The Daily News is a tabloid newspaper in New York City that was once the largest circulation newspaper in the United States. Founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson, it attracted readers with sensational coverage of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and cartoons. By 1930, the newspaper had a circulation of 1.5 million. The newspaper was the first tabloid to be successful in the United States and it inspired many other tabloids that followed.
The newspaper remained profitable until the late 1970s when it began to lose readers to competing papers such as the New York Times and the New York Post. The loss of readership was exacerbated by the fact that the newspaper shut down for almost three months in 1978 due to a major labor strike. The strike also resulted in a drastic price hike that further alienated the public from the newspaper.
In the late 1980s, the Daily News was purchased by businessman Mortimer Zuckerman and the paper was repositioned as a serious tabloid. Zuckerman invested heavily in color presses in an effort to compete with the burgeoning competitor USA Today, and the newspaper was able to turn a profit for the first time in two years.
By the turn of the 21st century, the newspaper was still one of the most popular in the city, although its circulation had fallen well below its mid-20th-century peak. However, the emergence of and massive public interest in the Donald Trump presidential campaign offered the Daily News an opportunity to reclaim some of its lost glory. The newspaper returned to its provocative roots, rehashing some of its most famous headlines such as “TRUMP TO NYC: DROP DEAD” and giving Republican senator Ted Cruz the middle finger through the Statue of Liberty’s hand.
As of 2016, the newspaper continues to publish daily, and it is available in both print and online editions. The online edition is a subscription-based service that offers users access to exclusive content and an enhanced reading experience. The newspaper’s website also features an extensive database of local events and information.
The Daily News is a member of the Independent Media South Africa stable of newspapers, which includes many other popular publications in the country. The newspapers are tailored for the time challenged, rush hour reader who wants accessible news in a convenient format that can be read on the go. The newspapers also include celebrity gossip, classified ads, and a strong sports section as well as an opinion page. The website also features interactive and multimedia components to enhance the user’s experience. The website offers a simple user interface, and is available on multiple devices including smartphones. The website is available in both English and Afrikaans.