=== NewsHound Lite ===
Contributors: businessgamechanger
Tags: news, rss, drafts, newsapi, content
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.5.3
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

News search and WordPress draft creation (Lite version).

== Description ==

NewsHound Lite lets you search for the latest news stories using your NewsAPI.org API key and instantly create WordPress draft posts from the results.

**Features:**

* Search for news by keyword using the NewsAPI.org service
* Preview results directly in your WordPress admin
* Create a formatted draft post from the latest stories with one click
* Test your API key from within the plugin settings

**Upgrade to Premium**

NewsHound Premium unlocks more results per search (up to 25), advanced filters and presets, improved draft formatting and templates, multi-keyword sets, and priority support. Available for a one-time fee of $10 at [businessgamechanger.biz](https://www.businessgamechanger.biz/product/upgrade-newshound/).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `newshound` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **NewsHound Lite** in your admin menu.
4. Enter your keywords and your [NewsAPI.org](https://newsapi.org/) API key, then save.
5. Click **Test API Key** to verify your key, then **Sniff for Stories** to fetch the latest news.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get a NewsAPI.org key? =

Sign up for a free account at [newsapi.org](https://newsapi.org/) to get your API key.

= How many results does the Lite version return? =

The Lite version returns up to 10 stories per search. Upgrade to Premium for up to 25 results.

= Does this plugin publish posts automatically? =

No. NewsHound Lite creates posts as **drafts** only. You review and publish them manually.

== Changelog ==

= 1.5.3 =
* Security improvements: added output escaping and input sanitization.
* Replaced wp_redirect() with wp_safe_redirect() for safer redirects.

= 1.5.0 =
* Added Test API Key feature.
* Improved admin notices.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.5.3 =
Security improvements recommended for all users.

Minor update to readme.txt to trigger SVN commit for deployment check