The rise of digital media has changed the way we consume news. It has become easier to get news about a particular topic, but audiences also make an impact on the selection of stories. According to a recent study, 63% of people prefer to read local stories over national ones. The study also found that the popularity of local news is directly related to proximity, and conflict is the second-most popular news value on local sites. This study highlights the role of audiences and digital media in news production.

For a story to be considered newsworthy, it must be timely. For instance, a news story about an earthquake in Indonesia is more newsworthy than one about a blizzard in the South Pacific. A news story about a recent tragedy in a community will have a time component because it is new and has just happened.

Besides providing information, news also serves as a form of entertainment. It can be inspiring, educative, and illuminating. However, it does not change the world. Broadcast news is more likely to be liberal propaganda, not news. It’s the most popular form of media, but many critics say it’s a waste of time.

While social media has increased the amount of news in our lives, a major percentage of it comes from major news organizations. The BBC and newspapers are still among the largest sources of news online.