maker seeks to engineer itself a future for the post-Merkel era

Get in Bed With LVMH

With its new Cheval Blanc hotel—16 years in the making—the luxury behemoth reinvents a cultural landmark.

The SEC Is On the Prowl For Crypto

Digital upstarts and securities regulators are playing a cat-and-mouse game

This Is a House Made of Bread

At the much-anticipated return of Art Basel, Urs Fischer’s tactile wonder will attract plenty of attention. But if it were a simple painting, would it attract more dollars?