What's the rule for using "to be" with "news" in ...

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What’s the rule for using “to be” with “news” in the present simple tense?

A. Always use “are” because news involves multiple stories

B. Always use “is” because news is considered singular

C. Use “are” for good news and “is” for bad news

D. It can be either “is” or “are” depending on the context

Select your answer:

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