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Insider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes
A trade has not materialized for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. He made it clear he wants to be moved out of the organization.It’s been two weeks for Hellebuyck and his camp to see a trade come through. However, nothing has happened to this point.A few of his Jets teammates were asked about it before […] The post Insider Connects Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina Hurricanes appeared first on HEAVY.
50 countries and counting, she now finds value in slow travel
Social media made travel feel like a competition. Seeing country counts in people's bios made Macie Strum start keeping score.
NiteShyft Announces October Launch of AI Business Operating Platform for Small Companies
NiteShyft will open its AI business operating platform to the public in October 2026, following private testing in which AI agents completed more than 2,000 business tasks at a median speed 736 times faster than benchmark estimates, according to company records.Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2026) - NiteShyft today announced that its business operating platform will open to the public in October 2026, following a private testing period in which the platform executed.
Jessica Pegula rallies back into U.S. Open semifinals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula came back to win her U.S. Open quarterfinal match Tuesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, reaching the semifinals of the Grand Slam event for the third year in a row. Pegula, the 32-year-old Buffalonian ranked No. 3 in the world, defeated No. 26 seed Emma Navarro in the all-American […]
49ers former 2nd-rounder suffers devastating injury days before opener
The San Francisco 49ers' already thin defensive line sustained a devastating blow just days before their Week 1 kickoff vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
David Brooks argues against political radicalism on YPU floor
David Brooks, a former New York Times columnist who became a presidential fellow in February, spoke in favor of the resolution, “Political Radicalism is Cowardice.” After arguments ranging from Edmund Burke to climate change, the resolution failed.
SBA promotes CHOICE Arrangements for small-business health benefits
The SBA and CMS are promoting CHOICE Arrangements, formerly known as ICHRAs, as an alternative health benefits model for small businesses.
SBA promotes CHOICE Arrangements for small-business health benefits
The SBA and CMS are promoting CHOICE Arrangements, formerly known as ICHRAs, as an alternative health benefits model for small businesses.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day ”and “The Odyssey ”boost 2026 domestic box office to best summer on record
“Brand New Day” is the highest-earning summer release in over a decade, and this summer’s record-breaking gross more than doubles that of last summer’s.
Peninsula business owner from Australia is 49ers super fan who won't miss season opener in Melbourne
Rams Pro Bowler States Clear Goal for the 2026 Season
Los Angeles Rams EDGE rusher Byron Young states his goals for the 2026 season as he enters the final year of his rookie contract The post Rams Pro Bowler States Clear Goal for the 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Saginaw County business not yet concerned about Canadian tariffs
Canada imposed tariffs on hundreds of U.S. products in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Colts Part Ways With 29-Game Starter
Jaylon Jones did well to turn himself from a seventh-round pick into a consistent contributor the Indianapolis Colts. Those contributions didn’t end up being big enough, though. The Colts waived Jones on Tuesday. It was part of a three-pronged roster move that the Colts announced in an official press release like this: “The Indianapolis Colts […] The post Colts Part Ways With 29-Game Starter appeared first on HEAVY.
College Football Has Completely Lost Its Mind
College football has been back for one full week . That’s it. And somehow we already have a tweet perfectly summarizing just how ridiculous this season has become. LSU is dealing with a legal fight that has reached the point where SEC leaders could vote on whether to expel the school from the conference. Western…
Texas’ Biggest Concern Going Into Saturday Is This
Texas has one of the most talented offenses in college football. But if the Longhorns want to finally beat Ohio State on Saturday night, they have to find a way to push the football down the field. That was a massive problem last year. Ohio State completely suffocated Texas’ passing game for most of its…
Duke HC Manny Diaz Sends Exciting Message Following Opening Win
Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz sent out an exciting message about the state of the program following the Week 1 win.
Penn State Ranked No. 16 in Both Coaches, AP Polls
Penn State moved up in the week 1 version of the polls! They’re now No. 16 in the Coaches poll, as well as No. 16 in the AP. The absolute demolition of Marshall, maybe to a point not expected by the voters, allowed the Nittany Lions to start its ascent to a potential top 10 […]
Raiders fans were not in favor of signing Von Miller
Las Vegas fans don’t feel like they need veteran pass-rusher
Valheim 1.0 Launches After 5 Years in Early Access
Valheim launched into Steam Early Access in February 2021 and quickly garnered attention, launching with over 500,000 peak concurrent players on Steam and still counting over 20,000 daily concurrent players at the time of writing. Now, over five years after the Early Access launch, the open-world...
