A daily news is a publication that contains current events that are of interest to the general public. These publications are typically distributed to the general public every day and focus on a variety of topics including politics, business, sports, and entertainment. The most popular daily news sources are television and radio, but there are also many print publications such as newspapers and magazines that carry the latest daily news.

Founded in 1919, the New York Daily News was one of the first successful tabloids in the United States. It attracted readers with sensational coverage of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and entertainment features.

In the heyday of the newspaper industry, it had one of the highest circulations in the country. The News attracted famous writers, including such figures as Franklin P. Adams, Edith Wharton, and Melville E. Stone, and built up a staff of talented photographers. In the 1930s it shifted to a large format and expanded its sports coverage.

After World War II, the News diversified its ownership. In 1948, it established the television station WPIX whose call letters were inspired by the newspaper’s nickname and later acquired the radio station WFAN. Both stations are still owned by Tribune Publishing and occupy space in the former Daily News building in Manhattan’s West Village.

The paper’s circulation declined in the 1970s, and it lost money for several years. In 1978, it was sold to Marshall Field IV, owner of the Chicago Tribune and several other newspapers. He began to rewrite the newspaper as more of an urban and national newspaper and began a policy of hiring more professional journalists.

In 1984, the News moved to its current headquarters in New York City. It has maintained local offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as a bureau at One Police Plaza. The News has also built up a network of freelance reporters and continues to maintain its reputation as one of the premier sources for political news in the nation.

Each Daily News article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions that are provided below the headline. Additionally, a wealth of “Background” and “Resources” (including video clips, maps, and links) are provided to help students further understand the news story.

Each day, Yale Daily News editors and contributors produce news articles and editorials that cover a broad range of topics and issues. The archives of the Daily News include articles dating back to 1921 and are an excellent source of primary-source material for teaching history, civics, government, media, and ethics. The Yale Daily News Historical Archive is maintained and funded by Yale University Library. Use of this archive requires a license granted by the Yale University Digital Commons. For more information, please visit the YDN Rights and Permissions page.