I do not recall seeing any newspapers on our last visit there. That was 2 years ago. We did just get back from pop and there were none there.
There are no shuttles provided by disney to universal. This is their competitor, they are not going to give you a free ride there. I do know that you can ask the front desk to arrange for the meirs shuttle or go right outside and get a yellow cab. Friends of our did this last week and the yellow cab cost $35 each way.
Hope this helps.