"CNN effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Coined during the first Gulf War when unusually large numbers of people were watching the CNN network news, which provided 24-hour coverage of the war. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} CNN effect
  1. The theorized negative effect on the economy, and other aspects of social life, caused by people staying home to watch television news during a crisis such as a war. Wikipedia link: CNN effect
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          "text": "Concern about flying anywhere is the reason most often given for canceling trips. But some people say they are staying home for other reasons as well. Some potential travelers are riveted to their television sets, captivated by the constant news reports about the war, a condition that some people are calling the “CNN effect.”",
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          "ref": "2003 May 19, “Leading Indicators Index to Be Posted”, in Los Angeles Times:",
          "text": "“We could see some more profit taking as retailers release somewhat tepid results, since the quarter included bad winter weather and the CNN effect,” said Tim Ghriskey of Ghriskey Capital Partners, a money manager in Bedford Hills, N.Y.",
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          "ref": "2003 May 25, Chris Reidy, “Rentals off to a slow start”, in The Boston Globe:",
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          "ref": "2014 June 3, Suzanne Franks, “#BringBackOurGirls: the verdict”, in The Guardian:",
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