news
flash
Plural
newsflashes
1
a short piece of news that is important, often interrupting a TV or radio program
- The newsflash reported a major earthquake striking the region.
- Viewers tuned in to catch the latest newsflash about the stock market crash.
- A sudden newsflash announced the outbreak of a new virus.
- The newsflash warned residents of an approaching hurricane.
- Everyone paused to listen to the newsflash about a terrorist attack.
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