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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
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119 headings, 40 skip(s)
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119 headings, 40 skip(s)
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Single H1 present
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H5 INSURERS
  • H1 ‘They deny the medication that is keeping you alive’: Patients wage grueling legal battles for lifesaving cancer drug
  • H5 By Brenda Medina / Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 OVERVIEW
  • H2 How Merck turned its wonder drug into a blockbuster — and priced out cancer patients worldwide
  • H5 By Sydney P. Freedberg / Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 KEYTRUDA
  • H2 Report: Merck’s blockbuster cancer drug topped $200,000 a year under Trump
  • H5 By Nicole Sadek / Apr 17, 2026 skipped
  • H5 COUNTERFEITS
  • H2 Counterfeiters cash in on the world’s bestselling cancer drug
  • H5 By Nicole Sadek / Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 Kinahan cartel
  • H2 Cartel boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
  • H5 By David Kenner / Apr 17, 2026 skipped
  • H2 GIVE TO HELP US INVESTIGATE!
  • H5 PARTNER STORIES skipped
  • H3 A ‘burgeoning black market’, inflated dosing and the over-judicialization of health care: reporters around the world tell stories about Keytruda
  • H5 Apr 21, 2026 skipped
  • H5 INTERACTIVE
  • H3 How Merck uses patents to help maintain Keytruda’s exorbitant price
  • H5 Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 VIDEO
  • H3 WATCH: How Merck keeps Keytruda prices sky-high
  • H5 Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 FAQS
  • H3 Frequently asked questions about the Cancer Calculus investigation
  • H5 Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 Behind the scenes
  • H3 About the Cancer Calculus investigation
  • H5 Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H5 BEHIND THE SCENES
  • H3 Global headlines and a public reckoning: Ten years of the Panama Papers, part 3
  • H5 Apr 07, 2026 skipped
  • H5 Behind the scenes
  • H3 ICIJ’s investigations into systemic failures highlighted in 2025 annual report
  • H5 Apr 07, 2026 skipped
  • H5 IMPACT
  • H3 Judge orders Nazi-looted Modigliani linked to Panama Papers be returned to heirs
  • H5 Apr 06, 2026 skipped
  • H5 VIDEO
  • H3 WATCH: The Panama Papers — ten years of impact
  • H5 Apr 02, 2026 skipped
  • H5 VIDEO
  • H3 WATCH: The Panama Papers at 10 live panel event
  • H5 Apr 02, 2026 skipped
  • H5 BEHIND THE SCENES
  • H3 Behind the veil of secrecy: Ten years of the Panama Papers, part 2
  • H5 Apr 02, 2026 skipped
  • H5 IMPACT
  • H3 Ten years after the Panama Papers, enablers and tax cheats are still being brought to justice
  • H5 Apr 02, 2026 skipped
  • H5 BEHIND THE SCENES
  • H3 The story that rocked the world: Ten years of the Panama Papers, part 1
  • H5 Mar 31, 2026 skipped
  • H5 ACCOUNTABILITY
  • H3 France to try alleged Magnitsky Affair mastermind Dimitry Klyuev in absentia
  • H5 Mar 29, 2026 skipped
  • H5 IMPACT
  • H3 Canada revokes dozens of crypto firms’ registrations
  • H5 Mar 24, 2026 skipped
  • H5 CRYPTOCURRENCY
  • H3 Questions swirl around US plans for record $15B Prince Group crypto seizure
  • H5 Mar 18, 2026 skipped
  • H4 Cancer Calculus
  • H4 Damascus Dossier
  • H4 The Coin Laundry
  • H4 China Targets
  • H4 Caspian Cabals
  • H4 Swazi Secrets
  • H4 Cyprus Confidential
  • H4 Deforestation Inc.
  • H2 Cancer Calculus
  • H5 PARTNER STORIES skipped
  • H3 A ‘burgeoning black market’, inflated dosing and the over-judicialization of health care: reporters around the world tell stories about Keytruda
  • H5 By Isabella Cota - Apr 21, 2026 skipped
  • H5 KEYTRUDA
  • H3 Report: Merck’s blockbuster cancer drug topped $200,000 a year under Trump
  • H5 By Nicole Sadek - Apr 17, 2026 skipped
  • H5 OVERVIEW
  • H3 How Merck turned its wonder drug into a blockbuster — and priced out cancer patients worldwide
  • H5 By Sydney P. Freedberg - Apr 13, 2026 skipped
  • H2 Damascus Dossier
  • H5 PARTNER STORIES skipped
  • H3 Damascus Dossier stories from around the world
  • H5 By David Kenner - Dec 19, 2025 skipped
  • H5 Data methodology
  • H3 Inside the Damascus Dossier: From leaked images to verified data
  • H5 By Karrie Kehoe - Dec 10, 2025 skipped
  • H5 Damascus Dossier
  • H3 After 13 years of searching, a Syrian man learns his brother’s fate
  • H5 By David Kenner - Dec 04, 2025 skipped
  • H2 The Coin Laundry
  • H5 IMPACT skipped
  • H3 Canada revokes dozens of crypto firms’ registrations
  • H5 By Spencer Woodman - Mar 24, 2026 skipped
  • H5 CRYPTOCURRENCY
  • H3 Questions swirl around US plans for record $15B Prince Group crypto seizure
  • H5 By Spencer Woodman - Mar 18, 2026 skipped
  • H5 IMPACT
  • H3 Massachusetts sues Bitcoin Depot, alleging the crypto ATM operator knowingly facilitated crypto scams
  • H5 By Ben Dooley - Feb 26, 2026 skipped
  • H2 WANT TO KNOW WHEN WE PUBLISH?
  • H2 WATCH: The Panama Papers at 10 live panel event
  • H5 Apr 02, 2026 skipped
  • H3 WATCH: Inside The Coin Laundry — a live Q&A
  • H5 Nov 25, 2025 skipped
  • H3 ‘Censorship disguised as law’: Investigative journalists in Peru push back against government crackdown
  • H5 Nov 12, 2025 skipped
  • H3 ICIJ members and partners honored with top journalism prize
  • H5 Oct 09, 2025 skipped
  • H3 WATCH: Inside China Targets — a live panel with ICIJ reporters
  • H5 Jun 10, 2025 skipped
  • H2 Do you have a story about corruption, fraud, or abuse of power?
  • H5 (empty)
  • H5 About us
  • H5 Investigations
  • H5 More
  • H5 Follow us

