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  "title": "Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/snap-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-averting-trial",
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        "published": "2026-11-02T18:30:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
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        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders",
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        "published": "2026-11-02T19:11:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Snap settles with two teens during trial testing claims social media caused depression, eating",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/snap-settles-with-two-teens-during-trial-testing-claims-social-media-17845628",
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Snap settles teen social media harm lawsuit during trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/snap-settles-teen-social-media-harm-lawsuit-during-trial",
        "published": "2026-11-02T20:16:39.000Z"
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