Block and unblock channels and topics in Apple News

You can block specific channels or topics you don't want to read.

Block or unblock a channel or topic in the Apple News app on your iPhone

To block a channel or topic:

1. Select the Following tab.

2. Search for the channel or topic you want to block, then select it.

3. Select the More Options button.

4. Choose Block Channel or Block Topic.

To unblock a channel or topic:

1. Select the Following tab.

2. Scroll down and select Blocked Channels & Topics.

3. Select the Remove button next to the channel or topic you want to unblock, then select Unblock.

Block or unblock a channel or topic in the Apple News app on your iPad

To block a channel or topic:

1. If the sidebar is closed, select the Sidebar button to open it.

2. Search for the channel or topic you want to block, then select it.

3. Select the More Options button.

4. Choose Block Channel or Block Topic.

To unblock a channel or topic:

1. If the sidebar is closed, select the Sidebar button to open it.

2. Scroll down and select Blocked Channels & Topics.

3. Select the Remove button next to the channel or topic you want to unblock, then select Unblock.

Block or unblock a channel or topic in the Apple News app on your Mac

To block a channel or topic:

1. If the sidebar is closed, select the Sidebar button to open it.

2. Search for the channel or topic you want to block, then select it.

3. Select the Share button.

4. Choose Block Channel or Block Topic.

To unblock a channel or topic:

1. Choose File in the menu bar.

2. Choose Manage Blocked Channels & Topics.

3. Select the Remove button next to the channel or topic you want to unblock, then select Unblock.

If something you've blocked appears in Top Stories

Blocking is not supported in Top Stories or other groups curated by the Apple News editors, who vet each story in those groups for quality and accuracy.