News is information about current events, situations, developments or issues. It keeps the public informed about what is going on in their local community, country and internationally. It also educates the public by explaining complicated ideas and issues in an easy-to-understand way.
People like to read, listen to and watch news because it gives them the facts about what is going on in their lives and the world around them. This helps them to make better decisions for themselves and their families. News also entertains the public by providing stories that are interesting, humorous or unusual. This is done through the use of music and drama in radio and TV and through cartoons, crosswords and other features in newspapers and magazines.
The things that make the news are usually important or affect many people. This is why they are reported on in the first place. Events such as a coup in the next town, natural disasters that take many lives or a long period of time where the stock market isn’t going up are newsworthy.
People are interested in famous people and what they do, so they make the news. This is especially true if they go bankrupt or are involved in a scandal. People are also interested in their health and so stories about traditional remedies, medical research, hospitals and clinics are newsworthy. Finally, all societies are interested in sex and so stories about sex that go against society’s generally accepted norms are newsworthy.