This statement in the article summarizes very well the state of modern journalism, not only NYT but the industry in general: I often hear from readers that the

This statement in the article summarizes very well the state of modern journalism, not only NYT but the industry in general: I often hear from readers that they would prefer a straight, neutral treatment — just the facts. But The Times has moved away from that, reflecting editors’ reasonable belief that the basics can be found in many news outlets, every minute of the day. They want to provide “value-added” coverage.