Daily news is a periodical publication with current or recent information, usually compiled and edited by journalists. It may include reporting on politics, economics, culture, and sport as well as general interest articles. Many of the more popular newspapers have websites where they are able to publish updated editions several times per day, often in response to breaking news events. Depending on the country, it is possible for newspapers to have local, regional, national, and international coverage.
The history of daily newspapers can be traced back to the 16th century, when Europeans began interacting more with each other than ever before, and a demand for news grew. This was met initially by concise handwritten newsletters, called notizie scritte (notices written), which could be carried by messenger to cities in a short time. They cost one gazetta, a small coin. Later, the government of Venice established an official avvisi for the city. These were not considered true newspapers, since they were not intended for a wider audience and covered only the latest political and military events.
After the invention of a printing press, it became easier for more people to read and distribute the news. Newspapers were published throughout the world in many languages, and they became a vital part of the democratic process, informing citizens of the decisions of their government and allowing them to express their views in print.
Most daily newspapers are produced by teams of people whose roles include editors, reporters, photographers, and graphic artists. A reporter specializes in gathering facts about events and people, while a columnist writes regular articles recounting their personal opinions or experiences. Photographers and graphic artists provide images and illustrations to support the news stories.
A number of newspapers also have a team devoted to producing the newspaper’s website, which is often updated several times per day to reflect new or developing news stories. In some cases, these teams are managed by separate staffs, but in others the manager of the newspaper’s website is an employee of the newspaper.
In the United States, the oldest daily newspaper is the Yale Daily News, which was founded in 1886 and printed every weekday while Yale University is in session. The Yale Daily News has been the primary source of news and discussion at Yale for over 130 years, and alumni of the paper have gone on to become prominent figures in journalism, public policy, science, business, arts, and entertainment.
In addition to its newspaper, the Yale Daily News operates a radio station whose call letters derive from its nickname and the name of its namesake, WPIX; and a television station, WNBC, located within the former Daily News Building in New York City. In addition to its national circulation, the News serves an international readership through its “International Editions” in London, Paris, and Rome. These are repackaged versions of the daily newspaper that remove some articles that would not appeal to expatriates or tourists.