News is the information about current events which people find interesting and significant. It can be reported in newspapers, magazines or on the radio and television. News is important because it informs people about what is happening in the world around them and gives them a sense of how other countries are operating. It also helps people to make decisions about what is important to them and how they want their government to behave.
A good news article should answer the following questions: What happened? When did it happen? Who was involved? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? A good news article should then be finished off with a concluding paragraph that restates the leading statement (thesis) and hints at any possible future developments relating to the story.
What is considered newsworthy will vary from society to society. For example, if dogs are eaten in a particular society it may not be newsworthy when a man bites one. Similarly, what is exciting or surprising to one person may not be to another. However, it is likely that all societies will be interested in stories about famous people – what they do, how much money they have and what they look like. They will also be interested in health stories (traditional remedies, medical research, diseases, hospitals and clinics) and in sex stories involving behaviour that goes outside of society’s generally accepted standards.
The best way to keep up with News is to read a variety of different sources. A good place to start is by asking someone you respect where they get their news and what the key issues are that they follow. It is also a good idea to sign up to enewsletters and podcasts to get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox or feed. You could also try news discovery apps that curate a selection of the top stories.