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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
43
GRADE
F
FIX
7
REVIEW
6
PASS
0
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 REVIEW 7 FIX
F
Alt Text Quality
Action
11 of 127 images have issues
FIX
11 of 127 images have issues
Critical::
10 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
3 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
114 image(s) with good alt text
127 images 114 good alt text 2 decorative 1 generic 10 missing
IssueCount
missing10 image(s)
generic1 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

Learn more

An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
4 icon(s) detected
FIX
4 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
2 landmarks
REVIEW
2 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO (missing!)

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

B
Heading Hierarchy
73 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
73 headings, 2 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 WATCH TV LIVE
  • H1 Treasury Ratchets Up Iran Pressure, Even as the Truce Is Extended
  • H2 Iran News Agency Denies It Wanted Ceasefire Extension
  • H2 Iran News Agency Denies It Wanted Ceasefire Extension
  • H2 Warsh: Trump Hasn't Pressured Me on Rates
  • H2 Warsh: Trump Hasn't Pressured Me on Rates
  • H2 Steube: Time to End Filibuster
  • H2 Steube: Time to End Filibuster
  • H2 Virginia Votes on Dem Map Targeting GOP Seats
  • H2 Virginia Votes on Dem Map Targeting GOP Seats
  • H2 Texas Can Require Display of Ten Commandments in Classrooms: Appeals Court
  • H2 Lawsuit Targets Missouri State Speech Rules
  • H2 Elon Musk’s $1 Quadrillion AI IPO (Can Turn $100 Into $100,000)
  • H2 Israel Says Hezbollah Fired Rockets Amid Ceasefire
  • H2 Dem Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Probe
  • H2 FBI Probes Missing US Scientists
  • H2 Thousands Rush to 0% APR Cards Lasting Until 2028
  • H2 Mexico Pyramid Gunman Inspired by Columbine
  • H2 Report: US Officials Killed in Mexico Wreck Were CIA
  • H2 22 Things to Cut When Living on Retirement (Many People Ignore #11)
  • H2 Trump Endorses Sticker Mule CEO to Replace Stefanik
  • H2 Trump Pauses Military Action Against Iran
  • H2 How Older Women are Slimming Down & Losing Hanging Belly Fat Quickly!
  • H2 Pope Leo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis
  • H2 Trump: Anthropic Open to Deal With Pentagon
  • H2 This Heart Super Nutrient Has the Power to Scrub Arteries Clean
  • H2 Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Probe
  • H2 Ex-Official: Starmer Pressured Mandelson Pick
  • H2 The No. 1 Cause of Dementia and Alzheimer’s is Linked to This Mistake
  • H2 Pentagon Pushes Huge Jump in Defense Spending
  • H2 Trump Urges Iran to Spare 8 Women Ahead of Talks
  • H2 Supreme Court Weighs FCC Penalty Powers
  • H2 Trump: Always Been a Fan of Tim Cook
  • H2 Sen. Graham Reveals Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
  • H2 Stocks, Prices Waver on US-Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty
  • H2 Americans Born Between 1941-1979 Can Receive These 10 Benefits
  • H2 Trump WH Announces 50-State Audit of Medicaid Oversight
  • H2 Crypto PACs Boost Spending in Texas Elections
  • H2 Warsh: Trump Has Not Pressured Me to Cut Rates
  • H2 Billions in Tariff Refunds Start Flowing — Where's Your Cut?
  • H2 Billions in Tariff Refunds Start Flowing — Where's Your Cut?
  • H2 5 Small Changes That Slash Your Heart Disease Risk
  • H2 5 Small Changes That Slash Your Heart Disease Risk
  • H2 Iran News Agency Denies It Wanted Ceasefire Extension
  • H2 Robert Harward to Newsmax: Shippers May Be Slow to Return to Hormuz |
  • H2 Treasury Escalates Iran Pressure Even as Trump Extends Ceasefire
  • H2 Petraeus to Newsmax: Iran Still Wants Nukes |
  • H2 Iran War Drains US Arsenal, Raises Readiness Fears
  • H2 Mexico Pledges World Cup Safety After Shooting at Ancient Pyramids
  • H2 Iran Rejects US Talks Under Pressure and Aimed at Surrender
  • H2 With Iran Balking at Talks, Vance Pauses Pakistan Trip
  • H2 Wave of US Jets Nearing Middle East Fuels Iran Escalation Fears
  • H2 US Slaps New Sanctions on Iran Weapons Suppliers
  • H2 Iran FM: Blockade of Iranian Ports Is 'Act of War'
  • H2 Ukraine Completes Druzhba Pipeline Repairs, Hoping to Unlock Blocked EU Loan
  • H2 2 CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Vehicle Crash after Counterdrug Operation, AP Sources Say
  • H2 Uncertainty Hangs Over Next Round of Peace Talks
  • H2 Chinese Student Charged With Taking Photos of US Military Aircraft
  • H2 UK Police Nab 8 in Alleged Antisemitic Arson Attacks
  • H2 Harris Hints at Run, but History Not on Her Side |
  • H2 From Peak to Retreat: Transgender Debate Shifts |
  • H2 Parental Rights Debate Heats Up on Kids' Vaccines |
  • H5 Download the Newsmax App skipped
  • H3 Newsmax Magazine Released!
  • H3 Check out latest edition here!
  • H5 Download the Newsmax App skipped
  • H2 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Data
  • H3 Manage Consent Preferences
  • H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H4 Share Or Sale of Personal Data
  • H5 Analytics Cookies
  • H5 Marketing Cookies
  • H3 Cookie List

