What is "news?" I'm reminded of a phrase, "If I haven't heard it, it's news to me." News is information that has been newly discovered. Hence the "new" part of news. In today's society, news is what we see on the TV, hear on the radio, or discover on our personal devices. It's information relevant to all who view it, rather than smaller scale information.
"Did you hear? Tom broke his leg!" This is relevant to Tom's friends and family, but not to society en mass. This is small scale news.
"Did you hear? There's a manhunt going on in Illinois for three guys who murdered a cop!" This is relevant to those in the town in question, the friends of those involved, the residents of Illinois, and the U.S. at large.
News is information relevant to all.
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