A daily news is a newspaper published on a regular basis, such as every day or weekly. These newspapers typically cover national and international news as well as local news in an urban or regional area. They often contain articles about politics and government; business and economics, including stock markets and financial news; crime, accidents and disasters; science, technology and medicine; sports; entertainment, society and food and cooking; and religion. Newspapers are typically divided into sections based on these broad topics, with each section having its own headline and column. Each article contains a variety of information that includes facts, opinions and statistics. Some newspapers also contain graphics or photographs to support the content. Generally, newspapers are delivered to readers by mail, but they can also be read online or on a mobile device.
The term “daily news” can also refer to the editorial page of a newspaper, which contains articles expressing the opinion of the editors on a public issue. Many traditional newspapers also include a separate opinion section called the op-ed page that publishes articles written by guests, as well as letters to the editor from readers.
While the popularity of daily news has waned since the 2008-2009 recession, many people still rely on these publications for up-to-the-minute information about events in their communities. In addition to the print editions, many newspapers have begun offering digital versions that can be accessed on a computer, smartphone or tablet. Some of these digital editions offer a more personalized experience for the reader, providing catered ads and other features that are relevant to their interests.
Founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson, the New York Daily News is an American tabloid newspaper that is headquartered in the landmark building on 42nd Street near Second Avenue in New York City, which was designed by architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. The News is the oldest daily newspaper in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The News has a reputation for sensational pictorial coverage and for going one step further than its competitors in pursuit of attention-grabbing front page stories, such as the 1928 capture of Ruth Snyder mid-electrocution.
The paper has long been owned by the Tribune Company, but it was sold to controversial British media mogul Robert Maxwell in March 1991, whose other properties included the Daily Mirror tabloid. Maxwell attempted to save the newspaper by reducing its union demands and by selling off its advertising space, but was unable to turn around the newspaper’s decline. Maxwell died in 1991 of a heart attack aboard his yacht, and the News filed for bankruptcy a month later. The Daily News remains in operation today, though its circulation has fallen to below 800,000 copies per day, less than a third of its 1940s heyday. In recent years, the newspaper has emphasized community involvement and invested in a number of innovative initiatives. It has also sought to improve its credibility by appointing ombudsmen, developing ethics policies and training, using more stringent corrections policies and communicating the process and rationale of its decision making to its audience.