<div id="readability-page-1"><div><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vcmCyelVi6YOZYWB8.SdZQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/70b6a6675b35eb11ffff1bb459a6fbd5?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1242" height="828" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vcmCyelVi6YOZYWB8.SdZQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/70b6a6675b35eb11ffff1bb459a6fbd5"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Setting The Straits Times as your preferred source will make it simpler for you to locate ST’s articles on Google.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>It is a common experience – you hear something on social media, a message in a group chat, or just by word of mouth. The next step would be to check its veracity by running a quick Google search.</p><p>Google has launched a new feature that gives users the option of specifying news sources from which they want to see more content. If you choose The Straits Times as a preferred source in Google, you will likely see more ST stories under the “Top stories” section.</p><p>You will still be able to see stories from other news sources – Google does not restrict the number of preferred sources you may select and does not filter away content published by other websites.</p><p>However, setting ST as your preferred source will make it simpler for you to locate ST’s articles on Google.</p><p>Here’s how you can do it:</p><p>1. Visit straitstimes.com</p><p>2. Select an article and click on the designated button</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rGp.Yr1gh_TU5IDugAUQEg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/9b09939ed4c596696445d69542f217f7?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1241" height="889" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rGp.Yr1gh_TU5IDugAUQEg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/9b09939ed4c596696445d69542f217f7"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Click on this button to make ST your preferred source on Google.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>3. Select ST as your preferred source and click on the button that takes you to Google search</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FC5XUIEMqqThEDLSbVho0w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/7d4a63f3b926af0761c6e2096b3a8098?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1242" height="936" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FC5XUIEMqqThEDLSbVho0w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/7d4a63f3b926af0761c6e2096b3a8098"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>The Google preferences page that will pop up to allow you to select ST as your preferred source.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>You can also do so directly on Google:</p><p>1. Search for any news topic on Google</p><p>2. Click on the star icon next to “Top stories”</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uT1REzo_vzSxuo3F8c8mHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05Mzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/514cde415f8ff1f7cb753bab2e7028a6?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1242" height="937" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uT1REzo_vzSxuo3F8c8mHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05Mzc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/514cde415f8ff1f7cb753bab2e7028a6"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Select the icon next to “Top stories”.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>3. Search for ST in the search bar in the pop-up</p><p>4. Select ST as your preferred source and click on the button to reload the search results</p><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/D4STUaTYD3MCLnRm1ZW7YQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMTY2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/0dadec0f9ff25ca62b490e2fd9b55845?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1242" height="1166" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/D4STUaTYD3MCLnRm1ZW7YQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMTY2/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/0dadec0f9ff25ca62b490e2fd9b55845"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>Pop-up where you can select ST as your preferred source.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>You are now set to see more ST articles with your next Google search.</p><p>Thank you for reading ST. We appreciate your continued support.</p><p>Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction</p><p>Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here</p></div></div>

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<p>Google has introduced a feature allowing users to set preferred news sources, making it easier to find articles from those sources. By selecting The Straits Times (ST) as a preferred source, users will see more ST stories in the "Top stories" section of Google searches. This feature does not limit access to other news sources. Users can set ST as their preferred source through the Straits Times website or directly on Google by following a few simple steps.</p>

- Google has introduced a feature allowing users to select preferred news sources, including The Straits Times (ST).  
- Setting ST as a preferred source simplifies locating its articles during Google searches, while still allowing access to other news outlets.  
- To set ST as your preferred source, visit the website or use the star icon in Google’s "Top stories" section.

Get the news that matters: Set The Straits Times as your preferred source on Google