Heat linked to reunion with struggling ex-Lakers point guard
An NBA writer believes the Miami Heat should consider bringing back a former Los Angeles Lakers backcourt contributor for a second stint.
\'Twilight\' film concert experience coming to Hershey; here\'s when tickets are on sale
Fans of the "Twilight" movies can experience the romance of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan all over again when the "Twilight in Concert" tour stops in Hershey in February 2027.
Norman Rock Creek Entertainment District faces lawsuit over tax increment financing
Norman's Rock Creek Entertainment District is a $1 billion project set to open in 2028, including a multipurpose performance venue, restaurants, retail space, office development, a hotel, and multiple housing options.
Preview: Eagles travel to Mainz
Eintracht are looking to claim their first league win of the season at 1. FSV Mainz 05. Adi Hütter says his players are still developing, while Mario Götze has called for maximum performance.Backdro...
Commentary: Sadly, the promise of special education still hasn’t been realized
Significant barriers prevent students with disabilities from reaching the goal of preparing them for the transition to adulthood and independent living.
Legal complaint against FIFA to cover impact on women’s schedule
A legal complaint against FIFA has been extended to cover its “abusive conduct” towards the women’s game in Europe. The complaint by the European Leagues umbrella group, which includes the Premier League and Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) as members, was first lodged with the European Commission in October 2024.
Could High-Tech Toys Help Animals Act More Wild?
Zookeepers are trying a new fix for animal “boredom.”
Millwall's Metcalfe & Bolton's Sheehan win appeals
Millwall midfielder Jenson Metcalfe and Bolton’s Josh Sheehan have their red cards from Saturday’s game between the sides overturned on appeal.
“Sometimes I think it was not a fair chance (in …
“Sometimes I think it was not a fair chance (in …
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches on February 25, 2027
Koei Tecmo has announced the new mainline Atelier game's release date.
Two key details emerge on Arsenal's recall clause for Nwaneri
It was recently reported that Arsenal have an option to recall Ethan Nwaneri from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window.However, local outlet Ruhr Nachrichten has now ...
NFL Melbourne entertainment: Who is performing at LA Rams-San Francisco 49ers MCG extravaganza?
The NFL match between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers is an entertainment extravaganza. Not only will there be performances on the MCG, but also in the precinct surrounding the famous venue. Sibling superstar group the Jonas Brothers will perform at half-time of the NFL Melbourne match between the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers at the MCG on Friday, September 11 AEST (Thursday, September 10 ET).
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea, Player Ratings: Bank holiday
Community player ratings from Chelsea’s first defeat of the season
WATCH: Vernon College volleyball opens conference play vs Ranger
The Chaparrals started the 2026 season cold - winning just one game in their pre-conference schedule.
Trump said he'll stop Canada's Bombardier from being sold in the US
Trump said the Canadian manufacturer needs to build jets in the US to win business from US customers.
Tom Brady refuses to apologize for conflict of interest
Ever since seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady stepped into a role as a broadcaster with Fox while also becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders franchise, he has faced criticism over potential conflicts of interest and how the limitations placed on him might impact his career as a broadcaster. Brady, however, doesn’t…
Brazilian club opens talks to try to sign Richarlison
Vasco have started talks in an attempt to sign forward Richarlison.The information was reported by journalist Lucas Pedrosa of Cazé TV.According to him, the transfer is difficult, but the player has ...
The war on Iran’s energy infrastructure creates rising political risk
When Israel targeted Tehran’s oil storage facilities in the initial days of the war launched on Feb. 28, black smoke blanketed the capital and plunged parts of the city into darkness. Roughly ten days later, strikes hit natural gas facilities at the giant South Pars field, key oil refineries, major steel plants, and petrochemical complexes, impacting thousands of workers. These attacks on vital energy and industrial assets revealed a critical dimension of the conflict: compounding an already acute domestic energy...
