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'News influencers' are racking up billions of views - and not checking their facts

A significant shift in news consumption sees young audiences turning to social media influencers for news instead of traditional outlets.

Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans

Social media is integral to news consumption, with a growing percentage of U.S. adults relying on platforms like TikTok, X, and Truth Social.

Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans

Social media is an important source for news among U.S. adults, with 54% stating they regularly access news through social apps.

Two-thirds of news influencers are men - and most have never worked for a news organization

One in five Americans get news from social media influencers, with younger demographics leading the way.

America's 'news influencers' skew conservative, Pew report finds

Non-traditional news sources, particularly social media influencers, are gaining relevance, especially among younger Americans.

Report: Half of US teens online 'constantly'

Nearly half of American teens report being online 'constantly' amid mental health concerns.
YouTube maintains its status as the most popular platform despite a slight decrease in viewership.
X (formerly Twitter) experiences significant decline in teenage usage post-Musk acquisition.

'News influencers' are racking up billions of views - and not checking their facts

A significant shift in news consumption sees young audiences turning to social media influencers for news instead of traditional outlets.

Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans

Social media is integral to news consumption, with a growing percentage of U.S. adults relying on platforms like TikTok, X, and Truth Social.

Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans

Social media is an important source for news among U.S. adults, with 54% stating they regularly access news through social apps.

Two-thirds of news influencers are men - and most have never worked for a news organization

One in five Americans get news from social media influencers, with younger demographics leading the way.

America's 'news influencers' skew conservative, Pew report finds

Non-traditional news sources, particularly social media influencers, are gaining relevance, especially among younger Americans.

Report: Half of US teens online 'constantly'

Nearly half of American teens report being online 'constantly' amid mental health concerns.
YouTube maintains its status as the most popular platform despite a slight decrease in viewership.
X (formerly Twitter) experiences significant decline in teenage usage post-Musk acquisition.
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About half of TikTok users under 30 say they use it to keep up with politics, news

TikTok has become a critical platform for political engagement among young Americans, influencing how campaigns reach voters.

Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly': Pew report

Teenagers' constant online presence raises concerns about social media's impact on mental health, with a mix of declining platforms and stable preferences.

Most US TikTok users aren't following political accounts, study says

Most TikTok accounts followed by U.S. adults are non-political, focusing on entertainment and humor.
Political content on TikTok is limited, and often mixed with other topics.

About half of TikTok users under 30 say they use it to keep up with politics, news

TikTok has become a critical platform for political engagement among young Americans, influencing how campaigns reach voters.

Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly': Pew report

Teenagers' constant online presence raises concerns about social media's impact on mental health, with a mix of declining platforms and stable preferences.

Most US TikTok users aren't following political accounts, study says

Most TikTok accounts followed by U.S. adults are non-political, focusing on entertainment and humor.
Political content on TikTok is limited, and often mixed with other topics.
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Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024

Teens are heavily engaged with social media, especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, while Facebook and X usage has significantly declined.
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Take This Test to See If You're Rich, Poor, or Middle-Class for Your State

The American middle class has shrunk from 61% in 1971 to 50% due to globalization and technological advances.

In These Amazing Pockets of the Country, the American Dream Is Alive and Well

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined, particularly affecting those from low-income backgrounds.

Take This Test to See If You're Rich, Poor, or Middle-Class for Your State

The American middle class has shrunk from 61% in 1971 to 50% due to globalization and technological advances.

In These Amazing Pockets of the Country, the American Dream Is Alive and Well

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined, particularly affecting those from low-income backgrounds.
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76% of workers say they do more than is expected of thembut are unhappy with their pay and lack of remote work

Job satisfaction is declining, with only half of workers reporting high satisfaction in latest Pew survey.
Remote work flexibility remains a major concern for employees amid stricter office policies from large companies.

Single Women Homeowners: 4 Buyers Share Their Experience Purchasing Property Alone

Single women significantly lead in homeownership among unmarried Americans, facing unique challenges related to caregiving and multigenerational living arrangements.

The Morning After: Get ready for Black Friday

Black Friday tech deals can offer significant savings, such as the M3 MacBook Air available for $899, while media influence trends highlight a conservative skew.
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Trust in science hasn't fully recovered from pandemic controversies

Public trust in scientists has slightly improved post-pandemic but remains lower than before the outbreak, indicating enduring skepticism.
Democrats exhibit higher trust in scientists compared to Republicans, reflecting a divide that may impact policy-making.

Trust in scientists starts to recover in the United States at last - but barely

Trust in scientists in the US has slightly increased since the onset of the pandemic, marking a shift away from previous declines.

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

Public trust in scientists has improved, with 76% of Americans now expressing confidence in their integrity.

Trust in science hasn't fully recovered from pandemic controversies

Public trust in scientists has slightly improved post-pandemic but remains lower than before the outbreak, indicating enduring skepticism.
Democrats exhibit higher trust in scientists compared to Republicans, reflecting a divide that may impact policy-making.

Trust in scientists starts to recover in the United States at last - but barely

Trust in scientists in the US has slightly increased since the onset of the pandemic, marking a shift away from previous declines.

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

Public trust in scientists has improved, with 76% of Americans now expressing confidence in their integrity.
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Some 54% of US adults say their consume news on social media - poll

Majority of US adults receive news from social media, notably Facebook and YouTube, reflecting varied platform usage.
Political affiliation influences news source preferences among social media users in the US.

TikTok may be the real winner of the election

Public support for banning TikTok is declining, with only 32% in favor as of now, signaling a potential shift in public sentiment.

'Childless cat lady trope aside,' here's how not having kids impacts people's lives and careers

Being childless can provide more time and resources for career success, especially for women.

New Report Looks at Evolving Social Media Usage Trends

Young adults in the U.S. are more likely to use multiple social media platforms.
Facebook is still the most widely used social media platform among U.S. adults.

New Report Looks at Evolving Social Media Usage Trends

Social media engagement trends among U.S. users
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