This is actually a great approach to evaluating articles like this. Remember, writing stories is a job too - shitty deadlines, writers block, pressure to come up with something, having to pitch your boss on why your idea is a good one.

You suddenly realize that nobody is reporting the news to educate people. They are doing it to: 1) get a paycheck, 2) sell add space, 3) get more clicks, etc.

Not saying all reporting is false. It’s just good to keep in mind what the incentives are.