A student scrolls through Instagram on her phone during a lunch break at school in Norton Shores, Mich., on May 26, 2023. Psychologists and child advocates welcomed news of the landmark settlement Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, over claims that the social media giant Meta had harmed young users with its addictive platforms, but many expressed skepticism that the company’s planned changes would have a meaningful effect on adolescents’ mental health. (Elaine Cromie/The New York Times) By NINA…
