News is a periodical publication informing the public of current events and affairs, or providing analysis and opinion. It may be reported in written form, on radio or television, or online. Most forms of news media are produced by professionals, and many have a mix of for-profit, nonprofit, and government sources. There are a wide variety of styles of news production, including “magazine-style” shows that combine news coverage with topical lifestyle issues or debates.
The emergence of World War II saw an enormous increase in national news programming, and brought to prominence reporters like Edward Roscoe Murrow who kept the American public informed about a distant war. Today, the most trusted national news sources are CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and MSNBC.
Generalist broadcast news programs often include segments on national issues, and there are many specialized news outlets covering topics such as sports, business, and local news. ESPNews and Fox Sports News cover sports journalism; CNBC and Bloomberg TV cover business; and local news is provided by many local and regional broadcasters, as well as the national network affiliates of major stations.
There are also state-sponsored news networks, such as China Central Television and Iran’s Press TV, which operate internationally and have large audiences. In addition, there are international independent news organizations such as Al Jazeera. The English-language channel New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD) is a privately owned, international broadcasting company with ties to the Falun Gong new religious movement and The Epoch Times newspaper.