Daily News is a New York City newspaper founded in 1919. Its initial success can be attributed to its sensational pictorial coverage, which was the first of its kind in the world and made it instantly famous. Its front page in January 12, 1928, for example, featured Ruth Snyder mid-electrocution and the headline “DEAD!”
The paper has a long history of supporting progressive political candidates and policies, including those on social issues such as welfare, race relations, and civil rights. It has also a reputation for protecting the first amendment and fighting to ensure that the voices of those who are marginalized or disregarded are heard. The paper has received several Pulitzer Prizes for its writing, including in 1996 for E.R. Shipp’s series on the AIDS crisis and again in 1998 for Mike McAlary’s account of police brutality against Haitian immigrant Abner Louima.
Its editorial positions have shifted over time, from a staunchly conservative stance to what it has described as a “flexibly centrist” one. It is now known for its support of free speech, the rights of immigrants and minorities, and its emphasis on local news.
In the early 21st century, no printed newspaper was unscathed by the rise of the internet and online news, and the Daily News’ readership fell below half a million for the first time in its history. The 2016 presidential campaign gave the News an opportunity to rebrand itself, and it went back to its roots with a more provocative style and tone. For example, its cover on November 13, 2016, gave Republican Senator Ted Cruz the middle finger while proclaiming “The Eyes, The Ears, The Honest Voice of New York.”
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In addition to the eNewspaper, BYJU’S offers other IAS Current Affairs initiatives like weekly news summary on All India Radio and Sansad TV and monthly gist of PIB, Yojana and Kurukshetra. These E-books are a great way to study current affairs in a structured manner for IAS Exam Preparation. These E-books can be purchased on the official website of BYJU’S.