Looksmaxxing gets Merriam-Webster’s seal of approval. Discord gets new age verification.
The EU plans to ban AI chatbots simulating emotions with kids. Is doomscrolling informative? And is turning your phone on silent a good thing?
With the release of ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen and his early 2000s series are more relevant than they’ve been in years. But can this entertainment truly be classified as justice?
Teens are gravitating to strange online humor. Is that a good thing?
Hollywood has been on a tear in 2026. A big reason for that turnaround has been the surprising success of horror movies …
Netflix teams up with director Greta Gerwig to bring Narnia to audiences in new and potentially problematic ways.
Teens are choosing physical albums and movies over streaming. Is this just a trend, or something deeper?
What’s a “gummy bear mom?” Gen Z is loving history and nature. And a new, threatening “Cat in the Hat” trend?
Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will?
NYC schools crack down on AI use. Teens experience “social jetlag.” Meta pays out for social media tactics.
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