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Allegedly
there’s no proof for the accusations or the crime
sensationalism
media exaggerates details to attract viewers
Breaking news
unexpected story that has just happened
bias
favours one side more than the other
bulletin
short news program on television or radio or a short newspaper
off the record
the reporter can’t consider it as officialor publish it with the speaker’s name
reporter
journalist who research, write and relay the story to the public
angle
the focus, the approach the journalist took when telling the story
source
where a news story comes from
first-hand information/experience
gathered directly instead of through other people
secondhand information/experience
gathered though other people who did not experience it
exclusive (scoop)
important and original story a reporter got before the others
feature
story that emphasizes the human, entertaining aspects of a situation instead of only the serious facts
news, press conference
media event where reporters are together in one place to gather info about someone in the news
correspondent
journalist who reports from the location of the news events
speculation
guessing possible answers to a question
agenda
when the journalist determines which stories are important
statement
the official account of facts, views, plans of a person concerning a particular issue
Human interest
news story that focuses on a personality or individual’s story with wide appeal to a general audience
eyewitness
person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand description
public opinion
the general opinion of the majority of people
credible
something believable and trustworthy
libel
to write and publish something that contains bad and false info on someone
slander
false spoken statement that damages the reputation
mainstream
it is very common, accepted in society
live
it is happening at the moment
Segue
smooth transition from one scene or topic to another
glitch
technical distraction in video or audio
Tease
short description of an upcoming story to keep the viewer watching
Feed
satellite or microwave transmission of live or recorded material
“this just in”
phrase used by anchors when they’ve just received an important news while live
on air
to be broadcasting on radio or television
tabloid
smaller forms of newspaper and present the news in a way that exaggerates crime stories and celebrity gossip
Hardcopy
printed version of a document
caption
words printed underneath a picture to explain it
circulation
number of copies of a newspaper that are sold each day, week
hot off the press
information is current
soft copy
computer version of a document
geotag
electronic data that show where someone, smthg is and can be attached to a photo
clickbait
intended to attract attention and encourage people to click on links
fled on foot
to run away
physical altercation
to fight
reduce expenditures
cutting costs
fatally injured
died
controlled substances
drugs controlled by a government
arrived at a decision
decided something
at this point in time
now
incendiary device
bomb
discharged the weapon
shot or fired a weapon
lower extremities/ limb
legs
endorse
To publicly support or recommend a product, service or person.
to sway
To sway means to move or swing slowly back and forth, or to persuade someone to do something by presenting a convincing argument or influencing their emotions.
to cover
to report the news about a particular important event
media outlet
A platform that produces and distributes news, information, and entertainment to a large audience through various channels such as television, radio, print, and online.
reputable
A word used to describe someone or something that is respected and trusted. It implies a history of consistent and reliable behavior that has earned the admiration of others.
to ail
to cause pain
riot
Definition: A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, typically involving damage to property and violent behavior.
storm
a very angry reaction from a lot of people
breach
Definition: The unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of sensitive information or data. It can occur due to a security vulnerability, human error, or malicious intent. Breaches can result in financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences.
siege
the act of surrounding a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it
insurrection
An act of violent uprising against authority or government, often motivated by political or social reasons.
rampage
sudden period of wild and violent behaviors, causing damage
probe
investigation into smthg
plea
urgent and emotional request
ordeal
difficult or unpleasant experience
urge smthg
forcefully recommend smtg
bid
attempt
oust
force somebody out of a job, position
chief
most important person in a company
vow
make a serious and formal promise
minister
senior member of a government
blast
explosion
wreck sth
destroy badly
boost
encourage, helps sth
go-ahead
formal permission
scheme
official plan
cease
stop happening
curb
limit or control sth
riddle
mystery
clear sb
prove that sb is innocent
blow
bad news
alert
warning
on the brink of
about to happen
rule sth out
reject the possibility of
gems
jewlery
amid (amidst) sth
whilie something else is happening
allegation
a statement without proof that someone has done something wrong
cover-up
an attempt to stop people discovering the truth about something
source
person who provides info, espacially for journalist
lapse
a small mistake caused by forgetting something or carelessness
controversial
causing angry discussions and disagreement
measure
an official action taken in order to achieve something
behind the scenes
without peope’s awareness or knowledge
behind closed doors
in private
according to
used for saying where ideas or information comes from
(opinion) poll
a process of asking people for their opinionabout something
emerge
become known
scathing (attacks, remarks)
strongly critical
leak something to somebody
give secret info to journalists or the public
quote somebody
repeat the exact words that somebody said
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