Daily news is a constant source of new revelations, controversies, and talking points. Keeping up with the latest developments can be challenging, but there are several resources that can help. These include online news aggregators, which provide an updated list of breaking headlines, and large news agencies such as Reuters, which often report on major events before they become mainstream. In addition, many people rely on radio and television programs to keep up with the latest developments.

In the early 21st century, the advent of online news sites and mobile phones wreaked havoc on traditional newspapers. By the end of the decade, readership of the New York Daily News had dwindled to less than half its peak. In an attempt to revitalize its image, the newspaper harked back to its roots, employing a provocative style and tone. Its headlines included giving Senator Ted Cruz the middle finger via the Statue of Liberty’s hand and a rehash of its famous “TRUMP TO WORLD: DROP DEAD” editorial. The paper also started a successful insert for African Americans, BET Weekend, and a monthly Caribbean magazine, Caribbean Monthly.

At the same time, its renowned pictorial coverage and willingness to go one step further than its competitors made it an early star of the tabloids. In 1928, for example, a Daily News reporter strapped a camera to his leg and captured a photo of Ruth Snyder in mid-electrocution. The next day’s front page featured the headline: “DEAD!”

The success of the Daily News continued through the 1940s, when it had a circulation of more than 2 million. It was credited with being the first to use the Associated Press wirephoto service, and it was praised for its coverage of the Second World War. In 1947, it became the nation’s largest newspaper. The brassy pictorial style of the Daily News was credited with its success, and it was described by Time magazine as being “unmatched by any competitor.”

After a series of financial problems in the 1970s, including a long strike by its workers, the Daily News went into decline. In 1978, it lost 145,000 subscribers during the three-month strike. Its former owners, the Tribune Publishing Company (later known as Tronc), tried to turn things around by hiring new editor-in-chief Jim Rich. The following year, the company introduced a redesigned version of the newspaper, which featured an expanded section dedicated to celebrity gossip, classified ads, and sports, as well as intense city news coverage.

While not as comprehensive as some of the other news sources on this list, the Daily News offers an in-depth look at a single topic each day. It is a great option for those who are interested in getting to know the nuances of important issues and societal debates. It is a great complement to more analytical podcasts, such as What’s Next and Slate’s What’s Up, America?.