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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
1 landmarks
FIX
1 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
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

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #647187
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 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: <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="q">
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
1 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
qtextSearcharia-label
qtext(Search)placeholder only
#g-recaptcha-response-100000textarea(none)none

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

<textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">

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="text" name="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

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Raw Story - 404 Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
14 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
14 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::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ 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
a RAW WORD DAILY
4.36:1
#000000
on
#DF1F27
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a 2026 Midterms
4.36:1
#000000
on
#DF1F27
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Breaking news, polit…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Opt out of the sale …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Trending21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Trending21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Opinion21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Opinion21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Watch21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Watch21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Featured21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Featured21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 BIG STORIES21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 VIDEOS21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 COMMENTARY21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 2026 MIDTERMS21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 US NEWS21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 WORLD21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Raw Story - Celebrat…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a PLAY GAMES.21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a RAW WORD DAILY4.36:14.5:1
#000000
#DF1F27
Fail
a 2026 Midterms4.36:14.5:1
#000000
#DF1F27
Fail

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.

A
Heading Hierarchy
72 headings
PASS
72 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (13 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H1 Kash Patel alarmed FBI by snooping on reporter who wrote about his girlfriend: report
  • H2 Trending
  • H2 Trending
  • H2 Lindsey Graham astonishes with claim after Trump call: 'Something bad is about to happen'
  • H2 Author reveals how Trump plans to retain power after leaving office: 'Gives me shivers'
  • H2 Patel made 'grave mistake' in lodging The Atlantic lawsuit — and has only one out: analyst
  • H2 Trump official under investigation for allegedly hunting 'sugar daddies' to fund lifestyle
  • H2 Republican denies 'unsubstantiated' abuse allegations amid nasty divorce
  • H2 Kash Patel alarmed FBI by snooping on reporter who wrote about his girlfriend: report
  • H2 Trump forced into 'defensive crouch' as he loses his 'oomph': analyst
  • H2 Lindsey Graham astonishes with claim after Trump call: 'Something bad is about to happen'
  • H2 Opinion
  • H2 Opinion
  • H1 Trump's attack dogs come back to bite duplicate H1
  • H1 Trump's core belief is crippling him duplicate H1
  • H2 Watch
  • H2 Watch
  • H1 Trump forced into 'defensive crouch' as he loses his 'oomph': analyst duplicate H1
  • H1 'Boondoggle': Fuming Mike Johnson demands court strike down anti-Trump redistricting duplicate H1
  • H1 'I'm not afraid': Tariff-hit toy store owner vows to risk jail to stand up to Trump duplicate H1
  • H1 ICE blunder frees suspected kidnapper — twice duplicate H1
  • H2 Featured
  • H2 Featured
  • H1 3 congressional candidates fined and banned after getting caught betting on elections duplicate H1
  • H1 Trump accidentally handed Dems massive gerrymandering win: analysis duplicate H1
  • H1 Trump now 'desperate' to woo 'angry' right-wing voting bloc he alienated: analysis duplicate H1
  • H1 GOP senator publicly scolds Trump for taking allies 'for granted' duplicate H1
  • H2 BIG STORIES
  • H2 Virginia's voter-approved gerrymander already hit with court block
  • H2 Irked Senate Republican who voted to confirm RFK Jr. now grills him over misinformation
  • H2 'Boondoggle': Fuming Mike Johnson demands court strike down anti-Trump redistricting
  • H2 'Is he speaking about himself?' Trump's bizarre sanity post triggers instant mockery
  • H2 'Sugar daddy' complaint forces suspension of Trump counterterrorism official
  • H2 TX Republican gets brutal reminder after calling out blue state's 'egregious' election map
  • H2 Confusion as Alito goes against Thomas in big case: 'I hate it when mommy and daddy fight'
  • H2 Ghislaine Maxwell makes dramatic move with new Epstein materials sent to DOJ: report
  • H2 VIDEOS
  • H2 Elizabeth Warren and RFK Jr. engage in 'fiery exchange' over Trump's 'scam discounts'
  • H2 GOP senator celebrates 'literally starving' Iranians: 'They can't feed themselves'
  • H2 'You're that concerned?' CNN anchor blown away by intel Dem's warning about military
  • H2 Lara Trump jabs Ivanka for 'unsolicited' advice: 'We take it all in stride'
  • H2 'Laugh out loud!' Ex-GOP congressman predicts ex-Trump ally will 'come crawling back'
  • H2 COMMENTARY
  • H2 This single word could cost progressives their US citizenship
  • H2 This mess proves Trump is no longer in charge
  • H2 Kash Patel has destroyed himself with this stupid stunt
  • H2 Trump's boss from hell made a fatal mistake
  • H2 Clarence Thomas' bluster exposed a lie at the heart of the Republican Party
  • H2 Kash Patel gets a fresh uniform to match new fame
  • H1 Breaking news, political news, and investigative news reporting from RawStory's team of journalists and prize-winning investigators. duplicate H1
  • H2 2026 MIDTERMS
  • H2 3 congressional candidates fined and banned after getting caught betting on elections
  • H2 'We ain't gonna be in power!' Steve Bannon loses it over GOP's latest redistricting loss
  • H2 Dems could see '10-to-1 majority' after 'huge win' ahead of midterms: GOP expert
  • H2 Major Dem 'upset' sets course for 'third impeachment': 'Republicans are pointing fingers'
  • H2 Staunch Trump ally may bring down embattled Republican: report
  • H2 Trump squanders 'slam dunk' win with 'colossal misreading' of MAGA base: columnist
  • H2 Senior Trump official reveals extent of 'intra-party freakout' over bleak election outlook
  • H2 US NEWS
  • H2 Republican denies 'unsubstantiated' abuse allegations amid nasty divorce
  • H2 Kash Patel alarmed FBI by snooping on reporter who wrote about his girlfriend: report
  • H2 Trump forced into 'defensive crouch' as he loses his 'oomph': analyst
  • H2 Virginia's voter-approved gerrymander already hit with court block
  • H2 'Boondoggle': Fuming Mike Johnson demands court strike down anti-Trump redistricting
  • H2 WORLD
  • H2 GOP senator celebrates 'literally starving' Iranians: 'They can't feed themselves'
  • H2 Allies scratch heads after Trump’s 'naughty list' of bad friends leaks: report
  • H2 MAGA congressman gets more than he bargained for from Jake Tapper: 'Guess I'm confused?'
  • H2 'He's a moron!' CNN conservative fumes after ex-Fox News host apologizes for Trump support
  • H2 Trump extends ceasefire with Iran after vowing 'to be bombing' if negotiations stalled
  • H2 Senator forced to explain what 'sarcasm' is following right-wing melt down
  • H1 Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information duplicate H1

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more ▾

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 9 images OK
PASS
All 9 images OK
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
7 image(s) with good alt text
9 images 7 good alt text 2 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: Rawstory
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name Rawstory ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL / ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Rawstory Display Mode standalone Theme Color #3367D6 Background Color #3367D6 Icons 2 icon(s)
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 2 failing, 24 passed
PASS
93

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.

Best practices

Users do not expect a page to refresh automatically, and doing so will move focus back to the top of the page. This may create a frustrating or confusing experience. Learn more about the refresh meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

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
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[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
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●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.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○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
○`<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
○Form elements have associated labels
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○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.
○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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