I've build several little scripts in my browsers over the years to deal with this. As an example, I have a stylus script that cuts the salacious celebrity and e

I've build several little scripts in my browsers over the years to deal with this. As an example, I have a stylus script that cuts the salacious celebrity and entertainment sections off CNN.com. I've also added to my lists in ublock origin to nuke taboola and other bottom of the barrel content ads that used to be hawked from the bottom of every blog. Today I actually just consume a lot less news and media, and much less direct from the news sites. Community aggregation like HN, Lobsters, and a few subreddits lets me stay appraised without being intentionally distracted