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Social Media Bellwether Trials: What Parents Need to Know
Social media giants face juries to determine if algorithms or content posted is the culprit in declining mental health.
But Does the Dog Die? An Essay on Humanity’s Moral Culpability
In movies, why is it harder to watch a dog die than a human? Maybe it is because we understand humans are inherently guilty and dogs inherently innocent.
Movie Monday: ‘Mercy’ 97.5% Likely to Win Box Office
After a five-week reign, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ fell to Amazon’s ‘Mercy,’ a sci-fi thriller featuring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
On the Radar: Teen Values, #RichTok and ChatGPT Health
Teens rate the things they value most. The pros and cons of #RichTok. What should parents know about ChatGPT Health?
Everything You Need to Know About Oscars’ Best Picture Nominees (Video)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled their latest batch of Oscar nominees, and the big story had to be Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s
The 7 Coolest Pieces of Cool Tech from the Very Cool CES 2026
We saw a lot of cool tech at 2026’s Consumer Electronics Show (as well as some duds). Here’s a list of some tech you may find interesting.
Do You Want a Lollipop That Can Play Music? All the Latest Tech from CES (Video)
Plugged In talks about some of the coolest, strangest and most head-scratching items to make their debuts at CES.
Movie Tuesday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Keeps Winning
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ speared another win for the fifth week in a row, leaving oldcomers and newcomers alike starved for the top spot.
On the Radar: Social Media Sweet Spot, Blocking YouTube Shorts and Tea
Is it possible for teens to spend too little time on social media? YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. What do parents need to know about the Tea app?
Making Wise Entertainment Choices: How to Use a Plugged In Review
Let’s dive into our Plugged In movie reviews—and how you can use them to help you (and your family) make wise entertainment choices.
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