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Movie Monday: ‘One Battle After Another’ Fights Its Way to the Top
‘One Battle After Another’ shoots its way past the rest of its box office competitors. Let’s just hope none of them hold a grudge.

On the Radar: Taylor Swift, ‘Lock-In’ and Instagram Parental Controls
The hype behind Taylor Swift’s upcoming album shows her pop culture impact. TikTok’s “Lock-In” challenge is all about focusing on goals. Instagram continues to receive heat for poor parental controls.

AI Is a Vampire. And It’s Draining Our Creativity
I’ve been writing most of my life. But according to the AI tools integrated into the technology around me, I’ve been doing it wrong.

Why Are Teens So Lonely?
Studies show that teens are the loneliest people in the world. Does technology play a role in that?

Iron Man – The MCU’s First AND Best? | Plugged In Rewind
It’s hard to believe it will soon be 20 years since Robert Downey Jr. first donned Tony Stark’s iconic red and gold armor …

Movie Monday: ‘Him’ Scores a Meager Box Office Touchdown
A slow box office allowed ‘Him,’ a sports horror movie containing far more content than necessary, to secure an easy touchdown.

On the Radar: Online Predators, ‘Dih’ and Parents on Social Media
Kids are being targeted online younger and younger. “Dih” is slang for a profanity. Why some online parenting trends are problematic.

The Theology Of … Warhammer 40K
In Warhammer 40K, soldiers swing charges of heresy just as much as they do chainswords. So let’s take a look at that theological backdrop.

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Plugged In discusses the controversies surrounding Roblox and attempts to answer the question: “Is Roblox safe for kids?”

Movie Monday: ‘Infinity Castle’ Slays at the Box Office
The Demon Slayer franchise came out on top this weekend after slicing its way into audience pockets and movie theater screens.
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