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In the early decades of the 20th century, the newspaper was one of the most popular in the country. Its circulation peaked in 1947 at 2.4 million copies a day. The Daily News was founded as a tabloid in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson. The paper was the first to use the term “daily news” in its name and reached its peak circulation as one of the nation’s most popular newspapers, but that glory has long since been eclipsed by the sexier sensationalism of rival tabloids.
The newspaper’s recent woes have been attributed to the ruthless cost cutting of its hedge-fund owner, Tribune Publishing. This week, summer journalism interns at the New York Daily News found themselves in the same boat as their 102-year-old employer’s other employees when they were told to expect more voluntary buyouts. This is the latest in a long string of cuts at the Daily News, which was purchased last year by Heath Freeman’s Alden Global Capital.
With 105 jobs expected to be cut when Kelsey Hospital closes, Ionia County voters passed a roads and bridges millage renewal on Tuesday with an overwhelming majority. Voters also approved a charter amendment to make the Ionia County Commission independent of the city of Ionia and to establish a community oversight board for the county government. The vote reflects voters’ willingness to pay for local infrastructure repairs and reaffirms the city’s support of its countywide service organizations.
As the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gain traction, the daily newspaper examines how the law has changed lives and what it means for the future of health insurance in America.
The Yale Daily News Historical Archive provides access to digitized versions of printed issues of the Yale Daily News from its founding on January 28, 1878 through September 30th, 2018. The archive is open to the public and includes over 140 years of YDN reporting. It is part of the Yale Library’s Digital Collections.
The Daily IAS Current Affairs page gives aspirants a comprehensive overview of important events, trends and news that are impacting the Indian economy. In addition, the page highlights major developments in science and technology, including medical breakthroughs and innovations in renewable energy. It also details how the government is promoting economic growth through schemes such as Make in India and Start-up India. The page covers other key issues affecting the society and its citizens, such as poverty, illiteracy, social justice and many others. It’s essential reading for UPSC aspirants and anyone interested in the future of the Indian state.