{
  "id": 3730435,
  "title": "10 Thursday AM Reads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/10-thursday-am-reads",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Big Picture",
    "slug": "the-big-picture",
    "url": "https://ritholtz.com/2026/08/10-thursday-am-reads-508/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This collection of articles covers a diverse range of topics:\n\n1. Financial education in high schools has expanded, with 39 states now requiring a personal finance course for graduation. Meanwhile, economics requirements are decreasing. The College Board is introducing a new AP Business course focused on personal finance later this fall.\n\n2. The founders of startups should be prepared for mentorship from established institutions like Y Combinator, according to Paul Graham, who describes the process as \"grad school.\"\n\n3. The United States is experiencing a surge in toilet paper prices due to a trade war with Canada, with paper products among the hardest-hit sectors. The trade negotiations have broken down, leading to estimated 25-50% tariffs on these products.\n\n4. Ben Carlson reflects on the often overlooked conveniences in modern life, such as electricity, clean water, indoor plumbing, and music on demand. He argues that not celebrating these basic comforts is a sign of progress.\n\n5. Artificial intelligence has sparked controversy in journalism. After Stanley Druckenmiller used AI to write a WSJ op-ed criticizing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, readers noticed linguistic patterns and Druckenmiller admitted to it, stating he moved from an English major to an economics major.\n\n6. Cargo thefts have become increasingly violent as organized crime groups target servers and data-center gear. Recent incidents in California demonstrate the extreme lengths these criminals will go to acquire valuable equipment.\n\n7. The Catskills, once considered a hidden gem, are now a highly sought-after destination for wealthy New Yorkers seeking second homes. Pandemic lockdowns drove a Long Island couple to pay $1.65 million for a property in Sullivan County, leading to a surge in home renovations and new builds.\n\n8. Type 2 diabetes can potentially be reversed with the right lifestyle changes, according to research. The key lies in taking pressure off the organs, rather than relying on lifelong treatment.\n\n9. Luxury bottled water has evolved into a complex industry, with various water types like mineral, iceberg, volcanic, and alkaline. However, the presence of unique minerals and high price does not necessarily guarantee better hydration.\n\n10. A total lunar eclipse is approaching, and the Americas will have an optimal viewing position. Nearly the entire lunar surface will be obscured, with 96% of the moon going dark, offering a rare celestial viewing experience.",
  "summary": "My late August morning reads: • What’s Cool in High School? Personal Finance: Thirty-nine states now require a personal-finance course to graduate — up four since 2024 — while economics requirements are shrinking. (Wall Street Journal) see also Could You Beat a High-Schooler on the New AP Personal-Finance Test?: The College Board rolls out AP Business with Personal Finance… Read More The post 10…",
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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."
}