News outlets are the media that report on current events, whether they’re TV news channels, newspapers or websites. A good news outlet should be fair and provide equal coverage to both sides of an issue. This helps improve the public discourse and reduce outrageous claims by those who try to influence our perceptions.
The Intercept emerged out of the Edward Snowden whistleblowing situation back in 2014. Glenn Greenwald and his team continue to dig into shady government data and practices, while also covering more global health and development stories.
CBS News has a big name with their shows like 60 Minutes and Evening News, but they’re really focused on digital. They’ve expanded into local streaming in cities, have a robust YouTube presence, and are diving deeper into stories that younger people care about.
Reuters might not be the first site you open, but they’re behind most of the world’s news, from money to politics to weather. Their journalists are spread out all over the world, so they can be there when a story breaks. They’ve built a reputation for being fast and neutral. You’ll often see a news story credited to “via Reuters” and Reuters itself is a huge publisher, with their work being used by broadcasters, websites, and trading platforms.
Founded by veterans from NYT and Bloomberg, Semafor is a startup that is trying to rebuild trust by clearly separating facts from opinion. They have a unique article design that helps readers understand what they’re reading and why it matters.
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