News coverage is about presenting information and opinions on events of interest to the public. This can include political events, weather, business, celebrity gossip, war, social policy, and a host of other topics.
Different media outlets will focus on different topics depending on their audience. For example, network news will tend to focus on national politics, international affairs, and economic issues while local affiliates may cover regional business or crime.
Most journalists strive to report in an unbiased manner, but even so, they can affect citizens through framing. For instance, if the story is about homelessness and the reporter uses an episodic frame, viewers may feel more sympathy for those without a place to call home. On the other hand, a thematic frame that explores the root causes of homelessness might leave people feeling less sympathetic.
In addition, the way in which information is framed can have more serious impacts on people’s health. For instance, negative news coverage can cause stress that raises a person’s heart rate. This can lead to long-term health problems, according to researchers like Don Grant, PhD.
While many famous news brands are known for their live anchors and big prime time broadcasts, the truth is that a number of them do so much more than just report stories. Take Reuters, for example. This is a company that has built a reputation for being fast, accurate, and neutral. They supply text, video, images, data, and more to thousands of newsrooms, websites, broadcasters, and trading platforms around the world.