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5 Lessons to Shear From ‘The Sheep Detectives’
The new movie ‘The Sheep Detectives’ made me smile, but it also made me think. I want to share five of those thoughts with you …

The Plight of Babes in AI Toyland
Artificial intelligence has become a part of the toys our children play with. But are there problems with putting our babes in AI Toyland?

Your Algorithm Is Fooling You
Study suggests that personalized algorithms can lead users to wrong conclusions and a false sense of understanding.

Star Wars – A New Hope Rewind (Video)
Plugged In rewatches ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ and dives into its resonance, impact and, of course, the mysterious Force.

Movie Monday: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Takes the Crown
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashayed to a winning opening weekend while other box-office newcomers ranked further down in the ratings.

On the Radar: YASBM, Gen Z Studies and Screentime Heart Risks
What does YASBM mean? Do all the studies about Gen Z apply to your teen? How is screen time affecting your child’s heart?

Summer Movies 2026: 13 of the Biggest Releases Coming This Summer
Hollywood’s summer movie season kicks off soon! Here are the biggest movies releasing this summer that you should know about …

‘Mouse: P.I. for Hire’ and More Video Reviews Incoming! (VIDEO)
Know what’s better than simply reading one of our reviews? Reading the review and then watching its companion video review!

Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Biopic a Box Office Thriller
The King of Pop became the King of the Box Office this week with the high-earning debut of the Michael biopic.

On the Radar: Do Social Media Bans Work, Energy Drinks and Girls Growing Up
Do social media bans work? Energy drinks could cause heart problems in teens. Girl Scout survey says girls are scared about growing up.
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