Google has abandoned Google News?
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Once upon a time, journalists relied on Google News to stay informed on US news from reputable sources. They could easily filter results by time, language, and location. However, Google has seemingly abandoned Google News, causing frustration among users.
The once reliable tool now displays a majority of content from social media platforms like Instagram, rather than from news publishers. The language of many search results has shifted to foreign languages that reporters cannot decipher. The geographical origin of the content has also changed, with news from international sources crowding out US-specific publications.
Worst of all, the tool has stopped honoring its users' specifications. When users ask for news published in the past week, Google News now serves articles from weeks, months, or even years ago. This disregard for user settings has led many to believe that Google News is beyond repair, much like Lieutenant Dan's distraction causing Forrest Gump to jump off the shore in the movie.
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