Daily news is a term used to describe newspaper articles that are published on a regular basis. These articles cover a wide range of topics such as politics and government; business and finance; crime and justice; weather; natural disasters; and sports. They may also cover general interest subjects such as entertainment, society, and food and cooking. Generally, newspapers are printed weekly or daily and are available in a variety of formats. Newspapers can be classified as broadsheets or tabloids based on their format and size. Broadsheets are larger than tabloids and typically feature more intellectual content, while tabloids are sensational in nature.
Founded in 1919, the New York Daily News was the first successful American tabloid newspaper. It gained readership with its large photographs and titillating scandalous and violent stories, as well as reader contests and cartoons. It was the dominant newspaper in the United States by the end of the 1920s and was still one of America’s biggest newspapers at the turn of the 21st century, although its circulation had declined significantly from its mid-20th-century peak.
The newspaper industry experienced significant changes in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with the rise of the Internet and online publications threatening traditional print media’s revenue stream. In the 1980s, the Daily News was losing money and saw its circulation decline. In 1985, it was acquired by controversial media mogul Robert Maxwell, who had made a fortune by buying and selling distressed media companies. During his tenure, the paper was often the target of labor disputes and a 147-day strike that crippled operations.
In the 1990s, Zuckerman made several big changes to the newspaper in an attempt to rediscover its earning potential. He invested $60 million in color presses to enable the Daily News to compete with USA Today, which was the nation’s largest daily newspaper at the time. In the fall of 1993, the Daily News was repositioned as a “serious tabloid” and began to attract a wider audience.
In addition to its main newspaper, the Daily News also produces several other periodicals including a Sunday edition. A Sunday edition is usually a special, expanded version of the weekday papers that contains different sections or features, or focuses on a particular subject area such as sports, comics, or society. In some cases, a Sunday edition is a standalone publication, such as The Observer in Britain. Each day’s newspaper article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions, as well as background information and resources (including video clips, maps, and links). These are located below the question section of the story and are designed to help students understand the news they read.