The Arc-Hives Index

Claim index for news outlets

We continuously analyze claims made by news outlets. We extract statements, check them against independent information, and compute accuracy statistics to help you understand the trustworthiness of your news sources.

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Outlet Accuracy Ratings

www.bbc.com

www.bbc.com

100.0%Accuracy

Based on 2 verified claims

cnn.com

cnn.com

48.2%Accuracy

Based on 337 verified claims

apnews.com

apnews.com

42.2%Accuracy

Based on 23 verified claims

www.foxnews.com

www.foxnews.com

34.0%Accuracy

Based on 5 verified claims

www.popsci.com

www.popsci.com

30.0%Accuracy

Based on 2 verified claims

The Arc-Hives Index — Plain-Language Explanation

The Arc-Hives Index analyzes factual claims in news reporting and tracks whether they can actually be confirmed. Instead of asking whether a claim is widely repeated, we ask what evidence would be required for it to be true — and whether that evidence exists.

It does not:

  • Rate political ideology or editorial bias
  • Judge intent, tone, or motivation
  • Treat repetition across news sites as proof
  • Infer facts from plausibility, forecasts, or expectations when confirmation is required

It does:

  • Identifies factual claims in news articles
  • Breaks each claim into what would need to be true for it to hold
  • Searches for claim-aligned evidence, prioritizing official and primary sources
  • Tracks outcomes over time and updates results as new documentation appears

What the score means

Score RangeMeaning
80–100Claims are usually verifiable with primary or official evidence.
60–79Claims are often verifiable, but some lack sufficient confirmation.
40–59Claims frequently rely on weak or non-confirmatory evidence.
Below 40Claims are often contradicted by official records or remain consistently unverifiable.

Why "Unverifiable" matters

A claim can be widely reported and still lack confirmation. "Unverifiable" means we could not find explicit, claim-aligned evidence — especially in cases where post-event confirmation or official documentation is required.

Why this is different from fact-checking sites

Most systems ask:

"Has anyone else said this?"

The Arc-Hives Index asks:

"What must be true for this claim to be true — and is that confirmed?"

Legal clarity (important)

The Arc-Hives Index:

The Arc-Hives Index evaluates claims, not people or institutions. Results are evidence-based, time-bound, and may change as new primary documentation becomes available.