Published 2 years ago

U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week

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A report from Northwestern University says local newspapers in the United States are dying at the rate of two per week. Northwestern says the number of counties with no newspapers or only one outlet continues to expand. Many digital-only sites are clustered in or near big cities, since that's where the money is to fund them.

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The Guardian

Newspapers in US closing at rate of two a week despite efforts to halt trend

Areas without a reliable source of local news tend to be poorer, older and less educated than those covered well

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the United States continues to see newspapers die at the rate of two per week, according to a report issued Wednesday on the state of local news.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week

Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Perspective | Every week, two more newspapers close — and ‘news deserts’ grow larger

In poorer, less-wired parts of the U.S., it’s harder to find credible news about your local community. That has dire implications for democracy.

2 years ago

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KRDO

U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week.

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry’s problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues. A report from Northwestern University says local newspapers in the United States are dying at the rate of two per week. There has been growth in digital alternatives, but not nearly enough to compensate for what has been lost. Northwestern says the n…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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