Blog 1: Top 5 Sources

Top Five Sources of News and Information

Finding reliable news sources are significant when gathering information about what is happening in today's society. It is important that the news is unbiased and trustworthy. Currently, fake news is always present, which is why reliable sources are needed. Utilizing news that is trustworthy will help our society stay informed. The news sources we choose to listen to can shape our perspectives. Personally, I use five sources that help me stay informed. These popular sources help keep everyone up to date with current issues. 

1. CNN

I rely on CNN for a good portion of my news. In High School, everyday we would watch CNN10 which would be very informative. Ever since then, I have used CNN to answer any questions I have about what events are going on in the world. CNN is reliable because it uses experts to gather their information. They fact check and use multiple credible sources to show their information. I use CNN when I want to know about a global political events that are happening.

2. Google

I rely on Google for news because it makes it easy to find a variety of sources all in one place. It shows different viewpoints on stories and provides real time updates on breaking news, which helps me stay current and up to date with news. Google is one of the most popular websites to find information on. I love that I can quickly search up any question I have, and it will give me a direct answer. Google often connects to reliable news sources, which helps me find credible sources. 

3. Tik Tok

I rely on TikTok for news because it has quick, engaging videos that make information easy to understand. I often find myself learning about important topics without even searching for them, as videos pop up randomly on my feed, keeping me informed about current issues. TikTok plays a vital role in this generation. Creators are constantly making videos to inform and engage the young audience. Since TikTok is a form of entertainment, it makes it easy to keep their audience engaged while also sharing current events with the audience. TikTok also has a variety of creators that have different beliefs, so it is always helpful for me to follow someone who shares similar views with me.

4. Instagram

I rely on Instagram for news because it has quick updates with visuals and stories. I can follow different news outlets and influencers, which gives me various viewpoints on current events. The platform shows me content based on my interests, making it relevant. I love how I can follow the people that I share the same beliefs with, like with politics and news networks. Instagram is a very direct outlet with direct source information. For example, I can get information from what influencers directly post, so I see it first hand. I use instagram as a place to follow the influencers that share my beliefs. 

5. The New York Times

I rely on The New York Times for news because it provides detailed reporting and trustworthy journalism. They cover many topics, giving me a good overview of current events. As a journalist myself, I am always utilizing The New York Times. Their thoughtful analysis also helps me understand complex issues better. The New York Times is starting to become more popular with the variety of activities and information that it provides. I only recently started using The New York Times as a source for my information, but it has turned into one of my top 5 sources that I pull information from.