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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?)
Tech Giants Say, ‘Turn it Off!’
When everything’s on your phone, how do you turn it off? The social media giants have an ironic suggestion.
Friendly Neighborhood Heroism: How Each Live-Action Spider-Man Has Embodied the Character
With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swinging into theaters, we’d like to examine Peter Parker’s quieter, character-defining moments of big-screen heroism.
Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Webs Huge Debut
Superhero fatigue? Um, maybe not. Sure, we’ve seen some cracks in the genre as of late. But this weekend, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man took just
On the Radar: Teens’ Adulting Worries, ‘Cigfluencers’ and AI Scammers
How to prepare your teen for adulthood. Why cigarette influencers are having a moment online. How to avoid human scammers using AI agents.
Conversations with Teens: ‘Maxximizing’ Your Trendiness
Social media is flooded with various “maxxing” trends promising to enhance health, beauty and wellness. But many pose serious risks to teens.
Movie Monday: ‘The Odyssey’ Earns a Golden Cow’s Worth of Money
‘The Odyssey’ refuses to hear the siren call, staying at the top of the box office to sock the money out of whatever audience comes to see it.
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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>