With two days to go before the Senate runoff election in Georgia, polling centers are set to re-open for what is expected to be a busy day.
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Usually, the term breaking news applies to an event which requires a rapid reporting process. Sometimes, it refers to an event that is old and already known to the news organization, but still considered a story of interest to the general public.
Local TV stations and radio stations typically use the term “breaking news” to describe a live event. Some stations also refer to it as special coverage. This type of news coverage is used to report on an important event that may require the reporter to be on-site.
Depending on the nature of the news, the reporting process may last multiple hours. Local TV stations may also interrupt their broadcasts to share their coverage of the story. This is often done because the information is incomplete or may be difficult to research later.
If the news is very important, the station may use a “special report” format. This type of news report will usually include an internal alert service that will notify all the station’s affiliates of the news. It also includes a disclaimer that the report contains more information.
A “special report” usually includes a reverse countdown of five seconds. This is followed by a graphic with music to emphasize the urgency of the story. The network may also include commentary on the story.
After the story is covered, the network may transition back to the newscast. If the news report lasts longer than five minutes, the network may continue to broadcast a live shot of the anchor. The anchor may also remind viewers that they will receive a full wrap-up on the local news. The newscast may also include an outro promo that leads viewers to the network’s website or other online platforms.
