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Movie Monday: New ‘Insidious’ Flick Can’t Squash ‘Spider-Man’
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to spin box-office success, despite a few new challengers.
On the Radar: Kids Trust Parents Most About Faith, Little League Betting and ‘Milkshake Duck’
Gen Alpha and Gen Z trust parents and faith leaders over digital content in spiritual matters. Sportsbooks place betting odds on the Little League World Series. And what is “Milkshake Duck?”
Conversations With Teens: Back to School With AI
How is AI affecting schools? Here is a guide to having a conversation with your teen about what they should expect …
Hollywood’s Play for a Big Screen Revival
Hollywood pulls out its old attention-getting playbook. And unexpected good things result.
Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Snares Another Win
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ climbs ever closer to usurping ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for the second-highest grossing film of all time.
On the Radar: ‘Folk Valley,’ ‘Soft Life’ and a UK Social Media Ban Update
“Folk Valley” trend exposes kids to disturbing imagery. Gen Z embraces the “soft life” as a way to slow down. U.K. teens say they won’t opt in to proposed social media ban.
Thinking of You, Perez Hilton
Jesus told us to pray for our enemies and do good to those who hate us. And sometimes, that means extending grace to someone who wouldn’t necessarily do the same.
Take Care With What You Share: The Exposure of Social Media & AI Chats
What you share on social media can affect a college application status. But recent AI chat exposures could also impact college dreams.
Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Continues to Dominate
Uncle Ben and Aunt May once told Peter Parker that with great power comes great responsibility. Turns out, great power at the box office comes
On the Radar: Gen Z Friendships, Frozen Yogurt ‘Wellness’ and Cool Chess
Do the friends you make online count as “real” friends? Frozen yogurt is being marketed as a wellness food. And chess is cool again. (Or, maybe, for the first time?)
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