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Updates about Brief, the future of news consumption, and thoughts on AI journalism.

May 13, 2026·Research

News Avoidance Is at a Record High. The Reasons Are Specific.

Nearly 40% of people now actively avoid the news. Reuters, Pew, and APA data show why — and the reasons aren't what most editors assume.

May 9, 2026·Research

Reading Builds Cognitive Reserve. Doom Scrolling Doesn't.

What the research actually says about reading, attention, and the brain — and why the difference between active reading and passive scrolling matters more than total screen time.