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Decline of newspapers

Newspapers have been around since the 1700s and were once an important way to get news, information, and entertainment. However, since the early 2000s, we have seen a decline in the number of people reading printed newspapers. This is because new technology, such as smart phones, tablets, and computers, have become more popular and are now the preferred way for people to get their news, information, and entertainment. With all the new ways for people to get the news, newspapers have become less popular and fewer people are buying them. This has made it harder for newspapers to make money, so many have had to close down or change how they do things in order to stay in business.