News
News (nūz) , noun
[From New; compare French nounelles. News is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.]
1.
A report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; recent intelligence.
Evil news rides post, while good news baits.
2.
Something strange or newly happened.
It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich.
3.
A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [Obsolete]
There cometh a news thither with his horse.