Forty.News

What is Forty.News?

Forty.News is an open-source news platform that delivers real-time news with a forty-year delay. The project emerged as a response to the anxiety-driven nature of contemporary news consumption, where conversations often begin with expressions of worry or anger about current events. The platform allows users to access news stories that happened four decades ago on the current date, reframing how people engage with information. Rather than focusing on today's breaking news cycle, Forty.News redirects attention to historical events, providing perspective through temporal distance. The project is designed for news-avoiders and those seeking relief from the stress of constant real-time updates. It appeals to individuals interested in media consumption alternatives and those curious about what was happening in the world on their specific date, years prior. As an open-source project, Forty.News is freely available for modification and deployment. The platform functions as both a practical tool and a commentary on news consumption habits, offering a gentler approach to staying informed by eliminating the emotional urgency typically associated with current events. It presents an alternative for users who want to engage with news without the accompanying anxiety of the modern news cycle.