Headlines are sensationalized with news stories residing behind a paywall. Then we wonder why the Internet flows with misinformation and rampant shares of untruths? Even Reuters now charges a subscription rate — a whopping $35 bucks a month.
My Twitter feed has evolved into a bunch of sensationalized headlines that link to articles behind a paywall.
I get it. Everybody needs to make money, right? Those people that write the sensationalized headlines have to get paid. What really bugs me most is that after you pay that $35 a month, you’re still tracked, and you are still served up ridiculous click-bait ads about pimples and how to get a butt like J Lo. 😏
For example, “Russia says Meta (Facebook) and Google should be held accountable for ‘inciting war.’” Sorry, you can’t find out why they’re being accused, or what they’ve done that’s incited war, or who in Russia said that (Frank’s housekeeper’s nephew’s wife?) because you’ve already used your 5 free articles this month. Thanks, Reuters.
The Associated Press (APnews.com) is currently still free and is ranked #1 for unbiased reporting. With CNN on the far left and Fox News on the far right, I prefer middle of the road reputable and reliable information. NPR is another source that leans a little left at times but is free and decent.
And in other news…
It’s March 1, the weather today is to be in the mid 60’s in my slice of the world, and I’ve officially decided to switch to Android. I ordered a Samsung smart watch yesterday and will be trading in my Apple watch. I’m now fully committed… for better or worse.
TIL (Today I Learned): The US-Canada border is the longest international border in the world, and that Alaska’s portion alone is about 38%.