| September 2, 2021 
 Mitigating the impact of online extremism has proven a complicated task for companies that want to protect free expression. Social media companies have struggled to moderate hate speech and adapt to changes in how white supremacists spread their views on digital platforms. Libby Hemphill, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, believes machine learning technology might provide an answer. Through a partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, Hemphill set out to teach algorithms to distinguish white supremacist and extremist speech from the typical conversations people are having on social media. Turns out, extremist groups are pretty good at hiding in plain sight but algorithms can become even better at finding them. READ MORE ►Report finds 25 hate groups in Michigan as extremism becomes mainstream  As the Pure Michigan team strategizes to encourage tourism, its leader Dave Lorenz has discovered two vastly different audiences. One group is comfortable traveling again – maybe they’ve been vaccinated and don’t have a high risk of dying from COVID-19. The other group isn’t comfortable with travel risks, especially as the delta variant causes a new surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Pure Michigan’s new fall travel advertising campaign totaling nearly $2 million will aim to reach both parties. They want these groups to spend their tourism dollars in Michigan, whether it's now or later. READ MORE  U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle awoke at 4 a.m. inside his Washington, D.C., apartment with fever and chills, fearing the worst. Later, he tested positive for COVID-19 despite having been fully vaccinated against the disease in January. Then, he had to quarantine. Doyle said he is thankful he got the two-shot Pfizer vaccine, even though he got sick. “My lungs are clear, and I’m able to breathe easily, so I feel protected since I’ve been vaccinated,” the 68-year-old lawmaker said. As the total number of vaccines administered rises, an increasing number of vaccinated people will develop so-called breakthrough COVID-19 infections. READ MORE ►CDC recommends unvaccinated stay home during Labor Day weekend
 It was a frank admission last month, one that Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis revealed to members of the media and public as his biggest regret. As the Wolverines closed the book on a disastrous 2-4 season, one that saw them rank near the bottom of the Big Ten in nearly every major statistical category on defense, there was a glowing deficiency on the offensive side. Yes, moving the football and scoring points was an issue at times, but the discrepancy in the rushing numbers bothered Gattis. READ MORE  If you read this newsletter frequently, you are very familiar with MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. Mark is always keeping an eye on all things weather-related. And he always watches what is up with our Great Lakes. Right now, the lakes are REALLY WARM. Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario all recorded the warmest August 31 reading since the database began in 1995. Lake Superior is at its third warmest reading for August 31. Mark tells you exactly how warm is warm for those beloved bodies of water here: CHECK IT OUT ►Here's a look at what September typically means, as far as Michigan weather is concerned Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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