[gumby]

Sounds cynical, but I have to admit I agree.

My favorite kind of article is "X happened, here are some relevant circumstances, author (or ppl author spoke with) think significance and possible consequences are Y"

Next favorite is "X happened" sometimes with a little context.

Least favorite "Here's some stuff about person Z who had some exciting circumstances C. Along they way Z invented / discovered X." Either finishing there or "X will transform society, rendering it unrecognizable within three years. Meanwhile, Z is considering becoming a vegetarian and is also getting married within those exciting three years."

Needless to say that least favorite is the most common. Even a listicle is better.