NowPublic has a fresh set of content channels to make it easier for you to read and share stories, and make your way around the site.

We've streamlined the channels we had and added a couple of new ones.All your previous contributions are still here, and they remain under their original categories - you don't have to change a thing. On our end, we've future-proofed your work by adding the appropriate new category tag. The old categories have not vanished, but they are no longer all our top-level channels.

We'll be making more changes to the way the channels look in the coming months. We'd like to hear what you think, so please post any questions or comments in the forum. (link coming)

Here's a breakdown of the new channels:

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

Read, share, and participate in the latest news stories affecting our world. Learn about political events and issues, conflicts, emergencies and weather stories as they unfold. If you're looking for stories from the Politics, Crime, Emergencies, Weather and People channels, this is the place to find them.

Culture

From movies, music and media, to graphic design, gaming and art, read and contribute news from the worlds of culture, arts and entertainment. This is where you'll find stories from the Entertainment channel.

Environment

"Green" your world with the latest news and developments in eco-friendly and sustainable living, environmental science and technologies, community successes, and the impact of global climate change.

Tech & Biz

From deals and acquisitions, to market trends and industry innovations, this channel is dedicated to it all: company news, products, computing, consumer electronics, personal finance, currencies, and markets. This is the place to find stories from the Technology and Money & Stuff channels.

Health

Keep your life in balance: this is the place to read and share stories about fitness, wellbeing, health care, nutrition, family and relationships.

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. This is the place to find stories from the Travel channel.

Sports

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.

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.