Does news mean north east west south

A clever question!

In the context of directions, "news" is indeed an acronym that stands for:

N - North E - East W - West S - South

So, when someone says "news", they're usually referring to the four cardinal directions. This acronym is commonly used in navigation, geography, and other fields where directions are important.

However, it's worth noting that "news" can also refer to current events or information, as in "the news" (e.g., news articles, news broadcasts, etc.). In this context, the acronym has no relation to directions.

I hope that clears things up!