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Performance
Insights
Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Your first network request is the most important. Reduce its latency by avoiding redirects, ensuring a fast server response, and enabling text compression.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Reducing the download time of images can improve the perceived load time of the page and LCP. Learn more about optimizing image size
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Resource Size | Est Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
FBI's Most Wanted woman captured in Florida div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89642693007-h... | 121.1 KiB | 119.4 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /presto/2023/04/07/USAT/a6bfa298-17d3-4c0b-95fa-bd4b06f22... | 116.2 KiB | 114.8 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89642693007-h... | 115.2 KiB | 113.8 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89642991007-v... | 96.2 KiB | 94.8 KiB |
Dinner on the USS Tripoli: a scoop of meat, 1 tortilla. a.p12-container-link > div.section-helper-column > picture.p12-photo > img.p12-photo | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89625363007-i... | 23.8 KiB | 17.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89643748007-s... | 15.7 KiB | 14.3 KiB |
Exclusive: Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89624787007-2... | 14.8 KiB | 13.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2025/04/10/USAT/83028897007-g... | 11.3 KiB | 10.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/13/USAT/89596917007-u... | 11.2 KiB | 10.0 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/13/USAT/89592945007-p... | 10.9 KiB | 9.7 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/06/USAT/89489993007-p... | 10.9 KiB | 9.7 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89643707007-2... | 10.8 KiB | 9.7 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89633468007-u... | 10.5 KiB | 9.4 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89622452007-2... | 10.1 KiB | 9.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89644586007-b... | 10.1 KiB | 9.0 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89631768007-2... | 9.3 KiB | 8.3 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2025/06/04/PROC/84035623007-r... | 9.0 KiB | 8.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/14/USAT/89607114007-d... | 9.0 KiB | 8.0 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/14/USAT/89606236007-a... | 8.9 KiB | 8.0 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89644129007-2... | 8.8 KiB | 7.9 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/14/USAT/89601229007-u... | 8.6 KiB | 7.7 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89641257007-u... | 8.1 KiB | 7.2 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89643772007-t... | 7.9 KiB | 7.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89632537007-u... | 7.9 KiB | 7.1 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89644858007-2... | 7.8 KiB | 6.9 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/03/24/USAT/89300647007-2... | 7.7 KiB | 6.9 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/videos/stringr/thumbnails/89643790007.jpg?widt... | 6.6 KiB | 5.9 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89634910007-u... | 6.5 KiB | 5.8 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89642984007-2... | 6.3 KiB | 5.7 KiB |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89644263007-b... | 6.3 KiB | 5.6 KiB |
Optimize LCP by making the LCP image discoverable from the HTML immediately, and avoiding lazy-loading
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
lhId: page-4-IMG
nodeLabel: Dinner on the USS Tripoli: a scoop of meat, 1 tortilla.
path: 1,HTML,1,BODY,3,HEADER,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,A,0,DIV,0,PICTURE,4,IMG
selector: a.p12-container-link > div.section-helper-column > picture.p12-photo > img.p12-photo
snippet: <img src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/896…" alt="Dinner on the USS Tripoli: a scoop of meat, 1 tortilla." class="p12-photo">
Avoid chaining critical requests by reducing the length of chains, reducing the download size of resources, or deferring the download of unnecessary resources to improve page load.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
description: [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints help the browser establish a connection earlier in the page load, saving time when the first request for that origin is made. The following are the origins that the page preconnected to.
title: Preconnected origins
description: Add [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints to your most important origins, but try to use no more than 4.
title: Preconnect candidates
Requests are blocking the page's initial render, which may delay LCP. Deferring or inlining can move these network requests out of the critical path.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Transfer Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| /v2/polyfill.min.js?features=default,fetch,Array.prototyp... | 354 B | 752 ms |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/vendor/components/web... | 1.1 KiB |
These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.
