Top 5 Sources of News and Information

 Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/

This is my most commonly used platform for everything. I use it to connect with friends, read news, and expand my network. This is a critical platform for me to gather news and updates in multiple fields, such as sports and global politics. I love this source because I am able to follow individual reporters as well as the major companies they work for. For example, I can follow Adam Schefter on Instagram, as well as ESPN, and stay up to date more effectively. That also applies to the political and daily news world. Instagram will continue to be a highly used source for me in the future. 

Apple News 

https://www.apple.com/apple-news/

Apple News is a major news outlet for me. I find it incredibly convenient as an Apple user as it is already built into your Apple devices. The layout of the app is pleasant and easy to navigate, finding top news articles from different publishers and authors instantly. As someone with a premium subscription, I find myself using it for reading about global events such as the current wildfires in LA, and the war in Ukraine, and for less important things, like what the New England Patriots are planning to do with their 4th overall pick. I will continue to use Apple News in the future because of its easy layout, and broad selection of news. 

ESPN

https://www.espn.com/

Similarly to my first 2, I use ESPN daily for all my sports news. I have always been a huge sports fan growing up, and never plan on changing. ESPN is a sports broadcasting network, so they have a variety of different shows, news articles, and even documentaries. They cover all sports from hockey to women's college beach volleyball, allowing me to stay up to date in each sport of my choosing by updating statistics, rankings, and articles on the latest news consistently. For those who sports bet, they also have information and articles on that as well as their own sportsbook. ESPN has been in my routine for all sports news and info, and It won't be leaving the rotation anytime soon. 

Sports Illustrated 

https://www.si.com/

Sports Illustrated is another sports news outlet, keeping up with again a very wide variety of sports. However, unlike ESPN, it focuses more on articles than anything else. The website is similar to ESPN, however, there are no video links and only articles. I find myself using Sports Illustrated when I want to read about something in sports that's very specific in great detail, such as rules or draft analysis. I find it easy to navigate as well, and I have some friends who write articles on the Georgia Bulldogs so that encourages me to use it more. Overall, I like the old-school newspaper style it has, and the articles are really credible so I will definitely continue to use SI. 

Twitter/X

https://x.com/

While personally not the biggest fan of X, it is a news source that I rely on. The layout of the app makes it easy to find news, with specific events and articles being found with simple hashtags. It operates similarly to Instagram, make a post, scroll, and read it. However, it is based more on videos and words than pictures. I like this feature because it can make it easier to read more news about more things, or stay specific and read a lot about one thing. All sorts of opinions and viewpoints come into play here as well, so you can consume the news while reading other people's thoughts on how it's good or bad. It is an effective app for current events, sports, and politics.