A news bulletin is an update on current events that may be presented as a short spoken or written announcement broadcast on radio or television. It is usually a recurring segment that may be shown on the hour or at shorter intervals, and it is sometimes used as an alternative to headlines on newspaper websites or in printed publications. It may be accompanied by onscreen graphics or recorded interviews with field reporters.
While fiction lets writers express their creativity, and essays dive deep into analysis, news writing is about providing facts with accuracy and objectivity. It’s a style that has evolved to keep people up-to-date, which is especially important in times of crisis or important events such as wars and natural disasters.
News programs feature one or more anchors (or presenters, terminology varies around the world) who segue into stories filed by journalists. Occasionally, the anchors will interview guests involved in or offering opinions on the story; this is called a two-way. In breaking news situations, the news program may present live rolling coverage.
The content of news broadcasting is governed by a news agenda, which is a set of policies that determines the topics that will be covered in each bulletin. Different news agencies have their own agendas based on the interests and demographics of their audiences. For example, some news outlets are focused on global events, while others focus on local stories. In addition, news broadcasting is often divided into specialized areas such as sports journalism, business news or political commentary.
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