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Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Discover News by Chance

4/21/2026

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  • 49% of U.S. adults now encounter news by chance, up from 39% in 2019, per Pew Research Center.
  • Among 18- to 29-year-olds, 52% report encountering news randomly for up-to-date information.
  • Older adults tend to actively seek in-depth news.
  • College graduates are more inclined than those without a degree to pursue deep dives and current updates.
  • Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats are more likely than moderates to seek in-depth news.