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Georgia On Our Minds, Again

The Southern state will be the stage for more high-stakes political drama

Multiple Fronts

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wages war on COVID-19 at home while building ties with the UAE and guarding against Iran

Fur Tries to SHED Its Image, Again

The industry is betting a new certification program will win back consumers worried over animal welfare

Trips Worth the Wait

As we begin a new year and the pandemic continues to rage on, travel is more complicated than ever.

Cheap, Focused, Mobile—and Not a Bank

How Silicon Valley is winning the money of young consumers

Q&A : Daniel Lamarre

Books

Family, Faith and Football

A new movie tells the story of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner’s against-the odds rise to stardom

Velvet Glove Back country

A new generation discovers a love of the great outdoors—provided posh creature comforts come with it

There's Still No Amazon For Buying Houses

Real estate is a big, complex transaction, so companies are focused on making specific parts easier

Gary Gensler Eyes Rules for Robots

The SEC chair who shook up crypto is asking how algorithms might influence investors

All You Need Is LOVE

What I learned about creativity from working with the Beatles

5 Trends That Will Shape Franchising Forever

The pandemic set many changes in motion, from the brands that thrive to the people who are becoming new franchisees. Here are the shifts that will grow even stronger in 2022 and beyond.

How to Go Public While Taking Care of Your People

"Chieh Huang started an e-commerce company in his garage and took it public in eight years. At every step, he prioritized his workers. His dream is to show future generations a “different way to do business.”

Recovery Is Part of the Race

"Working long hours is part of what leads to burnout, but it’s not the whole picture. Enduring productivity is often about balancing intense output with periods of regeneration."

My Secret Growth Hack

Before my startup launched a single product, I made an unlikely play to buy another company. That bet is still paying off today.

When to Launch Something Illegal

Some business ideas are good enough to change the law. But you may never know unless you build it first.

Yes, You Can Grow Too Fast

As a venture capitalist, I’ve seen how “blitzscaling” damages companies, people, and the planet. Now my money is on “responsible growth.”

The Audacious Hustle

What does it take to land the biggest clients? A “dentist to the stars” shares how she drilled her way in. (Warning: chutzpah required.)

What to Do With ‘No'

“Never take no for an answer,” people say. But is that really true? We asked six founders: How do you know when to keep pushing and when to move on?

The Never-Ending Launch

"Entrepreneurship is a marathon with no finish line. Are you exhausted? Henry Rose founder Michelle Pfeiffer knows exactly how you feel."

Wall Street Digs In To China

U.S. politicians are taking a tougher line on the country, but bankers say they have to be there

Standing Alone in The Midterm Throng

Josh Shapiro is the one and only Democrat running to be Pennsylvania’s next governor

The Pointless Parable of Elizabeth Holmes

Is there a lesson to be learned from Theranos? Is anyone learning it?

Selling Jessica Simpson

How the pop star lost her billion-dollar fashion empire—and spent two years clawing it back

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS LEGAL PROCEEDING?

Surprisingly, the number of big bankruptcies plunged last year—a trend that may reverse soon enough

An Energy Crisis Years in the Making

With gas inventories low, Europe is at the mercy of two wily forces: Vladimir Putin and the weather

Got a Tax Question? Don't Call the IRS

Customer service has cratered at the short-staffed, underfunded agency

Force of Habit

THE CALORIE COUNTING CARDIO TRAINING STATIONARY BIKE GAMIFICATION STRESS REDUCING PSYCHO OPTIMIZING PEOPLE CENTERING WEIGHT LOSS SUBSCRIPTIONATING WHATEVER BEHAVIOR NEXT NEEDS CHANGING COMPANY | Noom’s founders built an overnight-success weight-loss app after years of failure. Now they’re working to parlay their big hit into a string of them.

It's Complicated

Trump’s GOP support is strong. But mainstream Republicans worry HIS FOCUS ON “THE STEAL” could hurt the party in the midterms—and 2024

THE ARMED UPRISING OF 2024

A growing number of RADICALIZED REPUBLICANS are willing to grab their guns if the next presidential election doesn't go their way