The Daily News is a tabloid newspaper founded in 1919 and once the newspaper with the largest circulation in the United States. The paper drew readers with sensational coverage of crime, scandal and violence, lurid photographs and cartoons, and other entertainment features. It also covered city news, classified ads, and sports. It was an early adopter of the Associated Press wirephoto service and developed a staff of photographers.
The News’ first headquarters, 220 East 42nd Street, was an official New York City and national landmark designed by architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. The building straddled the railroad tracks that ran into Pennsylvania Station. The Daily News was a leading source of information about the city and its politics. Its reporters frequently covered public and political affairs, including the 1932 presidential election. One reporter, William Randolph Hearst, was known for his ability to secure exclusives and to manipulate the story in order to gain advantage for his newspapers.
In recent years, newspapers have struggled with declining circulation as more people shift to digital media. The News has been no exception, as its print circulation has continued to decline. Its website traffic has remained relatively stable, though the amount of time that people spend on the site has decreased.
We strive to keep our readers informed about important news and events in a clear and accessible way. In addition to our articles, we offer a variety of resources for students, educators and anyone interested in learning more about the world around them. Each Daily News article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions, found below the article. These are intended to help readers gain a better understanding of the News story, and they are based on the news and events in the article. In addition to these questions, we also include “Background” and “Resources” (including video clips, maps and links) to further explore the topic.
Our daily current affairs page covers the latest news on economic and financial developments in India. This includes news on stock market trends, GDP growth, inflation and more. The page also contains detailed coverage of government initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth, such as Make in India and Start up India.
The Daily News offers a wide range of opinion pieces by its journalists, columnists and regular contributors. Readers are encouraged to submit opinions to the newspaper about local, national or international issues that affect them or their families. To share your opinion with the News, please see our Submission Guidelines.
