Fact-Check Policy

Our verification standard

Speed matters in a 24/7 digest, but accuracy matters more. Before a factual claim appears in a DailyTin24 story, an editor should be satisfied that it is supported by reliable evidence. Our core rule is simple: important facts need two independent sources, or one primary source that can be examined directly.

• The two-source rule: claims that come from people rather than documents should be confirmed by at least two sources who do not rely on each other.
• Primary documents first: wherever possible we go back to the original report, dataset, court record, study or official statement rather than relying on someone else's summary of it.
• Numbers get checked twice: statistics are traced to their origin, and we explain what they do and do not show.
• Uncertainty is stated: if something is disputed or not yet confirmed, the story says so.

Content labels

Every story carries a label so you always know what kind of piece you are reading.

• Illustrative: a sample story created for our launch edition to show our format. Illustrative pieces describe fictional events and people and are not news reports.
• Analysis: an explanation of a development that draws on reporting and evidence and may include the writer's interpretation, clearly grounded in facts.
• Opinion: an argument representing the view of the author, not of DailyTin24 as a whole.

Reported news stories without one of these labels are expected to meet the full standards above.

Science and health claims

For research and health stories, we look at the study itself, note its size and limitations, and avoid presenting early or animal-based results as breakthroughs. We do not offer medical advice, and we encourage readers to speak with qualified professionals about their own circumstances.

Requesting a correction

If you believe we have made a factual error, please tell us. Email [email protected] with the following:

1. The headline or web address of the story.
2. The specific sentence or claim you think is wrong.
3. What you believe is correct, with a link or reference to supporting evidence if you have one.

An editor reviews every request. When we confirm an error, we correct the story and add a dated note explaining the change. Minor fixes such as typos may be made without a note. We may not reply to every message individually, but we read them all, and repeated or significant errors are reviewed by the Central Editorial Desk to help us improve.