It seems that it wouldn't attract some users but these changes may benefit all users of Facebook.
The Top News covers the latest updates that tops the trend in a user's account. You can still scroll down the page for more trending news until you reached the desired topic.
It also shows the latest status updates from user's friend. Judging from the Most Recent and Top News, you have the option to choose post depending on the timeline for the Top News.
They also changed the format on the Facebook Blog but the feedback are mostly negative, though the expectation in the next days will be changed.
The layout also compresses some details from invites and events from pages and users. You can also search for more details that gives you some notifications and details about birthdays, events, etc.
The News Feed is also one of the new features to make some subscription to such details and topics.
