news conference
nouna meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement
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news desk
nounthe 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
nounthe act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication
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piece
nounan article in a TV or radio broadcast or in a magazine or newspaper
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human interest
nounthe 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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fourth estate
nounthe 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
nounthe 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
nounthe specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively
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media bias
nounthe 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
nouna written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published
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fact-checking
nounthe practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources
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coverage
nounthe reporting of specific news or events by the media
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newsroom
nouna 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
nouna summary of the most significant news
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scoop
nouna piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
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Pulitzer Prize
nouna 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
nouna 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
nouna book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to
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news cycle
nounthe recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame
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censorship
nounthe act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy
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press release
nounan 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
nounbackground information about a news story
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canard
nouna baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people
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city desk
nouna department in a newspaper office that works on local news
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current events
nounsignificant events of political, or social nature that are happening now
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exclusive
nouna news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency
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fake news
nouna piece of news that is not true or confirmed
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item
nouna piece of news on TV, in a newspaper, etc.
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lead story
nounan item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
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dateline
nounthe 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
nouna service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place
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soft news
nounnews 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
nounan item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper
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wire service
nouna news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication
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hard news
nounnews 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
nouninformation and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
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breaking news
nouninformation that has been just received by a television or radio news channel
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press freedom
nounthe liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions
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objectivity
nounthe state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
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open letter
nouna letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group
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transparency
nounthe practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience
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press kit
nouna 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
nounan 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
nounform of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism
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news hole
nounthe 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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