Arch Manning ‘excited’ for another chance against Ohio State
Last year, Arch Manning began his first full season as a starter with the Texas Longhorns with a matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes. It did not go the way he wanted, but now he gets a chance to bounce back against the same team this year. On Saturday, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes head…
Guardians Have a Big Question to Answer in Their Rotation
Should the Cleveland Guardians look to move Joey Cantillo out of the rotation to create space for a different starter?
Rock music world stunned as beloved musician dies: ‘One of the most remarkable people’
A cause of death has not been reported.
Rock music world stunned as beloved musician dies: ‘One of the most remarkable people’
A cause of death has not been reported.
Dee-Mack honors first ever football team from 1951
MACKINAW, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Dee-Mack’s present met its past on Friday. The Deer Creek-Mackinaw football program is celebrating its 75 year this season. It honored the first team in school history on Friday night. Dee-Mack invited players and their families from the school’s first football team to Friday’s game against Dwight. The only surviving member […]
Three Things We Learned From Brighton 1-1 Leeds
Vuskovic’s goalscoring threat, Ayari’s midfield mastery, and Yalcouyé’s electric energy provide a silver lining for the Seagulls after a gritty stalemate against a physical Leeds side.
Jays/A’s Series Preview
We have three games with the ‘Insert town name here’ A’s. The A’s are 57-78, 16 games back of Houston in the Al West and, “it doesn’t matter games” back in the Wild Card race. They need to go 6-12 in their last 18 games to save themselves from losing 100 games. That doesn’t mean […]
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S.
Prices shot up after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February and have not settled down since
US Soccer Needs to Take Its Time With Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan is slated to be the next American soccer poster boy, and while a future at Manchester City awaits and a new cycle looms, the 16-year-old should be allowed to mature before carrying the ...
The US airports with the longest and shortest wait times
At the top 50 busiest airports in the US, the average TSA wait time is 9.9 minutes. Passengers at some airports can wait almost three times as long.
Commission to present long-awaited Innovation Act proposal
The European Commission will present its proposal for an EU Innovation Act on September 9, with a focus on strengthening public procurement as a driver of innovation and facilitating the use of intellectual property (IP) to secure financing.The proposal was initially meant to be published in March. No explanation has been given for the delay, but it may be linked to issues with the associated impact assessment.The Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board issued a negative opinion on the draft impact assessment following its meeting on January 28, and again on February 27, according to a draft of the Innovation Act published by Agence Europe.In it, the Commission lays out the steps it has taken to address the board’s concerns, including avoiding overlap with the upcoming revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives and removing a mandatory target for EU member states to increase overall innovation procurement spending.The Innovation Act, which was included in last year’s start-up and scale-up strategy, is meant to reduce barriers to bringing innovative solutions to the market and speed up the path from research to commercialisation.Central to the initiative, according to the draft proposal, is the introduction of a harmonised EU framework for the procurement of R&D services by public buyers, including pre-commercial procurement. The plans would also introduce an EU preference in public R&D procurement.“Other leading economies in the world are investing five to eight times more in public procurement of R&D than the EU,” it notes. In Europe, the lack of harmonised rules has led to divergent practices across the bloc, legal uncertainty and limited use of joint, cross-border R&D procurement, it says.Related articlesCommission postpones European Innovation ActParliament draft report adds EU Inc safeguards to prevent fraud and regime shoppingThe text highlights a lack of clarity around the valuation and monetisation of IP as another barrier to the commercialisation of research results. Currently in the EU, IP is rarely used as collateral in financing, which restricts the growth potential of innovative firms. A key reason for this, according to the Commission, is the absence of a harmonised methodology for valuing IP.To address this issue, it plans to introduce an EU-wide IP valuation framework, a digital marketplace for commercialising IP, and a competence centre to help innovators access IP-backed finance.The issue was highlighted by a recent report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which referred to developing a “functional market for IP-backed finance” as a “core competitiveness imperative for the next decade,” and key to ensuring capital unlocked by other EU initiatives reaches innovative firms.The Innovation Act is one of several ways the Commission hopes to reduce fragmentation in the single market and help innovative companies to scale in Europe, complementing other initiatives such as the EU-wide corporate regime, dubbed EU Inc.The leaked draft is not the final version that will be published on September 9, according to a Commission official.
