how does real time information (such as travel news) effect people?

Answer 1

I think sometimes it can do more harm than good. What I am referring to is a "breaking event", when they don't have verified details.

Recall during 9/11/01 there were unconfirmed reports of attacks on the Whitehouse, which no doubt started perhaps as a possibility since a plane was heading in that direct, but it was reported as already having happened. All kinds of speculation was being played to the dumbstruck audience. However, the news channels achieved the ratings they were looking for.

Weather and traffic feeds are fine. But news stories should not be released until facts and sources are checked.

Answer 2

yes a lot