Today, news is available from a wide variety of sources and can be delivered at any time of day or night. People are exposed to news through television, newspapers, radio, and the internet. They also hear about events from family and friends and through social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook’s Reels, and Instagram.
As a result, many of the events people hear about are negative in nature (Haskins, Miller, & Quarles, 1984; Kleemans, de Leeuw, Gerritsen, & Buijzen, 2017). The majority of news items are perceived as things a person cannot change or control, such as wars, poverty, or a bad economy.
Historically, these negative events have often led to revolutions and overthrows of government systems. However, these changes are not without their own set of problems, including loss of life and displacement of countless individuals.
During this term, the Supreme Court is hearing cases that address a wide range of topics, including race in elections and conversion therapy. Other important issues on the docket are the Trump administration’s immigration policies and campaign finance. Then there’s the looming specter of massive layoffs at CBS News. Finally, a popular new book suggests that women may have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer than men. And a marine biologist who’s known as the “mother of Colombian corals” is using “coral IVF” to save her country’s endangered reefs. Keeping up with current events can feel overwhelming, but a few tips can help.
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