A news update is a brief article about a recent, interesting or significant event. It is typically written in third person and focuses on facts, rather than opinions. News updates should use a standard inverted pyramid structure, with the most important details at the top of the article. This way, readers can get the gist of the story even if they don’t read all of the text.
It is important to track current events and jump on news pegs as they arise. For example, if a celebrity dies or there’s a controversy on a reality TV show, that’s an easy news hook for a story about the impact of that issue on local people. Also, look ahead to holidays or anniversaries that might be relevant to the story you want to write and plan for follow-ups.
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