At each weekend service, worshippers continue to face reminders of the scandal, with interim or guest pastors kicking off their sermons saying “I’m sorry,” talking about grief or finding hope in difficult times. They’ve noticed people who have sat and prayed around them for years are once again not showing up for service. (Chavez, CNN)
Read MoreThere are big debates about how teenagers are faring these days. And technology’s impact is often at the center of these conversations. Prominent figures, including the U.S. Surgeon General, have been vocal about the harmful effects technology may be having on young people. (Faverio, et al., Pew Research)
Read MoreThe treatment... is part of an industry of intensive “reunification therapy” that has sprung up during the past decade and is ordered by family courts to settle custody fights. (Frosch, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expanded its restrictions on transgender members, issuing new guidance that includes prohibiting people who pursue transition from working with children. (Graham, The New York Times)
Read MoreThe report cites the American Psychological Association, saying nearly half of parents report overwhelming stress most days, compared with 26% of other adults. They’re lonelier, too, according to cited data from health insurer Cigna. In a 2021 survey, 65% of parents said they were lonely, compared with 55% of those without kids. (Jargon, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreThough 55 films have grossed $1 billion globally, just a dozen have managed to hit that benchmark from overseas markets alone — and 11 of those movies were live-action. While Disney’s 2019 “The Lion King” earned a staggering $1.1 billion internationally, the studio has categorized the remake as live-action rather than computer generated, so “Inside Out 2” is technically the first animated release to join the coveted club. (Rubin, Variety)
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