{
  "id": 18330837,
  "title": "Longform links: changing of the guard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/longform-links-changing-of-the-guard",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T15:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Abnormal Returns",
    "slug": "abnormal-returns",
    "url": "https://abnormalreturns.com/2026/11/05/longform-links-changing-of-the-guard/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert Caro, author of LBJ's biography, shares insights with podcast host Dwarkesh Patel. Caro discusses the lessons he gleaned from studying the life of President Lyndon Johnson. An excerpt from Edward Hopper: A Life, a biography of the famous American painter, is featured in Lithub. The Wall Street Journal warns that merchant cash advances can quickly lead to bankruptcy for businesses. In the American restaurant industry, Sysco, a food service distributor, has become a key supplier. Ireland has emerged as a prominent location for film production. American women are increasingly entering the funeral services industry. In Japan, attitudes towards care robots among older residents vary. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's perspective is explored in a New York Times profile. The recent midterm elections saw AI emerge as a significant political liability. ICE officers often remain in their positions despite protests. The job application process is criticized for being fraught with difficulties. Russian cyber attackers utilize intermediary entities to carry out attacks on European targets. Curt Cignetti's transformative impact on Indiana University football, the university, and the surrounding community is examined. Lastly, a New York Times article delves into the question of whether animals experience grief.",
  "summary": "Thursdays are all about longform links on Abnormal Returns. Wherever possible, free links for premium sites are used. You can check out...",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}