Our Methodology
At Mercy News, we believe in complete transparency about how we collect, verify, and present news to our readers. This page explains our editorial methodology and the rigorous standards we apply to ensure accuracy and reliability.
1. Source Selection
- ✓Trusted Publishers Only: We aggregate news exclusively from established, reputable news organizations with proven track records of journalistic integrity.
- ✓Diversity of Perspectives: Our source list includes publications from across the political spectrum and from multiple countries to provide balanced coverage.
- ✓Regular Audits: We continuously evaluate our sources and remove any that fail to meet our quality standards.
- ✓No User-Generated Content: We do not aggregate from social media, blogs, or unverified sources.
2. Content Filtering
- ✓Automated Quality Checks: Every article passes through multiple quality filters including duplicate detection, spam filtering, and content validation.
- ✓Category Accuracy: AI-powered categorization ensures articles are properly classified for easy navigation.
- ✓Promotional Content Removal: We automatically filter out sponsored content, advertorials, and promotional material.
- ✓Freshness Priority: Our system prioritizes breaking news and timely stories while archiving older content.
3. AI-Assisted Processing
- ✓Intelligent Summarization: We use advanced AI to create concise summaries that capture the essential facts of each story.
- ✓Multilingual Translation: Professional-grade AI translation makes global news accessible in 6 languages.
- ✓Impact Scoring: Each article receives an impact score based on significance, timeliness, and relevance.
- ✓Human Oversight: While AI assists in processing, our editorial standards guide all automated decisions.
4. Quality Assurance
- ✓Source Attribution: Every article clearly links to the original source, respecting intellectual property and enabling verification.
- ✓No Editorialization: We present facts as reported by original sources without adding editorial bias.
- ✓Error Correction: When errors are identified, we promptly update or remove affected content.
- ✓Feedback Integration: Reader reports help us identify and address quality issues quickly.
5. Impact Assessment
- ✓Significance Analysis: Stories are evaluated based on their potential impact on readers and society.
- ✓Geographic Relevance: We consider both global importance and regional significance.
- ✓Topic Clustering: Related stories are grouped to provide comprehensive coverage of developing events.
- ✓Trend Detection: Our systems identify emerging stories and breaking developments.
6. Global Coverage Standards
- ✓24/7 Monitoring: Our systems continuously scan sources worldwide around the clock.
- ✓Time Zone Awareness: Stories are timestamped accurately regardless of origin.
- ✓Cultural Sensitivity: We respect diverse perspectives and cultural contexts in our coverage.
- ✓Language Accuracy: Translations preserve the meaning and nuance of original reporting.
Our Source Categories
Wire Services
Reuters • Associated Press • AFP
Major Newspapers
The New York Times • The Guardian • Le Monde
Business & Finance
Bloomberg • Financial Times • The Wall Street Journal
Technology
TechCrunch • Ars Technica • The Verge
Science & Health
Nature News • Science Daily • Medical News Today
Regional Sources
BBC • Al Jazeera • NHK • Deutsche Welle
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing accurate, timely, and accessible news to readers worldwide. Our methodology is designed to uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity while leveraging technology to improve accessibility and reach. If you have questions about our methodology or suggestions for improvement, please contact us.