That newspaper uses yellow journalism to sell more copies.
yellow journalism
idiomJournalism which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
Origin
disputed originFrom the comic The Yellow Kid, published in tabloid newspapers.
The editor criticized the tabloid for relying on yellow journalism instead of checking the facts before publishing the story.
By prioritizing scandalous headlines over verified reporting, the publication descended into a form of yellow journalism that damaged its reputation among serious readers.
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see yellow
To receive a yellow card.
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wear yellow stockings
be jealous
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yellow brick road
A proverbial path to a Promised Land of one's hopes and dreams.
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yellow grease
Used vegetable oil purposed for use as biodiesel.
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yellow journalist
A journalist who writes material which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yellow light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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yellow press
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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yellow state
A state of the United States where the Libertarian Party is influential.