There was a time when most people got their news from the big-3 TV networks. Many read newspapers which 'filtered-out' most of the 'noise' and had editorial standards. For better or worse, we now drink news from a firehose. And all of these outlets try to compete by pumping-up the headlines.

The world is ('Future Shock') changing. Including some very positive trends. The reaction to Ukraine for one. Covid was addressed in a year, not four. But enough is enough, and in most cases our best chances for positive actions are local.