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Daily blurbs are the most read section

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Hard-hitting journalism and investigative reports take a backseat to generic life advice in the print industry. Statistically, the tiny box offering vague daily guidance is consistently the most heavily trafficked section of a local newspaper. Editors know perfectly well that people only pick up the paper to see if they are going to have a good Tuesday.

Daily blurbs are the most read section
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