About Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines is an independent news-context site. We watch what's getting attention each day across television, online video, and social platforms, and we write plain-English articles that explain what's actually being claimed, what reliable sources say, and what's still uncertain.

Our editorial team checks every claim against established news organisations (Reuters, the Associated Press, BBC, NPR, major US newspapers) and government primary sources before publishing. When verifying a claim isn't possible, we say so directly rather than guess.

Editorial standards

Our policy is simple: we cite our sources with working links, we mark claims TRUE / FALSE / PARTIALLY TRUE / UNVERIFIED, and we update articles when new information changes the picture. We don't run anonymous opinion pieces, and we don't publish anything our team can't independently corroborate.

We rely on reader-supported revenue (newsletter, ads, and qualifying purchases through partner links) so that our reporting answers to readers, not advertisers.

How to reach us

Tips, corrections, or feedback: see our contact page. We read every message and prioritise corrections.