That newspaper is just yellow press.
yellow press
idiomNewspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
Origin
first recorded 19th c.From the comic feature "The Yellow Kid" in the Journal newspaper, first published in 1895.
The politician refused to answer questions from the yellow press, calling their stories dishonest and sensational.
Serious scholars often dismiss the tabloid as mere yellow press, arguing that its focus on scandal undermines the integrity of public discourse.
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press into service
To make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do; to make something serve a function, especially one it was not designed or intended for.
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press on
To persist, to continue to advance.
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press the flesh
To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.
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press the panic button
To start to panic.
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see yellow
To receive a yellow card.
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stop press
Used to grab attention, implying importance, news-worthiness, etc.
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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.