A news outlet is a source of news media, such as newspapers, television, radio, and online platforms. They report on current events and issues and influence how people perceive them. They can also shape public perception by framing a story and highlighting certain aspects while downplaying others.
News outlets have different business models and audiences, which influence their content focus and reporting style. They can also have a significant impact on the social world by encouraging or discouraging public discourse on critical issues.
Many major news outlets employ professional journalists who have a degree or training in journalism and adhere to a code of ethics. These professionals may specialize in a particular subject, such as politics or crime. They usually write articles based on information collected and filed by staff members who are out in the field covering events and submitting their reports electronically from remote locations. They may then write a summary lede that explains the most important information about an event or development and provide key facts and figures. They may then include a timeline of events and an explanation of how these relate to each other. A narrative form is often used when an article has a compelling, personal aspect such as the famous Truman Capote book In Cold Blood.
Some news outlets have a national focus while others are local. For example, a network may cover presidential campaigns or skirmishes between the US and other countries while an affiliate station in a city may broadcast local news on school closings, community festivals, or weather events.
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