Redirects introduce additional delays before the page can be loaded. Learn how to avoid page redirects.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Estimated savings: 1.6 s
| URL | Time Spent |
|---|---|
| usatoday.com/ | 824 ms |
| www.usatoday.com/ | 751 ms |
| eu.usatoday.com/ | 0.0 ms |
The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
TTI
Diagnostics
Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Estimated savings: 290 ms 147.4 KiB
| URL | Transfer Size | Est Savings |
|---|---|---|
| cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202601.2.0/otBannerSdk.js | 128.2 KiB | 73.9 KiB |
| 98.6 KiB | 39.2 KiB | |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/core/bundles/section.js | 81.7 KiB | 34.3 KiB |
Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling, and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to reduce Javascript execution time.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | Total CPU Time | Script Evaluation | Script Parse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unattributable | 1.3 s | 447 ms | 0.0 ms |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/core/bundles/section.js | 689 ms | 575 ms | 1.7 ms |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/vendor/components/web... | 538 ms | 297 ms | 1.1 ms |
| eu.usatoday.com/ | 419 ms | 88 ms | 10 ms |
| cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202601.2.0/otBannerSdk.js | 199 ms | 94 ms | 39 ms |
Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to minimize main-thread work
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Category | Time Spent |
|---|---|
| Script Evaluation | 1.7 s |
| Other | 1.2 s |
| Style & Layout | 399 ms |
| Script Parsing & Compilation | 215 ms |
| Parse HTML & CSS | 95 ms |
| Garbage Collection | 46 ms |
| Rendering | 32 ms |
Minifying JavaScript files can reduce payload sizes and script parse time. Learn how to minify JavaScript.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Estimated savings: 0.0 ms 283.8 KiB
| URL | Transfer Size | Est Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 98.6 KiB | 65.1 KiB | |
| 36.2 KiB | 23.9 KiB | |
| 29.9 KiB | 20.6 KiB | |
| 24.0 KiB | 14.0 KiB | |
| 25.1 KiB | 13.8 KiB | |
| 26.2 KiB | 12.5 KiB | |
| 20.0 KiB | 12.3 KiB | |
| 19.5 KiB | 11.9 KiB | |
| 18.6 KiB | 10.3 KiB | |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/core/scripts/partner.js | 17.2 KiB | 7.4 KiB |
| 13.2 KiB | 7.2 KiB | |
| 12.6 KiB | 7.1 KiB | |
| 10.0 KiB | 6.8 KiB | |
| 6.6 KiB | 6.1 KiB | |
| 10.9 KiB | 6.0 KiB | |
| 7.0 KiB | 5.6 KiB | |
| 9.0 KiB | 5.3 KiB | |
| 9.5 KiB | 5.0 KiB | |
| 5.5 KiB | 4.8 KiB | |
| 9.4 KiB | 4.7 KiB | |
| 9.9 KiB | 4.5 KiB | |
| 7.8 KiB | 4.3 KiB | |
| 5.5 KiB | 4.1 KiB | |
| 5.0 KiB | 3.1 KiB | |
| 6.1 KiB | 3.1 KiB | |
| 4.9 KiB | 2.7 KiB | |
| 3.6 KiB | 2.6 KiB | |
| /universal-web-client/master/latest/core/scripts/utils.js | 5.2 KiB | 2.5 KiB |
| 3.9 KiB | 2.3 KiB | |
| 6.6 KiB | 2.2 KiB | |
| 3.0 KiB | 2.0 KiB |
Set an explicit width and height on image elements to reduce layout shifts and improve CLS. Learn how to set image dimensions
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| URL | |
|---|---|
Dinner on the USS Tripoli: a scoop of meat, 1 tortilla. a.p12-container-link > div.section-helper-column > picture.p12-photo > img.p12-photo | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89625363007-i... |
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in home div.hero-slot-two > a.section-helper-flex > picture.section-helper-column > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89640976007-2... |
She remained a virgin until 41. She says limerence is to blame. div.hero-slot-three > a.section-helper-flex > picture.section-helper-column > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89633597007-a... |
USA TODAY div#navRibbon > div#toggleSticky > a#logoContainer > img#logo | /gannett-web/properties/usatoday/logos-and-branding/logo-... |
USA TODAY div.expand-wrap-top > div#logoWrap > a#hubLogo > img#sidebarLogo | /gannett-web/properties/usatoday/logos-and-branding/logo-... |
FBI's Most Wanted woman captured in Florida div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89642693007-h... |
'Tyrants.' Pope blasts 'those who manipulate religion' as Trump feud escalates div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89639564007-p... |
Mamdani moves to tax rich for pricey second homes; what to know div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/01/08/USAT/88081150007-2... |
Most actresses don’t want to play this role. Here’s why Amanda Peet did. div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/03/24/USAT/89300647007-2... |
NBC golf analyst blasts CBS for Masters missteps; Nantz defends div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89623451007-r... |
Dave Chappelle resents that Republicans 'ran on transgender jokes' div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89640620007-2... |
Trader Joe's settlement could pay you $102. See if you're eligible. div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89639342007-u... |
Artemis II crew to make one of 1st public appearances since splashdown div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/11/USAT/89569134007-2... |
Exclusive: Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89624787007-2... |
Henry Winkler has a soft spot for one 'Happy Days' item especially div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89640987007-2... |
New Orleans Tesla sales office targeted in attack div.section-helper-flex > div.nonflexDiv > picture.p1-image > img.p1-image | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89639409007-t... |
More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.
