USA Today facts for kids

USA Today is a daily newspaper in the United States. It was started by a person named Al Neuharth. It's one of the most popular newspapers in the country, with many people reading it every day. About 2.25 million copies are sold on weekdays. Around the world, it's the second most-read daily newspaper, right after The Times of India, which sells about 2.6 million copies.

History and Style

USA Today was founded in 1982. It quickly became known for its bright and colorful design. This was very different from other national newspapers at the time. Papers like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal had a more traditional look.

USA Today uses a lot of pictures and charts. This makes the information easy to understand and fun to look at. Its style is often seen as being for a wide range of readers.

What Makes It Special?

The newspaper became well-known for taking national polls. These polls would ask people their opinions on different topics, especially before elections. This helped readers understand what many Americans were thinking.

USA Today is also connected to a TV show called USA Today. Both the newspaper and the TV show are owned by a company called Gannet Company. The newspaper also has a very popular news website. This website shares news and stories with even more people online.

Images for kids

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  Miguel Vazquez from USA Today shows off the publication's Metro App, 2012.

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  This February 5, 2009 issue of USA Today shows the old layout and logo of the paper prior to its 2012 redesign.

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  USA Today is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

See also

In Spanish: USA Today para niños