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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 19 points 10 months ago

The media needs a horse race. A horse race keeps an eye on the page or the TV. That brings in more advertising dollars. That's what it's all about.

The news used to be a loss-leader. It hasn't been for a very long time.