They have news or distribute it (6)

I believe the answer is:

owners

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'they have' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'news or distribute it' is the wordplay.
'news or' anagrams to 'OWNERS'.
But, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for owners that I've seen before include "Those in lawful possession, as of house" , "Holders, possessors" , "Proprietors" , "Legal possessors" , "Worsen for possessors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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