Hey CarrieMillie,
Thanks for keeping us updated with the results. We appreciate it!
It sounds like this is a network related issue since it worked when you disabled your Wi-Fi. Once you enable Wi-Fi, does it work again? It's possible that the Wi-Fi network didn't connect well to your iPhone 13 at the time you tried loading Apple News.
If the issue persists in the future, try resetting your network settings to see if it helps. To do this, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > select Reset Network Settings.
Keep in mind that resetting your network settings will clear your current cellular and Wi-Fi network settings, including saved networks, Wi-Fi passwords, and VPN settings.
Additionally, follow the steps from the article here if you have any issues with your Wi-Fi connection: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network
We hope this helps!
Best regards.