News is information about current events that is presented in a timely manner. It can come from a wide variety of sources, including government and business meetings and conferences, natural disasters, and even sports events. The news is then gathered, written and distributed to the public through a number of media outlets.
What makes something newsworthy is that it affects a large number of people. If a natural disaster, war, stock market crash, political scandal or robbery impacts the lives of many people in a major way, it is likely to be reported on in newspapers, TV, radio and on news websites. The items that make it into the paper or on a news channel are decided upon by people who work for the media source. They are often called editors, news directors or even news managers. They sift through recommendations from reporters and assistant editors and decide what is worth reporting.
When writing news articles, it is important to keep in mind that the information should be factual and not contain personal opinion. It should also be short and concise, avoiding long tangents that will bore the reader. When possible, try to interview the sources for a more personal touch. This will give readers a sense of connection with the news story and its authors.
Conflict can also be an engaging element of news stories. Readers are interested in things like disagreements, rivalries and arguments. This can add a bit of spice to otherwise boring and dry news topics.