Mediagazer: Pew study: 68% of Americans say they feel overwhelmed by the amount of news available, with the number rising to 77% among Republicans (Pew Research Center)

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Pew Research Center:

Pew study: 68% of Americans say they feel overwhelmed by the amount of news available, with the number rising to 77% among Republicans — If you feel like there is too much news and you can't keep up, you are not alone. A sizable portion of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of news there is …

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