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5 Reliable News Sources

When I was younger, my parents always encouraged me to watch the news with them. However, I believed there were other ways to stay informed besides watching live TV. Over time, I discovered various news sources that people like me use daily, broadening my understanding of where to find information.

Twitter/X

Every couple of days, I open Twitter to catch up on current events. I think it's a great way to stay updated on everything from politics to celebrity drama. Not only does Twitter provide news, but it also offers a platform for people to share their opinions on various topics. However, it's important to note that Twitter can sometimes be unreliable. With the constant flow of updates, it's easy to spot when someone is spreading fake news or misinformation.

TikTok

While TikTok is primarily known for entertainment, it also has the power to disseminate information about the world. The accuracy of this information can be hit or miss, as many users tend to spread false information. One of TikTok's unique features is that anyone can create an account and start posting content. While this makes it a great source of diverse perspectives, it also means that misinformation is rampant. Unlike Twitter, TikTok doesn't offer a straightforward way to verify the accuracy of the information shared on the platform. 

Instagram 

I've always had Instagram, but I use it very differently now than I did before. I know there's a lot of clickbait on Instagram, but it can be reliable if you're careful. For example, a lot of my feed is about Justin and Hailey Bieber since they're the couple I follow the most. Once, I saw a post from a news account I'd never heard of that showed them at a doctor's appointment, supposedly planning a pregnancy. Before this post, the Biebers hadn't announced anything about having a baby, and no other celebrities or news outlets were talking about it. I was curious, so I clicked on the account, but it turned out to be a fake news account posting clickbait

Fox News 

I grew up watching Fox News 8 and still rely on it for the latest updates. Fox News 8 is a great program that covers the top local stories and also reports on events happening around the world. I mainly watch it for the local traffic updates, weather forecast, and breaking news, which are really helpful when I’m out during the week. My family has always watched Fox News 8, so I trust it because it aligns with my beliefs and seems unbiased. It’s really convenient to get local, national, and international news all from one channel.

Reddit

Using Reddit is definitely one of my favorite ways to get specific news and information. To clarify, I think it is super easy to find exact answers to my questions. If I have a problem, someone else probably had the same issue. A quick search usually brings up a thread where random people helped each other out. The best part is, the answers come from regular people, not businesses with useless automated responses. This is really helpful because you know the person on the other end had the same problem as you. I also use Reddit for regular news and updates on topics I'm interested in. There are thousands of specific communities where people discuss very specific topics.