A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies. It’s just the beginning.

Civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., recently found that social media companies were responsible for harms their products caused to children. The bellwether cases could now open the floodgates for a deluge of similar lawsuits.

Studies show that taking even short breaks could reverse measures of cognitive decline.

Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.

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The more people use social media, the less likely they are to believe democracy is the best form of government, the survey of over 20,000 Americans found.

It’s one of many fake videos showing similar scenarios — U.S. service members crying or in dire conditions. Some show female soldiers in barren locations, in uniform, sniffling or crying. They address their parents directly. Others show male soldiers tearfully addressing their partners.

Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.