Staying up to date with current events is a necessity for any responsible citizen, but the relentless flood of urgent alerts and reactions can turn even a well-intentioned scan of the headlines into an emotional minefield. Luckily, there are some easy ways to keep up without getting overwhelmed or misled in this age of information overload.
Subscribe to news reader apps that cater to your interests. These apps organize articles and can help you comb through content faster by only showing you relevant stories. Many of them also offer daily briefings, such as CNN’s “Five Things for Your New Day,” to get you up to speed before you leave the house.
Alternatively, you can sign up for daily or weekly news summaries. Some news sources, such as the New York Times and The Week, offer these short emails to give you an overview of the top stories of the day or week.
Listen to news podcasts. News podcasts can be an efficient way to stay informed, especially if you’re on the go. Podcasts like Gordon Deal’s “The Headlines News” summarize and discuss the top stories each morning, covering business, US and global news. It only takes 20 minutes to listen to each episode, so it’s a quick way to stay up to date.
Ultimately, it’s important to have multiple trusted sources of news and information. By choosing a variety of sources, you can see the bigger picture and avoid getting caught up in partisan rhetoric.
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