A news outlet is a source of information, usually in written form, that’s published regularly. It may cover current affairs, business, entertainment or sports. In the past, most news outlets were print media like newspapers or magazines, but today they can also include television, radio, online and social media. In addition to a traditional print format, many of these outlets have also developed special applications or augmented reality (AR) to provide additional visuals.
The first major news outlet to change the world was CNN, which ushered in the idea that news should be available around the clock instead of being limited to the evening news. It was followed by a host of other 24-hour news channels.
Many of these have specialised coverage, such as world or local news, financial news, sports news and weather. They have won countless awards and accolades over the years, including Pulitzer Prizes.
The BBC is one of the most recognizable names in news and they’ve switched things up to keep up with how people get their news nowadays. They’re putting more energy into TikTok, YouTube and Instagram and they’re also boosting their global health and development coverage.
A big concern about how news is reported today is that too often it focuses on personalities and politics, rather than the facts and the implications for society. This can distort how we view the world and it can have a negative impact on our health. Research shows that most people agree on a few key points about what qualifies as news: It must be timely, accurate and important to their lives.