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This is pretty common. The NYT does this with large stories. I think it’s a nice way to add some mood-setting images and concepts.

• gumby 3y ago
  That's what a first paragraph is for.
  • lelandfe 3y ago
    It pretty clearly serves different purposes, given your different reactions to them :)
    • gumby 3y ago
      Good point, I should be thinking of this positively: it's an excellent screener for articles that won't interest me, saving me time up front.