Media companies make money entirely by selling ideas to you (this is what the "advertisement industry" is.) When you're scared and depressed its easiest to sell

Media companies make money entirely by selling ideas to you (this is what the "advertisement industry" is.) When you're scared and depressed its easiest to sell things to you or change your mind, unfortunately you're best off ignoring the news and any organizations that function that way (see also: google, facebook, reddit.)