TV shows always begin a new episode by reminding you what events happened earlier in the season that you need to know to understand what you're about to see.
Sadly, the news doesn't provide that service!
An article about a war that's been fought for years, an issue most adults know about, or a public figure will not usually begin by reiterating the backstory. A young news consumer who wants to be informed doesn't know all the history because they might not have been alive for it! It's easier to spread misinformation to people who are hearing about an issue for the first time because we are likely to believe the first thing we hear.
The resources below will help catch you up with issues of national and international importance so that you can better understand today's news and tomorrow's.