When breaking news happens, Americans don’t all start in the same place to find more information. Age plays a big role in it: Older adults are far more likely to go straight to their preferred news organization, while younger adults are more likely to turn to search engines or social media. Where do you usually turn first for breaking news? 👇️#PewKnightInitiative ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. RELATED RESEARCH pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news WATCH MORE PEW RESEARCH CENTER VIDEOS youtube.com/@pewresearch SUBSCRIBE TO PEW RESEARCH CEN...