Generation Alpha, or children who are up to age 16, are becoming influential purchase brokers in the shopping economy, and their parents are listening, according to two studies. (Lin-Fisher, USA Today)
Read MoreRemote work has soared in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. But, a new study suggests the practice has made workers more socially isolated, anxious and depressed compared to people who work in-person in offices and other settings. (Chaterjee, NPR)
Read MoreResearchers have already looked at contraception use, abortion rates, rising levels of female education and even the popular television show “16 and Pregnant.” Proving phones caused the decline is a tricky endeavor. (Tavernise, The New York Times)
Read MoreDrink brands such as Yahweh and Praise Energy say they’re raising awareness for Christianity – but are they just treating Jesus like an uncopyrighted Mickey Mouse? (Bugg, The Guardian)
Read MoreThe new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognized traditions that troops could choose from. The list no longer includes atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans. (Stanley, AP News)
Read More“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark. It’s the first film of 2026 to hit that milestone. The animated adaptation of the hit video game was produced by Universal and Illumination in collaboration with Nintendo. (Lang, Variety)
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