headlines
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɛdˌɫaɪnz// UK //hˈɛdlaɪnz// head·lines
n. the short titles of the most important stories in a newspaper or on a news website. They are written in large letters to grab your attention quickly.
n. the titles or brief summaries of the most significant news stories, typically printed in large type at the top of a page or broadcast at the start of a program.
I usually just scan the headlines while drinking my morning coffee.
The scandal dominated the national headlines for weeks as new evidence continued to emerge.
While the headlines captured the public's immediate attention with sensational claims, the actual report contained a far more nuanced analysis of the economic situation.
Usage
Usually used in the plural form when referring to the general news of the day or a collection of stories.