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Movie Monday: ‘Dune: Part Two’ Conquers Box Office
Dune: Part Two brought some spice to the box office this weekend—riding its cinematic sandworms to a colossal $81.5 million North American opening.
On the Radar: Fried Toothpicks, Popcorn Brain and Eating Disorders in Teen Boys
Don’t eat TikTok’s trending fried toothpicks. Popcorn brain is diminishing our attention spans. Eating disorders in teen boys are increasing.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 223: Beyoncé, the Grammys and Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two will be a big deal. But should it be? We’ll talk about the movie and discuss this year’s hottest musical acts.
Tech Trends: Apple Vision Pro and the Brain. Plus, State Bans on Social Media
How might the Apple Vision Pro be rewiring our brains? And what are states doing to protect kids from the negative effects of social media?
Movie Monday: ‘One Love’ Beats ‘Angels’ and ‘Demon Slayer’
Despite the arrival of a bevy of cinematic newcomers, the war for the weekend’s box office crown was swiftly put down by reigning champ One Love.
On the Radar: Wizz, Sextortion and How Much Sleep Teenagers Really Need
The Wizz app can be dangerous. Sextortion puts primarily teenage boys at risk. And teenagers aren’t getting enough sleep.
Oscar Hopefuls Explore a Big Question: What Is Evil?
Whether you love or hate ‘em, superhero movies excel at one important element: You usually know who the good guys are. Sure, it’s not always
The Plugged In Show, Episode 222: What We Didn’t Nominate for the Plugged In Movie Awards. Plus, an Interview with Ordinary Angels’ Jon Gunn
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 222 The Oscars are just around the corner, and Plugged In’s own movie awards are in full swing.
Movie Monday: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Jams to No. 1
A reggae pioneer proved to be stronger than the latest Sony superhero—at least at the box office. Bob Marley: One Love didn’t have to worry
On the Radar: Why ‘Hurkle-Durkling,’ ‘Dopamine Fasting,’ and Zyn Nicotine Pouches Are Trending
‘Hurkle-Durkling’ Isn’t Necessarily Bad – But That Doesn’t Mean Everyone Should Do It What? “Hurkle-durkle” comes from an old Scottish term meaning “to lie in
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