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Anyone else having trouble reading news online because of flashing ads?

For many of us, reading the news online has gone from a peaceful morning ritual to a battle of patience and eye strain. It's not just annoying—it's distracting, overstimulating, and in some cases, even harmful to your health. The constant flickering and movement can cause headaches or eye strain, especially for people who are sensitive to light or motion.

Online news should be about clarity, not chaos. Flashy ads can be eye-catching, but they also turn readers off and undermine trust in legitimate journalism. Until the internet finds a better balance between content and revenue, many of us will continue to ask the same question: “Is anyone else having trouble reading the news?” For me, I’ve found the best solution for now. And a tool like Adblock ad blocker helps reduce visual noise (although some sites may ask you to turn it off). That way, I can access the news without being distracted by extraneous content.