Daily news is a publication that contains the top stories of a day. It is a popular source of information about current events and can also include editorials and opinion pieces. It can be found in print and on the internet.
The New York Daily News is a tabloid newspaper founded in 1919. Originally named the Illustrated Daily News, it changed its name to the Daily News and became the first successful tabloid newspaper in America. Its popularity grew rapidly due to sensational reporting of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and cartoons and other entertainment features. It was the highest-circulating daily paper in the United States at one point, reaching its peak circulation in 1947. In the late 20th century it struggled with its rival, the more conservative New York Post, but still managed to remain among the largest newspapers in the nation.
In addition to providing news and entertainment, many daily papers offer local government and business information. These sections may include summaries of police-incident reports, fire department calls, and court dispositions (or the results of a criminal case). They may also include building permits and financial reports. These sections are often required by law to be published in a designated official newspaper of a municipality or county, with more than one paper sometimes getting this designation.
A daily newspaper typically has a staff of reporters, a news editor, and a business manager. Depending on the size of the newspaper, it may also have a photo editor, a sports editor, and a columnist. The news editor usually is responsible for the daily lead stories and for arranging coverage of important events and breaking news. The news editor will also assign the story deadlines and work with the reporter to get quotes from sources.
Most daily newspapers have an editorial page where readers can write letters to the editors or read opinion pieces written by the staff and/or readers. Most newspapers also have a classified advertising section where businesses can list their products or services.
Weekly newspapers typically employ a number of full-time staff members and freelancers who are paid on a per-story basis. They may have a circulation manager who keeps track of the number of subscribers and sells classified advertisements. Many weeklies have lifestyle features, reviews of local theater and arts, and restaurant reviews. They may also have a food section that focuses on recipes.
A free online tool called Headline Analyzer Studio can help journalists improve their headlines by scoring them based on a number of factors. The site allows users to enter a headline and then see how it would perform in a newspaper and in a search engine. It also provides suggestions for improvement. This tool can be useful for students learning about the importance of writing a headline that is concise and gets to the point.