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For the first time, a jury will hear claims that social media giants like Meta designed social media to addict young users.

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Why Indian states trying to ban social media for children below 16 are relying on blunt, hard-to-enforce access restrictions.

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Washington is the latest state to propose laws preventing the proliferation and manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.