Unable to find anything on Apple News using the search function

Hi jlapides2

welcome to this Apple (usr-to-user) Community!

Re: "I have subscribed to Apple News for many years.

Unfortunately it has become a source of frustration. I can no longer find anything".

As you no doubt know, Apple does keep on providing us with frequent updates, and new features without charge. Sometimes this means letting go the old ways of doing things and adopting new ones.

It seems you are using MacOS 15.6 on your MacBook Pro.

The article below explains the relevant search method.

Maybe it is the one you usually use, maybe not. Am no expert myself.

When you search: you may have to scroll down to see all the results.

For MacOS Sequoia 15:: Search for channels, topics, or stories in News on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"Apple News makes it easy to find the channels, topics, and stories that interest you" ....

"Search News

1. Go to the News app  on your Mac.
2. Type what you’re looking for in the search field at the top of the sidebar. (If the sidebar isn’t shown, click  in the toolbar.)
3. You can enter the name of a channel, a topic (such as fashion or politics), or an event (such as a meteor shower). Stories, channels and topics that match your search term are listed; you may need to scroll down to show all the search results. 
4. Do any of the following in the search results: 

• • Read a story: Click a story.
  • See a channel or topic: Click a channel or topic to show the stories in its feed.
  • Follow a channel or topic: Click . The button changes to a  to indicate you now follow the channel or topic.
  • Unfollow a channel or topic: Click . The button changes to  to indicate you don’t follow the channel or topic.
  • See additional actions you can take: Control-click a search result, then choose an action from the shortcut menu, such as Copy Link or Block Channel.

1. To clear the search results, click  in the search field.

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Use your recent searches

When you click an item in the search results, News adds your search term or the item to the Recent Searches list so you can use it again.

• See your recent searches: Click the search field at the top of the sidebar.
• See the latest results of a search: Click a search in the list.
• Clear your recent searches: Click Clear at the top of the list."

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(If you follow sports: See: Follow your favorite teams with My Sports in News on Mac - Apple Support)

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Keeping Mac updated often sidesteps issues that may arise:

If the above methods do not work for you, you may want to try updating your MacOsS version.

You can check what's available via the Apple menu () > System Settings > General > Software updates.

(NB: It's always wise to back up your Mac if you choose to update MacOS)

What's new in the updates for macOS Sequoia - Apple Support says 15.7.3 is the latest version:

" This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."

(NB: MacOS Tahoe (a major upgrade!) is available for those (with compatible Mac models), who want to upgrade.)

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Feedback and more:

if you want to communicate with those who work on the News software at Apple: You can send feedback, a bug-report, or a feature request etc: Feedback - Apple News - Apple:

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You may be interested to browse through the News User Guide for more topics and tips:

You can click "Table of Contents" on the welcome page that opens from the link below.

This will show you various topics, leading to detailed articles,

For MacOS Sequoia 15: Apple News User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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Re: Why should I continue my subscription?

We are all Apple users, like yourself, here. It's ok whether you continue, or cancel.

Seems you could rely on your own inner knowingness about what is right for you, and what is not.

Many of us are busily keeping up-to-date with the inevitable changes, in order to remain adept, and in control.

All the best :-)

Thank you kindly for your reply.

Re: "I think the issue is that when News does not find the magazine/channel, instead of saying "search not found," it just shows a bunch of other stuff. "

To find a particular magazine/channel

In the News App: (Top Menu) try choosing File > Discover Channels.

Else: Seems you may be able to use "favourites" or "following" to easily access items you've chosen or browsed before (or decide to add).

More info: Explore channels, topics, and stories in News on Mac - Apple Support

Eg: says:

"Apple News collects and organises stories from a wide range of publications (called channels) and topics. It’s easy to explore what’s there and find the sources and stories that interest you — from breaking news to travel videos to summer recipes.

1. Go to the News app  on your Mac.
2. Click an item in the sidebar.
3. If the sidebar isn’t shown, click  in the toolbar. 
4. In addition to quick access to stories you saved and your reading history, the sidebar includes the following:"

• Today
• News+
• Sport
• Puzzles
• Shared with you

• Favourites, which shows the channels and topics from your Following list that you like best (you can only have a limited number of favourites). You may already have some channels and topics that have been automatically added to Favourites, but you can customise this list at any time.

• Following, which lists the channels and topics you follow. This section also includes Apple News Spotlight, which showcases coverage of special events and content selected by Apple News editors.

• Suggested, which lists channels and topics suggested by Siri or — if you chose not to have Siri suggest items— by your actions in Apple News. For example, whether you follow or block channels and topics, or ask for more or fewer suggestions similar to a story you’re reading. In some countries or regions, local news may be suggested based on your location.

If a channel or topic you expected isn’t shown, use the search field at the top of the sidebar to search Apple News, or choose File > Discover Channels."

(There's more details for some of the bulleted options in the linked article at the top.)