News is a story that is told about events, situations or people. It usually includes facts, but can also be subjective and a bit emotional. It is often reported on TV, radio or newspapers. Keeping up with the news is important for many reasons, it helps to stay informed and can improve critical thinking skills. It can also be entertaining, for example, if an event has a twist or is amusing in some way. Keeping up with the news can also be beneficial for career-related reasons, such as knowing what topics are being discussed in classes or by peers.

Some of the most popular news sources are The New York Times, BBC News and CNN. However, the internet has made it possible for many smaller news organizations to exist as well.

The main purpose of News is to inform. Although it can be interesting to read and listen to stories for entertainment, it is not the job of a newspaper or a magazine to entertain its readers, listeners or viewers. Entertainment should come from other areas, such as music or drama on radio or TV and cartoons and crosswords in newspapers.

Most news is about people, their actions and their impact on the world around them. However, it is not uncommon for non-human events to make the news as well – such as a storm, a flood or a fire. Whether the topic is about human or non-human events, it is important to use factual information and not inject your own opinion into the article. It is also a good idea to get an extra set of eyes on the article before submitting it for publication.