1.Read the News

You can read the newspaper online, often for free or cheaper than what you would pay for print. Most major newspapers include an online edition. These often may pair with videos for a multimedia experience. Try searching for your favorite newspaper! New York Times and CNN are common news sites. Also, you can watch the news online. Go to the website for your local TV station to see what they offer, or watch clips from major news networks, like the BBC.

2.Get Opinions and Analysis

You can get op-ed style articles as well as financial, sports, and political analysis easily online, from blogs, news sites, and other websites. One popular source of online analysis is Nate Silver, through his FiveThirtyEight blog.

3.Twitter

Twitter, while a common form of social media that is mainly used for telling all your friends about something weird you just ate, can also be used to keep up-to-date on important events. Follow Twitter feeds for official offices, like the White House or major news networks, to get the latest on events as they happen.