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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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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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 …

Movie Monday: ‘Mercy’ 97.5% Likely to Win Box Office

After a five-week reign, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ fell to Amazon’s ‘Mercy,’ a sci-fi thriller featuring Chris Pratt and Rebecca …

On the Radar: Teen Values, #RichTok and ChatGPT Health

Teens rate the things they value most. The pros and cons of #RichTok. What should parents know about ChatGPT Health?

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