We moved our kids from a small town to Chicago. It was the right call.
We moved our two young kids from a small rural town to Chicago. It was the best decision for our family — here's why.
Mamdani says new NYC office will be a tool of union organizers
The Mamdani administration announced a new Office of Worker Power Monday — and is still facing skepticism from business leaders.
Trump's economic record is working against him in the midterms
President Trump, who won reelection based on a promise to turn the economy around, now faces a reckoning in midterms centered largely on his economic record.
Spellbook CEO pushes back on AI-polished employee proposals
A tech CEO wants employees to show their thinking before AI polishes it. His new policy asks for the "D+ version" of their ideas.
Chelsea working on early Alex Scott deal to avoid bidding war
Chelsea are working on an early deal to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in a bid to avoid competition for the midfielder next summer.Bournemouth turned down a £64m offer from Chelsea during th...
Flock Safety faces backlash; Ulta, Lowe's under pressure
Consumers are calling out retailers like Ulta Beauty and Lowe's for having contracts with Flock Safety, which sells automated license-plate readers.
3 Steps to Support Mental Health for Rural Youth
(Feature Impact) Young people face a growing number of pressures, including academic expectations, social responsibilities, complex family situations and uncertainty about their own futures. Mental health support is important for all – but in many rural areas, those pressures are even greater.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate for rural youth ages 15-19 is 74% higher than their urban counterparts. Barriers like limited insurance coverage, unreliable internet for telehealth, scarce providers, long drive times and lack of public transportation make it harder to get mental healthcare when it’s needed. Plus, asking for help can feel like opening oneself up to judgment and stigmatization.That’s why Rural Minds, the only nonprofit focused on mental health for rural communities, created the Rural Youth Mental Wellness pilot program supported by Boehringer Ingelheim. It was developed by an advisory committee made up of rural youth to provide their peers with practical, free, accessible mental health resources. Incorporating feedback on the pilot, the updated program sponsored by the Sompo Foundation is now launching its national rollout.“A young person’s ZIP code should never determine whether they can access meaningful mental health support where and when they need it,” said Jessica L. Schleider, Ph.D., director, Lab for Scalable Mental Health, Northwestern University. “Our lab is thrilled to partner with Rural Minds as they champion evidence-based, anonymous, freely available support tools designed to overcome barriers to help-seeking faced by rural youth across the country.”If the rural mental health crisis affects you or a loved one, consider these ways to help.Break the Stigma Surrounding Mental HealthIn communities where self-reliance is valued, asking for help can sometimes be viewed as a sign of weakness. Young people who feel unheard and unsupported often struggle with being vulnerable, so they continue carrying their increasingly heavy burdens alone.Parents, educators, healthcare providers, community leaders and peers can work to change that culture by normalizing mental health conversations. This includes helping teenagers feel seen and accepted by educating them on mental health issues and coping strategies, listening to their experiences without judgment, sharing your own stories and reminding them it’s courageous to seek support.Consider Single-Session InterventionsThe first step is always the hardest when it comes to seeking mental health support, and not every struggling young person is ready or able to see a therapist. With access to free, confidential, self-guided materials to begin building mental wellness skills, the first step may be less scary.#placement_1042740_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid1042740 = window.pid1042740 || rnd;var plc1042740 = window.plc1042740 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=1042740;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid1042740+';place='+(plc1042740++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');Single-Session Interventions (SSIs) are brief, structured online courses designed to teach youth practical skills for handling stress, low mood, self-image and more. The Rural Youth Mental Wellness Program offers SSIs in partnership with Project YES (Youth Empowerment and Support), a free digital resource developed with Northwestern University’s Lab for Scalable Mental Health at the Feinberg School of Medicine.Anonymous access to SSIs through the partnership provides strategies for:Improving moodRethinking body imageReframing negative thoughtsKnowing your power to changeTaking steps toward goalsProtecting LGBTQ+ prideHandling self-harm urgesStaying safe amid dark thoughtsEach SSI typically takes 5-10 minutes. Although SSIs are not a replacement for therapy, they provide a research-backed source of support for young people experiencing bouts of stress or low-to-moderate distress.Know When to Seek Professional HelpSelf-guided resources and supportive conversations are a valuable starting point, but sometimes young people need qualified professional help. Look for symptoms like worsening mood or behavior, substance use, self-harm or difficulty managing everyday tasks, and take teens seriously when they express dark feelings.Doctors and counselors can provide personalized support for youth in crisis, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential 24/7 support for mental health by dialing 9-8-8.“I grew up in a small town where mental health was almost taboo,” said committee member Asheton Medlin. “Being part of the committee that built this program let me help make sure rural youth today have the support I didn’t. I’m excited to help bring these resources to them because this generation deserves the chance to grow up and change the world.”Find more information at RuralMinds.org.Photos courtesy of Shutterstock
Serena Williams says she eats her first meal later than people expect
Even with her training-focused diet, Serena Williams said one unexpected staple is part of the mix: tacos.
Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei Joins Elite Defense in 2027 Mock Draft
Oregon Ducks star pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei is predicted to land with an elite defense in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Ddrops® Brings Medical Experts from Damansara Specialist Hospital and Motherhood.com.my Together in Malaysia for Science-Backed Vitamin D Forum
Ddrops®brought together Damansara Specialist Hospital, recognised among the World's Best Hospitals (2026) powered by Statista, and Motherhood.com.my, Malaysia's #1 trusted parenting platform, for a health education forum focused on translating science-backed vitamin D insights into practical, evidence-led guidance for Malaysian families.
Milos Kerkez On First Victory: “We Need to Keep Going”
Milos Kerkez reflects on the team’s first victory of the season against Ipswich Town.
Tyler Johnigan: CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Athlete of the Week
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Tyler Johnigan is our CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Athlete of the Week. He is a student-athlete from Kilgore High School. Watch the video above to see all that he has accomplished, and once again, congrats to Tyler.
The Manhunter speaks: “Lanterns” star explains how the big twist ‘reframed everything’
The actor behind the character talks the episode 4 reveal.
🎥 Shock in Itaquera! Corinthians beaten by bottom side Chapecoense
Chapecoense had only two wins in the Brasileirão - against Santos and São Paulo.And a total of zero away victories.Then they went and stunned Corinthians right at the Neo Química Arena this Sunday ...
Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing
The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping for better results from veteran closer Edwin Diaz when they signed him this past offseason.Diaz came to Los Angeles on a three-year, $69 million contract, with the organization hoping to solidify the closer spot in the bullpen. After struggles last year, Diaz was supposed to be the anchor for […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing appeared first on HEAVY.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 'AGI has arrived' and congratulates OpenAI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made the comment on Sunday, days after OpenAI released Astra, its newest and most powerful AI model.
The core anti-Pangram constituency is phony writers
Welcome to The Closing Argument, our verdict on the news, plus everything The Argument published and appeared in this week. The Verdict, by Kelsey Piper A lot of people hate AI for drowning the internet in slop and displacing human creatives. You might think that these people would be thrilled by a program that can identify and flag AI-generated work. But many people who hate AI also hate Pangram, an impressively accurate AI detector that produces very few false positives, according to high-quality independent research. This loathing found its most recent expression in a bizarre Wired article that amplifies a wide range of false arguments from Pangram skeptics: that AI detectors are racist (they’re not) or ableist (they’re not)1 or don’t work (this one does)2. Rather than starting from the premise that it would be really valuable to have a working AI detector and scrutinizing Pangram to make sure it lives up to that promise, the article starts from the premise that Pangram obviously has bad vibes and sets out to discover why. (One answer: The CEO microwaved lunch during an interview!) Why aren’t writers who resent Pangram more eager to distinguish themselves from posters who are having ChatGPT ghostwrite all their work? There are a few different things at play, but I think one key dynamic is this: These are often the same people. A core constituency for arguments like Wired’s is “writers” who are using AI to write their posts but resent this fact being made public. They stand to lose from AI detectors because AI detectors call them out. Share When Substack announced a partnership with Pangram, a sizable fraction of the platform’s authors rose up in outrage. Some people had experience with other AI detectors that didn’t work, and some felt that AI writing ought to be encouraged — both of which are fair enough. But the fury was fueled by authors passionately insisting that Pangram kept wrongly accusing them on almost every post they published. Pangram can be wrong, especially on short passages. But in the overwhelming majority of cases where Pangram looked at a whole blog post rather than a single paragraph, the program correctly detected work as AI. Even if we can’t be 100% sure in any individual case, we can notice the trend in the aggregate. Wired quotes Sam Illingworth, a professor of critical AI literacy at Edinburgh Napier University, who said, “I don’t think [AI detectors] work. … I think that detectors are prejudiced against certain people.” This