My son Matt was diagnosed with ALS in April 2014, just a few months before the ice bucket challenge took off on social media. Many people remember this as a rare moment when our country was united in the hope of solving a terrible problem. For our family, it felt …
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As children and adults throughout the nation prepare for the arrival of Halloween, the age-old urban legend of malicious candy distributors tainting Halloween treats with razor blades and poison could be a topic of discussion despite lacking evidence. This enduring myth has haunted parents and caregivers for generations, and it …
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If you’ve recently overheard someone say “6-7” or “mogging” and had no idea what it meant, you’re not alone. A new analysis of the most-searched slang terms of 2025 shows just how quickly Generation Z and Gen Alpha’s social media-fueled language is evolving, leaving even millennials stumped. Unscramblerer.com, a website …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just helping students with homework. A new survey from the Center for Democracy and Technology found that nearly one in five high school students in the United States say they or someone they know has used AI to have a romantic relationship. The results …
Read More »Brewery goes viral for defending policy banning kids after 7 p.m.: 'Not a playground'
An Ohio brewery recently sparked a viral conversation about parents bringing kids to bars and breweries, leading hundreds to chime in on the debate. Eastside Brewing Co., an Ohio-based craft brewery that runs a taproom in Reynoldsburg, recently announced that it would begin barring children after 7 p.m. and would …
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