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Prize-Shortlisted Novel Faces Unverified AI Authorship Claims — 3dHaitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien's Goncourt-longlisted novel, sold in more than 35,000 copies, faces X claims that Pangram found passages 100% AI-generated.

Tom Gallagher If AI detectors flagged real passages, the claims need solid proof before tarnishing a longlisted book.

Analysts Rate Four Stocks Buy or Moderate BuyBusiness — 3dAnalysts broadly favor the covered stocks: Assurant has a consensus Buy rating, while Alumis, Ategrity Specialty and ASML each have a Moderate Buy rating. Recent quarterly results beat analyst estimates at Assurant and Ategrity Specialty, while Alumis missed forecasts; the ASML report also highlights demand for its next-generation semiconductor equipment.

AI Adoption Spreads Across Banks, Campuses — 2dOrganizations and educators are accelerating AI adoption while emphasizing cost control, practical skills and human oversight: Société Générale is cutting IT costs as it cautiously expands AI, while guidance for students and workers stresses learning generative AI and directing its tools effectively. Initiatives and policies also aim to shape responsible use, including free Gemini access and training for Irish university students and new Philippine higher-education rules on disclosure, integrity and human review.

Nicole Hardy Philippine rules requiring disclosure and human review of AI work should help maintain standards as more campuses adopt these tools.

Basecamp Research Raises $140M for AI Therapies — 3dBasecamp Research announced a $140 million Series C funding, led by S32 with broad participation from tech and philanthropic investors, to train a new generation of EDEN models and advance its AI-designed therapeutics including in vivo cell therapies, while expanding pharmaceutical partnerships. Andy Conrad of Section 32 will join Basecamp’s board as the round underscored the round’s oversubscribed nature and investor confidence in AI-driven drug design.

Chris Dalton Partnering with pharma companies early on should help turn these AI designs into something that works in real clinical settings.

Woman describes how each generation acts after boarding a flight — Sep 8, 2026A millennial mom posted a video showing how different generations behave once seated on a plane, and it quickly drew more than 230000 likes along with comments from viewers who saw themselves in the sketches.

Chris Dalton The sketches were spot on for my kids, they just stare at screens the second they sit down.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Gaza hospitals ration generator use amid fuel and oil shortages — Sep 10, 2026Gaza’s largest functioning hospitals are operating under emergency austerity as power cuts and shortages of diesel, engine oil and spare parts cause generators to seize, endangering patients. The crisis is driven by Israeli restrictions on fuel and oil, ongoing high energy costs, and a broader energy shortage despite a 2025 ceasefire, forcing hospitals to rotate power cuts and families to rely on expensive neighborhood generators.

Marcus Bell It's unacceptable that fuel shortages are forcing Gaza hospitals to risk patients' lives by rationing generator use.

Study Suggests AI-Generated Drug Could Slow AgingHealth — Sep 7, 2026

LA28 study estimates up to $40.6 billion and 224,000 jobs — Sep 15, 2026LAEDC study for LA28 estimates the 2028 Games could generate $20.5B to $40.6B in output and 126,000 to 224,000 jobs across five Southern California counties.

Nicole Hardy Those job projections are encouraging but I hope the infrastructure upgrades actually benefit everyday commuters long after the events end.

NVIDIA, Einride Collaborate on Autonomous Trucks — 5dEinride is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia to adapt the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform for heavy-duty freight, building the next generation of the Einride Driver to scale autonomous deployment across its freight network while extending compute, sensors, software and safety architecture. The effort follows Einride’s existing operations of hundreds of electric trucks across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, with roughly 80% of demand deemed suitable for automation and projections of substantial growth into thousands of vehicles by 2028.

Derek Foss This partnership could really cut down on driver fatigue for long freight routes if the sensors hold up in all weather.

Five Classic Hits Rank Among Music’s Greatest — 6dThe articles trace the enduring impact of classic songs from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Johnny Cash’s I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, the Grapevine covers that helped Motown become a powerhouse, and enduring 1960s country hits as well as Earth, Wind & Fire’s September that remains a staple on modern playlists. They highlight how backstage creation, landmark live performances, and influential covers have shaped artists’ careers and solidified these songs as cultural touchstones across generations.

Three News Outlets Sue Trump Over Access — 5dA wave of interest in analog hobbies is rising among younger generations, boosting Michaels sales and drawing mainstream attention to activities like sewing, birdwatching, puzzles, and gardening as digital tools support learning. The batch of stories also spans a colorful mix of culture and news—from a Newcastle street-paint incident and high-profile AI-driven sports recruiting to a cruise-line weekend promo and a First/Fifth Amendment press-freedom lawsuit involving the White House and Trump.

