TheNews

TheNews

Read the latest headline every time you open a new tab.

TheNews
What is TheNews?
TheNews is a Chrome extension that displays recent headlines from over 70+ news sources every time you open a new tab. Stay up-to-date with what's happening in the world, one tab at a time. Choose from different categories and refresh rates. Powered by http://newsapi.org.
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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-02-25
By: Shivan
Users: 5
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.7 (Last updated: 2017-03-03)
Creation date: 2017-03-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 44.85K
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Summary

Every time you open a new tab, a recent headline is displayed, pulled from over 70+ news sources.

Keep up-to-date with whatever's happening in the world, one tab at a time.

Choose between different categories such as Business, Technology, etc. The headlines refresh at a rate you select. To toggle cycling between stories and selecting categories, go to Options (Click TheNews icon next to address bar).


Powered by http://newsapi.org. Icon credits: Icomoon from www.flaticon.com

Safety
Risk impact

TheNews is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

TheNews may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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