Top entities: Ali Jasemi, Institute for the Study of War, Canada, United States, Nature Human Behaviour.

What category does this event fall under?

Domestic — classified as social phenomenon.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: -20 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

What were the key actions taken?

Ali Jasemi authored article · Institute for the Study of War published report · Nature Human Behaviour published study

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated May 26, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Domestic social phenomenon

Global News Avoidance Due to Fatigue

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported May 25, 2026; last updated May 26, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The increasing trend of news avoidance, particularly due to overwhelming negative information, could impact the media industry's revenue models and audience engagement.

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 25, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026

Sentiment

-20

Attention

Articles

Market Impact

General

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Market Impact

The increasing trend of news avoidance, particularly due to overwhelming negative information, could impact the media industry's revenue models and audience engagement. Companies relying on news consumption for advertising or information dissemination may see reduced effectiveness, potentially leading to shifts in investment towards more curated or positive content strategies.

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Event Summary

A growing number of people globally, including 69% of Canadians and 40% worldwide, are avoiding news due to feeling overwhelmed by constant negative information. This phenomenon, termed 'news fatigue,' is attributed to the human brain's negativity bias, which evolved to focus on local threats but is now overloaded by global crises. Researchers have identified Problematic News Consumption (PNC), affecting 17% of adults in the United States, leading to preoccupation and disruption in daily functioning. The article, authored by Ali Jasemi, suggests that while avoidance is not the solution for a democracy, managing news consumption through defined time windows, choosing depth over volume, distinguishing information from action, and being wary of 'rage bait' can help protect mental health.

Key Actions

80 Ali Jasemi authored article

70 Institute for the Study of War published report

30 Nature Human Behaviour published study

Entities Involved

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Ali Jasemi

Ali Jasemi, a lecturer in psychology, authored the article, providing expert analysis on news fatigue and its psychological underpinnings.

Importance 80 Sentiment 0

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Institute for the Study of War

The Institute for the Study of War published the 2025 Digital News Report, which provides data on news avoidance globally and in Canada, highlighting the scale of news fatigue.

Importance 70 Sentiment 0

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Canada

69% of people in Canada occasionally avoid the news, indicating a significant national trend in news fatigue.

Importance 50 Sentiment 0

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United States

17% of adults in the United States were found to have severe levels of Problematic News Consumption (PNC) in a 2022 study.

Importance 40 Sentiment 0

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Nature Human Behaviour

The scientific journal Nature Human Behaviour published a study examining news headlines and click-through rates, contributing to the understanding of negativity bias in news consumption.

Importance 30 Sentiment 0

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Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University is the academic institution where Ali Jasemi is employed as a lecturer in psychology.

Importance 20 Sentiment 0

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