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Movie Monday: ‘Send Help’ Makes Waves at Box Office
Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ continued to dominate the box office this week, shutting out any chance for the rest of the competition.
On the Radar: Snapchat Family Center, Spotify Group Chats and TikTok Microwave Trend
Snapchat adds better screen-monitoring tools to its Family Center. What should parents know about Spotify’s group chats? A dangerous new TikTok trend involving microwaves is making the rounds.
One Super Bowl Ad Reminds Us to Look to Jesus for More
Mixed in with ads encouraging viewers to buy more stuff and do more things, one Christian ad says we’ll find so much more in Jesus.
5 Christian Athletes to Cheer On During the 2026 Winter Olympics
Here are five Christian athletes who carry their faith with them to the world’s stage in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
That ‘Digital Needle’ in Your Hand
Way back in 1927, a political scientist named Harold Laswell came up with a theory on mass media that some called the “Hypodermic Needle Theory.”
Social Media Lawsuits and ‘The Amazing Generation’
Social media can be addictive. And when teens engage in those addictive behaviors, mental health problems follow: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. Because of that, several
Movie Monday: ‘Send Help’ Needs No Assistance Ascending the Box Office
Though Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ put up a good fight, ‘Send Help’ ultimately came out as the weekend’s top-grossing film.
On the Radar: How Teen Boys Gamble, Roblox’s Age-Check Problems and TikTok Sold
A new study shows how teen boys are exposed to gambling. Roblox’s age verification fails miserably. TikTok won’t get banned, but still sparks controversy.
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.
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