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5 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Families (That We’ve Reviewed So Far)

The Nintendo Switch has a plethora of family-friendly games. Here are the best we’ve reviewed so far.

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Accessing Everything, Owning Nothing: Teens and Physical Media

Teens are choosing physical albums and movies over streaming. Is this just a trend, or something deeper?

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Movie Monday: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Materializes at No. 1

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was finally knocked off its box-office perch by this long-awaited, and problematic, sequel.

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On the Radar: ‘Gummy Bear Moms,’ Gen Z Visiting Historic Sites and a ‘Cat in the Hat’ Scares

What’s a “gummy bear mom?” Gen Z is loving history and nature. And a new, threatening “Cat in the Hat” …

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10 Upcoming Movies That May Interest Families: Fall Movie Preview 2026

Summer is gone and fall is here. But Hollywood still has plenty of films lined up for families. Here are …

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How the Meta Settlement Is Changing Social Media

Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will?

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Movie Tuesday: ‘Spider-Man’ Caps Record-Breaking Summer With Another Win

We’ve just closed the books on the summer box-office season—a season that, according to Hollywood’s curious calendar, runs from May …

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On the Radar: NYC School Ban on AI, ‘Social Jetlag’ and Meta Pays Out

NYC schools crack down on AI use. Teens experience “social jetlag.” Meta pays out for social media tactics.

Combating Our ‘iPad Kid’ Tendencies

If you have a child who is 8 years old or younger, you may be surprised to learn just how …

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Movie Monday: ‘Brand New Day’ Tops ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

For the fifth straight weekend, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ spun itself a nice little weekend win.

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