The Daily News is a tabloid newspaper founded in 1919. It was the first U.S. daily printed in tabloid format and is now owned by tronc, the publishing division of Tribune Company. The New York City newspaper is the ninth most-circulated in the United States and has a liberal to moderate media bias, often contrasted with its conservative rival, the New York Post. The Daily News is also known for its sports section, classified ads, and cartoons.
The newspaper’s historic home was the Daily News Building at 220 East 42nd Street, an art deco structure designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood that was used as a model for the Daily Planet building in the first two Superman films. It was replaced in 1995 with a larger headquarters at 450 West 33rd Street (now known as Manhattan West), which still has the original lobby with its large globe. The News’s old printing plant at 220 East 42nd Street was demolished in 2006.
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In addition to its daily newspapers, the Yale Daily News publishes a weekly Friday supplement called WKND, the Yale Daily News Magazine and several special issues during the academic year, including the Yale-Harvard Game Day Issue, the Commencement Issue and the First Year Issue. The News is financially and editorially independent of the University.
The Daily News has a long history of highlighting the plight of the poor, the downtrodden and the disenfranchised. The paper’s early editors, including Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writer David Carr, pushed for civil rights and social justice for the working class. Today, the Daily News covers a wide range of topics, including politics, crime, celebrity gossip, and the arts. It is also known for its strong coverage of local sports, especially the Yankees, Mets and Giants.
Each Daily News article includes comprehension and critical thinking questions. “Background” and “Resources” (including video clips, maps and links) are provided below the questions to help students better understand the topic. The questions and answers are compiled by a team of teachers and reviewed for accuracy by the Daily News Education Department. Sign up to receive a free daily email with the questions and answers. The questions are also available in printable form. If you are a teacher and would like to share the questions with your students, please contact us. The Daily News is proud to provide this educational resource to our readers.