Once among the world’s fastest-growing religions, Mormonism is facing a 21st-century reckoning, driven by social-media influencers—and the church is racing to counter them. (Wells, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreYoung adults are prioritizing economic security over marriage and having children, according to a recent report from the Census Bureau. These shifting priorities reflect the burden of rising living costs such as housing, food and travel. (Chernikoff & Borresen, USA Today )
Read MoreHinton is among a growing number of prominent tech figures who speak of AI using language once reserved for the divine. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has referred to his company’s technology as a “magic intelligence in the sky,” while Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, has even argued that AI could help bring about the Antichrist. (Fauria, AP News)
Read MoreKids still like to go to the movies, according to a high-profile new research report. But the franchises they care about are not the traditional Hollywood popcorn fare. Seven of the top 10 entertainment franchises that the youngest generation of moviegoers cares about are video game properties, according to a recent study by National Research Group (NRG). (Lee, Los Angeles Times)
Read MoreIt's not merely a retelling of “The Chosen, but it's the random things that kids at that time would've gone through… [with a] whimsical tone. It will explore their lives… and their questions about what it means to have faith, and who Jesus was and what impact his teachings have on their lives in a way that is done from a kid’s perspective.” (Jensen, USA Today)
Read MoreSome of the biggest porn sites that disregarded the “scan your face” rule entirely have been rewarded with a flood of traffic, a Washington Post analysis found. Some have doubled or even tripled their audiences in August compared with the same time last year. (Harwell, The Washington Post)
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