The Daily News, founded in 1919, was the first successful tabloid newspaper in the United States. It attracted readers with sensational coverage of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and cartoons and other entertainment features. It grew into one of the largest newspaper chains in the country, though its circulation was far below its mid-20th century peak.
During the day, the Daily News provides the most important breaking local news in New York City and around the world. The paper also carries national, international and political news, plus sports, business, arts, and lifestyle.
It is also known for its investigative journalism, which often involves revealing wrongdoing or corruption by public officials. The paper is owned by Tribune Publishing and is based in New York, NY. It also owns and operates several television stations and online publications.
In the evening, the New York Times delivers a comprehensive national and international newspaper to its subscribers in New York City and the surrounding area. Its newsroom is staffed by professional journalists who are experts in their respective fields. The Times is a leading source of news and information for the general public, including opinion pieces from notable writers, as well as investigative stories. It is a member of the Associated Press.
The Yale Daily News, founded in 1878, is the nation’s oldest college daily newspaper. It is financially and editorially independent from Yale University. It is published Monday through Friday during the academic year, in addition to a weekly edition on Friday and various special issues throughout the year that celebrate the university’s diverse communities, including the Yale-Harvard Game Day Issue and the Commencement Issue.
In this episode of the NewsHour podcast On Our Minds, teen hosts Matt and Faiza talk to celebrities about their middle school experiences and what they wish their younger selves knew. They also discuss mental health and share some advice for students. Download the full transcript of this episode, with a lesson plan from Student Reporting Labs and additional resources, or sign up for NewsHour Classroom’s ready-to-go Daily News lessons delivered to your inbox each morning.