That really depends on what kind of news we are reading, and when we are reading, sometimes skimming and scanning is a good way to save time if you are just to comprehend the main theme of the news, or decide whether you will continue to read. But, obviously, over-read the news will kill your brains like chronic diseases.
That's the rough reality in China, 'cos basically all the media in China is manipulated by the gov, and they need to do what they are told, or else they will receive a big kick-ass "surprise", which is currently no one would be expecting. So lots of slapsticks like this happen in here from time to time.