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

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::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <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.
B
Form Accessibility
2 of 3 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 3 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="search" name="q" id="q">
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
1 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#input-emailemailStories in your inboxfor/id
#qsearch(Enter a search term)placeholder only
inputsubmit(none)none

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

<input type="submit">

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

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="search" name="q" id="q">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA
title International Consortium of Investigativ…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Skip to content
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 How Merck turned its…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Report: Merck’s bl…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Counterfeiters cash …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Cartel boss Daniel K…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 GIVE TO HELP US INVE…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 WANT TO KNOW WHEN WE…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 WATCH: The Panama Pa…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Do you have a story …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 A ‘burgeoning blac…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Report: Merck’s bl…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 How Merck turned its…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Damascus Dossier sto…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Inside the Damascus …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 After 13 years of se…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Canada revokes dozen…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Questions swirl arou…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Massachusetts sues B…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title International Consor…1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
a Skip to content1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
a Investigations20.82:14.5:1
#000000
#FEFEFE
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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
87

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.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
nav.bg-dark > div.d-flex > span.open-btn > button.navbar-toggler nav.bg-dark > div.d-flex > span.open-btn > button.navbar-toggler
nav.bg-dark > div.d-flex > span.open-btn > button#navBarCollapse nav.bg-dark > div.d-flex > span.open-btn > button#navBarCollapse

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
header#header-navbar > nav.bg-dark > div.navbar-brand > a.vue-workspace header#header-navbar > nav.bg-dark > div.navbar-brand > a.vue-workspace
div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.align-self-center > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-5 > a
div.row > div.col-12 > div.row > a div.row > div.col-12 > div.row > a
div.col-12 > div.row > div.col-sm-12 > a div.col-12 > div.row > div.col-sm-12 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > a
div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > a div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > a
div.row > div.col-12 > h5.text-uppercase > a.brand div.row > div.col-12 > h5.text-uppercase > a.brand
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block
div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block div.col-12 > div > div > a.d-inline-block

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.

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
INSURERS div.row > div.col-12 > article > h5.post-kicker
OVERVIEW article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.post-kicker
KEYTRUDA article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.post-kicker
COUNTERFEITS article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.post-kicker
KINAHAN CARTEL article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.post-kicker
Popular topics: div.container > div.row > div.col-12 > a.text-primary
Donate div.row > div.col-12 > div.donation-actions > a.btn
Latest news div.col-12 > ul.nav > li.nav-item > span.nav-link
Recent investigations div.col-md-12 > ul.mb-3 > li.nav-item > a.bg-light
Meet the investigators div.col-12 > ul.nav > li.nav-item > a.nav-link
Leak to us div.col-sm-12 > ul.nav > li.nav-item > a.nav-link

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
BY BRENDA MEDINA / APR 13, 2026 div.row > div.col-12 > article > h5.badge
BY SYDNEY P. FREEDBERG / APR 13, 2026 article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.badge
BY NICOLE SADEK / APR 17, 2026 article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.badge
BY NICOLE SADEK / APR 13, 2026 article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.badge
BY DAVID KENNER / APR 17, 2026 article.row > div.col-7 > div.p-1 > h5.badge
PARTNER STORIES div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 21, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 13, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 13, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 13, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 13, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 07, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 07, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 06, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 02, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 02, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 02, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
APR 02, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
MAR 31, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
MAR 29, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
MAR 24, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
MAR 18, 2026 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-7 > h5.badge
PARTNER STORIES div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > a.archive-project-list__link > h5.badge-light
BY ISABELLA COTA - APR 21, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY NICOLE SADEK - APR 17, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY SYDNEY P. FREEDBERG - APR 13, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
PARTNER STORIES div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > a.archive-project-list__link > h5.badge-light
BY DAVID KENNER - DEC 19, 2025 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY KARRIE KEHOE - DEC 10, 2025 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY DAVID KENNER - DEC 04, 2025 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
IMPACT div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > a.archive-project-list__link > h5.badge-light
BY SPENCER WOODMAN - MAR 24, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY SPENCER WOODMAN - MAR 18, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
BY BEN DOOLEY - FEB 26, 2026 article.row > div.col-12 > div.border-bottom > h5.p-0
APR 02, 2026 div.col-12 > div.row > div.col-sm-12 > h5.p-0
NOV 25, 2025 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > h5.p-0
NOV 12, 2025 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > h5.p-0
OCT 09, 2025 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > h5.p-0
JUN 10, 2025 div.col-12 > article.row > div.col-6 > h5.p-0
div.container > div.row > div.col-12 > h5.text-uppercase div.container > div.row > div.col-12 > h5.text-uppercase

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

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
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
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.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
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.
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.
Skip links are focusable.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
All heading elements contain content.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` 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>`.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Identical links have the same purpose.
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.
A+
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
PASS
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Alt Text Quality
All 37 images OK
PASS
All 37 images OK
Info::
5 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
18 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
14 image(s) with good alt text
37 images 14 good alt text 18 decorative
IssueCount
too long5 image(s)
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Page not found - ICIJ Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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