The Daily News
The New York Daily News is a morning daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. The paper, founded in 1919 as the Illustrated Daily News by Joseph Medill Patterson and a subsidiary of the Tribune Company of Chicago, became America’s first successful tabloid newspaper, reaching its peak circulation in 1947. It was the first newspaper to employ a staff of journalists specializing in police and court reporting, and it has long been known for its sensational crime coverage, celebrity gossip, and lurid photographs. The Daily News has also been known for its entertainment and cartoons features.
In addition to the newspaper, the Daily News operates a chain of television and radio stations, including WPIX-TV (channel 11 in New York), whose call letters were inspired by its namesake, and two AM radio stations. The newspaper maintains its own magazine, fashion and sports sections, as well as a large advertising section and a website.
During the 1920s, the Daily News found abundant subject matter in political wrongdoing such as the Teapot Dome scandal and social intrigue like the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII that ultimately led to her abdication. It emphasized sensational journalism, and was an early user of the Associated Press wirephoto service to bring breaking stories to its readers quickly. The newspaper was the first in the United States to have a separate weekly editorial page and it established an office in Hollywood to capitalize on the film industry.
The Daily News has been criticized for focusing too heavily on crime and other sensational stories to the exclusion of other news that could be just as important to its audience, such as national politics, health care reform, immigration and the environment. In addition, the paper has been criticized for its poor management and financial problems. In 2017, it was announced that the newspaper would be sold to Tronc, a Chicago-based media company.
Each Daily News article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions, located at the bottom of the article. Additionally, the “Background” and “Resources” sections provide students with additional information on the topic of each article.
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