Chasing the Scoop, Not So Fast

In the rush to "be first" reporters often bypass the whole story whether about sports, news or Taylor Swift

Here's what happens when reporters fall into the trap of breaking news too fast without checking facts. 

A news outlet pushes its reporters to be first with breaking news and rushes so the site or station can get clicks from readers or listeners.

The more clicks or ratings received, the better for the owners. Those numbers show advertisers the amount of …