Editorial Standards

The Breaking Viral Blog covers news, world events, technology, health, lifestyle, culture and opinion. Our editorial standards guide every story we publish.

Independence

We accept no payment, gift, or consideration in exchange for editorial coverage. Advertising and sponsored content, when present, are labelled and separated from editorial. Affiliate links, when used, are disclosed.

Accuracy & fact-checking

Every claim of fact is sourced. Where a study is referenced, we link directly to the published paper, preprint, or institutional release. Numbers are checked against the primary source. We avoid second-hand summaries when a primary source is available.

Sourcing

Articles list their references at the end. Peer-reviewed research is preferred over preprints; preprints are labelled as such. Industry-funded studies are identified. We name our human sources and their relevant affiliations.

Context & uncertainty

Developing stories distinguish confirmed facts from claims and unknowns. Expert comments are attributed when available. Author names are optional; articles do not require reviewer sign-off.

AI disclosure

Articles drafted with the assistance of generative AI tools are labelled "AI-assisted." AI assistance does not replace the need for accurate facts, traceable sources and attributed quotes.

Corrections

We correct errors of fact promptly and transparently. Corrections are appended to the article and listed on our public corrections log. Substantive corrections update the article's "last updated" timestamp.

Conflicts of interest

Contributors disclose financial or professional ties to the subject of an article. Coverage of a sponsor, advertiser, or affiliated company is disclosed inline.

Methodology

For details on how we evaluate evidence, weigh study quality, and report on developing stories, see our methodology page.

Contact

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