My Top 5 News Sources

1. TIKTOK 

After Covid-19 and the events of 2020 TikTok has become a huge source of news. It has become an extremely influential piece of my generation Z and I have fallen guilty of using it as a primary source of news.  TikTok uses an algorithm that creates a "For You Page" completely adherent to recent searches, likes, and videos you've interacted with. With that algorithm comes news placed right in front of me that is incredibly geographically accurate as well as skewed to my interests. I am able to hear about hot topics through my favorite social media influencers and other perspectives I wouldn't get to see on official news cites. 
     

2. INSTAGRAM 

Like TikTok, Instagram has become a prevalent source of news because of its convenience and how personalized it is. The platform's algorithms curates content based on my interests, so I'm more likely to see news stories that are relevant to my life or directly connected to issues i care about. As I scroll through friend's and family's posts, news about current events pops up in between, making it easy to stay informed about events without seeking out traditional news sources. This blend of personal content and news makes Instagram a more accessible way to keep up with what’s happening in the world.

3. GOOGLE NEWS

Google News is another quick and easy way to find news. I use it occasionally when looking for specific headlines and current events. I use Google News when looking for more official and credible news that is not always found through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. I would recommend Google News because it offers many different websites and sources of information for the plethora for news stories.    

4. NBC

NBC is one of my more credible sources for news and used mostly at home with my parents. My parents are constantly playing the news in our living room when not watching other shows or sports. I occasionally watch the news with my parents and gain a lot of insight on whats going on in the world around me. NBC and similar news channels are probably some of the best places to find news because it is in real time as well as factual and credible.  

5. FAMILY & FRIENDS

A lot of my news comes from what I hear through friends and family. My family especially makes an effort to keep me updated on what's going on because I'm away at college and don't watch the news as regularly as I probably should. They often share important stories or talk about current events in conversation, which helps me stay informed even when I’m busy with school and daily responsibilities. I would recommend to stay in touch with friends and family about news because it offers multiple perspectives and possibly news from different areas.