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US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

She had alleged the platforms’ owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.

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What happened She had alleged the platforms’ owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
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CenterUS teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

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The Straits TimesNews report · Aug 21, 1:05 AM

US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

She had alleged the platforms’ owners contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Aug 21, 12:13 AM

US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

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Aug 21, 12:13 AM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Aug 21, 1:05 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.