F.A.Q.’s
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Below are the questions we’re asked most often — about who we are, how we decide what to publish, and how to reach us. If yours isn’t answered here, email info@nexfinitynews.com.
About Nexfinity News
What is Nexfinity News?
Nexfinity News is an independent digital news publication covering financial, national, world, and environmental news. We publish original investigative reporting and analysis, and we curate outside reporting that meets our sourcing standards. Our recurring beats include surveillance and data privacy, housing policy, markets, criminal justice, defense and national security, and food supply integrity.
Who runs Nexfinity News?
Dominick Bianco is the founder and Editor-in-Chief. He holds a B.A. in political science from Stony Brook University and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a background in communications and electronics. He is a member of the National Writers Union and the Society of Professional Journalists. Nexfinity News is a veteran-owned publication.
Who owns Nexfinity News, and how is it funded?
Nexfinity News is privately held and independently operated. We have no corporate parent, no political action committee, and no advocacy-group funding. Revenue comes from advertising and partner content, all of which is labeled. No advertiser, partner, or investor has any say over what we publish, and none receives advance notice of coverage.
Does Nexfinity News have a political affiliation?
No. Our default posture is neutral: plain language, attributed facts, and contested claims laid out so readers can weigh them. Pieces that are analysis or opinion rather than straight reporting are labeled at the top. You will find coverage here that irritates people on the left and coverage that irritates people on the right. That is the intended outcome.
Our Journalism
Is your reporting original, or do you aggregate other outlets?
Both, and we label which is which. Original reporting carries a staff byline — most often “By Dominick Bianco, Editor-in-Chief.” Syndicated and curated material is credited to the originating outlet with a link to the source. If you are unsure what you are reading, check the byline block beneath the headline.
How do you decide which outside reporting to publish?
We assess the published piece, not the reporter or the outlet’s politics. The test is whether the reporting is sourced to identifiable documents, named officials, or primary data; whether claims are attributed; and whether the outlet corrects its own errors. Stories resting entirely on unnamed sources with no documentary support do not clear that bar.
What are your sourcing standards for original reporting?
We work from primary documents wherever they exist — court filings, agency reports, congressional oversight material, FEC and SEC filings, inspector general findings, and official data series. Those documents are hyperlinked inline so you can read them yourself rather than take our word for it. Where we rely on a secondary summary, we say so. Full details are in our Editorial Standards.
Do you use anonymous sources?
Rarely, and never as the sole basis for a factual claim. An anonymous source can point us toward a document or corroborate one; it cannot substitute for one. Where we grant anonymity, we explain in the story why.
Do you contact the people and organizations you write about?
Yes. We send comment requests to named officials, companies, and agencies before publication where fairness requires it, and we publish their responses — or note that they declined or did not respond by deadline. Responses that arrive after publication are added with a note.
Does Nexfinity News use artificial intelligence?
Yes, in defined ways, and never as a substitute for editorial judgment. AI tools assist with research, document review, and drafting support. Every published piece is reviewed, verified against its primary sources, and edited by a person before it runs. Some article illustrations are AI-generated; those images carry embedded metadata identifying them as synthetic. We do not publish AI-generated images of real people or real events presented as photographs.
Are your article images photographs of the actual event?
Not always. Some are licensed or public-domain photographs; some are original illustrations, including AI-generated ones. Illustrations are captioned as illustrations. We do not present a generated image as documentary evidence of something that happened.
Accuracy and Corrections
What happens when you get something wrong?
We correct it publicly. Substantive corrections are noted at the bottom of the article with the date and a description of what changed — we do not silently edit a story and move on. Typographical and formatting fixes are made without a note. See our Corrections Policy.
How do I report an error or request a correction?
Email info@nexfinitynews.com with the article URL, the specific passage at issue, and what you believe the accurate information is. Supporting documentation moves it faster. We respond to every correction request, including the ones we decline, and we tell you why. Complaints about our conduct are handled under Editorial Standards & Complaints.
Will you take an article down if I ask?
Unpublishing is a last resort, reserved for cases involving a serious safety risk or a legal obligation. Correcting or updating the record is almost always the better remedy than erasing it. Requests are reviewed individually.
