A news story is a written or spoken report of an event or occurrence, typically presented by a news organization. There are many synonyms for this term, including news article, news item, news report, news bulletin, news feature, news piece, news release, news update, news broadcast, news announcement and breaking news. These terms are used interchangeably in media and journalism to refer to stories about current events, political developments, social issues, or lifestyle trends. Whether it's a local news story or a global news story, journalists and media experts use various synonyms to convey the importance, urgency, and relevance of the story to their audiences.