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In this week’s news: The White House looks for a loophole that could let federal workers get paid while the government shutdown continues. Taylor Swift shaded Charli xcx, Groundbreaking begins on new AirTrain at Newark Airport and Trump keeps threatening to use the Insurrection Act from 1807.
Breaking news alerts are immediate notifications sent by news organizations to inform audiences about urgent events as they occur. They often include key details and real-time updates that can capture audience attention and build trust in media organizations. However, their immediacy raises ethical concerns about sensationalism and misinformation, which require journalists to balance speed with accuracy to maintain credibility in a fast-paced digital landscape. Discuss how social media and mobile technology play a role in the effectiveness of breaking news alerts.