News is about current events that happen in the world, whether local, national or international. It can be about anything, from natural disasters to political scandals. It can also be about people, such as famous artists, athletes or celebrities, or about places, like cities or countries. News is often shared by word of mouth or through written media, such as newspapers, radio, television and internet.
The purpose of news is to inform and educate audiences – not entertain them. Although entertainment may come from other areas, such as music and drama on radio or crosswords in newspapers, it is not the job of news to entertain.
To write a news article, you must consider the “5 W’s”: who, what, when, where and why. You also need to think about the audience and how they will be affected by the story. It is important to have a snappy headline that concisely informs the reader about the topic while seizing their interest. After you have researched your story, organize the facts into “buckets” based on their importance. Then start writing!
Be sure to fact check any information that you get from online sources. The internet allows for misinformation to spread faster and reach a larger audience, so take the time to investigate the claims of articles that you see on social media or in forwarded emails. Also, try to strike a balance between your consumption of news and your mental health. Too much news can lead to stress, anxiety, sleep loss and even depression, so it is important to limit how much you consume.