A daily news is a newspaper that reports events that occurred during the previous day. These newspapers can be printed or online and are usually distributed to the public by local government agencies such as a Ministry of Communications or Telecommunications, National Statistical Organizations or Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities. Some are also published on an international basis such as the BBC World Service, Reuters or CNN. The front page of a daily news is typically posted on the Internet to capture a snapshot of journalism in motion worldwide.
Founded in 1923 as the Illustrated Daily News, the New York Daily News is a newspaper in the United States that publishes in New York City. Founder Cornelius Vanderbilt IV soon ran into financial trouble and sold the paper to Manchester Boddy, who turned it into a profitable enterprise. The News became known for its zesty headlines, like the 1975 screamer “Ford to City: Drop Dead!” and intense city coverage. It was also known for its star columnists, including Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill. The News’ headquarters building on 42nd Street, designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, is an official city landmark. It was the inspiration for the fictional Daily Planet building in the first two Superman films. The building later moved to a new location at 450 West 33rd Street (known as 5 Manhattan West).
The News is a member of the New York Times Company, along with the rest of the company’s regional and national newspapers. It has been hit by declining print circulation and ad sales, as well as competition from a more sensational rival tabloid, the New York Post. It also faces the challenges of a changing media environment, including the shift from print to digital news consumption.
In addition to its traditional print product, the News has launched a number of digital initiatives, including the News app and the new website nydailynews. It has partnered with several organizations, including ProPublica, to investigate a series of high-profile housing discrimination cases. Its coverage of the plight of evicted residents won this year’s Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.
A subscription to the Daily News provides access to its articles on any desktop or mobile device. The app offers a simple user interface and a variety of features, such as reading offline, swiping between newspaper pages and the ability to share stories with friends. It is available for a free trial period, after which a monthly or annual subscription will be charged. Each article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions, as well as background and resource links to help students understand the news story. The questions can be used to guide classroom discussion or for homework assignments. The Daily News also provides a weekly news quiz. Each week, a different topic is covered. Teachers can use these quizzes to gauge student understanding of the main topics in each issue.
