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College Will Still Cost You
Biden’s plan is a Band-Aid solution to a bigger problem: A low return on tuition for too many people
PUTIN’S CONFUSION MACHINE
Banned in the US and Europe, the Kremlin’s premier international propaganda tool is still kicking—and helping Russia win friends in the developing world
Targeting ‘Woke’ Wall Street
ESG investing is the right’s new bogeyman—and Vivek Ramaswamy is banking on it
Remind Me Again Why I Bought Whole Foods?
As the grocer’s co-founder moves on, the rationale for the deal is still hazy
The CEO Is Leaving. Now What?
A three-phase process can help your organization navigate the boss’s departure and transition smoothly into new leadership.
Can Design Thinking Succeed in Your Organization?
Many leaders become discouraged when design thinking doesn't get the results they expect. They can improve the odds of success by assessing the readiness of their organizations and preparing their teams for a different problem-solving process.
Meet the New Board — Same as the Old Board
Many companies are just going through the motions of recruiting more diverse board members. It’s time to get serious about board refreshment.
Why Innovators in China Stay Close to the Market
Businesses in China increasingly source their innovations from customers, competitors, and front-line employees, bucking trends seen elsewhere in the world.
The Cognitive Shortcut That Clouds Decision-Making
Merely repeating false claims increases their believability, leaving business leaders vulnerable to basing decisions on misinformation. Here are four strategies to prevent this.
How Smart Products Create Connected Customers
The data streams generated by customers using smart, connected products can lead to new products and services.
Closing the Governance Gap in Joint Ventures
Businesses are increasingly partnering to meet their strategic objectives but neglecting governance puts JVs and their shareholders at risk.
Inside the Infant Formula Disaster
How deadly bacteria got into a crucial formula factory
Take Me Out to the Sportsbook
DraftKings wants you to root, root, root for a prop bet. If you don’t win, it’s a shame
THINKING CAPS
The medical benefits of psychedelic drugs have gone from the Age of Aquarius punchline to solid science. But the startups racing to market might still be getting ahead of themselves
GENIUS IN A BOTTLE
George Miller’s new film blends magical ingredients into an imperfect potion.
MIKE VS. TYSON
A new drama about the most famous fighter alive ends up playing patty-cake with the past.
How Much Is Crypto Really Worth?
The true value of the market isn’t what its believers suggest, but it’s nothing to sneer at, either
The Future of Shipping Is … Sails?
Cargo vessels are turning to an ancient innovation—wind—to cut future greenhouse gases
ONE SHOW TO RULE THEM ALL
Amazón's Lord of the Rings prequel could usher in a new blockbuster era of streaming or mark the summit of peak TV.
Inflation Is Up. How Much Depends on Where You Are
Inflation showed signs of easing in the US in July, but a lot depended on where you live.
THE ROAD AIN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE
Touring bands are hitting the biggest—and most turbulent—year in memory.
KEN BURNS
America’s foremost documentarian refocuses on the Holocaust— and the parallels between then and now.
Good Luck Finding a Seat in Fancy Airport Lounges
In the post-Covid travel rebound, business-class facilities are packed, alienating high-paying customers
Divine Investment
A pope-inspired, Vatican-supported ethical fund flames out
America's Part-Time Election Defenders
Ohio has set up a volunteer militia of tech workers to help fend off cyber attacks
Can China's BYD Thrive As the un-Tesla?
Unlike its American rival, the automaker is building EVs for middle-market buyers. But that means profits are slimmer
THE CRYPTO WINTER'S NIGHT KING
Animoca Brands intends to use its cash to help reanimate a startup industry
Too Little, Too Late
By the time tech companies took action against Alex Jones, his conspiracy-industrial complex didn’t need them anymore
The Perils of Chinese Thrift
Households are shunning debt and piling on savings, threatening a global growth engine
When Layoffs Go Wrong
As the cash spigot dries up, companies are downsizing and discovering that firing can be tough