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28 Dec
How Wikipedia Updates Articles After Major News Events
Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Updates Articles After Major News Events

Wikipedia updates articles after major news events by relying on verified sources and a global network of volunteer editors. It prioritizes accuracy over speed, waiting for confirmation before making changes. This process keeps it more reliable than many news outlets in the first hours after breaking news.

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