In this context, stories refer to news articles or reports about events happening in the world. They are narratives constructed by journalists or media outlets to convey information.
Related terms
News Cycle: The constant flow of news stories being reported and replaced by newer ones as events unfold.
Journalism: The profession or practice of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information to the public.
Gatekeeping: The process by which media organizations decide which stories to cover and how to present them.