A daily news is a newspaper that is published every day of the week. Its main focus is on current events and is geared towards the general public. Some popular examples of daily newspapers are The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to the main topics of interest, daily newspapers also often feature a variety of other articles including entertainment and sports.
The New York Daily News is a tabloid-style newspaper founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson and based in New York City. The paper focuses on local and national politics, city news, celebrity gossip, classified ads, a sports section, and an opinion section. The paper also contains many large and prominent photographs. In the early 20th century, the Daily News became known for its sensational pictorial coverage. For example, in 1928, the newspaper snapped a photo of Ruth Snyder as she was being executed by electric chair. The image was used to headline a story on the front page of the newspaper with the title “DEAD!”
In 1991, controversial British media mogul Robert Maxwell purchased the newspaper from the Tribune Company. In doing so, he angered the Daily News’ ten unions by promising to cut thousands of jobs and eliminate dozens of senior positions. In response, the Allied Printing Trades Council went on strike for 147 days. Eventually, the newspaper was able to resume publication using non-union workers.
Over the years, the Daily News has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes for its editorials, investigative reporting, and public service journalism. The paper has been a champion of the First Amendment and the rights of citizens to freely express themselves in public. The paper has also been a vocal advocate for the people of New York City, particularly those who are disadvantaged or ignored by other media sources.
Despite the News’ successes, the newspaper has suffered from declining circulation numbers. In 2017, the News was sold to a Chicago-based media company called Tronc for a mere $1, along with all of its liabilities. In the fall of 2017, the News rebranded itself as “The New York Daily News,” and made a concerted effort to regain its prominence and relevance in the city. The News reverted to a more provocative style, including rehashing its most famous headline in the direction of President Trump: “TRUMP TO THE WORLD: DROP DEAD.”
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