"Social Media News: Trends and Influence" explores the growing role of social media as a major source of information. We emphasize the importance of accurate, relevant, and timely statistics for informed decision-making at local, national, and global levels. Our book is designed to help budding journalists master the finer nuances of media writing. Social media's unique nature and diverse platforms present challenges in understanding its psychological impact. We include a collection of recent studies that focus on the effects of social media news and the framing of social issues. Authors of these studies used surveys, experiments, and content analysis to explore their research questions. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the evolving impact of social media information.