# NuseReal

Miscellaneous news

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee (LINK) 18 January 2026

Samsung set to hand out record bonuses as AI boom translates into profits (LINK) 18 January 2026

Google search traffic to news sites plunges by one-third globally and 38% in the US (LINK) 18 January 2026

— Google responded by questioning the findings. Its own numbers do not match the sharp declines described in the report. Google also pointed out that the study left out traffic numbers from Google News. Social media platforms are also sending fewer readers to news websites. Since May 2023, traffic from Facebook has dropped 43% worldwide and 35% in America. Traffic from X fell even faster, declining 46% globally and 45% in the United States.