And, it begins: Facebook’s ‘News’ tab test kicks off, updates currently appearing in user feed

SAN FRANCISCO: In what could spell trouble for already struggling local newsrooms globally, Facebook has introduced a dedicated “News” feature on its platform that will highlight the most relevant national stories of the day.

Currently available for users in the US, the tab will give people more control over the stories they see, and the ability to explore a wider range of their news interests, directly within the Facebook app, the company said in a statement on Friday.

News articles will continue to appear in News Feed as they do now.

Under the dedicated ‘News’ tab, Today’s Stories: will be chosen by a team of journalists.

It will allow personalisation based on the news you read, share and follow.