My Top 5 News Sources

#1

While social media is known for its trending fashion, lifestyle content, funny videos and advertisements, it has also become a major news source for me. Platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and even X help me stay up to date with current events quickly. Whenever something new occurs, it appears on my feed almost immediately, allowing me to scroll for just a few minutes and find a short clip or message about local happenings, major events, or even traffic alerts. I also like that social media can give me hundreds of perspectives just by simply checking the comments. Although social media may not be a number one source for reliability and accurateness, they still keep me informed about what is going on in my community and the real world. 

#2

My family is another of my main trusted sources of news. They are always sending me articles, posting updates in our group chat, or calling me when something is, in their opinion, urgent. They send all sorts of news from our hometown, High Point, and news they feel I need to be aware of. Sometimes I hear news from them before I get to see it online. They cut out all the unnecessary information and give me just the highlights, which is far easier for me than trying to keep up with everything from different sources. They keep me up to date in a way that is natural and personal to me. 

#3

The BFFs podcast is yet another of my go-to sources for trends and internet culture. While the is by far the trendiest and most youthful form of news, it keeps me informed about what is happening online and what is going on in the influencer world. They share news in a fast paced, laid back, and humorous way that helps keep me engaged and remember the information they speak on. While this is not considered real news to most people, it still informs me about what people are discussing and what is occurring on various social media sights. It gives me information in a way that grabs my attention and makes me want to know more of what is going on.

#4

Google would be another one of my top news sources; it is all in one place and requires little effort on my end. If I click the app or visit the website, I get a mix of national, local, and entertainment news, along with alerts tailored to my previous searches and interests. It is almost like a personalized news brief that refreshes multiple times a day so that I can do a quick scan of what is most important instead of scrolling through various feeds. It also has news with source links, so I can cross-reference and compare across different sources when something that catches my eye comes out. This is helpful for me because it is efficient and extremely accurate. 

#5

Word of mouth is a big news outlets for me because of the constant exposure to what people are talking about and what I want to know more about. My family and friends talk about the news quite a bit, and listening to their different takes on these subjects pushes me to look things up and learn more for myself. Growing up in an opinionated and politically active family has its perks, I'm used to the debate and the heavy opinions, and even if it gets intense, it gives me a range of perspectives on topical issues. therefor, all of these ways have heavily impacted how I have formed my opinions