spring, he said that he used AI for research and editing; this summer he acknowledged that in addition to research and editing, he also uses it “now and then for a turn of phrase I keep.” Pangram informs us that most of his posts are 100% AI-written (some are mixed AI-and-human) and that 100% AI-written posts started appearing last year. The favorable interpretation is that, as someone whose recent work Pangram consistently mistakes for AI, Illingworth sees Pangram’s flaws firsthand. The unfavorable interpretation is that the tool’s credibility trades off against his own, because its account of who writes his posts is not consistent with his. Illingworth is not alone in insisting the detector does not work. “It’s a Monday night in late July, and I’m pasting my own Substack draft into an AI detector for the first time. Not because I’m worried. Because I’m curious. I wrote every word of it myself, the way I write everything, out loud in my head first, in a rhythm that still carries the accent of a language I learned to think in before I learned to write in this one,” begins one Substack post by an author indignant that Pangram flags her writing as AI. “That’s the part I had to sit with before I could write this.” If you, like me, have worked with AIs a lot, you won’t even need Pangram there. The author of that piece is AI. It is obviously AI! I checked 10 other posts on the blog, and they were also obviously AI! “I have spent 22 years as an award-winning author and essayist. And now this bullshit tool that learned from MY writing is going to accuse me of plagiarism,” popular Substack writer Carlyn Beccia wrote in an anti-Pangram post. “For the last and final time, AI DETECTORS DO NOT WORK.” Here’s what her writing sounded like in 2020: “Most success stories revolve around one person who believed enough in you to say — give it a try. We call these people muses, but they are so much more than that. They are the strong man giants whose shoulders we stand on so we can see the horizon. Throughout the editing process, I am sure my editor felt less like a giant of greatness and more like Atlas with the world on her shoulders.” Pangram says it was 100% human-written. (So were other articles of hers in 2020.) And here’s what it sounds like now: “And then there is the reshuffling, which sounds like paperwork until you remember that empires have always loved paperwork. The Trump regime recently moved special education oversight from the Education Department to HHS. That is not a minor bureaucratic transfer. It changes the frame.”3 Pangram says this is mostly AI. I am not convinced that Pangram is wrong. In my own experience, Pangram is very effective on long texts — if it marks a long essay as AI, the essay was either written by AI or deliberately written to sound like AI. On tweet-length or paragraph-length texts, it’s not perfectly reliable. It seems to work just as well for non-native English speakers as for native speakers. While I have seen dozens of claims of pre-2022 text returning a positive result on Pangram, I have tried repeatedly to corroborate those and have never once succeeded. To be clear, I’m absolutely not saying that complaining about Pangram suggests a writer is a cheat. There are plenty of other concerns. Most are mistakenly premised, such as the false claim that Pangram trains on work you put into it, but others are reasonable: It’s unreliable on sufficiently short text segments; it creates an internet witch-hunt mentality when there are defensible uses of AI; people who are open about their AI use are sometimes blamed, when the only people really doing something wrong are the ones who hide it; and it isn’t perfect, so a single positive result shouldn’t be taken as decisive proof of misconduct. I’m happy to concede that Pangram is imperfect and possible to over-rely on. If an author’s posts are mostly non-AI and one scans as partially AI, this could be a mistake. It’s also possible to defeat Pangram with intentional effort. If you think we need something more robust and more reliable, fine! But if you don’t like AI and don’t like Pangram, your attitude really ought to be that it’s a shame that our existing tools for AI detection are imperfect, and it’s important to invent better ones. If your stance is instead that AI is evil and so is looking for AI, then ultimately you’re contributing to the sloppification of the internet. You’re making it harder for people who write their own text to distinguish themselves, and providing cover for authors who are definitely not writing their own text. Subscribe Top stories this week, by Kobe Yank-Jacobs Commentators often worry that the decline of reading could mean the decline of liberal democracy — but deliberative governance actually predated widespread literacy. This week, Maibritt Henkel pointed out that many liberal cultures thrive on a culture of raucous, interactive debate, which can happen in-person as easily, if not more so, than