On the evening of February 15, 1898, a massive explosion tore through the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The explosion sank the vessel, killed over 260 sailors and shocked the American public. Days later, William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper, The New York Journal, ran a sensational headline: “MAINE DESTROYED BY SPANISH.” How could Hearst have known it was Spain? He didn't. | American Experience | PBS

33K views · 2.1K reactions | Yellow Journalism: our first topic in the Journalism 101 series. This term, a relic from the era of sensationalism, underlines an enduring issue in news reporting. As we explore its historical roots, we’ll also examine its evolution and present-day implications. Let’s unfold the layers of truth together. #Journalism101 #FayeDSouza #YellowJournalism | Faye D'Souza | Facebook