* Politics and news are considered singular nouns. This is because they are treated as a single concept, even if they encompass multiple aspects.
* Therefore, they take singular verbs.
Examples:
* Politics is a complex subject.
* News travels fast these days.
Things to remember:
* Even though "news" is plural in form (ending in "s"), it's singular in meaning.
* You might see "politics" used with a plural verb, but this is generally considered incorrect.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other grammar questions!