in text. Read on, dear reader, to learn more. It may actually cheer you up: [ ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/reading-wont-save-liberalism) [ Reading won’t save liberalism ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/reading-wont-save-liberalism) Maibritt Henkel · Sep 1 [ Read full story ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/reading-wont-save-liberalism) It used to be bad to downplay climate change (if we mean denying its reality). Today, it’s actually good to downplay climate change (if we mean keeping the issue out of political fights so we can make real progress). This counterintuitive view is called “climate hushing,” and contributor Alex Trembath argued that it’s the key to enacting good policy going forward. Get up to speed on the latest in climate politics: [ ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/we-wont-stop-climate-change-by-talking) [ We won’t stop climate change by talking about it ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/we-wont-stop-climate-change-by-talking) Alex Trembath · Sep 2 [ Read full story ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/we-wont-stop-climate-change-by-talking) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing up for the forces of liberalism against Donald Trump’s assault on our closest ally. So, why is one prominent left-wing commenter attacking Carney? Columnist Matthew Yglesias explains: [ ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/when-economic-liberty-means-central) [ When "economic liberty" means central planning ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/when-economic-liberty-means-central) Matthew Yglesias · Aug 31 [ Read full story ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/when-economic-liberty-means-central) 🌟Abundance Wins of the Week🌟 Shout out to my home state of California, whose legislature passed two housing bills this week. One requires a housing density minimum in transit-oriented areas of the state’s most transit-rich cities (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, San Diego, and Long Beach). Another bill closes two common loopholes used by third parties to delay housing projects, including an opportunity to challenge maps of a given lot created by the developer after a project has been approved. Shout out to our big-state rival, Texas, where pro-housing SB 785 took effect this week. The new state law requires municipalities to have at least one district permitted for manufactured housing without a special permit. This will promote zoning changes in 44% of municipalities. The company Fervo Energy signed a deal with Google for what is set to be the world’s largest enhanced geothermal facility, proving a technology can work at a scale that could be crucial to a decarbonized, energy-abundant economy. Share Worth watching… This week, forecasting legend Nate Silver joined Jerusalem, Matt, and Jeremiah on a crowded episode of the pod. It was a party. And speaking of parties, our round table debated the factional lines within the Democratic Party: Is it possible to be center-left and also anti-establishment? Watch or listen to find out: The Rio Grande Valley in Texas is one of the areas that swung hardest toward Trump in 2024, but musician Bobby Pulido is running to flip it back. Right now, The Argument/Split Ticket’s model has him running 1.1 points behind his Republican opponent in a district Trump won by 18 points. Tune in to find out how he differs from national Democrats and what he thinks he can to do win this seat. On Thursday, Bernie Sanders was among the first politicians to call for a ban on superintelligence. My guest this week, Andrea Miotti, has been lobbying to ban superintelligence for several years, most recently in the U.K., U.S., and Canada. I asked him how he gets legislators to take speculative risks seriously, and we dug into what plans might look like to actually pass a ban. Listen to learn more: What’s News with The Argument The Argument recommends, by Kobe Yank-Jacobs If we ever lose track of Justin Zuckerman, I’ll have the team split up and check all the movie theaters in the city. I’m shocked (and a little jealous) at how often he gets out to see good cinema. This week, he brings us It Ends, a “horror-ish movie,” which he described as a “Gen Z Waiting for Godot.” I was intrigued before he added that it was “funny, dark and existential” — at which point I was fully locked in. I guess I also had existential themes on the mind this week. One morning, a single line from a poem I read long ago just came to me: “Is death a stretch of time in which a life is just a flash?” The poem is called “From 20,000 Feet” by Heather McHugh. I suggest the version in The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Poetry, which, by tradition, my best friend and I always bring backpacking, extra weight be damned. We’ll stay thematically dark for just one more rec from senior editor John Robert