Social media overtakes TV as main source of news in US, analysis finds

For the first time, more Americans are getting their news from social media than from TV, according to a new global study. About 54% of U.S. adults now rely on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok for news, marking a major shift in how information spreads. Meanwhile, the UK has seen a different trend—nearly half of Brits actively avoid news altogether. The findings highlight the growing influence of social media "news influencers" and the declining role of traditional television journalism.