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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.
Is AI a Fantastic Tool? The End of the World? Both? (VIDEO)
Why do some people think AI is the greatest thing since domesticated fire? Why do others think that fire will burn down civilization?
Movie Monday: Familiar Holdovers Bury ‘The Mummy’
Hey, Hollywood! Are you taking note? Good, strong, clean movies continue to (ahem) clean up at the box office.
On the Radar: Social Media Pressure, ‘Nudify’ Apps and Family Meals
Teens feel pressure from peers to join social media. Apple and Google both failed to remove “nudify” apps from their stores. Studies say sharing meals as a family can reduce risk of substance abuse.
The Theology Of … Doom
Believe it or not, Doom is far more complex than a guy who rips and tears his way through the forces of Hell. We’ll explain how here.
Thanks, AI: The New Danger of Promptware
The widespread adoption of AI has brought with it some new security vulnerabilities. One such issue? The rise of “promptware.”
The Problem with “Dark Romance” (VIDEO)
What is dark romance? What are the problems with it? And are we seeing more of it in today’s widely accepted popular culture?
Movie Monday: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Soars to New Heights
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ continued its flight through the box office stratosphere, eclipsing all other films.
BePresent – Screen Time App Review
BePresent promises to help users get control of their screentime habits. We reviewed the app to see how it works.
Family Bonds and the Loneliness Crisis
A new study suggests that teens who have good, loving family bonds will likewise have a better shot at a happy life.
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