Accuracy and verification
Newsroom content should be based on verifiable information, clearly sourced where appropriate, and updated when material facts change.
EDITORIAL STANDARDS
Standards readers can see.
The principles Main Story is designed to follow when reporting, editing, updating and correcting published work.
Context and clarity
Coverage should distinguish confirmed facts from analysis, opinion, projections and claims made by sources. Headlines should accurately reflect the substance of the story.
Conflicts and transparency
Relevant conflicts of interest, sponsored material or other relationships that could affect a reader’s understanding should be disclosed clearly.
Corrections
Material errors should be corrected promptly and transparently. When appropriate, a visible correction note should explain what changed.
Sources and attribution
Information from other people, publications or institutions should be attributed clearly enough for readers to understand where key claims originated.
AI-assisted work
Any AI-assisted workflow used by the newsroom should remain subject to human editorial review, verification and responsibility before publication.