I was once in a key role in an international news event. Not one article was even close. Not one person ever asked me, not that I would have shared what I knew.

Years later I found this. Now I don't watch the news. I've luckily avoided the "believe any stupid bullshit as long as it contradicts the news" trap many news disrespectoors fall for. 

I just go on best I can based on what is immediately around me. This hasn't hurt me yet. Turns out most news is only good for getting mad and yelling at other people. I'm still guilty there sometimes when news makes its way to me despite my efforts to avoid it. We all have more growing to do and I'm working on it.