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The Rise of the News Avoiders. Plus . . .

JL;DR SUMMARY This edition of 'The Front Page' from The Free Press explores the emerging trend of individuals opting out of the incessant 24-hour news cycle, identifying as 'News Avoiders.' A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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ZionismMossadDonald TrumpMental HealthRoald DahlMedia ConsumptionFree PressIran ConflictNews AvoidersMarijuana Policy

Places mentioned

Palm Beach, Florida, United States
"That is, until Gabe Kaminsky headed to his Palm Beach mansion this week for a conversation with the architect of one of Trumps most controversial decisions: signing an executive order to set the stage for looser federal marijuana restrictions."
Iran
"First, Niall Ferguson on how one of the most technologically advanced wars in history is now confronting a very old problem: control of a strategic waterway."
Israel
"and for an inside look at the strategy on the ground, turn to Eli Lakes reporting on how Israels national intelligence agency has spent years covertly aiding Iranian opposition groups."
China
"In 1989, he was placed on Chinas most wanted list for organizing pro-democracy demonstrations, and this year, he watched Jimmy Lai receive a 20-year prison sentence for fighting for the same cause."
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