●Layout shift culprits
●Optimize DOM size
●Font display
●Forced reflow
●LCP breakdown
●Modern HTTP
●Optimize viewport for mobile
●Minify CSS
●Reduce unused CSS
●Avoids enormous network payloads Total size was 2,330 KiB
●Avoid long main-thread tasks 9 long tasks found
●Page didn't prevent back/forward cache restoration
●Network Requests
●Network Round Trip Times 20 ms
●Server Backend Latencies 30 ms
●Tasks
●Diagnostics
●Metrics
●Screenshot Thumbnails
●Final Screenshot
●Script Treemap Data
●Resources Summary
●Initial server response time was short Root document took 30 ms
○INP breakdown
○User Timing marks and measures
○Avoid non-composited animations
○Avoid large layout shifts
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Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
News div#container > a.has-padding > h5.label-news |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
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a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
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a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
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a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
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a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
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a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
a.container-link > div.container > img a.container-link > div.container > img |
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Facebook div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Facebook |
div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Twitter div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Twitter |
div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Snapchat div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Snapchat |
div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Linkedin div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Linkedin |
div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Pinterest div#footer > div#footerContainer > div#footerButtons > a#Pinterest |
Including a skip link can help users skip to the main content to save time. Learn more about skip links.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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Skip to main content body.partner-placements-inactive > a#skipToMain |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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For more information about how we use your data visit our Privacy Policy. div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link |
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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Best Practices
User Experience
Image natural dimensions should be proportional to the display size and the pixel ratio to maximize image clarity. Learn how to provide responsive images.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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She remained a virgin until 41. She says limerence is to blame. div.hero-slot-three > a.section-helper-flex > picture.section-helper-column > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/15/USAT/89633597007-a... | 343 x 193 | 270 x 152 | 515 x 290 |
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in home div.hero-slot-two > a.section-helper-flex > picture.section-helper-column > img | /authoring/authoring-images/2026/04/16/USAT/89640976007-2... | 343 x 193 | 270 x 152 | 515 x 290 |
General
Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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Access to fetch at 'https://user.usatoday.com/USAT-GUP/user/' from origin 'https://eu.usatoday.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource. | |
Error with Permissions-Policy header: Parse of permissions policy failed because of errors reported by structured header parser. | |
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED |
●Uses HTTPS
●Avoids deprecated APIs
●Avoids third-party cookies
●Allows users to paste into input fields
●Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
●Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
●Displays images with correct aspect ratio
●Page has the HTML doctype
●Properly defines charset
●No issues in the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools
●Ensure CSP is effective against XSS attacks
●Use a strong HSTS policy
●Ensure proper origin isolation with COOP
●Mitigate clickjacking with XFO or CSP
●Mitigate DOM-based XSS with Trusted Types
●Detected JavaScript libraries
●Page has valid source maps
○Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS
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SEO
These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.
Crawling and Indexing
Search engines are unable to include your pages in search results if they don't have permission to crawl them. Learn more about crawler directives.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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x-robots-tag: noindex, nofollow,noarchive,nocache |
Search engines may use `href` attributes on links to crawl websites. Ensure that the `href` attribute of anchor elements links to an appropriate destination, so more pages of the site can be discovered. Learn how to make links crawlable
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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Show more News div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Sports div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Entertainment div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Life div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Money div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Tech div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Travel div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Opinion div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Most Recent Videos div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
Show more Most Recent Galleries div#container > div#showMoreContent > a.show-more-link |
To appear in search results, crawlers need access to your app.
Content Best Practices
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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Format your HTML in a way that enables crawlers to better understand your app’s content.
○Structured data is valid
●Document has a `<title>` element
●Document has a meta description
●Page has successful HTTP status code
●Links have descriptive text
●robots.txt is valid
●Document has a valid `hreflang`
●Document has a valid `rel=canonical`