@tsaweb Currently there is no SharePoint OOTB way available to edit the news.aspx page in SharePoint to customize the look & feel or OR to add filters on the page.
You might want to create a support ticket with Microsoft or submit the new idea/feedback on SharePoint feedback portal.
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