News is information about current events. It is usually a written account of what has happened, or is happening, and is disseminated via many different means such as word of mouth, print media, broadcasting and the Internet.

The best news articles are informative and factual with a clear point of view. They should not include the author’s personal opinion and be free from bias. It is important for the writer to research their topic thoroughly. They should also be aware of the audience that will be reading their article and make sure that it satisfies their needs. It is helpful to read other well-written news stories and watch news shows and stations for examples of how to write in this genre.

In order to be a credible source of news, it is important that the writer stays up to date with events occurring at all levels: international, governmental and local. They should also be aware of how these events affect people’s lives, and try to find a human interest angle that will engage their readers.

In addition, they should be able to distinguish what is truly newsworthy from that which has already been covered by other sources. This can be difficult, as there will always be some level of bias in the selection and coverage of news stories. However, the best way to reduce this is to look for sources that have a reputation of being fair and impartial, such as The Guardian or PBS, and to try to avoid news outlets with an agenda such as Fox or CNN.