โขX (Formerly Twitter) (#1) continues its eight-day streak at the top, with users apparently treating it as a real-time news source despite its social media rootsโreviews show people follow breaking news through trending topics and journalist accounts.
โขCrimeRadar (#2) seems to be gaining traction, probably because it delivers hyperlocal crime alerts; users mention checking it daily for safety updates in their neighborhoods.
โขNewsBreak: Local News & Alerts (#4) and similar local-focused apps jumped significantly this week, suggesting readers want community-specific reporting rather than national headlines.
โขSubstack (#5) holds steady as a top performer, likely because readers follow individual writers directlyโuser feedback highlights valuing curated newsletters over algorithm-driven feeds.