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Summer Movies 2026: 13 of the Biggest Releases Coming This Summer
Hollywood’s summer movie season kicks off soon! Here are the biggest movies releasing this summer that you should know about …

‘Mouse: P.I. for Hire’ and More Video Reviews Incoming! (VIDEO)
Know what’s better than simply reading one of our reviews? Reading the review and then watching its companion video review!

Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Biopic a Box Office Thriller
The King of Pop became the King of the Box Office this week with the high-earning debut of the Michael biopic.

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?
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