Tiding (noun)

News or information, especially of a minor or casual nature.

Origin:

Middle english tiding(e), from the phrase to the tiding(e) "to the news", from the verb tide "happen" (related to today).

Examples:

1. He brought tidings of the war.
2. The tidings of the company's success spread quickly.
3. He was eager for tidings of his family.
4. The tidings of the new arrival brought joy to the family.
5. The tidings of the election results were eagerly awaited.