News is information about events occurring around the world and affecting the lives of people. It has been passed down by word of mouth since ancient times and now via radio, television, newspapers and the Internet. The content of news varies from culture to culture but tends to focus on war, government, politics, education, health, the economy, business, fashion, the environment and entertainment as well as quirky or unusual events. News is usually factual and reported objectively but a degree of bias exists in many media companies. It is also up to journalists to decide which facts are important and what should be emphasized. Some scholars have argued that market research influences what is deemed as news but that does not account for all of the decisions involved in what should be considered newsworthy.
An important principle when writing a news article is to stick to the five Ws: who, what, where, when and why. This ensures that the news story you are writing will be a balanced, informative and engaging piece of work.
It is also important to find a good balance between reading and watching news and other forms of media. Taking in news from a variety of sources will help you avoid becoming stuck in your own viewpoint and will open your mind to alternative perspectives on current events.
Some of the most interesting news stories are based on the ordinary things that happen in our daily lives. It is not unusual, for example, for a man to wake up, eat breakfast and catch the bus to work but this does not make for exciting news.