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 ...

It's report card season for climate change. Each year, the United Nations takes stock of whether countries are on track to cut carbon emissions and limit global warming. The grade this year: needs ...

The explosion of subscription services — from streaming services and meal kits to pet toys and socks — has changed how we approach everyday transactions. And that includes how we approach giving. You ...

Millions of new companies are born every year, yet only a fraction manage to keep the lights on long enough to raise that next round—let alone shift the paradigm of their industry. I suspect many ...

The date October 31 makes most people think of pumpkins, costumes and candy. But long before Halloween became a cultural staple, that date marked an event that redirected the course of civilization.

There’s a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story.

The 1950s and '60s were two of the most influential decades. So much history unfolded in such a little time. These moments shaped the way the boomer generation viewed the world around them. Those born ...

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 ...