A news or a piece of news
A subtle distinction!
A news is a general term that refers to information about recent events or developments, often reported by journalists or other sources.
A piece of news, on the other hand, is a specific report or announcement about a particular event, development, or issue. It's a more concrete and tangible thing, like a news article, broadcast, or update.
For example:
- "The news is that the company is going bankrupt." (Here, "news" is a general term referring to the information.)
- "The piece of news that shocked the financial world was the sudden resignation of the CEO." (Here, "piece of news" refers to a specific report or announcement about the CEO's resignation.)
So, while both terms refer to information about recent events, "a news" is a more abstract concept, while "a piece of news" is a more concrete, specific report or announcement.