I don't plan on adding any fake news articles. However I do have an alternative idea planned for v4.5 that does involve the News.

Thanks for getting in touch.

What screens were you on and what did you do for this to be presented multiple times?

You can already do this. Please go to the side menu > Account Preferences.

Should be improved in latest update.

Planned for v4.5.

Available in v4.4.4.

Available in v4.4.4.

Available in v4.4.4.