Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests

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Trust in news has fallen to its lowest point in a decade of annual tracking, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The institute's latest survey reveals declining confidence in media outlets across multiple countries, marking a continuation of a downward trend that has accelerated in recent years. Researchers attribute the erosion partly to misinformation, partisan polarization, and audience skepticism about journalistic independence. The findings raise questions about whether traditional news organizations can rebuild credibility with increasingly fragmented audiences, even as the demand for reliable information remains urgent.