Read online news with context
Trace a news claim to its original reporting, separate event and publication dates, and compare independent coverage.
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The answer in 30 seconds
A headline, a search snippet and a repost may all describe the same event differently. Open the full article and write down the exact claim you want to verify before looking elsewhere.
Start with the original report, identify who produced the evidence and when, then compare the claim with an independent account before sharing it.
Examples to adapt
Search for its original context before assuming it shows the event described in the caption.
Read the update note and compare earlier and later claims rather than treating the latest headline as the whole history.
Follow the method
- 1State the claim
Record the people, place, event and date mentioned. Separate what is reported from interpretation or opinion.
- 2Find the first account
Follow links and named sources back to the original reporting, document, interview or data release.
- 3Check the timeline
Compare the date of the event with publication and update dates. An old image can accompany a new post.
- 4Compare independently
Look for another publisher that gathered its own evidence, and note what remains uncertain.
A checklist to keep
Use these checks to record what you found. The grid supports a decision; it does not make one for you.
| Check | What to examine | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | Exact statement and who made it | Record |
| Origin | First report or primary document | Open |
| Time | Event, publication and update dates | Compare |
| Corroboration | Independent evidence and remaining uncertainty | Note |
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What to check
Two sites repeating the same wire report are not two independent confirmations.
A precise timestamp does not prove that an event happened as described.
Do not share a claim as settled when the primary evidence is still unavailable.
Common questions
Is a verified account enough?
It helps identify the account, but the specific claim still needs evidence.
Can I rely on a search snippet?
Open the page: snippets can omit qualifications, dates and corrections.
Sources and documentation
Documentation consulted on . Examples are illustrative; interfaces and results may change.