News About Tragedies Makes Us Miserable—and Hungry for More, Study Finds
New research might just reaffirm your worst fears about staying glued to Twitter or TV news during the next mass tragedy.
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New research might just reaffirm your worst fears about staying glued to Twitter or TV news during the next mass tragedy.
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