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
Form Accessibility
Action
4 of 13 controls have issues
REVIEW
4 of 13 controls have issues
Critical::
4 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="text" name="signUpEmail" id="signUpEmail">; <select name="signupCountryDrop" id="signupCountryDrop">; <input type="text" name="signUpZip" id="signUpZip">; <input type="checkbox" name="queryly_toggle" id="queryly_toggle">
Info::
9 control(s) properly labeled
13 controls
9 labeled
0 placeholder only
4 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#show-menucheckboxMenufor/id
inputbuttonsignup buttonaria-label
#queryly_querysearchSearcharia-label
#ot-group-id-SSPD_BGcheckboxShare Or Sale of Personal Datafor/id
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#queryly_togglecheckbox(none)none
#signupCountryDropselect(none)none
#signUpZiptext(none)none
#signUpEmailtext(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="text" name="signUpEmail" id="signUpEmail">; <select name="signupCountryDrop" id="signupCountryDrop">; <input type="text" name="signUpZip" id="signUpZip">; <input type="checkbox" name="queryly_toggle" id="queryly_toggle">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

C
404 Error Page
Action
Could not test
REVIEW
Could not test
Info::
404 page could not be tested
The 404 page check encountered an error. This may be due to a timeout or network issue.

404 page quality check not available.

C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA
title Newsmax – Breaking News | News Videos …
3.62:1
#000000
on
#C32620
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Do Not Sell or Share…11.53:13.0:1
#000000
#E5B793
Pass
h3 Newsmax Magazine Rel…11.53:13.0:1
#000000
#E5B793
Pass
h3 Manage Consent Prefe…11.53:13.0:1
#000000
#E5B793
Pass
h3 Cookie List11.53:13.0:1
#000000
#E5B793
Pass
title Newsmax – Breaking…3.62:14.5:1
#000000
#C32620
Fail
a WATCH TV LIVE10.55:14.5:1
#000000
#E7A8A6
Pass
a Skip to main content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span NEWSMAX21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span HEALTH21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span MONEY21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span WORLD21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Menu21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
div Wednesday, April 22,…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Newsmax21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a NewsmaxTV21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Health21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Money21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a World21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Contact21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Advertise21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 76/100 — 7 failing, 19 passed
REVIEW
76

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.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory
[Full Story] div.nmNewsfrontT > div.sponsorLink > div.nmNewsfrontSummary > a.linkFullStory

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl01_nmMobileSpecialSection > img div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl01_nmMobileSpecialSection > img
div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl02_nmMobileSpecialSection > img div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl02_nmMobileSpecialSection > img
div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl03_nmMobileSpecialSection > img div.nmSectionLead > div.nmSectionLead--mobile > div#p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_zoneLeft_SpecialCoverageRepeater_rptSpecialCoverage_ctl03_nmMobileSpecialSection > img
div.sectionhidedesktop > div > a > img div.sectionhidedesktop > div > a > img
body.LTR > img body.LTR > img

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.ob-widget > div.ob-display-wrapper > div.ob-display-frame > iframe#ob-display-1776816917289 div.ob-widget > div.ob-display-wrapper > div.ob-display-frame > iframe#ob-display-1776816917289

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#nmLeftColumn > div.sectionhidedesktop > div > a div#nmLeftColumn > div.sectionhidedesktop > div > a

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.

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
Download the Newsmax App div.zoneFooterAd > div.visible-mobile > div#dtnmapp > h5

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Related Stories Fmr Va. Gov. Youngkin Rallies Against Redistricting Measure Ear… div#zoneMainContent > div#nmLeftColumn > div#sc-wrapper-newsfront > ul.nmRelatedLinks

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

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
`[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
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
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.
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.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
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
Buttons have an accessible name
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
`<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
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
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
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
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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