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Reporting and verification
Writers should identify primary sources, distinguish observation from inference and give people a fair opportunity to respond when coverage concerns them.
- Use official or firsthand sources whenever practical.
- Link readers to original documents and organizer pages.
- Do not publish rumors as facts or use invented quotes, scenes or people.
- Label opinion, sponsored work and significant conflicts clearly.
02
Images and rights
Every public story requires an image record cleared for the intended editorial use. Credits, captions and material edits should be accurate and visible.
03
AI and editorial responsibility
Tools may assist research, transcription, organization or drafting, but a human owner remains responsible for verification, rights, judgment and publication approval.