The News

The news refers to reports of recent events, especially as delivered through media: Did you catch the news this morning?

With the definite article, it typically means broadcast journalism or the information ecosystem generally: I stopped watching the news.

The news can also mean any significant new information: Have you heard the news about Sarah?

The phrase carries an implicit claim to factual reporting, though the news increasingly describes both journalism and the broader media landscape people distrust or avoid.