news

Reports about recent events, especially on television, online, or in newspapers.

• I watch the news every evening.
• The news reported a fire near the station.
• Did you read the news today?

Common phrases: watch the news, news report, evening news

Information about something that has happened or changed.

• I have some good news.
• Have you heard any news from your sister?
• The news of his recovery made us happy.

How to use it: news about someone/something (Have you heard any news about Sam?); news that… (She shared the news that she had passed.)

Similar words: update

Common phrases: good news, bad news, news about something