Hi RSink!
Thanks for reaching Microsoft Community. We're here to help and let's work on this together.
I understand you're having issues with your news notifications not opening. Happy to help and provide more options here.
Does this happen to all the news notifications or just one?
Before considering any troubleshooting options, please first make sure your device is up to date. To check for updates, just follow these steps:
Start> Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update> then check for updates and install any available updates.
Please also try to update your drivers and firmware, see through this link Download drivers and firmware for Surface - Microsoft Support on how to.
Please let us know how it goes. We look forward to hearing from you.
Greetings,
RodelioP.