Whether thrilling and uplifting or tragic and frightening, daily news is what fuels our discussions with friends, family members and co-workers. It is the topic of conversation in restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops. It is also the topic of discussion among strangers at the gym and the pool. It is the basis for political debate and the foundation for our views of and opinions on world events.
Despite all the different ways we now get our news (television, radio, magazines and the Internet), newspapers still remain the most time-honored medium. Many people still prefer to sit down with a newspaper in the morning, afternoon or evening to read about what is happening around them.
Daily news is important to everyone in society because it informs us of what’s going on around us, both locally and abroad. It allows us to stay up-to-date with what’s happening and what the future may hold for our country and world. It is an excellent source of information, especially for students who want to be aware of what’s going on in the world and make informed decisions.
The New York Daily News is a daily tabloid that serves the city of New York and its surrounding region. The paper is known for its zesty headlines — including the infamous “Ford to City: Drop Dead” during New York’s financial crisis of 1975 and this year’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage on how authorities misused a little-known law to evict poor residents of their city’s public housing — and intense city news coverage. It is headquartered in the historic New York Daily News Building in Manhattan.
In addition to reporting on news, the Daily News also provides an array of entertainment and other features, such as classified ads, crosswords and comics. The paper also has a large sports section, as well as a wide variety of special sections and supplements.
While it is not the responsibility of news to entertain, there are occasions when a story can be amusing, such as a humorous look at a current event. However, it is important to report only what is news, and not things that are not news simply because they are entertaining.
Besides local stories, national papers will focus on international events, such as crises and wars. They will also cover notable sporting events such as the Olympics. National papers will have a much wider audience than local publications, and so must appeal to a larger group of people.
Founded in 1919, the News is a member of the Associated Press and was one of the first U.S. daily papers to be printed in a tabloid format. The newspaper, now owned by billionaire publisher Mortimer Zuckerman, considers itself “New York’s Hometown Newspaper” and has been famous over the years for its zesty headlines, intense city news coverage and star columnists like Jimmy Breslin, Pete Hamill and Liz Smith. In the 1950s, it was the first to establish a television station, WPIX, and later purchased what became WFAN radio, which is housed in its old New York Daily News building.