Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that authorities believe the suspected shooter who they say opened fire on National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., might have been radicalized after he arrived in the United States.
Current News is a term used to describe significant and developing news stories that are deemed urgent and of importance to the public. This type of news often interrupts regular programming in order to provide viewers and readers with immediate updates, and is characterized by its fluid nature as new information becomes available. Considering the heightened sense of urgency and immediacy that this type of news reporting demands, what are some of the ethical considerations journalists may face when seeking to report on breaking news events? Discuss how social media plays a role in how fast and accurate information about these stories can be distributed.
