Stories Related to Why Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Is Suing Social Media Companies

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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:54am

One mother in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said her 18-year-old daughter is so obsessed with TikTok, she'll spend hours making elaborate videos for the Likes, and will post retouched photos of herself online to look skinnier.

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