>In the new layout, between Replies and Notifications, is now "Latest news". This, as other options nearby, is using a customized counter to let you know about new postings about News and such. This is basically what you have on the main page. So, while being in the support area, as soon as new news are posted, the red counter will appear indicating the quantity. There is always a black color counter indicating the number of news in the last 30 days, allowing to view the recent list of news.

+1 to the others of this thread
cool and useless banner
over and over the same meaningless pictures at the right pane
very low contrast (some gray on gray)
Also, you may dream of your red numbers I'm unable to see it at all. Red blindness will not distinct small red on gray. To me it's now a bit more black than the ugly gray of the rest, if I focus it.

We have been through this the time you started with the new UI and is not a bit better now. It may look more attractive for newbies, but not the long term. I'l turn it off again after this message.

Lutz