1. My Top 5 Sources of News and Information

1. Local Community Facebook pages

In my hometown of Melrose, MA, we have an uncensored Facebook page for city residents. Hearing the opinions of local people is essential to me; it allows me to be more immersed in the community and understand the issues going on right outside of my home. Group members frequently give food recommendations, neighborly advice, and their opinions on local government. It also allows people in my city to ask for assistance from their community; for example, my friend had her cat, Chai, returned to her through the Facebook page. I recommend joining your town's local Facebook group for anyone who wants to see local news and hear the opinions of their community. 

 

2. The Associated Press (AP)

The Associated Press has me covered for accurate news related to elections. The AP follows a stern set of values and principles to keep their reporting unbiased, neutral, and even-handed. Because the AP has been serving for more than 100 years, it has built the prestige of being a valid source of information. Most stories are covered here, which may not be found in US-based news media. It's great for international news and accurate election coverage. For this, there is no better outlet than the Associated Press.

 

3. ESPN

I recommend ESPN to anyone seeking convenience in receiving sports news. I follow a  few sports teams and players, and it's easy to track games through ESPN. If I cannot watch any game, even then, my phone keeps me updated about every gameplay. ESPN also provides detailed statistics regarding players and games. I recommend ESPN to sports lovers seeking reliable news.
 

4. New York Times

Aside from their fun mini-games, the New York Times has always been my primary news source. The New York Times covers many stories, from music to politics, and there is always something interesting to read. Like ESPN, the New York Times also has an app that notifies you when major stories drop, allowing users to keep up with real-time news with little effort. The app also gives you access to recipes and the New York Times podcast The Daily, which provides an in-depth look at recent stories. I recommend the New York Times to anyone who wants timely, accurate news with little effort and good games, recipes, and podcasts. 

 

5. The Boston Globe

When I am not looking for global and national news from the New York Times, I am looking at local news from the Boston Globe. The Boston Globe writes on stories within New England; this gives me a good sense of what is happening locally and within neighboring states. The Boston Globe offers sports news on the teams I watch: the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox, which is helpful for many Boston sports fans. The Boston Globe also focuses on local politics and legislature in Massachusetts. Lastly, the Boston Globe is a trustworthy source; the outlet has gained many Pulitzer prizes for its journalism and has been around since the late 1800s.