People check their phones at a train station in Stamford, Connecticut, on Aug. 28, 2023. (John Moore/Getty Images)

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A growing share of Americans say they mostly get news because they happen to come across it, not because they’re actively seeking it out. About half of U.S. adults (49%) say this is the case today, up from 39% when we first asked this question in 2019.

Most U.S. adults say they happen across opinions and humor about news but seek out deep dives and up-to-date information

% of U.S.…