The top 5 news sources I utilize aren't the common news channels that the public uses. I'd argue my generation receives news in a different way, through social media channels. I'm a college student and a busy one at that, so naturally, most of my free time is spent on my phone, online, or talking with the people closest to me, and that is how I get my news.
#1 Tik Tok
It's hard to admit that my main news source is TikTok because it's not seen as a reliable platform. Most of my screen time is spent on TikTok and I've come to realize I actually learn a lot from the app. The app has an algorithm that fits my location and other videos I interact with, and a good amount of my viewed content is news and information. Something I enjoy about this app is how I get to see these news stories from real people's perspectives. For a current example, the California Wildfires. the fire has spread to the news, but on TikTok, my feed shows me videos from Californian users who are dealing with this tragedy. Seeing the news from real people like this helps me put situations into perspective.
https://www.tiktok.com/en/
#2 My Dad
My dad doesn't work and he spends a lot of time researching and staying informed with current news. It's nice to have him as an informed person who I can talk about the news with. I generally know of current topics, but my dad can thoroughly explain what is happening. This is very helpful especially when I don't know the whole story, or have difficulty understanding the news. My dad is a trusted source who I turn to for the news.
#3 Instagram
I spend a good amount of time online, and I appreciate how Instagram posts are short, sweet, and straight to the point. When I view news headlines on Instagram, I tend to find that the posts give me just enough insight into the situation without overwhelming me. This aspect of Instagram is great for me because I usually don't have the free time to sit and read a full news story. The last thing I appreciate about Instagram is the large variety of accounts that I follow. I follow Fox News, the New York Times, ABC, ESPN, and other news outlets. It's nice accessing all these news sources all in one place. Instagram's graphics, short stories, and variety of accounts are all valuable to me.
https://www.instagram.com/
#4 Google
When a news story emerges I generally hop onto Google. This site gives me all information, from all news sources. Google is especially great for niche questions about current news. When I ask google a question, it gives me a clear answer. This is then nice for me because I tend to have a lot of questions, and I can keep finding more and more information on Google, whereas traditional news channels usually give a broad overview. Overall I love Google and the services it provides.
https://www.google.co.uk/
#5 Fox News
When I think of a traditional news channel I trust, it's Fox News. Fox presents factual stories that are worth tuning into. Fox News is what I'll turn to if I want to read a full news article to learn more about a certain event. This news source has great coverage and facts.
https://www.foxnews.com/
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