Google changes how search results for news stories are presented on desktop by grouping together multiple results for the same story.
This update is now in effect, which brings news results on desktop in line with how they’re presented in Google Search on mobile devices.
In an announcement on Twitter, the official @GoogleNews account states:
“Now, when there are multiple stories related to your search, we’ll organize results by story so it’s easier to understand what’s most relevant and you can make a more informed decision on which specific articles to explore.”
What Exactly Has Changed?
Previously, the top stories section in Google Search on desktop was presented in a carousel format.
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The carousel was such a fixture of news results that you could say “Top Stories carousel” and people would immediately understand what you were referring to.
The search community may have to decide on a new term, because the carousel is now more of a box with stories displayed as different tiles.
