Political news is any form of journalistic content that reports on political affairs or events. Specifically, political journalism deals with issues involving civil government and political power such as elections, governance, governmental policy, and so forth. Whether political news is objective or partisan, it must convey factual information in a clear and straightforward manner to […]
What is a Live News Feed?
A live news feed is a strip that displays headline stories for a news organization and updates in real time. It is often displayed on the bottom of a website. Some news sites may also include other tickers, such as a stock ticker for financial news or a crypto ticker if they cover cryptocurrency. Social […]
What is Media Spotlight?
Media spotlight is a form of media advocacy in which a nonprofit organization attempts to get its message into the press, with the goal of getting coverage and support from the public. This can be done through a press release or direct contact with reporters or journalists. The success of these efforts is often measured […]
What Will Happen in 2025?
Current events are news stories about important world issues. They are often used as teaching tools to help students understand the impact of global politics, critical government decisions, medical discoveries and technology advances, and natural disasters. Educators also assign Current events to students to develop their research, writing, and editing skills. This year will see […]
Foreign Policy Updates
Foreign policy updates The term “foreign policy” refers to the official acts of a nation’s government that involve interaction with foreign countries, other than war. These actions include diplomacy, trade, and aid. It is often viewed as the opposite of military action, though many great leaders have served as both diplomats and militarists. Diplomacy involves […]
What Are News Updates?
News updates are articles that provide up-to-the-minute information about current events and developments. They can include anything from major breaking news such as natural disasters, political developments and economic trends to less serious topics such as celebrity gossip and debates on minor issues. Depending on the source, they may be written as simple text or […]
Media Coverage of Protests
Media coverage of protests can shape how people understand a movement and the politics surrounding it. But it is also important to highlight the ways that protesters can challenge media narratives, as well as skewed perceptions of them. For example, protesters can highlight issues that are not being covered, bringing awareness to the public about […]
International Affairs at UC San Diego
International affairs is the study of global issues, including war and diplomacy; global economics and trade; climate change and biodiversity; global health and education; and regional and transnational security. This interdisciplinary major brings together perspectives and methods from the disciplines of political science; history; economics; sociology; women’s, gender and sexuality studies; geography; and foreign languages. […]
How to Write News Headlines That Get Readers’ Attention
News headlines are the marquees of a story, framing what’s to come. Whether they distill reality or encapsulate it, news headlines introduce the article with a certain tone, level of certainty, and type of information. Many newer styles of headlines rely on emotion or sensationalism to drive users toward the story. While these headlines may […]
How to Interpret Health News
Health news often claims to have important implications for you and your family’s health. But if you don’t understand the science behind it, those implications may be misleading or even harmful. It takes years of many solid studies to prove something substantial about health or treatment, and most medical thinking changes over time. That’s why […]