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Quick Question: Does reported news todays really connect with the characteristics of news.

Impact

In the New York Times, Sunday paper (February,9th,2020); the story of China and the rising numbers in deaths caused by Coronavirus. Coronavirus is a deadly disease spreading in China due to eating raw and wild animals without the proper washing. This story was and still is a major concern to every individual around the world. This disease has had more deaths than the SARS disease.

 This is because over centuries, people from all countries have moved and migranted. Knowing that there is a deadly disease covering just about all of china, the United States of America is in a uproar. For those who don't know, China is America's biggest vendors and to know that over 900 chinese citizens have died from this; is major.

The story holds a huge affect on those all over the world who may have a connection with china.  This disease may have a major impact on the United States of America. 

The story hits the characteristic of IMPACT because of the connection with the United Stated, which is were we as the people are living.

link to full story: Coronavirus killed over 900 in China

Human Interest

(Sunday,February 9th, the New York Times)

Since the passing of NBA player, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant; fans have been stressing to know the "real " reason of the plane crash. Media representatives have decided to share the plane crash from before it happened and afterwards. 

This story may be the closure that all of Kobe's fans need to feel at ease. 

Yes, the story is still devastating, yet, many are relieved or soon to be relieved after being told what really happened. The story is newsworthy to today's time considering he was a legend in the sports world. It captures the hearts of those who looked up to Kobe and Gianna.

This story would be an example of Human Interest be of the emotional barrier it has on Bryants fans and family.The story was a gateway to bring closure to those in the audience who may have been emotionally affected by Kobe Bryant's death. 

Link to full story: Detail story of Deadly plane crash; killing Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and 7 others

Timeliness

The Herald newspaper released a story on February, 16th, 2020. The story took place in Rock Hill, SC. Two student were shot around 11 am that Sunday morning. police have not found the shooters as of today, but are still on the lookout. 

This story is an example of TIMELINESS due to the quickness it was reported so that people around that area can be more careful observing his or her surroundings. 

Link to full story: Shooting on Clinton College Campus in Rock Hill, SC