Last updated: May 22, 2026
Accuracy is the foundation of trust. When we get something wrong, we fix it openly.
What we correct
We issue a correction when an article contains a material error of fact — a statement that is incorrect and would meaningfully change a reader’s understanding of the story. Examples:
- A factual misstatement (wrong name, date, number, location, attribution).
- A misquote or misrepresentation of a source.
- An incorrect claim about a study, statistic, or event.
- A description that misrepresents what happened.
We issue an update when new information becomes available that changes the story but does not mean the original article was wrong (for example, a follow-up announcement, a new study, a resolved court case).
We make silent edits only for typos, broken links, and formatting fixes that do not affect meaning. We do not silently rewrite factual claims.
How corrections work
When an error is confirmed:
- The article is corrected at the point of the error. The wrong information is replaced with the right information.
- A correction note is added at the top or bottom of the article. The note states what was wrong, what is now correct, and the date the correction was made.
- The original error is preserved in the correction note so readers who saw the wrong version can understand what changed.
- Headlines and social posts are corrected where the error appeared.
Example correction note:
Correction (June 14, 2026): An earlier version of this article stated that the study was published in The Lancet. It was published in JAMA. The article has been updated.
How to request a correction
If you find an error in an article, email corrections [at] totesnewsworthy [dot] com with:
- The article URL
- The specific claim you believe is incorrect
- The source supporting what you believe is correct
The editor reviews every correction request. We respond within 5 business days. If we agree the article contains an error, we correct it promptly. If we conclude the article is accurate, we explain our reasoning in our reply.
We treat correction requests seriously regardless of whether they come from the subject of the article, a source, an expert in the field, or a reader.
Timeline
Most corrections are made within 24 hours of confirmation. Complex corrections — especially ones requiring re-reporting or additional source contact — may take longer. We notify the person who flagged the issue of any expected delay.
Significant rewrites
Occasionally a story requires substantial rewriting because the original framing or analysis was flawed. In those cases we:
- Mark the article as substantially revised, with the date.
- Leave the original article URL in place (we do not delete and re-publish under a new URL).
- Add a note explaining the revision.
Retractions
We retract an article only in rare cases where the entire premise is wrong and cannot be salvaged by a correction. A retracted article is replaced with a retraction notice explaining why, with the original article preserved in our archive for transparency.
Source error vs. our error
When an error originates with a source we relied on (for example, a press release with a wrong number that we quoted), we still correct it. We may also note the original source of the misinformation in the correction.
Why this matters
Online publishing makes it easy to silently change content. We don’t, because readers deserve to know what changed and why. Transparency about our mistakes is part of how we earn trust.
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