Meaning of the word "soft news" in English

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soft news

US /ˌsɑft ˈnuːz/
UK /ˌsɒft ˈnjuːz/
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Noun

news that is not considered urgent or critical, often focusing on human interest stories, entertainment, or lifestyle topics, rather than hard facts or political events

Example:
The evening broadcast led with a soft news story about a local pet adoption event.
Magazines often feature soft news articles on celebrities and fashion.
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