The Daily News is a newspaper published in New York City. The paper is known for its investigative journalism and exposing criminal activity, especially in the areas of drugs and prostitution. It has won Pulitzer Prizes for commentary and feature writing, as well as international reporting. Its 20th-century heyday was as a brawny metro tabloid, the inspiration for both the Superman comic strip and the 1994 movie starring Christopher Reeve and Lois Lane.

The daily newspaper is an important part of many communities’ information infrastructure. It is usually printed on a daily basis, although it may also be published weekly or less frequently. It may be delivered to homes or businesses or made available at newsstands and shops. It may contain local, national, or international news, as well as entertainment and sports articles. It usually includes letters to the editor, editorials (opinion pieces written by an editorial board or a single writer and expressing an opinion on a public issue), and columns that express the personal opinions of columnists. It may include classified ads and advertisements for products and services.

Most daily newspapers are primarily concerned with the news of the day, but they may also cover long-term events and issues. Some are focused on specific interest groups, such as business, sports, or politics; others are general-interest publications. In addition, some newspapers are aimed at specific geographic areas, and still others focus on particular sectors of the economy, such as agriculture or tourism.

A newspaper’s credibility is determined by the degree to which it provides accurate, objective, and impartial information. It is influenced by its editorial staff’s political leanings, the extent to which it seeks to balance different points of view, and how well it covers a wide range of topics. In an attempt to enhance their credibility, some daily newspapers have adopted measures such as appointing ombudsmen, developing ethics policies and training, establishing more rigorous corrections procedures, or asking sources to review their articles.

Most daily newspapers are financed by advertising, although some are supported by subscriptions or other revenue sources. They are staffed by journalists who gather and report the news, as well as editors and other members of management. They may have other employees, such as graphic artists, photographers, and columnists. In some cases, they are produced by a large publishing corporation with divisions devoted to production/printing, circulation, and advertising. In other cases, they are a community effort managed by volunteers. Some are distributed free of charge, but they usually do not have the financial resources to compete with larger commercial publishers. In the past, newspapers often had higher market penetration than other media, but today they face competition from a variety of sources, including television and radio news programs and online news outlets. This makes it more challenging for them to maintain a high market share. In addition, some readers may be unable to access news from any source because they do not have access to the Internet or do not have the means to pay for a subscription.