news

be bad news be a problem or handicap. informal

2003Gareth JosephBig Smoke He wondered what was in store for him now. Those Biggs brothers were real bad news.

be good news be an asset; be commendable or admirable. informal

be news to be information not previously known to (someone), and perhaps regarded as implausible. informal

2004NZine-New Zealand Ezine This was the first we had heard about it, and indeed it was news to the local community and the Hurunui District Council.

no news is good news without information to the contrary you can assume that all is well. proverb

yesterday's news: seeyesterday.