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“He’s not a trustworthy witness to his own story. Everything is ten times bigger and better than it really was — except when he was accused of crimes, in which case he can’t really remember anymore.” — Joby Warrick on Carlos the Jackal Yesterday, WOLA’s Adam Isacson and John Walsh…

Imagine writing an obituary for Jesus Christ in 33 AD. How would The New York Times have captured his impact before his lasting legacy? An exploration of his immediate influence. #JesusChrist #History #Obituary #BiblicalTimes

The investor cap lift fueled a private market boom. Assets under management surged from under $1 trillion to over $17 trillion today. #PrivateMarkets #InvestmentGrowth #FinancialHistory #AssetManagement

Startups are staying private longer, removing the pressure to implement IPO-ready governance and internal controls. This shift impacts investor oversight and guidance. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #IPO #CompanyGrowth

Beyond mere facts and dates, obituary writing strives to capture the essence of a person. Often under deadline, it's about finding the soul in the story, not just stenography. #ObituaryWriting #Storytelling #Journalism #Biography

As OpenAI and Anthropic eye IPOs, some fear a crash fueled by untamed AI unicorns. If this irrational exuberance collapses, what are the political consequences? Experts weigh in. #AI #TechIPO #MarketCrash #EconomicOutlook

A writer's unique experience: revealing David Greenglass's perjury in the Rosenberg case, the "crime of the century." A look back at Cold War echoes and a life of reporting. #ColdWar #RosenbergCase #Journalism #TrueCrime #History

Exploring the complex ethical questions surrounding the decision to drop atomic weapons. Evan Thomas's book, "Road to Surrender," delves into this, earning nearly 1,500 five-star reviews on Amazon. #AtomicBomb #WWIIHistory #MoralDilemmas #EvanThomas #BookReview

Choosing who gets an obituary is a subjective challenge. With 150,000 deaths daily and few published, how do we honor a life's trajectory amidst its complexities and contradictions? #Obituaries #Writing #LifeStories #Journalism #Death

A startup's early culture can normalize disregarding the law. This mindset often persists even after the company goes public, a concerning trend. #StartupCulture #BusinessEthics #LegalRisks #CorporateLaw

The most consequential decision: annihilate an enemy city. This explores the Japanese perspective on receiving such a weapon and its role in Emperor Hirohito's decision-making. #Hirohito #WWII #NuclearBomb #DecisionMaking #History

The Jobs Act changed rules, allowing startups to have more shareholders before going public. This boosts private trading markets for early investors and employees seeking liquidity. #StartupLife #JobsAct #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital

Obituaries are not about death; they're about life. Exploring the soul, essence, and impact of individuals, going beyond mere facts to capture who they truly were. #Obituaries #LifeStories #Journalism #Storytelling #HumanInterest

After the Nagasaki bombing, survivors wading into rivers to cool wounds faced a horrific fate—drowning. The sheer number of bodies created devastating human dams, choking the waterways. #Nagasaki #Hiroshima #WWII #History #Tragedy

An aggressive prosecutor, a controversial mayor, and a staunch defender of Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani's life presents a difficult narrative. How do you capture a career marked by such contradictions and legal entanglements? #RudyGiuliani #NewYorkCity #PoliticalCommentary #LegalNews

Concerns about unicorn governance structures: lack of disclosure for investors and the public, and CEO power unchecked by board voting rights. Need for stronger accountability mechanisms. #Unicorns #CorporateGovernance #Accountability #VentureCapital #Startup

Exploring Truman's perspective and the decision-making process behind the events in Washington and Japan. Laying out the facts to let readers grapple with the bigger issues. #TrumanDoctrine #History #DecisionMaking #WorldWar2 #USHistory

Billions raised, IPO failed, then a SPAC merger. Years later, WeWork filed for bankruptcy, leaving investors and employees with worthless options. A cautionary tale of rapid rise and epic fall. #WeWork #BusinessFailure #StartupStory #Bankruptcy #VentureCapital

Witness the devastating impact of radiation sickness after the atomic bombings. Within 30 minutes, those near ground zero faced intense nausea, swelling, vomiting, and thirst. A chilling look at the immediate aftermath. #RadiationSickness #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #AtomicBomb #History #WWII