The Real Story of Flag Day
If you’re anything like me, you woke up this morning to a calendar pop-up telling you that Flag Day is tomorrow, June 14th. You probably […]
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If you’re anything like me, you woke up this morning to a calendar pop-up telling you that Flag Day is tomorrow, June 14th. You probably […]
Continue reading »If you are looking for Strands hints and answers for Wednesday June 12, 2024, read on as I share some hints and tips and finally […]
Continue reading »Back in April, I looked into rumors in Donald Trump’s fraud trial that the ex-president farted a lot in court . Because I’m fair and […]
Continue reading »This week we’re talking about generation gap! Gen Z and millennials are fighting over Eminem (sort of), a YouTuber has been elected to the European […]
Continue reading »On April 1 , the World Health Organization was informed of the first case of avian influenza (H5N1) transmission from a mammal to humans: a […]
Continue reading »Young people are everywhere this week. On the other hand, many children corrupt their brains. Others succumb to age-old internet schemes to “follow the train.” […]
Continue reading »I used to think conspiracy theories were fun. It was interesting/funny that there were people who believed that we faked the moon landing or that […]
Continue reading »Teenagers used to be considered the lifeblood of the film industry, but judging by the dismal box office performance over Memorial Day weekend, they don’t […]
Continue reading »Secret codes are all around us, making it easy to quickly communicate information to people who are looking for it. CB Radio codes , for […]
Continue reading »This week, People on X, right-wing radio programs, and Disney fan blogs came together to form Voltron of Terror around one issue: Disney canceled beloved […]
Continue reading »Summer is approaching, and young people seem to be turning their attention away from big topics like “would you rather be in the woods with […]
Continue reading »Social network TikTok’s misinformation policies are pretty robust, at least on paper . It specifically bans content containing “medical misinformation about vaccines or abortion” and […]
Continue reading »The rap war between Kendrick Lamar and Drake appears to be over. Winner by unanimous decision: Kendrick Lamar. But this beef is so culturally pervasive […]
Continue reading »Decades after going off the air, classic PBS children’s shows like Reading Rainbow and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood continue to hold a place in the hearts […]
Continue reading »I don’t like writing about Donald Trump and I definitely don’t want to write about his damn diapers, but one of the most common (probable) […]
Continue reading »I believe in cooperation and win-win solutions, but conflict is also a part of life, so this week I’m looking at conflict in four forms: […]
Continue reading »I still listen to the radio at my desk like an absolute freak. Yes, I know streaming apps exist – I also use Spotify every […]
Continue reading »Ever since the Humane AI badge was announced in 2023, people interested in technology and early adopters have been extremely passionate about handheld/wearable AI assistants. […]
Continue reading »This week in youth culture everyone is wondering who you’d rather be trapped in the woods with – a man or a bear. This question […]
Continue reading »I’ve never been good at choosing thoughtful gifts. I’m not the worst at giving gifts, but I am inconsistent. Sometimes I make three and sometimes […]
Continue reading »It’s been a few years since Lifehacker took a look at Gen Z slang —long enough that Gen Alpha has had time to develop and […]
Continue reading »For the first time in American history, a former president is accused of a felony, and disinformation, rumors and fake news have been pouring in […]
Continue reading »You can get this 3-person Pop-A-Shade tent on sale for $27.99 right now (regional price $79.99). It comes in blue, green or orange and pops […]
Continue reading »Taylor Swift released a new album this week. Although the singer is 34 years old (almost middle age), her music speaks directly to young people, […]
Continue reading »If you’re planning on going on an adventure this season, having the right gear can make all the difference. In remote locations, having a good […]
Continue reading »These guitar training courses are on sale now (Reg. $480) until April 21st. They include unlimited access to 12 eCourses and 78 hours of instruction, […]
Continue reading »In this column, I try not to cover topics that any normal person already knows are fake. I don’t bother writing about people who think […]
Continue reading »This week I’m digging through the cesspool of online influencer “alpha males” to find out what the “era of soft boys” means. I’m also exploring […]
Continue reading »You can purchase the Ride KAC Bike Storage Rack on sale for $25.99 right now (regional price $69.99) with free shipping. It’s ready to use […]
Continue reading »America witnessed a total solar eclipse this week. While most of us said, “I think this is cool,” some Americans expected more than just the […]
Continue reading »Youth culture is full of mysteries this week: Why would anyone drink a mixture of oats and water instead of eating a bowl of oatmeal? […]
Continue reading »Every year, the federal government spends approximately $3 billion of your taxes on the Central Intelligence Agency. Beyond the supposed protection that a complex international […]
Continue reading »April 2 was International Fact-Checking Day, “a global initiative recognizing the important role of accurate information in an interconnected world.” (In my family, we celebrate […]
Continue reading »The big pop culture news this week for young people is the release of Beyoncé’s newest album, which is also the biggest pop culture news […]
Continue reading »You can get this drone with dual HD cameras on sale right now for $74.99 (regional $129.99). It’s a budget drone that’s great for beginners […]
Continue reading »It’s an election year, so naturally there are virtual fire hoses of misinformation aimed at potential voters. While there are encouraging signs that people are […]
Continue reading »This week’s Youth Culture Report is all about the conflict: Dogs fight lemons, Gen Z fights millennials, and everyone fights artificial intelligence. Dogs vs Lemons […]
Continue reading »Entertainment lovers ask, “What should we watch tonight?” since there has been television, but over the last few decades technology has expanded the choices from […]
Continue reading »March is Oscar month, when Hollywood’s handsome millionaires gather to congratulate each other for being so great while simultaneously taking on the foolish task of […]
Continue reading »This week’s journey into the world of youth culture takes us from the heights of public service announcements signaling a positive shift in cultural understanding […]
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