Google's New Feature: Personalized News with Preferred Sources

0:00On March 18, Google has rolled out a new feature called preferred sources in its search engine, letting users pick their favorite news outlets, too. Show it more often in the top story section. It's already live in the United States and India, giving people control beyond the usual algorithms by starring sites they trust. You spot a star icon next to the top story's header when searching hot topics. Tap it, pick your go-to sources like local papers or big networks and refresh. Google then bumps those stories to the front of the carousel and adds a special from your sources area below. This set of helps folks stay on top of local breaking news from court updates and sports to traffic alerts and community events. It also spotlights openings for shops and restaurants, supporting nearby businesses through better visibility. Alongside this, Google launched spotlighting subscriptions, which pulls in content from your pay new subs right into search result, mixing trusted, paid stories with your preferences.

1:01As search keeps getting more personal, features like these make it easier to cut through the noise and get news that matters to you. Made in AI.