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Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use | The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups

27 minutes | Monday, December 8, 2025

Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use


Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents.


The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups


Breakups now unfold in a world where politics, feeds, and public opinion quietly shape how couples drift apart. And with so much of life happening online, those moments don’t stay private for long. Often, friends, followers and even strangers can influence how people interpret what happened and how they should feel about it. We cover how these subtle pressures make break up’s feel even harder these days.


Viewpoints Explained: The Tiny Clues That Expose Artificial Intelligence Footage


AI-generated videos now look startlingly real, but small inconsistencies in movement, lighting and context can still give them away. We cover how to spot these details and the importance of questioning what you’re really watching online.


Culture Crash: Two “Succession” Co-Stars, Two New Thrillers


Two Succession standouts, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen, return in new streaming thrillers. We cover if the new releases are worth your time this holiday season.


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