I think the real advice is here "don't be irrational" and it's easier said than done. News sources obviously vary in quality and even the best are run by fallib

I think the real advice is here "don't be irrational" and it's easier said than done. News sources obviously vary in quality and even the best are run by fallible humans so you're never fully safe. But really being informed is a net positive. So I think it's pretty silly to live in ignorance because you can't be trusted with more information.