William Randolph Hearst was a prominent American newspaper publisher whose influence peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the Hearst Communications company, which became one of the largest media conglomerates. Hearst was a pioneer in sensational journalism, often referred to as yellow journalism, which focused on exaggerated news stories to attract readership. His two major newspapers, the San Francisco Examiner and the New York Journal, set new standards for storytelling...