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On the Radar: Meta Loses, ‘Auramaxxing’ and Sugary Drinks
Meta and YouTube lost a landmark social media case. What is the “auramaxxing” trend? How are sugary drinks increasing anxiety?
March 28, 2026
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Meta and YouTube lost a landmark social media case. What is the “auramaxxing” trend? How are sugary drinks increasing anxiety?
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