Thomason, whose upcoming trip to Baltimore reminded him to suggest Michael Clune’s memoir White Out (about being addicted to heroin in Baltimore in the 1990s). Ben Lerner’s blurb called it _“_Disturbing, brilliant, hilarious—it’s as if Proust had written Jesus’ Son.” John told me this “seems accurate, with the caveat that I’ve never read Proust.” I, personally, have also shelved Proust until retirement. At this point, I was a little concerned for the team since all of us tossed out such psychologically grim material — maybe we’re all down about the end of summer — but thankfully, at least a few of us were into more upbeat selections. Milan Singh recommended Made In’s 5-quart stainless clad saucier, suggesting he had some fun in the kitchen. Jeremiah Johnson asked if he could recommend yet more Carly Rae Jepsen. Once denied, he offered up Game Changer instead_,_ calling it “the most wildly creative game show, maybe in the entire history of the genre.” Eli Richman mentioned _Lucky, “_a B-tier show with an A-tier cast and an S-tier theme song.” I suppose he was recommending the song, Horns of a Bull. Still, despite these cheerier recs, I couldn’t help but be concerned that we were subconsciously worried about racing toward summer’s end — the end of swim trunks and splashing around. Then a message landed reminding me of the three-day weekend to come. A whole extra day for sunshine. One more swim in the lake. I was grateful this called to mind yet another line from a poem, one by Mary Oliver, the patron saint of every gorgeous summer day (and about whom a documentary is now out). Speaking to God in the poem “Thirst,” she wrote: grant me, in your mercy,a little more time. Love for the earthand love for you are having such a longconversation in my heart. We have merch! We have quarter-zips, keychains, hats, and stickers. Each one is a great conversation starter in its own way. Buy them here. Subscribe More to read: [ The Opening Argument ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/seeing-like-an-elite)[ Seeing like an elite ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/seeing-like-an-elite) Kobe Yank-Jacobs · Sep 4 What do Americans hear when they watch Sen. Bernie Sanders or Vice President JD Vance rail against the elite? Are they thinking of right-wing tech billionaires? Imperious college professors? Liberal magazine writers? [ Read full story ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/seeing-like-an-elite) [ The Weekly Scroll ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/god-is-back-on-the-timeline)[ God is back on the timeline ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/god-is-back-on-the-timeline) Jeremiah Johnson · Sep 5 This week, we’re talking about Substack’s new religious debates, the continuing MAGA influencer scandal, how to retire from YouTube, and aura battles. [ Read full story ](https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/god-is-back-on-the-timeline) 1 This was a legitimate thing to worry about, but doesn’t seem to be a problem given the actual technology: Marijke Van Vlasselaer, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, and Bram Spruyt’s 2026 paper looks at whether Pangram is less accurate when evaluating the work of non-native speakers of English. It isn’t. That’s because Pangram isn’t really looking at how “unusual” a piece of writing is but whether it has the characteristic patterns of LLMs. The Wired article makes an odd gesture at a different Pangram-is-racist argument. There were several controversies this summer during which upcoming books were canceled after being discovered to be AI-written: “The three novels mentioned earlier — Shy Girl, Daggermouth, and Call Me, easily publishing’s biggest AI-detection scandals — were all written by writers of color.” But come on! As Zvi Mowshowitz put it: “They were not primarily written by people of color. They were primarily written by AIs.” That’s the whole problem! And as my colleague Jeremiah Johnson recently observed with respect to Cambridge’s Arday scandal, a community being unwilling to call out fraud if it’s perpetuated by people of color is not an anti-racist tendency; it is ultimately quite racist. 2 Many non-Pangram detectors don’t work, but many possible airplane designs also don’t work, and no one considers this a general argument against aviation; the thing that matters is whether any detection works. 3 The phrase “empires have always loved” mysteriously became all the rage in the last few years. See here, here, here, here and here. Before 2025, the only use of that phrase I have been able to find is a single Tweet. The logic of the sentence, too, is incoherent in an AI-characteristic way. “...sounds like paperwork, until you remember that empires have always loved paperwork”? Does remembering that make it sound less like paperwork? It’s a craft-ful sentence, but what is it actually saying??
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