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  "id": 1673748,
  "title": "Meta trial over social media harm to children begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/meta-trial-over-social-media-harm-to-children-begins-1673748",
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  "summary": "Four US states are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. They're seeking damages and changes to the company's apps.",
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