Here at Infoplease, we are dedicated to getting you the information you want. We are always looking at the big picture to keep you updated on what’s happening in the world. Whether it’s global climate change, a terrorist attack, a natural disaster or something else altogether, current events are what we’re all about.
News sources are most likely to have information about recent events. They are also the best place to start when you need lived experiences, facts and descriptions, or a quick update on an ongoing story. Typically, news articles follow the inverted pyramid format, which puts the most important details up front.
Academic or scholarly articles take longer to research and publish, so they are not as current as news reports. You can find valuable information from academics and experts in your field in these resources. You can also find history or background information to put current events in context with previous events.
Magazine articles provide perspectives on current issues from a wide range of viewpoints and are generally written for general audiences. Examples include The Conversation, CQ Researcher, and Time. For more on using magazines in your research, see our Find Magazine Articles page. You can access many of the most popular magazine sources through EBSCOhost Academic Search Ultimate.