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news
/ˈnjuz/, /ˈnuz/
noun
reports on recent events that are broadcast or published
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news agency
/nˈuːz ˈeɪdʒənsi/
noun
an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers and TV or radio stations
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news article
/nˈuːz ˈɑːɹɾɪkəl/
noun
an article published to report the news
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news conference
/nˈuːz kˈɑːnfɹəns/
noun
a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement
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news desk
/nˈuːz dˈɛsk/
noun
the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news
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newsgathering
/nˈuːzɡɐðɚɹɪŋ/
noun
the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication
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piece
/ˈpis/
noun
an article in a TV or radio broadcast or in a magazine or newspaper
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human interest
/hjˈuːmən ˈɪntɹəst/
noun
the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.
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interview
/ˈɪntɝvˌju/
noun
a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication
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fourth estate
/fˈoːɹθ ɪstˈeɪt/
noun
the news media or journalism profession as a societal institution that acts as a watchdog, providing independent scrutiny and holding the other three branches of government accountable
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fifth estate
/fˈɪfθ ɪstˈeɪt/
noun
the collective power and influence of online communities, social media, and independent bloggers or citizen journalists, which serve as an additional force shaping public opinion and providing alternative perspectives outside of traditional media channels
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news style
/nˈuːz stˈaɪl/
noun
the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively
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media bias
/mˈiːdiːə bˈaɪəs/
noun
the potential favoritism or partiality of media organizations or journalists towards certain ideologies or perspectives, which may impact the objectivity and fairness of their news reporting
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report
/ɹiˈpɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/
noun
a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published
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fact-checking
/fˈækttʃˈɛkɪŋ/
noun
the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources
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coverage
/ˈkəvɝədʒ/, /ˈkəvɝɪdʒ/, /ˈkəvɹɪdʒ/
noun
the reporting of specific news or events by the media
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newsroom
/ˈnuzˌɹum/
noun
a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published
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roundup
/ˈɹaʊnˌdəp/
noun
a summary of the most significant news
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scoop
/ˈskup/
noun
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
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Pulitzer Prize
/pjˈʊlɪtsɚ pɹˈaɪz/
noun
a prestigious award given annually in the United States for exceptional achievements in journalism, literature, music, and other categories, recognizing excellence and significant contributions to their respective fields
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inverted pyramid
/ɪnvˈɜːɾᵻd pˈɪɹɐmˌɪd/
noun
a writing and storytelling technique commonly used in journalism, where the most important and essential information is presented at the beginning of a news article, followed by supporting details arranged in descending order of significance
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source
/ˈsɔɹs/
noun
a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to
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news cycle
/nˈuːz sˈaɪkəl/
noun
the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame
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censorship
/ˈsɛnsɝˌʃɪp/
noun
the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy
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press release
/pɹˈɛs ɹɪlˈiːs/
noun
an official statement issued by an organization or company to members of the media with the aim of providing information about a specific topic or event
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backstory
/ˈbækˌstɔri/
noun
background information about a news story
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canard
/kəˈnɑɹd/
noun
a baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people
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city desk
/sˈɪɾi dˈɛsk/
noun
a department in a newspaper office that works on local news
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current events
/kˈɜːɹənt ɪvˈɛnts/
noun
significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now
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exclusive
/ɪkˈskɫusɪv/
noun
a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency
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fake news
/fˈeɪk nˈuːz/
noun
a piece of news that is not true or confirmed
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item
/ˈaɪtəm/
noun
a piece of news on TV, in a newspaper, etc.
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lead story
/lˈiːd stˈoːɹi/
noun
an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
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dateline
/ˈdeɪtˌɫaɪn/
noun
the specific location and date from which a news article or report is filed or originates, indicating the place and time where the events described in the news story occurred or were witnessed
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news aggregator
/nˈuːz ˈæɡɹɪɡˌeɪɾɚ/
noun
a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place
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soft news
/sˈɔft nˈuːz/
noun
news stories or content that focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, human interest, or less serious topics, rather than hard news topics such as politics, economics, or crime
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story
/ˈstɔɹi/
noun
an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper
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wire service
/wˈaɪɚ sˈɜːvɪs/
noun
a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication
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hard news
/hˈɑːɹd nˈuːz/
noun
news stories or content that primarily focuses on timely and important events, typically involving topics of public interest such as politics, economics, crime, disasters, or international affairs
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propaganda
/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡændə/
noun
information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
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breaking news
/bɹˈeɪkɪŋ nˈuːz/
noun
information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel
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press freedom
/pɹˈɛs fɹˈiːdəm/
noun
the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions
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objectivity
/ˌɑbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
noun
the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
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open letter
/ˈoʊpən lˈɛɾɚ/
noun
a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group
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transparency
/tɹænˈspɛɹənsi/
noun
the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience
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press kit
/pɹˈɛs kˈɪt/
noun
a collection of promotional materials and information provided to the media to support news coverage and provide key details about a person, organization, or event
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press association
/pɹˈɛs ɐsˈoʊsɪˈeɪʃən/
noun
an organization or group that represents and supports the interests of journalists and the media industry, often advocating for press freedom, professional standards, and ethical journalism practices
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underground press
/ˌʌndɚɡɹˈaʊnd pɹˈɛs/
noun
form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism
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commentary
/ˈkɑmənˌtɛɹi/
noun
a set of written explanations or descriptions about an event or a situation
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reportage
/ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪdʒ/
noun
the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper
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news hole
/nˈuːz hˈoʊl/
noun
the available space or capacity within a media outlet, such as a newspaper or broadcast program, for the inclusion of news content
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