Keeping up to date on local, national, and international news is important to stay informed about current events, but these days, it can feel like many news outlets have biases or backing from a specific political party, or they don’t have first hand sources. This contributes to a lack of trust in the information we are receiving. But it’s equally important to remember that not all news is biased. Here, we present some of the most trusted and credible news outlets, with rankings from Media Bias / Fact Check and AllSides.
Media Bias / Fact Check Rating: Least Biased and Highly Credible
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
For the last 40-plus years, C-SPAN has put an unfiltered lens on the news about the U.S. government. It has evolved from a TV news channel into a multi-platform presence that includes online, audio, and social platforms. It continues to provide factual information about the executive and legislative branches, plus regular coverage of White House and Department of State briefings.
Media Bias / Fact Check Rating: Least Bias and Highly Credible
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
Reuters is a British news agency that has been around for about 170 years. It has no direct or indirect association with any political party or groups that are partial to either side of a national or international conflict.
Media Bias / Fact Check Rating: Least Bias and Highly Credible
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Center
Based out of Britain, The Financial Times is a news outlet that mainly focuses on finance and the international markets but also includes current events and lifestyle articles.
Media Bias / Fact Check Rating: Least Bias and Highly Credible
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Leans Left
The Economist was founded in 1843 by a Scottish economist; with time, it grew into a global form of providing information beyond the economy to tech and geopolitics, eventually adding U.S.- and China-specific sections. The news organization has continued to grow and now offers a podcast, interactive infographics, films, and social media.
Media Bias / Fact Check Rating: Left Center and Highly Credible
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Leans Left
The Associated Press has been covering world news for the last 170 years, providing non-editorialized journalism that refrains from being inundated with emotional opinions. The independent news company has won many awards, including 56 Pulitzer Prizes.