Archive: 2025 / 09
Breaking News Verification: Why credible outlets don’t publish unconfirmed claims about public figures
When social media erupts with claims that a well-known figure was attacked, responsible newsrooms slow down. Here’s how editors verify identities, arrests, and evidence, why early details are often wrong, and what readers should look for in credible reports during fast-moving investigations.
Sep 14 2025
Angela Rayner Resigns as UK Deputy Prime Minister After Ethics Inquiry Into Home Tax Issue
Angela Rayner stepped down as UK Deputy Prime Minister on September 5, 2025, after an ethics inquiry into alleged underpayment of tax on a home purchase. The government has not released full details. Her departure reshapes the top of government and sets up a fast cabinet reset. The case echoes earlier UK controversies over ministers’ tax affairs and the ministerial code.
Sep 7 2025
