Google's New Preferred Sources Feature: Personalize Your News Feed

0:00On March 18th, Google has rolled out its new preferred sources feature worldwide, letting you pick your favorite news outlets to prioritize and search results. Now, when you look up top stories, content from your chosen publishers shows up more often right at the top. The tool first marched in the United States and India before going global this week. It builds on feedback from early testers who wanted more control over their feeds, whether for local news or niche sites like sports blogs. Users seem to love the flexibility, with more than half selecting four or more sources to follow. This keeps a mix of perspectives while highlighting what matters most to you, and you can tweak your list any time. To get started, just search for your local news area on Google, tap the icon by top stories and add publishers by name. Refresh your search, and you'll see their updates pop up prominently, sometimes in a special section just for your picks. As news habits shift online, features like this make it easier to cut through the noise and stay informed on your terms.