thus

thus lets you start news stories from the beginning. It doesn't matter if you don't keep up with the news. thus leads you through the whole story and lets you decide when you have the time and desire to inform yourself about a news story.

And if you want to keep up with a news story you can follow it and get updated as soon something new happens. thus also wants to give you the opportunity to act upon news stories and have an impact in the real world.