Reading Nexfinity News
Is there a paywall? Do I have to subscribe?
No. Everything on nexfinitynews.com is free to read, and you do not need an account to browse, read, or watch.
Why should I create a free account?
[CONFIRM — see notes. Draft, assuming registration is live:] A free account lets you comment on articles, save stories to read later, and manage which newsletters you receive.
Do you have a newsletter?
Yes. Sign up using the form in the site footer. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Do you have an RSS feed?
Yes, at nexfinitynews.com/feed/. Readers and aggregators are welcome to use it.
Where did a section I used to read go?
We occasionally revise the sections shown in the navigation menu. Our current sections are Financial News, National News, World News, and Environmental News. Older articles remain published and searchable even when a section is retired.
Do you track readers or sell reader data?
We cover the data brokerage industry closely enough that it would be difficult to justify participating in it. We do not sell or broker reader data. We use standard analytics to understand which stories are read, and advertising partners may set cookies. Your controls are in Consent Preferences, Do Not Sell My Information, and our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Comments
How do I comment on a story?
If comments are open on a story, you will see a comment icon near the social sharing icons. You will need to be signed in to a free Nexfinity News account to post.
Why aren’t comments available on some stories?
To keep the discussion useful, we pre-moderate comments on some stories and turn them off on others — typically on sensitive legal matters or fast-moving stories where the facts are still settling.
Why hasn’t my comment appeared?
Comments containing links, media, or flagged language go to moderation and may take time to review. Comments that violate our Comment Policy or User Agreement — including personal attacks on other readers — are rejected. Readers who repeatedly violate those rules may have commenting privileges suspended.
How do I report an abusive comment?
Use the report control on the comment itself, or email info@nexfinitynews.com with a link to the article and the comment.
How do I delete my account?
Use the “Delete My Data” control on your profile page. You will receive a confirmation email that completes the deletion. Other data options are in Consent Preferences.
The Mobile App
Is there a Nexfinity News app?
Yes, on iOS and Google Play. It carries the same reporting as the website, plus breaking-news alerts, a feed you can tailor by topic, and saved articles.
Can I control which notifications I get?
Yes. Notification categories are managed in the app’s settings. If you have blocked notifications at the device level, you will need to re-enable them for Nexfinity News in your iOS or Android system settings first.
The app is crashing or won’t load. What should I do?
First, make sure you are on the latest version from the App Store or Google Play. If the problem persists, email info@nexfinitynews.com with your device model, OS version, and what you were doing when it happened. Reinstalling the app usually clears a corrupted local cache, but it will also clear your saved articles on that device.
Advertising and Partner Content
Do you run advertising?
Yes. Advertising and partner content fund our reporting. Our full terms are in the Advertising Policy.
What do labels like “paid for by” and “supported by” mean?
We think readers should be able to see how this publication makes its money. “Paid for by” means an advertiser paid for the content and our editorial team was not involved in creating it. “Supported by” means a partner funded an editorial project; the partner agrees to the broad subject area and has no review or input over what the reporting concludes. Both carry a disclosure identifying the partner.
Can I buy coverage or a favorable story?
No. Editorial coverage is not for sale at any price, and no advertiser or partner sees a story before it publishes. If you want to reach our readers, buy advertising or sponsor a project — both are labeled as such.
Contributing, Tips, and Reuse
How do I send a news tip?
Email info@nexfinitynews.com. Documents are more useful than descriptions of documents. Tell us what you have, how you came by it, and whether you are willing to be named. We do not publish a tipster’s identity without permission.
Can I submit an article or write for Nexfinity News?
Yes — see Submit Article and the Content Contributor Guide. We are most interested in pitches on our standing beats: surveillance and data privacy, housing policy, markets, criminal justice, veterans affairs, and public-money accountability. Open roles are posted under Careers.
Can I republish or quote your work?
Short excerpts with attribution and a link back are welcome. Full-text republication requires written permission — email info@nexfinitynews.com with the article and where you intend to run it. Syndicated content on this site is licensed from its original publisher and cannot be relicensed by us. Infringement claims are handled under our DMCA Policy.
How do I reach you for an interview or media request?
Email info@nexfinitynews.com with your outlet, deadline, and topic.