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11 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear

This fall, your kid will probably still need a face mask for school or play. These are the ones that my little guys will tolerate.
Star Wars Back-to-School Shopping Guide 2021

Merchandise // JULY 26, 2021 Incomplete was their training! Jump into learning at lightspeed with the galaxy’s best school supplies and dormitory accessories. Master Yoda was right: Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. As we get ready to gear up for the next school year, StarWars.com has scoured our galaxy for the best new […]
Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites


Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for refusing to do so.
You’re All Clear to Make an X-Wing Helmet Suncatcher!

Creativity // JULY 13, 2021 Now let’s craft this thing and go home. Ah, the cheerful summer sunshine is as bright as an exploding Death Star! (Both of them.) Capture a little bit of that energy and joy in a DIY that mimics a stained glass suncatcher. Anyone who spies it hanging in your window […]
A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images


There are 150 child sexual abuse laws around the world. Now, metadata is making it easier for countries to work together.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: 39 Best Kitchen, Home, Kids Deals

(Check for Updates!) Do you need a hair dryer, robot vacuum, or smart rice cooker? We can fill all your homebody needs here.
Samsung’s New Galaxy A52 5G Is a Reliable Droid

The new $500 handset does everything a phone needs to do, though it’s plagued by the same flaws as its predecessor.
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Is Back—Pain, Laughs, and All

One of the most unforgiving video game series of all time has risen from the dead, and it’s better than ever.
A Father’s Rebel Twins Chart Their Own Destiny

Trust me, a surprised “Oh!” isn’t what you want to hear when the ultrasound technician scans your wife’s pregnant belly. My wife and I exchanged concerned glances and then quickly looked at the technician. With a smile, she added: “There are two heartbeats.” Stupefied, I asked, “How can a baby have two hearts?” “No,” she […]