For eight years running, World Changing Ideas has celebrated the people and companies working to make the world safer, cleaner, more sustainable, and more equitable. It’s no small feat—but it’s ...

Like it or not, the world is changing. President Trump's reelection is just one of many signs of that. His expected meeting this week with Russia's leader may help us learn more about what that new ...

Spend some time staring at the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and you can't miss the ice. It's everywhere. Cold weather became part of Washington's military strategy, says Alex ...

Donald Trump arrives for a campaign event at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, N.C., on Aug. 14, 2024. Now that the nightmare scenario of a close Trump loss and an ensuing fight over the election ...

Burt Wolf looks at the history of economic and cultural superpowers - Holland, England, and the US. Throughout history, specific countries have become strong — they’ve peaked and then declined, only ...

Here’s how Fast Company chose the winners of the World Changing Ideas Awards 2025. Why Costco CEO Ron Vachris is Fast Company’s Visionary of the Year The Costco CEO rose from forklift driver to the ...

Burt continues his look at the historical cycles with a focus on the development of currency. This is Burt’s second program that takes a look at how specific countries have become strong, peaked, and ...