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No.

I think it's important to know what's going on, locally and at state, country and global levels.
It's a way to know how to act responsibly as a citizen.

When emergencies break, they break fast.
I feel the need to be prepared with contingency plans, escape routes and supplies.

The key values of journalism are: 1) Impact 路 2) Timeliness 路 3) Proximity 路 4) Human Interest 路 5) Conflict 路 6) The Bizarre 路 7) Celebrity.
It's based on what info is most likely to have a direct effect on people. And, way down the scale, what might interest them, eg bizarre, fame or notoriety.