The avalanche of news that breaks each and every day can be daunting, but with the right apps at hand you can get the stories you want, in the way you want. From the latest developments in a war to a celebrity death to an anniversary that’s sure to prompt a follow-up story, it’s important to be on top of what’s happening. It’s a good idea to keep a diary of potential follow-ups, too, as they suggest themselves.
News update combines your favorite news sources in one handy app. You can customize your searches, give stories a thumbs up or thumbs down and save articles to read later. You can also browse stories grouped by publication. And the interface is designed to mimic the experience of thumbing through a magazine.
In a news article, it’s usually written in third person, but if there’s compelling reason to use the first or second person, do so sparingly. And avoid jarring readers by switching from one to the other without explanation, as this will disrupt their flow.
In a news article, the most important information goes first, in a format known as the inverted pyramid. The most important parts of your story are the “who, what, when, where, why and how.” This makes it easy for readers to grasp the main points even if they don’t read your entire article. Then add more details and quotes to provide context. Finally, finish with any other essential details that would be useful to your audience.