A newspaper is a regular publication featuring articles, stories, and information about current events. It is often published daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with a particular focus on local news, national news, or international news. It may also include features and opinion pieces. Some newspapers have a specific section devoted to sports or other entertainment. Many newspapers, particularly those with a national or international focus, use wire service writers to supply some or all of their articles. Examples of wire services include Reuters and the Associated Press.
Daily News is an American daily newspaper founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson in Jersey City, New York City. The newspaper has a long history of investigative reporting and breaking news. It has also been a leader in the development of digital journalism.
The newspaper has a reputation for being extremely sensational, and as such is often seen as a tabloid. It is currently owned by Tronc, an American media company.
In addition to its regular reporting, the newspaper is famous for its photographs and for covering the world’s most infamous crimes. It is also known for its editorials and op-eds, which often express the paper’s point of view on issues that affect readers.
The newspaper is also a leader in the field of investigative journalism. Its reporters often uncover political wrongdoing and social intrigue, such as the Teapot Dome scandal and Wallis Simpson’s relationship with King Edward VIII that led to his abdication.
In the early 1920s, the Daily News commanded a market penetration of more than 100 percent, meaning that for every 1,000 households in a given area, the newspaper was delivered to 123 of them. As more people switched to other forms of media, including television and radio, the newspaper’s market penetration declined.
Most newspapers follow an “Inverted Pyramid” format, in which the most important details of a story are placed at the top of the article. This includes the who, what, when, where, and why of a story. Then more in-depth information is provided, followed by less important, but still relevant, information. The lead of a story usually contains the most words, as this is what readers will first read.
A daily newspaper is typically printed on large sheets of newsprint and folded into a compact form for distribution. It is often printed in black ink and, depending on the newspaper, might have color highlights or special sections devoted to specific topics. In addition, most newspapers have a website and offer email subscriptions. Some are available in multiple languages. Some newspapers are committed to using The Trust Project’s standards and protocols, which include transparent ownership and mission statements, ethical and reporting policies, and clear labelling of stories to distinguish news — verified information based in the impartial reporting of facts — from opinion — personal interpretation of facts. This helps readers make informed decisions about which news sources they should trust. Other protocols include clearly labeling stories that are developing or have been updated to indicate when new information is added.