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BBC: grayscale listing thumbnails

Desaturates news-listing thumbnails and restores color on hover so attention stays on the headlines.

Code to copy

/* Desaturate listing thumbnails so headlines lead the eye */
[data-testid="card-media"] img,
[data-testid="promo"] img {
  filter: grayscale(1) !important;
  transition: filter 0.2s ease !important;
}
[data-testid="card-media"]:hover img,
[data-testid="promo"]:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0) !important;
}

How to use this example

1. Copy the code with the button above.
2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
3. Add a new rule matching that page.
4. Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.