On May 31, 2024, users around the world experienced a frustrating technical glitch while attempting to access Google News. The popular news aggregator displayed an error message, stating, “Uh-oh! Something went wrong. Please try again.” This unexpected interruption left millions of users unable to read their daily news updates and follow the latest headlines.
The technical issue seemed to affect both desktop and mobile versions of the Google News platform. Social media quickly filled with posts from frustrated users expressing their concerns and seeking solutions. Many rely on Google News for real-time updates on global events, politics, entertainment, and more, making this disruption particularly inconvenient.
Google has yet to release an official statement addressing the cause of the error.