news junkie

Translations
человек, зависимый от новостей
He is a news junkie and checks updates every hour.
Он человек, зависимый от новостей, и проверяет обновления каждый час.
Definitions
A news junkie is a person who is excessively interested in and consumes a large amount of news and information, often staying updated on current events through various media sources.