US News Outlets Cut 2,700 Jobs, Fueling Growth of 'News Deserts'

The significant layoffs, the highest since 2020, leave many US counties without local newspapers, threatening the functioning of democracy.

News outlets across the US have cut nearly 2,700 jobs this year, the highest number since 2020, contributing to the growth of 'news deserts'.
The Washington Post, Yahoo News, Condé Nast, and Vox Media have recently announced significant layoffs.
Changes in the media landscape, such as the rise of digital media and a challenging advertising market, have been cited as reasons for the job cuts.
200 counties in the US do not have a local newspaper, leaving residents without critical local news coverage.
Margaret Sullivan, a columnist at The Guardian, warns that the loss of journalists contributes to the growth of news deserts and is disastrous for democracy as it leads to a less informed electorate.