Accuracy, clear attribution and public interest guide our coverage. Headlines must fairly reflect the article. Crime reports distinguish allegations, charges and convictions, and respect the privacy of victims and children. News, analysis, opinion and paid placements are clearly identified.
Sources and attribution
Our reporting links the public records, agency announcements and other identifiable sources behind a story. We distinguish an allegation from a finding, a proposal from an adopted rule and an official announcement from independent verification. Source dates and publication dates are retained separately.
Factual material is attributed to identifiable sources, with primary documents linked where useful. Reporting, analysis, opinion and sponsored material have distinct purposes and labels. Interviews, quotations and first-hand observations must never be invented.
Independence and rights
Coverage decisions are separate from commercial arrangements. Relevant conflicts and material benefits are disclosed. Text and images require permission or an applicable license, with creator and usage details retained. Material errors receive visible corrections.
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