{
  "id": 16322101,
  "title": "10 Weekend Reads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/10-weekend-reads",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-24T10:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Big Picture",
    "slug": "the-big-picture",
    "url": "https://ritholtz.com/2026/10/10-weekend-reads-113/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The weekend is upon us, and we have gathered an impressive lineup of longer-form reads to keep you entertained and informed. From the transformative power of artificial intelligence to the shattering effects of climate change, these articles cover a wide range of topics.\n\nFirst, Demis Hassabis, a child prodigy turned AI pioneer, discusses how artificial intelligence may bring about radical changes to our world. The Wall Street Journal features this deep dive into the mind of the Nobel Prize winner.\n\nNext, Building Santa Barbara Management explores the fate of extraordinary wealth over generations. The article delves into the rapid decay of fortunes, focusing on the founder's series on Santa Barbara Management.\n\nThe article \"Is Wikipedia the ‘Last Best Place on the Internet’?\" reviews Richard Cooke's book \"The Last Best Place on the Internet: A Human History of Wikipedia.\" The New York Times examines how Wikipedia has evolved from a joke to a reputable source of information.\n\nIn Wired, Nathan Fielder shares an exclusive interview with the comedian behind The Rehearsal, discussing his experiences with high-profile figures like Elizabeth Holmes. The comedian also reveals details about his upcoming feature film.\n\nComputer Chips Are the Most Magnificent Things Humanity Has Ever Made, according to an article in The New Yorker. These chips power our devices and drive the artificial intelligence that underpins our economy. However, the geopolitical rivalry surrounding these chips is also discussed.\n\nThe New York Times also investigates the illegal gold trade in Madagascar. Thousands of children work in these mines, and despite international law, Madagascar's gold flows freely into the world market. The world's gold authority has aided in covering this illicit activity up.\n\nCitizen Lab uncovers a new technique called \"AdFection,\" which involves delivering targeted ads with zero-click mercenary spyware. This technique was used to infect devices at Al Jazeera with Candiru's spyware, as revealed in The Citizen Lab's report.\n\nGiant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth, according to a Reuters data-driven examination of global temperatures. These unprecedented heat waves are upending life around the world, from Texas to Ivory Coast to Poland.\n\nFinally, the Wall Street Journal covers the disappearing Rio Grande and its impact on Elephant Butte, N.M., and surrounding farms. Due to years of drought, Elephant Butte reservoir is facing an existential threat, with the town potentially turning into a ghost town.",
  "summary": "The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Why AI’s Deepest Mind Believes the World Is About to Change Radically: From childhood prodigy to AI pioneer to Nobel Prize winner, Demis Hassabis has been on a lifelong quest to… Read More The post 10 Weekend Reads appeared first on The Big Picture .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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