Present simple tense in the newspaper.

[Sonia*]

hello to all and sundry ESL experts.
Please let me know that we read the newspaper in which we come across with the news of past that is yesterday news. but It is always written in present simple tense
especially The Headings.

what is the reason behind it.Why the simple present tense is mostly used?

Thanks in advance.
Sonia*

[Britney]

Hi
this is the method of writting news. i've passed reporting course and there we learned that we have to use simple present in compiling news, especially for their topics. i don't know the exact reason, but may be they should be like this in order to attract more attention. it is not related to english grammar, instead you have to ask news reporters what the reason is. good luck

[Sonia*]

hey, Britney
how are you doing?

Oh thats great that you have passed reporting course and you learnt that you have to use present simple tense... well I guess you should have atleast cared to raise this question to your trainers.Anyways, Would you mind telling me what else have you learnt during your reporting course? Many thaks for your Idea also.

thanks Britney.