hard-news

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Hard-news' refers to serious, fact-based journalism. It's not just gossip or everyday stories, but impactful events, like national elections or scientific breakthroughs.

Examples in Different Contexts

In broadcast journalism, 'hard news' refers to serious news stories that are timely and relevant, such as political events or natural disasters. A news anchor might announce, 'Tonight, we lead with hard news on the recent election results and their implications.'

Practice Scenarios

Journalism

Scenario:

Alright team, we're going to need someone to cover the up and coming UN summit. It has global implications that our readers will want to know about.

Response:

Sure, I'll take the hard-news assignment on the UN summit. There will be a lot to analyze.

Education

Scenario:

Class, there's been recent research published on the potential impacts of deforestation on our environment. Let's delve into it and discuss its implications.

Response:

Yes, that's a hard-news topic. I was reading about the deforestation impacts on our biodiversity.