Nicole Hardy Press access matters for accountability, so the courts need to sort this out fairly.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Jeremiah Smith Posts 164 Yards, Touchdown — Sep 13, 2026In Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith stepped into a primary role with a 3-for-53 stat line in a win over Washington, aided by a standout 31-yard grab and a late onside play, while Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is generating Heisman buzz after a monster 164-yard, one-touchdown effort against Texas, underscoring his reputation as a generational playmaker. Additionally, industry projections peg Smith as a potential top NFL draft pick, with mock drafts suggesting the Giants could target him as part of a talent-loaded receiving corps.

Paychex Expected to Report Q1 Earnings WednesdayFinance — 5dPaychex is slated to report its fiscal first-quarter 2027 results on September 23, with expected earnings around $1.32 per share on about $1.63 billion in revenue as analysts anticipate continued growth and a FY 2027 EPS guidance of roughly $5.90 to $6.01; the company also hosts a 9:30 AM ET conference call as investors weigh near-term macro headwinds and valuation against its recurring revenue model. Coverage notes ongoing stock volatility ahead of the print, driven by rate concerns, but underscore Paychex’s long-run cash generation, margins and dividend appeal amid cautious sentiment.

X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case — Sep 14, 2026X Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.

Nicole Hardy Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.

Purecore Begins Yurchison Uranium Data ReviewBusiness — Sep 15, 2026Purecore Metals has launched a data compilation and technical review at its Yurchison Uranium Property in Saskatchewan to integrate decades of historical and modern geoscience data, digitize records, and generate a ranked set of targets for future field exploration under its option with Skyharbour. The effort consolidates geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to refine the property's geological framework and guide subsequent exploration decisions.

Could you pass as a prompt engineer?Quizie — QuizFifteen real prompting scenarios — pick the move an actual pro would make. The rank at the end is built for your bio.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — Sep 17, 2026Next reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

Readers share 21 trends accepted now that may embarrass laterGood News — Sep 8, 2026Upworthy readers responded to a 2024 question by naming current habits and policies they expect future generations to view with embarrassment, from fashion choices to social issues.

Whoopi Goldberg Suggests Nikki Haley Is Not Part of a ‘New Generation’ of GOP Leaders: ‘You’re 51!’Reporting — Feb 20, 2023Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is calling for a “new generation” of leaders. However, Whoopi Goldberg , a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” argued on Monday she cannot be considered part of the new generation…

Sunny Hostin Doesn’t Feel Safe in Communities That Fly American Flag — Jul 7, 2026For most Americans, the site of American flags flying on homes generates pride. For “The View’s” Sunny Hostin, it generates fear.

UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — Sep 15, 2026A Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — Sep 17, 2026President Xi Jinping urged China to expand its advanced manufacturing sector, strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, and accelerate AI-driven upgrades to build a modern industrial system with greater self-reliance in high-end technology. The push accompanies a shift of resources toward manufacturing and indigenous tech, with Premier Li Qiang backing next-generation intelligent manufacturing amid global supply-chain disruptions.

Maya Lindstrom Focusing on self-reliance might help long term but risks cutting off useful foreign tech inputs.

Asset Owners Double AI Environmental Risk View in Year — Sep 15, 2026Growing concerns about AI's environmental footprint are rising among asset owners and the public, with surveys showing worries about data-center energy use, electricity costs, and climate impacts as AI expands. Meanwhile, new research explores using generative AI to forecast air pollution more efficiently, and debates over data centers include pollution from power plants and calls for policies on grid upgrades and clean energy.

Verizon activates backup generators and satellite links ahead of Edouard — Aug 31, 2026Verizon has fortified its Gulf Coast network for Tropical Storm Edouard with permanent and portable backup generators, satellite communications, and pre-staged equipment, while its Frontline Crisis Response Team stands by to support public safety agencies. The company also urges customers with satellite-enabled devices to test messaging and maintain connectivity as conditions develop.

Priya Raman Good to see them prepping early instead of scrambling after the storm hits like some past years.

‘God’s Influencer’ to Be First Saint of Millennial GenerationReporting — May 24, 2024An Italian teenager who died of leukemia in 2006 will be the first saint of the millennial generation. Carlo Acutis was known as “God’s Influencer” and spread the Catholic faith by using his computer skills, according…