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Most Americans (36%) turn to their preferred news organisation first when breaking news occurs, while 28% start with a search engine and the remainder go to social media, reflecting how fragmented news consumption has become. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pew
Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?

When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.

Pew Research Center
Mar 24 at 9:16pmWeb