1. Our purpose
Why It’s News publishes accessible explanations of news and current affairs for an English-speaking audience, with a focus on the United States. Our priority is to help readers understand a story’s background, significance, and limits.
Speed and volume should not take precedence over accuracy or a useful explanation.
2. Sources and verification
We seek original sources, including government documents, court records, company announcements, data, and published research. We use reputable reporting to add context and seek independent corroboration when feasible.
A statement from an interested party is attributed as that party’s account. We do not assume that a press release, social media post, or AI-generated answer establishes a fact.
3. Facts, analysis, and allegations
Articles should distinguish verified events, attributed claims, analysis, and predictions. Allegations and pending proceedings must not be described as established guilt or final judgments.
When evidence is uncertain, information is preliminary, or sources disagree, we aim to make those limits visible.
4. Context and clear language
We explain technical terms and provide relevant dates, locations, and jurisdiction. U.S. federal rules, state rules, and practices in other countries are not interchangeable.
Headlines, summaries, and images should accurately represent the article. We avoid stripping away qualifications simply to make a claim more striking.
5. Fairness and editorial independence
We consider relevant perspectives and the quality of their evidence. Fair treatment does not mean presenting unsupported assertions as equally credible to well-supported findings.
Commercial relationships should not determine our factual conclusions. Relevant conflicts or sponsorships should be disclosed.
6. Corrections and updates
If you identify an error, send the article URL, the passage in question, and supporting information through our Contact page. We review substantive reports and correct verified errors.
Material corrections or changes to a story’s meaning should be noted in the article. Minor spelling or formatting fixes may be made without a separate correction note. An update adds new information; a correction addresses something that was wrong.
7. AI-assisted work
AI may support research organization, outlines, language editing, or explanatory visuals. We check important factual statements against sources and retain editorial responsibility.
Synthetic illustrations must not be passed off as documentary photographs of real events. When their nature could be misunderstood, we label or explain them.
8. Copyright, quotations, and images
We credit relevant sources, keep quotations proportionate to the explanation, and aim to use images we own, have permission to use, or may otherwise lawfully use. Linking to a source does not grant permission to republish it.
Rights holders can contact us with the relevant URL, a description of the work, and information supporting their claim.
9. Advertising and affiliate links
Paid placements, sponsored material, and affiliate relationships should be clearly identified when present. A commercial link should not be presented as an independent editorial endorsement without context.
Any future advertising or analytics services that affect data practices will also be reflected in our Privacy Policy.
10. Sensitive topics and practical limits
We take particular care with children, private individuals, health, financial information, and ongoing legal matters. We avoid unnecessary personal details and sensational treatment of harm.
Articles provide general information and explanation. They are not individualized medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Readers should use the underlying sources and seek appropriate professional help for decisions specific to their circumstances.
Questions about this policy
We welcome thoughtful feedback about accuracy, fairness, sourcing, and presentation. Please include enough detail for us to locate and assess the issue. See Contact.
Last updated: September 20, 2026