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news deserts

Coverage of news deserts in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 8 · 05:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 17 · 18:06 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 17 · 18:06 UTCCBC NEWS
    CBC must provide more local coverage, Senate committee urges

    A Senate committee urges CBC/Radio-Canada to increase local coverage in 'news deserts' caused by declining advertising revenue and the closure of hundreds of outlets over the past two decades.

  • POLITICSJun 16 · 10:00 UTCDAILY YONDER
    Challenges in Rural Election Administration ‘Exacerbated’ in Runoff Elections

    Runoff elections in rural areas face heightened challenges due to condensed timelines and resource limitations, according to experts. Over two-thirds of U.S. elections occur in rural regions, where communication barriers, election mail delays, and staffing shortages complicate administration. States with runoff systems include Alabama, Georgia, and others, each governed by unique laws.

  • POLITICSJun 8 · 05:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds

    An investigation found that over 4.4 million people in the UK live in 'news deserts' with limited local reporting, leading to a surge in misinformation via social media groups. Misinformation was nearly three times more common in areas lacking local journalism, with immigration and Islamophobia being the most prevalent topics on platforms like Facebook and X.