"But news consumption for most Americans has become complicated and confusing in recent years. There is, no doubt, news fatigue among some who are tired of divisive politics and seemingly constant bad news. Meanwhile, many news organizations are struggling financially to the point that they either shut down or severely cut staff, creating news deserts across the country. So where does that leave the news consumers?"
"Want complicated? Check this out. Most people (eight out of 10) say being informed about the news is essential to voting. Yet, far fewer say regularly following the news is extremely or very important. Maybe that's because 52% say they are worn out by the news. And 48% say the news they come across is irrelevant to their lives. And 47% say they can stay informed even if they don't actively follow the news."
News consumption among Americans has become complicated and confusing, with news fatigue and financial struggles at many news organizations creating news deserts. Most people view being informed as essential to voting, but far fewer prioritize regularly following the news. Over half report being worn out by the news, nearly half find news irrelevant to their lives, and many believe they can stay informed without actively following outlets. Americans are roughly evenly split between actively seeking news and letting it find them, and the high volume of sources creates challenges. People feel responsible for verifying news accuracy and trust their own ability more than others'.
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