Meta will shut down Facebook News in the US and Australia, following its removal from the UK, France, and Germany last year. Launched in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from various sources. Users can still access news articles through links, but Meta aims to reduce political content due to criticism over misinformation. Despite this, the fact-checking network remains unaffected. Media analysts note declining Facebook traffic for news organizations, prompting a shift in audience engagement strategies. While news constitutes a small portion of Facebook content, it remains a significant news source for many US adults, according to Pew Research. Meanwhile, Instagram users voice discontent over the platform’s changes in recommending political content.