FTL Newsfeed


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Faster-than-Light Newsfeed, more commonly known as FTL Newsfeed and also referred to as FTL News, is a 60-second, daily interstitial news programme. It is one of the many information and entertainment services provided by CommLink, the total communications system.

Transmitted from an orbiting space station, FTL Newsfeed is set in a virtual reality newsroom, providing information delivered by a virtual Anchor. It was first broadcast on 24 September 2142 and is shown three times daily on weekdays, and repeated at the weekends.

The content includes news, politics, business, entertainment, current affairs and weather – and while the focus is on news from the North American Union, there are regular features from the other Economic Combines and offworld colonies.

Most episodes feature the Anchor introducing a story and interviewing or introducing eye-witnesses to the unfolding events. At other times, the Anchor will present the entire story direct to camera. Since 28 January 2144, former Reality Secretary, Perry Epp, has joined the presenting team to provide additional commentary provided on a semi-regular basis. Ay-Eye joined as a commentator for NetWatch in April 2146.

Episodes may also include syndicated content from other CommLink channels.

Presenters

 * Anchor
 * Perry Epp
 * Ay-Eye