Channel Guide

NowPublic has several main channels to help organize our members’ contributions and to make it easy to discover, read, and share content on the site. Each channel – except Local (which identifies news that is specific to your region) — contains several relevant sub-categories. To add something to any of these channels or sub-categories make sure to include the relevant tags listed below. NowPublic also produces ongoing Featured Coverage channel pages for major world events and breaking news stories. Check out our list of our recent features.

Local

Get the latest local news, wherever you live. This is the place to read and share the stories that matter in your neighborhood, and those that are happening in your region or country. Stories tagged with the name of your town, region or country will automatically go into this channel.

World

Staff Editor: Rob Walker
Read, share, and participate in the latest breaking international news stories that are affecting our world. Learn about global political events, issues, weather, and emergencies as they unfold. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "World" for them to appear in the channel.
Current Sub-Categories: Brazil, Crime, Election, Hurricane, Iraq, McCain, North Korea, Obama, Pakistan, Politics, president, South Africa, Thailand, typhoon, Zimbabwe

Culture

Staff Editor: Jarrett Martineau
From movies, TV, music, and celebrities to gaming, art & design, and web culture, this is the place to read and share your arts, culture and entertainment news. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "Culture" to have them appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: Art, artists, arts, books, Celebrity, Dance, design, Entertainment, Film, meme, Movies, Music, performance, television, TV

Environment

Staff Editor: Amy Judd
The environment is everything around us - the earth, sun, trees, and even the stars above our heads. This channel looks at not only how to live “greenly” but also what the world is made of and what makes it so unique. Stay up to date with the latest news in our weather, eco-friendly and sustainable living, environmental science and technologies, community successes, and the impact of global climate change. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "Environment" for them to appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: Air, Al Gore, Global Warming, Gustav, Hurricane, pollution, Quality

Tech & Biz

Staff Editor: Jordan Yerman
From deals and acquisitions, to market trends and industry innovations, this is the place to find out what's new in the constantly changing worlds of business and technology. Tag your stories, photos and videos "Tech & Biz" for them to appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: AIG, android, bankruptcy, Business, DOW, economy, FANNIE MAE, FDIC, Freddie Mac, gadget, geek, market, Mortgage, NYSE, Paulson, Technology

Health

Keep your life in balance: this is the place to read and share stories about fitness, wellbeing, healthcare, nutrition, family and relationships. Healthy living is not just about preventing or treating illness and disease; a truly healthy lifestyle addresses physical, mental and social wellbeing in their entirety. Please tag your stories, photos and videos with "Health" to see them appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: AIDS, diet, drugs, EXERCISE, Family, Fitness, healthcare, illness, Love, medicine, nutrition, relationships, SICK, support, wellbeing, wellness

Style

From forward fashion and gourmet goods to world travel and shopping hotspots, this is the place to post news about stylish living, leisure, and your favorite things. You'll also find information on seasonal gift-giving holidays such as Valentine's Day, plus shopping tips that will save you money. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "Style" for them to appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: Beauty, Brand, Cuisine, designer, DIY, do it yourself, Fashion, Fashion Week, label, Life, Lifestyle, living, retail, runway, Shopping, store, stylish, Travel, wellness

Sports

Staff Editor: Jon Azpiri

Get the latest local and international news, scores, and highlights for your favorite sports and teams, find out about upcoming games and events, and discuss the world of sport with a global network of fans. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "Sports" for them to appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: Baseball, Cycling, Football, Golf, Hockey, NBA, NFL, NHL, premiership, rugby league, rugby union, Soccer

Strange

Catch up on the world of the weird, random and hard to imagine, by sharing stories that defy convention and categorization. This is the place for news of the most eclectic and unusual kind. Tag your stories, photos and videos with "Strange" for them to appear in this channel.
Current Sub-Categories: bizarre, Funny, Humor, odd, random, Weird