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Movie Monday: ‘The Odyssey’ Slays at the Box Office
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ sailed to an easy victory and made its competition look like they’d eaten too many lotus flowers.
On the Radar: Brown University AI Cheating, Meta Risks Massive Fines and ChatGPT Sycophancy Addiction
An Ivy League university scandal reignites AI cheating concerns. Meta faces yet another government fine. Sam Altman notes that some users rely on AI sycophancy.
Conversations with Teens: Ariana Grande and the Celebrity Weight Loss Debate
In 2025, Wicked: For Good (aka Wicked 2) released in theaters. Press junkets featuring the stars of the film—Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba—revealed that both women had lost quite a bit of weight.
The Positivity Found in the World Cup
There’s not much on which every nation can agree. But pretty much everyone likes soccer, and that’s where we can find a little connection.
The Odyssey … With an AI Twist
Sir Michael Caine leases his voice to an AI cloning lab for an audiobook of ‘The Odyssey.’
Movie Monday: ‘Moana’ Sails to Win … But Looks Leaky
Disney faced a good news, bad news scenario this weekend. The good news: Its live-action remake of Moana earned a box-office win, more than doubling
On the Radar: AI Mental Health Advice, Baby Screen Time and Physical Gaming Discs
One in five teens go to AI for mental health advice. A new study warns against screen time for babies under 2 years old. Sony announces the end of physical gaming discs.
Four Christian Musings on AI Actress Tilly Norwood and Her New Movie
You’ve perhaps heard about Tilly Norwood, the movie industry’s freshest, and most controversial, new face …
Movie Monday: ‘Minions & Monsters’ is Weekend’s Top Banana
In a battle of animated titans, Universal’s ‘Minions & Monsters’ snuck by ‘Toy Story 5’ to claim the weekend’s box-office crown.
On the Radar: Marijuana and Mental Health, Teens Not Sleeping and Mister Rogers
Teens who use marijuana are more likely to develop mental health problems as adults. Teens still aren’t getting enough sleep. ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ can now be found on YouTube.
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